What kind of camera do you use?

TransplantedNewf

My camera crapped out on me this week. It was just a point and shoot 5mp Canon Powershoot. I want to get a new one for christmas but i don't really know what i should be looking for.

I've heard "image stablization" is a good thing to look for. Should i be looking for higher pixels or a higher zoom? Or both? I'm so confused!

sennin

Pixels do matter...to a certain extent. Not that much past 5-6mp for the average point and shoot user though. Image stabilizers do help alot. Look for optical zoom, not digital....the higher the better.

Cannon IS series cameras are great....Lumix (Panasonic) also makes great p.a.s. cameras.

Check out http://www.dpreview.com

TransplantedNewf

sennin wrote:

Pixels do matter...to a certain extent. Not that much past 5-6mp for the average point and shoot user though. Image stabilizers do help alot. Look for optical zoom, not digital....the higher the better.

Cannon IS series cameras are great....Lumix (Panasonic) also makes great p.a.s. cameras.

Check out http://www.dpreview.com

Thanks. I don't necessarily want a point & shoot...i want something good and worth the money. heh

sennin

TransplantedNewf wrote:

Thanks. I don't necessarily want a point & shoot...i want something good and worth the money. heh

Canon IS are great cameras....kind of a hybrid between your standard point and shoot, and a DSLR. They are much more bulky than a small pas, but have many more functions and better photos. DSLR's have the most functionality, better photos, are very bulky (in comparison), and are by far the most expensive. With DSLR's you're dealing with lenses, filters, flashes, cases, etc etc.

We have a Nikon D60 DSLR and a little Lumix pas.

Travelar

I use a Nikon D300 DSLR.

The best thing to do is go into a camera shop and find something that suits you. Most professional camera type shops will take the time to show you different cameras and let you try them out in the store.

chromiam

Lumix

emily18

i have a nikon d40 dslr and a kodak v570 dual lens.
the nikon is one of the cheaper dslr cameras, around $500. it is an excellent camera. i'm in love with it.
if you're looking for a smaller camera, i usually stay away from kodak for some reason but this one is actually great quality. dual lens takes wide angled shots and takes amazing panoramic shots.

Slip Kid

Nikon D40

Got a chance to use one a while back and if I had the money I'd buy it for sure.

celebration

canon

norm

i love my canon sd850

tybird

Nikon F-100....I'm old-school.

blackredyellow

i use and olympus stylus 7.1 MP. I like it because it's tiny, and it does take decent pictures. Inside with the flash seems too bright sometimes and things get a little white-washed.

If you are looking at zooms, ignore the digital zoom number. Optical zoom is the key.

battan1120

Minolta Maxxim 7000.I've had for 20 years.I won't go digital until this one dies.I've never had a problem.

yoke

Canon MarkII and a Canon 40D, I also have a little point and shoot that the wife uses..