If you want really great pics, you are probably going to need to get a digital SLR. I finally caved and got one myself, after always drooling over everyone else's photos. Like the ones where the subject is in focus and the background is blurry. I did a ton of research and decided on the Canon T2i. It is amazing quality and is also a HD video camera. You could go cheaper (don't have the video though) or more expensive, it all depends on your needs. This one seemed to have everything I wanted at I price I could justify. They now came out with the Canon T3i, which is just the newest model. It probably has more megapixels. Anyway, hope that helps! GL
Need a new camera...
I have noticed that some of you have such FABULOUS pictures of your doggies...even when they are in motion! So, I was wondering, what kind of camera do you use??
My motion pictures usually end up blurry or it takes the camera too long to actually snap the shot and I dont get the pic I want but rather the tail end of what I was actually trying to capture!
With Christmas coming up and a wonderful Hubby who hasnt started shopping for me yet (LOL) I figured now and here was the perfect place and time to ask for camera suggestions!
My motion pictures usually end up blurry or it takes the camera too long to actually snap the shot and I dont get the pic I want but rather the tail end of what I was actually trying to capture!
With Christmas coming up and a wonderful Hubby who hasnt started shopping for me yet (LOL) I figured now and here was the perfect place and time to ask for camera suggestions!
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Great thread!!! I think we need a 'photography tip thread' so our resident photographers can help us amateurs out! (Both taking pictures and editing in Photoshop, etc.)
I always have photography questions and then I forget them by the time I log in.
I've always wanted to take pics like Mama2FourAZ (of Lily) and like Spoowhisperer's Kai Relaxing by the Fire, etc. And who is the overseas member whose husband takes such wonderful photographs of the little red toy and her JRT pals?
I'll open one and see if Plum will sticky it in this forum.
I always have photography questions and then I forget them by the time I log in.
I've always wanted to take pics like Mama2FourAZ (of Lily) and like Spoowhisperer's Kai Relaxing by the Fire, etc. And who is the overseas member whose husband takes such wonderful photographs of the little red toy and her JRT pals?
I'll open one and see if Plum will sticky it in this forum.
Thanks, TheBigRoo!! I love QVC! Maybe I can get one on easy pay!
Yes, it is!! I hope it stays that way until my new cards get here! Someone stole my purse Monday night so I had to cancel all my credit/debit cards!
I have been reading reviews on that camera since someone else mentioned it earlier and had pretty much decided it would work for me! And easy pay helped my husband agree!
I have been reading reviews on that camera since someone else mentioned it earlier and had pretty much decided it would work for me! And easy pay helped my husband agree!
Consider it "Stuck"!I'll open one and see if Plum will sticky it in this forum.
thank you!!!!consider it "stuck"!
I shoot with a Nikon DS300. Love my camera and my lens but the new lens I want is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor Telephoto zoom lens - 70 mm - 200 mm. It carries a $1895 price tag... I have a 18-200 Nikor and while it is a great every day lens I drool over the other one lol
If you decide to buy the Canon I would suggest upgrading to a better lens than the 18-55 that comes with it. I would purchase the body only if you can.
I have a 18-200 Nikor and while it is a great every day lens I drool over the other one lolIf you decide to buy the Canon I would suggest upgrading to a better lens than the 18-55 that comes with it. I would purchase the body only if you can.
I bought a canon because my entire family has canon's so we can share lenses!! My daughter is a professional photographer and she has a Mark II. My mom also has a Mark II. I wanted an SLR, but cant afford (and dont need) a Mark series. So I went to utube and typed in canon camera reviews for entry level SLR. I learned about the differences in the T3 and T3i. Was going to get the T3i because I wanted the flip out lens since I mostly shoot dogs and children. The T3i and the canon 60D have that. Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EOS 60D I really dont like the look of the REBEL plastered in red on that series of cameras...and the Canon 60D has a few upgrades. So I got that one...with an entry level lense on it that has a decent zoom. It looks more like the professional Mark II's Id say go to utube and type in canon T3 and T3i or whatever price point you are at....liseten to the reviews and decide what is important to you After all my researching...I REALLY want to get a canon powershot...my mom has one and its only $500.00 and its light, portable and takes as good photos of as my camera...for automatic shooting...of still subjects outside. That is my next wish list for camera stuff I have never even used my settings on my camera except auto...its a lot to learn! But my camera does take better action shots than the powershot! Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot G12 here is the newst one. Good luck!!
Id say go to utube and type in canon T3 and T3i or whatever price point you are at....liseten to the reviews and decide what is important to you After all my researching...I REALLY want to get a canon powershot...my mom has one and its only $500.00 and its light, portable and takes as good photos of as my camera...for automatic shooting...of still subjects outside. That is my next wish list for camera stuff I have never even used my settings on my camera except auto...its a lot to learn! But my camera does take better action shots than the powershot! Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot G12 here is the newst one. Good luck!!
OK! That does look like a good deal....BUT...on QVC I get the camera, the 18-55mm lens, the 55-250mm lens, an 8gb card, a shoulder strap, and a bag for $995...plus they have it for 6 easy payments!
One of my friends just got this one too! I actually had a couple people get this camera (or mine 0 the t2i) after I shared my research info.Ordered my Canon T3i today! I cant wait to get it! Should have a few days to play with it before Christmas!!!
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