best point and shoot?
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How easy is this camera to use for a novice? I bought my husband a smaller pocket sized camera and it is very difficult to get it to focus on what YOU want it to focus on. It is always trying to be smart. I need a camera that I can set up some default settings and he can just point at shoot at moving grand children.
2056139
the sx50 is great - it has all the features of a dslr except the size and weight...
2056140
My photo group all have this camera, and we love every aspect of this camera. The optical zoom is amazingly clear. My only concern is that shaking when taking some photos. We would like to trade up to the new Canon Powershot sx 60 hs but are unclear where we can to this. Best Buy has a terrible trade-in value on the Canon Powershot sx 50 hs...$22.00.
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I did a lot of research and this is the one I decided to get. Try checking it out at www.dpreview.com. They have excellent reviews and you can do side-by-side comparisons.
2056142
I know my Canon is the best point & shoot camera there is. The zoom is awesome however the final product is outstanding. I have to say the pics I get from this camera are top notch. I belong to a photo club here in Salem, Oregon. My buddy who teaches classes on photography agrees with me. This camera is way good. You can't change lenses but you don't have to because the lense on it goes from a very good wide angle & great macro to a totally outrageous zoom. Changing lenses is not necessary. You can also take HiDef videos :) This Canon is awesome to say the very least :)
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I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still consistently takes great photos for me, indoors and outdoors. I am pleased with the Canon SX-50 HS camera. I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still... » Read More I have had 3 of these Canon SX-50 HS cameras now and still use it. I think this is about the best Bridge Camera to get. I have lately debating if I should upgrade to the larger and newer Canon SX-60 HS or Nikon's new P900. Both cameras are very expensive with same sized CMOS sensors in them that the Canon SX-50 HS has. I have heard of focusing issues with the newer Canon SX-60 HS camera from a handful of folks with that camera already and the new Nikon P900 has just been introduced and too new for me to get enough reviews to consider getting this camera. The Canon SX-50 HS has and still consistently takes great photos for me, indoors and outdoors. I am pleased with the Canon SX-50 HS camera. « Show Less
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I do not believe there is. This is a fairly easy entry level point and shoot. I do not personally shoot video and my wife has shot a few videos with the camera and they are fine for a point and shoot.
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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The manual has ALL the answers, but for "point-and-shoot", you press the "on" button and the rest falls into place. When you absolutely must have "Panorama" (for example), go to the manual: you probably won't use most of the features anyway.
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D10 all the way. Its stats are similar to the Olympus with it taking better pictures. I have heard good things about the Lumix, but it is only Wp to 10 feet.
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The solo5 is a much better choice. It is 5 megapixels over 3, has auto focus and and a larger shooting area. Actually, the solo8 just came out! For 349 dollars NOTHING comes close to that.
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I looked at all in this range:Pentax K20DSony A300Sony A350Pentax K200DCanon Rebel XSiNikon D60Nikon D80Nikon D90Panasonic DMC-G1Olympus E-520After research, I determined that these were the important features for me:Image Stabilization (either lens or body)The more AF points the better (it can select from more points of the image to focus on)Live View (which actually isn't very important after I got the Sony A350)10MP or more (I wanted to be able to join Webshots.com Pro Shots)
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I can't imagine that the SX40 couldn't take a better picture (sharper, better detail and colors in a range of lighting) than the s90, 95 or 100. The only thing you give up with the SX40 (and for some people, I know this is a deal breaker) is pocketability. But for those who don't care about that, it is an amazing (and very fun) camera.
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Most of my photos are spur of the moment based on a photo opportunity. I grew up with a 35mm SLR camera with extra lenses and a large camera bag. No thanks! I ended up taking few photos. If you take a trip to Europe or another country, speed is required. You aren't going there on a photo trip, and you don't have the time to plan every shot. I had a SX110IS last fall in Spain and Portugal and got some great pictures, but I wanted more. I bought a SX210IS on 03-28-2010 at Best Buy and am very happy with it. The size is great. The 14x optical zoom is great, and the 64x optical + digital zoom is terrific. This is the first digital camera I have had that takes decent pictures in low light in automatic mode. The camera just increases the ISO and pictures come out great. If you are touring caves, salt mines, castles, museums and cathedrals, you don't have the time for manual settings. I believe the SX210IS is the best overall compact camera that you can buy! And, I have only had the camera for four days.
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I use the "Shoot". I don't know if it is the best or the most but it works reliably and the price is about $25.
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The viewfinder is via a LCD screen (there is no optical view finder on this particular point & shoot) similar to any other point & shoot camera. The camera does not include any memory cards, however it supports the SD card format so you can buy your own and insert it into the camera. The Olympus series Tough camera's are probably the best out-of-the-box point & shoots for:1) Physical durability2) Survival from drops (~6 feet)3) Waterproof (submergable 15ft - 33ft depending on model)4) Freeze proof (depends on model: ~14 degrees)
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Check out the D300s - if it's beyond your budget, get the D90, not the D300- It's outdated. The D90 is an awesome camera. I have it. With the extra cash left, you can buy a lens ;)
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This camera takes good pictures in low light. for a point and shoot it is wonderful. If your Light is really low, I recommend a more expensive camera. The Canon Rebel series is a better camera, the draw backs more expensive, larger, heaver, more equiptment to carry, bigger camera bag and far more complicated. payoff, top of the line pics.The sx260 HD is light, easy to use, stores in you pocket and is ready right away. Its low light respones is good and it has a 20x optical zoom. Quite an amazing camera.
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Excellent. I have 8 Cannon still cameras and the ELPH has better battery life than my others. I use flash for every shot and even then it lasts a long time. Just charge when you finish shooting, not just at the end of the day. That's my best advice.
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I would go for the Canon. I have a Sony, and I'm not satisfied with the quality at all. My friend has a Canon (an older one), but it still takes better pictures. I'm thinking to get one too!
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If you can't afford the best DSLR so far, the Canon 5D Mark III, I suggest you consider the 7D. It's an awesome camera, albeit a crop-sensor one. It's got great professional features at quite a reasonable price. The 6D is a full frame and its centre (and only cross-type) focus point may have a very, very low light sensitivity, but that's about it, as far as that camera is concerned. The 7D is much more useful in every other situation you can think of.
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I had the sd1400 and the picture quality is pretty good for a point and shoot. don't expect slr quality but i like this camera. i returned my sd1400 because it was at a higher price and just waiting for it to drop which i know it will any day now. i'm going to get the 940 or 1400, whichever i find at a better price.