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post Nov 12 2006, 12:08 AM
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Welcome to the Camera Resources Thread!

I think it's about time we have a place anyone thinking about buying a camera or need help choosing the right kind of camera for them can go to.

Well here it is! Here, you will be able to find a variety of camera's and resources recommended by createBlog members. Whether you are looking for a digital, single lens reflex, or whatever, you can probably find one suitable for you here!

If you still can't decide on which camera to get, you may also discuss it here, and may be given input from createBlog members. But please try to use the resources listed here already, as the purpose of this thread is to reduce the amount of threads asking about what kind of camera a person should get.

Contribute!
1. To contribute, post it here. Provide a link to the camera (preferably from the manufacturer's website) and the type of camera and it's price range. You can also add a comment if you wish.
2. Make sure your camera isn't already listed here.
3. If a link doesn't work, PM one of the moderators and it'll be taken care of.
2. Please try to provide cameras that you truly recommend. _smile.gif

Cameras:
Cameras are listed by type and price range.
Digital: $200 and Under
Sony Cyber-Shot Point and Shoot Cameras (Very user friendly set of cameras. Optional underwater cases.)

Digital: $200 - $300
Sony Cyber-Shot Point and Shoot Cameras (Very user friendly set of cameras. Optional underwater cases.)
Canon PowerShot SD30 (Really small and cute and comes in 4 colors. Great beginner camera. Battery lasts a really long time too.)
Canon SD1000 ("Sexy.")

Digital: $300 - $400
Nikon Coolpix S6 (Ultraslim camera with a large LCD monitor)
Fujifilm Finepix E900
Kodak Easyshare V570 (Dual lenses, conventional zoom lens and ultrawide lens)
Nikon Coolpix S4 (10x Optical Zoom)
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T9 (Image Stabilization)
Olympus Stylus 810 (8.0 megapixel, it has many modes for the type of picture you want to take, plus, the modes are really easy to access, it has its own 'button' for all the modes.)

Digital: $400 - $500
Nikon Coolpix P3 (Performance camera with vibration reduction)

Digital: $500 and Above

DSLR: $600 and Under
Nikon D50 - Body Only (Amazing entry level DSLR for its price)
Nikon D40 - With 18-55mm Lens (Another great entry level DSLR, cheaper than the D50 and easy to use.)
Olympus EVOLT E-500(Go for cheap.)

DSLR: $600 - $900
Nikon D50 - With 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Amazing entry level DSLR and lens for its price.)
Canon Digital Rebel XT - With 18-55mm Lens (Lightweight and sufficient camera, especially for its price.)
Olympus E-1(E-1's are more professional out of the E series. Cheap, but only 5 MP.)
Olympus EVOLT E-410(Consumer spin, compact, has live view. "Point & Shoot DSLR."

DSLR: $900 - $1200
Nikon D50 - With 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 & 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Lenses (Amazing entry level DSLR with good lenses.)
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro (Incredibly cheap professional camera. Also compatible with most Nikon lenses.)
Digital Rebel XTi - With 18-55mm Lens (Lightweight 8.0 Megapixel camera; another great value.)
Olympus EVOLT E-510(More professionally oriented than the E-410)
Olympus EVOLT E-330(Porro mirror and live view)

DSLR: $1200 - $1500
Nikon D80 - Body Only (Awesome price and size while being comparable to the award winning Nikon D200.)

DSLR: $1500 and Above
Nikon D200 - Body Only (Award winning camera.)


Hybrids/EVFs
Fujifilm FinePix S9000 - About $500
Canon Powershot S3 IS - About $350


Camera Reviews
Digital Photography Review

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post Nov 12 2006, 12:33 PM
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Sony Cybershot (price range varies, although they're all under 300$)
Easy to use, user friendly, and really big screens. Oh. And they have underwater cases. This is more of a... Tourist-y camera.



Got it. Thanks. _smile.gif

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post Nov 12 2006, 04:30 PM
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Thanks for making this topic. Only one Canon made the list sad.gif
I have a Canon Powershot SD500. I've it pretty much since it came out. I might to Germany this summer for an exchange and I'm taking my camera with, even though I'm scared someone will steal it.
 
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post Nov 12 2006, 06:23 PM
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^ Ha ha, yeah well, I've never really used Canon so I can't say I recommend them. Even though I know Nikon and Canon are perhaps one of best camera manufactures around.

You want to add the SD500 to the list?
 
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post Nov 12 2006, 08:55 PM
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Digital: $200-300 (Usually.)
Canon PowerShot SD30 (Really small and cute and comes in 4 colors. Great beginner camera. Battery lasts a really long time too.)


Added it. Thanks for making it really easy to put in too. _smile.gif

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post Nov 16 2006, 12:32 AM
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QUOTE(fishcake-y @ Nov 12 2006, 12:33 PM) *
Sony Cybershot (price range varies, although they're all under 300$)
Easy to use, user friendly, and really big screens. Oh. And they have underwater cases. This is more of a... Tourist-y camera.

Got it. Thanks. _smile.gif

What?I have never seen a Sony Cybershot Camera for under 300 Dollars, most are OVER 300 dollars. I don't know about you, but around CB we don't buy black market cameras.

300-600:
Nikon Coolpix S4


Sony Cybershot T9 and anything above that series.
 
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post Nov 16 2006, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE(uLoVeMikeRoch @ Nov 16 2006, 12:32 AM) *
What?I have never seen a Sony Cybershot Camera for under 300 Dollars, most are OVER 300 dollars. I don't know about you, but around CB we don't buy black market cameras.

300-600:
Nikon Coolpix S4
Sony Cybershot T9 and anything above that series.

Well, I looked at the linked page and a lot of the cameras there were below $300.

