Looking for good entry level camera WITH viewfinder! Am I right with this assumption?
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Try looking into a Canon PowerShot A1000 IS. Has a viewfinder...under $150..Also uses AA batteries...another plus..
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I bought the E510 with the two lenses here on Amazon about 4 months ago after doing a lot of research. I chose the Oly because it did, indeed, come out as the best entry level dslr for the money. Most 'bang for your buck' so to speak. No buyer's remorse here...I couldn't be happier with it.
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Thanks so much for the response. After much research, I know I want this camera. What a great deal, I'll order mine tonight!
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I would avoid both if you care about picture quality, other than for a casual snapshot. You could of course swap them out and see for yourself, then exchange again if you find yourself of the same opinion I have. However, given many reviewers like these cameras, it could be that the quality varies.
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These "cheapie" cameras are just a step above a point-and-shoot so they have no attachment capability; this is not a DSLR camera - it only looks like one. I am a Realtor and have been using a Fuji Finepix S2000HD camera that is this style, for several years. It is 10 megapixel with 15x zoom; basically equates to a 35mm film camera nice wide angle 24mm up to 360mm for taking long shots from a distance when necessary. Electronic viewfinder. It has served me well over the years, but now the flash won't turn on anymore, so I'm investigating potential replacement cameras that have optical or electronic viewfinders (LCD is impossible to see here in the desert when taking exterior photos). This GE is one I am considering, if I can find out more details by reading about it here on Amazon. (I have not yet looked at the Fuji to do a new-Fuji-to-my-Fuji comparison)
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My suggestion as a photographer is to skip out on the cheaper camera and spending more on a intuitive camera if you can. I use this camera for snap shots. I cannot really depend on it for quickness.
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This may not be the right camera. Any camera in this range might not perform well in low light condition. You might want to invest in Mirror Less cams, starts with $450 I gues. Do not expect to have great zoom in them.
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this camera would be fine, but what you'll really need is a macro lens. this is just the body of the camera, so you'll need the regular kit lens and then a macro piece (i found a really cheap one once that doubled as a wide angle lens for about $12). hope that helps!
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I'm not a professional photographer and haven't read any reviews about quality of viewfinder or LCD. I have had no problems with either in using my Sony. A friend who is a pro recommended it to me and I'm perfectly happy with the pics I've taken. shannon s, TX
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Thank you for your comment. I found it very helpful. I naturally prefer Canon but really want the wide-angle offered in this Sony camcorder. Canon missed the boat on wide angle in my view.
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I chose the Sony HX1. It isn't perfect, but it fit my needs (action shots, low light) The panorama is pretty cool too. Some pictures of my first time out with the camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kdemerly/sets/72157623202912683/
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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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If you mean "What's in the viewfinder is what you get" then, yes, and a wee bit more. And in spite of the lack of lens interchanability, you don't need it... this lens is HOT no matter where on the dial you set it, and the electronic zoom added to it is amongst the finest I've ever seen, 'specially in this price range. Check your camera's literature on picture size, that will prolly answer your question.
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Yes, your words are elegant. All I did was point to a fine review where you can compare the inferior images from the Rebel to SX1. If you want the real benefits of an SLR with video then go to a fine machine like Nikon D90. http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SX1_IS/
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I just bought the A570IS a few days ago without seeing this alternative, so I hope I'm not wasting my money by not getting a better camera for pennies more! We shall see, I guess. Sometime next week I'll let u know if I was impressed with the A570IS.. (all of my friends have told me it's great, btw).
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viewfinder is not great, but yes you can get a general idea...don't expect high clarity
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Hi. I think that if you are looking for a point and shot like that, it is better to buy a DSLR entry level and consider buying a lens zoom, at the same time or when you can. You will appreciate my advice.