Digital camera?

[imported_DieselMDX]

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]

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]

Along with DPReview, also check out Digital Camera Reviews from the Digital Camera Resource Page (http://www.dcresource.com) and Steve`s Digicams - Main Menu (http://www.steves-digicams.com)

Here`s a pic I took messing around with my new Panasonic DMC-FZ7: http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/5237/p1000188og9.jpg



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

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/9260/p1000551ad6.jpg

[imported_DieselMDX]

grimm how many pixils is that camera?

[skyline315]

I use a Nikon D70s myself. Love it.

[Grimm]

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]

I love my RebelXT! Can`t go wrong with Canon!

[SpoiledMan]

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.

[GlossyTundra]

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]

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 (http://www.nationalphotoawards.com/octobermonthlycontest.html) -$500 prize):



http://www.windsorautodetail.com/contestentry.jpg







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



http://www.windsorautodetail.com/blackandwhitetopofgarage.jpg

[mcnab]

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....

[imported_hooked]

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.

[sQuashed]

I have the XTI and its as impressive as the price tag. If you are only taking pictures of cars, dont bother. P&S camera`s are great for that. If you want to learn photography then a DSLR is totally worth it. The interchangable lens choices are one of the GREAT reasons to get a DSLR.. Here`s my dog getting ready to rip the camera a new one !!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/MrMcNasty.jpg

[Axtellboy]

I`m brand new to the world of digital cameras, but bought two for Christmas- a point-and-shoot Canon (for my daughter), and a Canon XTi DSLR (for me).



Regarding the XT vs. XTi question above, I thought the larger screen, plus the extra pixels, if that`s really of much value, made it worth the extra cost.



The flexibility and long-zoom possibilities that you have with the DSLR are great. For example, I`ve taken 600 or so low-light indoor shots at my sons` basketball games (1600 ISO; no flash; mid-to-high zoom) that just wouldn`t have been possible (I don`t think???) with the point-and-shoots.