Camera suggestions for novice

[Louie]

Hello
I am a cell phone "photographer" lol but miss 90% of the pics as do not have zoom lense and things like turtles,parrots I can't get a pic of.

I wanted to ask if anyone can suggest a comp camera that is basic , has zoom lense not hard to use?

Zoom lense is my main thing and easy to use as just take pics while fishing . I don't know much about cameras.

Thank you

 

[HiImSean]

do you want a point-and-shoot camera or a DSLR? how much are you looking to spend on a camera. i got a canon xti as an entry SLR camera. there are plenty of great lense choices. i love the camera and have learned alot since i bought it.

 

[Plasticmotif]

Olympus Stylus 1030sw is one of the nicest point-and-shoots on the market. It's about 300 bucks.

The best point and shoots are Canon G9 and G10 when it comes out.


I prefer the first, it's waterproof and shockproof...weatherproof too. It's a nice camera.

 

[Plasticmotif]

There is a picture of mine. It's a good size.(bout the size of a deck of cards) Don't pay attention to the huge thing in the back.

I really wouldn't try to get a 'budget' camera as they don't last at all. They break easily, take bad pictures and just don't do what you'd like them too all the time.

 

[viridari]

I use a Canon Digital Rebel XTi most of the time as a serious amateur photographer. Sometimes if I am feeling masochistic I go with a Mamiya C330. But that is NOT something I would recommend. The XTi is really nice but a dSLR of any sort is a lot to carry around everywhere.

I'd really like to have a Canon Powershot G9 which has a lot of the nicer semi-pro features of a dSLR but the small size and portability of a point-n-shoot. You can use a G9 just like a point-n-shoot but if you want to learn more about photography, you can really grow into a G9 which would set you up nicely for a dSLR.

 

[Kalistasadi]

Love my canon elph. Any good tips for how to shoot good fish pictures for those of us camera newbies?

 

[Louie]

do you want a point-and-shoot camera or a DSLR? how much are you looking to spend on a camera. i got a canon xti as an entry SLR camera. there are plenty of great lense choices. i love the camera and have learned alot since i bought it.

Yes an aim and shoot type camera . Easy to use .I didn't think of a price as long camera is good not cell phone "quality" pics .

Thanks

 

[Louie]

Olympus Stylus 1030sw is one of the nicest point-and-shoots on the market. It's about 300 bucks.

The best point and shoots are Canon G9 and G10 when it comes out.


I prefer the first, it's waterproof and shockproof...weatherproof too. It's a nice camera.

lol yes waterproof is a big thing forgot about that. It could get wet by splashing etc. Unlikely but why risk it.

I am going to look up the Olympus Stylus 1030sw as sounds good and point and shoot with zoom lense is my type of photography as for most part need it easy .

Thanks

 

[Louie]

There is a picture of mine. It's a good size.(bout the size of a deck of cards) Don't pay attention to the huge thing in the back.

I really wouldn't try to get a 'budget' camera as they don't last at all. They break easily, take bad pictures and just don't do what you'd like them too all the time.

lol first thought it was Camera in rear and said to myself "Oh no way thats huge" now see its small silver camera thats great pocket size

Thanks

 

[Louie]

I use a Canon Digital Rebel XTi most of the time as a serious amateur photographer. Sometimes if I am feeling masochistic I go with a Mamiya C330. But that is NOT something I would recommend. The XTi is really nice but a dSLR of any sort is a lot to carry around everywhere.

I'd really like to have a Canon Powershot G9 which has a lot of the nicer semi-pro features of a dSLR but the small size and portability of a point-n-shoot. You can use a G9 just like a point-n-shoot but if you want to learn more about photography, you can really grow into a G9 which would set you up nicely for a dSLR.

Most of the camera terms and things they come with is another language to me .
I am going to look up the models listed here the previuous pic with silver water proof camera looks good as need it simple and water proof is a plus but will look them all up.
I am a "pro" cell phone pic taker lol

With a cell phone your forced to get up dangerously close and miss 90% of reptile and bird pics.