And I got your recommendations up too. Thanks. _smile.gif
 
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post Nov 17 2006, 06:09 PM
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I'm planning to buy the black Nikon Coolpix S7c.

I love how Nikon's have the spinning wheel thing to scroll through pictures.
The one I saw had a discount and it was $299.99
 
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VERYYY helpful! was looking for something like this.
thanks!
 
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post Nov 19 2006, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(Arjuna Capulong @ Nov 11 2006, 9:08 PM) *
Canon PowerShot SD30 (Really small and cute and comes in 4 colors. Great beginner camera. Battery lasts a really long time too.)


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post Nov 20 2006, 05:34 PM
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^ Good to hear that this thread is actually helping. biggrin.gif
 
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post Mar 3 2007, 10:35 PM
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oh i have one:
Digital: $300-$400
Olympus Stylus 810 -- 8.0 megapixel, I love this camera, it has many modes for the type of picture you want to take (if you want to get fancy)
ex. 'candle' for taking pictures mainly with candles & 'Cuisine' for taking photos mainly associated with food, etc.
plus, the modes are really easy to access, it has its own 'button' for all the modes

hope this help _smile.gif (you dont have to put all the info)
 
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post Mar 19 2007, 01:13 PM
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Oh wow. I've been thinking about purchasing a new camera. Thank you so much -- this is so helpful!
 
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post Apr 18 2007, 01:37 AM
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I'd like to contribute a website that I find useful a lot.

http://www.dpreview.com/
It's all about digital photography as far as I know, and it keeps a frequently updated list of up-and-coming cameras as well as newly-released cameras. It also has in-depth reviews from pros and reviews from people who actually bought the camera, timelines, forums, a buying guide, glossaries... and just loads of stuff. :)

It's also not just about cameras. It has some information on lenses (but since I'm not yet an experienced dSLR user, I can't really say too much about their information on it)... and just news for digital photographers in general.

By the way, the point-and-shoot Canon SD1000 looks sexy.

I'd also like to express my surprise that the Canon Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D) and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) aren't up there...

They're both super-nice cameras, though for me the XT is plenty sufficient as it is. The XT's screen is smaller and it also has this mini-screen above the LCD screen that shows the stats of the picture that you're about to take. For the XTi, it's only got one giant LCD screen, which = slight battery burning so it's best to have an extra battery around.

They're both also extremely lightweight, and though the XTi has two more MP than the XT, ... I don't think it makes that big of a difference. I'm not doing anything professionally. However, I have a friend who's a big Nikon user (she has freaking like six cameras, which aren't all dSLRs, but anyway... they're all Nikon), and after lengthy conversation and testing out cameras with people, we've decided her Nikon dSLRs are more hardy than the two Canon dSLRs I've used.
 
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Nice, thanks a lot Ruth. Got that all added.
 
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post Apr 18 2007, 07:48 PM
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This is an awesome thread; I love photography, and this listing is quite helpful. biggrin.gif Thank you very much!
 
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post Apr 19 2007, 07:55 AM
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QUOTE(suddenly she @ Apr 17 2007, 11:37 PM) *

ohmy.gif That website is awesome! The Buying Guide is so perfect for n00bs like me. :D
 
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post Apr 21 2007, 11:08 PM
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Pointless thread.



www.dpreview.com is all you need anyways.
 
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It is my firm belief that almost all the Canon digital cameras (that are >3.2 mp) are AMAZING quality cameras for people who are looking for great-quality snapshots, self-portraits, and digital photography practice.
 
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post May 28 2007, 08:27 AM
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Thank you!:)
I'm going to have to save up like HELL..
Canon SD1000 Powershot Digital Camera <--
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post Jun 3 2007, 09:08 AM
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olympus e series is great.

Unless you have legacy lenses or special needs, i'd suggest the e series for entering the DSLR catagory.

e500s are pretty classic with a penta-mirror, and they go pretty cheap now.

e410s have a more consumer spin, and are more compact. also has live view. I'd suggest this one for a good "point and shoot" DSLR.

e510s are e410 + image stab, and a few other differences that make it more pro-style oriented (although it's not really a "pro" camera, as far as those classifications go)

the e330 is pretty cool if you want something different, because of it's porro mirror; but the e410s and 510s have live view now, and have a more traditional look.

e-1s are more pro, and are going cheap, but they're only 5 MP. new new e-3 (or p-3, whatever they decide to call it) should drop soon. depending on what sort of pro work you want to do, it may be for you.

all of the e series uses the 4/3rds system, which i favor. you can really see size savings in the new 410 and kit lenses, and image quality is pretty good.

if you're looking into DSLRs and don't have legacy lenses (and don't plan on using above ISO 400 that much), then the 4/3rds system is what i recommend
 
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^ I agree. I have an e-500 and LOVE IT. And I was able to get it at a great value online. I have a 50mm lens and 14-45 mm. Looking in to getting 35mm soon. The quality of the pictures I'm able to get are amazing as well as the colors. The only issue I've come across is with noise. I rarely shot at a high ISO so it's no problem for me. But if you're one of the ones who do going with Nikon or Canon may be a better choice. The Pentax K100D performs pretty well at high ISOs too and it's great dsrl.
 
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post Jun 6 2007, 01:16 AM
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yea, i got an e500 too. it cost a fortune compared to cheap P+S cams, but is a pretty good bargain for the dSLR range.

still shooting with the kit lenses; might look to upgrade later.

how's that 50 mm working out for you?
 
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Very, very well. It's a real nice glass. The pictures I have been able to take with it are stunning. Well worth the 400 bucks I paid for it.
 
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post Jun 10 2007, 05:47 PM
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I just got a Canon Powershot SD550. I'm in love.
 

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