Digital camera?

DieselMDX · 01-02-07, 03:55

Wondering what you guys are using for the digi cameras?

Looking for a new camera and thinking about getting the canon SD630 any thoughts?

BlueBoxer1 · 01-02-07, 03:59

Canon makes a very good camera. I'm not familiar with the SD series, but check out dpreview.com. For point & shoot, the powershot A series is very good, and the digital rebel XT is a good SLR, as is the Olympus.

Grimm · 01-02-07, 04:34

Along with DPReview, also check out Digital Camera Reviews from the Digital Camera Resource Page and Steve's Digicams - Main Menu
Here's a pic I took messing around with my new Panasonic DMC-FZ7:

Here's on of my car. Please excuse the overexposure as I'm new to photography, so I'm still figuring out how to take pictures

DieselMDX · 01-02-07, 04:52

grimm how many pixils is that camera?

skyline315 · 01-02-07, 06:37

I use a Nikon D70s myself. Love it.

Grimm · 01-02-07, 07:25

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Originally Posted by DieselMDX

grimm how many pixils is that camera?

Like 6.3MP. But don't get hung up on the MP. Do some research to learn about how cameras work. From my reading, most all P&S cameras have a very similar sensor size. So the more MP they add, they are just cramming them into the same size sensor which apparently results in less quality pictures. I have read that 5-6 MP is really all most anyone needs with the current cameras. My camera is a superzoom at 12X optical zoom, but can also take pictures as close as 5 cm (less than two inches).

skitelluride531 · 01-02-07, 07:27

I love my RebelXT! Can't go wrong with Canon!

SpoiledMan · 01-02-07, 08:51

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Originally Posted by skitelluride531

I love my RebelXT! Can't go wrong with Canon!

Ditto and the options are limitless. Most of the pictures in my gallery were taken with my XT.

Brandon1 · 01-02-07, 09:21

I have the Kodak C875 and for a novice, I love it. It has 8mp, but what it really has is the 5x optical zoom. Plus it has super easy to use software and is on sale for like $150 at BB.

skitelluride531 · 01-02-07, 09:22

All of my pictures that I post in my details (including the latest of the M5 and M3) are taken with my RebelXT.

Oh, and I also can't help but brag a bit too, but my Rebel XT has won me $700 !!

First with this photograph (October winner: October Monthly Photo Contest -$500 prize):

Second, with this photograph (Bosch Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes August Winner/Finalist - $200 Prize)):

mcnab · 01-02-07, 09:35

I 2nd the XT....I'm 95% ready to step into the DSLR market, and it's either going to be with the XT and a slightly better lense kit, or into an XTi w/ the OEM lense kit....

hooked · 01-03-07, 05:18

I can't decide if the bigger screen of the XTi is worth the extra money. Any other differences that would help convince me?

Btw...The SD630 is a good camera, but it depends on what you expect from your camera. If you're a point & shoot type person that likes the convenience of slipping the camera in a pocket then it will serve you well. However, if you're a serious photo buff that likes to fiddle with settings, add attachments, and are used to big zoom ranges, then this camera is not for you.