For the budget, I would suggest you to buy cheapest DSLR available, maybe Canon 350D, PentaxK110D etc. (new or used) with kit lens..
All the problems you mention are due to tiny pixel size of compact cameras, which lead to low DR (high contrast output as a result) & more noise.DSLRs have aroud 10times larger pixels..
Aposatsk wrote:.
Hello everyone. I hope you're graced with the patience needed toanswer such a cliche question..
I am getting ill from using the typical pocket-size digital camerabecause of the following reasons:.
(1) It takes merely mediocre landscape pictures (either the sun is abother, or it's too dark and the flash destroys everything).
(2) Portrait pictures are usually horrid. Flash reveals all facialimperfections and without the flash the picture is blurry (unless Iuse a tripod, which I do not have)..
(3) Pictures often take too long to focus..
(4) Photos in the dark are impossible to take without the flash(unless I use a tripod)..
So I am looking for the camera that can remedy all of these currentproblems. My budget is limited; I prefer nothing higher than 350$CDN.I don't want to have to buy extra lenses or equipment, at least forthe moment. If I must, I may go to 400$..
I am truly not an expert with cameras. All I know are random factsabout the need for proper exposure and such for taking night-timeshots, but apart from that I rely on your honesty and expertise. Ihave come across the Kodak P850 and the Canon PowerShot S3IS & S2IS.Also, I've been pretty amazes with the EOS Integrated CleaningSystem; is it only available with Canon?.
Thank you,Alex..
Regards, Ajayhttp://picasaweb.google.com/ajay0612..
Pentax K100D is $419 (after rebate here in the US.) with the kit lens. It is highly rated by most of the Photography site. Read the reviews here at dp review.com and the prices also. Anti shake is built-in so no worries about buying lens with optical stabilization wich are very expensive. Rebates are until end of this month so make sure that you get it on time...
Both the Canon 350D and PentaxK110D are expensive for my budget. Can anyone suggest something a little cheaper?.
Thank you..
What about looking for a used version of either of those?.
Steve..
Yes. Even used DSLR will be much better than P&S (on parameters you want). If you must buy new, than Fuji F20 or F31fd are the best bet..
Sjl7678 wrote:.
What about looking for a used version of either of those?.
Steve.
Regards, Ajayhttp://picasaweb.google.com/ajay0612..
It would even be helpful if you were to buy a dSLR later.
Leonard Migliore..
Aposatsk wrote:.
Hello everyone. I hope you're graced with the patience needed toanswer such a cliche question..
I am getting ill from using the typical pocket-size digital camerabecause of the following reasons:.
(1) It takes merely mediocre landscape pictures (either the sun is abother, or it's too dark and the flash destroys everything).
(2) Portrait pictures are usually horrid. Flash reveals all facialimperfections and without the flash the picture is blurry (unless Iuse a tripod, which I do not have)..
(3) Pictures often take too long to focus..
(4) Photos in the dark are impossible to take without the flash(unless I use a tripod)..
So I am looking for the camera that can remedy all of these currentproblems. My budget is limited; I prefer nothing higher than 350$CDN.I don't want to have to buy extra lenses or equipment, at least forthe moment. If I must, I may go to 400$..
I am truly not an expert with cameras. All I know are random factsabout the need for proper exposure and such for taking night-timeshots, but apart from that I rely on your honesty and expertise. Ihave come across the Kodak P850 and the Canon PowerShot S3IS & S2IS.Also, I've been pretty amazes with the EOS Integrated CleaningSystem; is it only available with Canon?.
Thank you,Alex..
First, almost any camera will work if you take the time to learn the basics of photography. learn your camera's limits or you will make the same images with a dslr. it's not hard, you ask for patience,now apply it to learning how to get the most out of your camera. this was made with a Minolta Dimage Z1, converted to b/w, & darkened with the free program IrfanView..
Image control:Zoom outZoom 100%Zoom inExpand AllOpen in new window.
The next one was made with a pocket camera, Olympus 380, both using window light. it's not the camera 90% of the time, none are perfect..
Image control:Zoom outZoom 100%Zoom inExpand AllOpen in new window.
25 years as a freelancer,(news,magazine, wedding photography) camera equip. over the years: Practica MLT, Canon A1, Minolta 9xi, 7xi, Dimage Z1,Fuji 5200,Canon S2,Pentax K100D,Olympus 380(see my Z1 shots athttp://www.photobucket.com ALBUM NAME: buckl the COMMUNITY album was done with the Z1, and most of the photos in the album:Other were w/the Z1)..
I've been trying to find used PentaxK110D and Canon 350D..
While I'm desperately trying to do that, does anyone have any other suggestions? Perhaps something that won't completely satisfy my requirements but is a little cheaper (about 400$ new)...