Would like to get a camera for self use but as a beginner i know nuthing abt SLR/DSLR. Looking for something easy to handle and cheap. Thanks for the advise in advance. *bow*
Would like to get a camera for self use but as a beginner i know nuthing abt SLR/DSLR. Looking for something easy to handle and cheap. Thanks for the advise in advance. *bow*
For under 800, you *may* be albe to get a b-new Sony A230, or a Pentax. Other than that it would be second hand.
and the most important question to ask is... Do you really need a DSLR? Might just be better to get a good compact, because with a DSLR you'll normally be expected to do some post-processing.
i am a part time web designer, so abit of post processing(editing??) i am fine with it. unless u are telling me abt things i seriously dunno. =)
I just can't seems to get thr right feel of watever I want using a compact. I have 2 compacts which still can't satisfy me u see.
wat kinda budget should i have for a decent SLR/DSLR?
I know G10 is a SLR. Can I ask wat is the diff between SLR and DSLR? I only know that D is digital.
DSLR do have pictures in Jpeg format, so I don;t see why there is any expectation to do post processing.
If you up your budget a couples of tens, you can actually get a Oly 420 for 800+, some more comes with twin lens.
If the TS is looking to shoot his 13 month old child, the I would say go for a DSLR because the focusing speed of most PnS will not be able to keep up with the kid........
focused shots? soft feels? not as lifeless as a compact gives?
Because compact cams will do a lot of in-cam processing to get "consumer friendly" shots immediately, while DSLR images tend to be more neutral to give you more creativity. I was not referring to JPEG vs. RAW.
ya thanks for the warm welcome.
actually i am looking ard see is there anything below 800 bucks.
ok.. basically i am just fasinated by photos taken by frens. i have no idea how to describe wat am i look for. i just love the focusing and the colours and the brightness of those photos. and I have a son of 13 mths and mainly he will b my model. some frens did recomment me G10 and LX3. Just wanna find out more for now.
i am a part time web designer, so abit of post processing(editing??) i am fine with it. unless u are telling me abt things i seriously dunno. =)
800 can be a budget for 2nd hand camera. But ask the other way around: how much can you spare safely. It's a hobby after all, not essential as food.wat kinda budget should i have for a decent SLR/DSLR?
G10 is not a DSLR. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSLRI know G10 is a SLR. Can I ask wat is the diff between SLR and DSLR? I only know that D is digital.
yeah.. i tot of a simple one will do. not those complicated with extended lens or so on. just a simple n easy to use.
son of 13mths... i suppose u need at least a DSLR to prevent missing unforgetable moments.. that is my experience at least... PNS shutter lag will cause u to take pic of what u dnt intent to shot, n in the mean time lost what u intend to shot... i have both a pns n DSLR, both is necessary, as u cant bring DSLR to a pool... ppl will think i am crazy.... there is alot of waterproof bags for PNS, and even take under water shot at less than 50 bucks...
if u intend to hold on to it long, dnt buy used, i am all the while against buying used... all the best in ur search...
It's not the features of a camera that make it complicated - features can be switched off. It's rather the understanding of light and how to adjust the camera so that a proper picture comes out. With DSLR the brain work comes to you whereas a Point and Shoot ... as the names goes.