30 Oct 08
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The post that was quoted here has been removedMake sure it has image stabilization.
But really, if you aren't going to buy a 10K + camera, you will still need Photoshop to make the pictures standout.
So, just get one that has a high megapixel count and will let you upload the raw data file to photoshop.
Then you can mess around with it as much as you want. You should also have a good computer monitor or else the picture on the screen will not look like the photo after its printed. Oh, and get a good printer and use the best photo paper you can find.
30 Oct 08
The post that was quoted here has been removedI just took a look on the Nikon website, and the P80 looks like a pretty decent point-and-shoot type camera. Personally I like my digital SLR. I've been using a D70 for a few years now and I'm pretty happy with it. I'm thinking of upgrading to a D700 if I can scrape the cash together. But I think Nikon has quite a few offerings in the low end DSLRs if that's what you're interested in.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Digital-SLR/index.page
30 Oct 08
The post that was quoted here has been removedIf you can afford it, I'd go for a DSLR. One nice thing about a DSLR is that if you decide to get more serious or work on a special area like macro photography, you won't need a new camera, but can upgrade your DSLR with new lenses. A disadvantage of a DSLR is that it's fairly big and heavy, so if you plan to take your camera with you most of the time, something smaller might be a better idea.
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by NordlysYou know it's funny, I bought a little point and shoot type for my daughter, and I find it really annoying to use because it's so tiny. I much prefer the heavier and bulkier D70. I actually find the same thing with the smaller format DSLRs--the D70 is bigger than some of the newer Nikon DSLR options and I greatly prefer its bulk.
....A disadvantage of a DSLR is that it's fairly big and heavy, so if you plan to take your camera with you most of the time, something smaller might be a better idea.
I've recently purchased a used D2H and find that I like it even better--it's even bigger and has more mass. I've got fairly large hands and so perhaps this is part of it. But also it seems as though the extra mass helps to steady the camera.
30 Oct 08
Originally posted by leisurelyslothI agree that the size and weight may be more of an advantage than a disadvantage when taking pictures, but it's not the type of camera I'd carry around with me all the time. A few days ago I saw a nice rainbow while waiting for the bus during work. I took a picture of it with my cellphone, and it turned out better than I had expected, but of course a "real" camera would do a better job. So for such occasions, a small and light camera that you can have with you all the time can be great.
You know it's funny, I bought a little point and shoot type for my daughter, and I find it really annoying to use because it's so tiny. I much prefer the heavier and bulkier D70. I actually find the same thing with the smaller format DSLRs--the D70 is bigger than some of the newer Nikon DSLR options and I greatly prefer its bulk.
I've recently pu ...[text shortened]... this is part of it. But also it seems as though the extra mass helps to steady the camera.
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30 Oct 08
Originally posted by Seitse😀
Depends on the type of pics you want to make.
For S&M, for example, the best is any DC with movement supression, so the pic of the person being put into submission is not blurry from the spasmodic reactions to the wet whip's impacts.
Been a while since I've appreciated a post this much.