Cameras?
So I'm going to end up having to buy a new camera, because the two that I have... well, one eats batteries (in one day of taking quite a few pictures, I'll have to change batteries often more than once). The other was good while it lasted, but no longer takes pictures. The battery-eater is a Canon PowerShot from about 2007, the one that no longer takes pictures is a Nikon L120.
I suppose I'm still looking for a point-and-shoot camera, because I don't really have the skill for a DSLR and also don't want to spend that much money on a camera.
Any ideas? I was looking at some of the waterproof/impact-proof cameras on Amazon because there's some appeal to a notably 'tough' camera (given that I suspect the Nikon was the victim of the cat knocking it off the counter plus sand and rain), but then, I also want something that does take consistently good pictures that I'm not going to get frustrated with within a few months. I guess my price maximum would be in the $250 range, though of course the best quality I can get for not so much money is ideal.
I think I prefer cameras that take AA batteries, just because that's what I've had in the past and I do like being able to buy batteries anywhere when it decides to conk out. Given that I have on several occasions had to buy batteries (for both cameras) while on trips, I like having that flexibility and not having to plan that far ahead when I need to recharge batteries.
Generally I don't take too many pictures of moving objects, but I would like this camera to last a number of years and I'm sure I'll be trying to take dog pictures again by then
So even though right now the camera would mostly be for generic nature/architecture/tourist shots, hopefully it'll eventually become a dog camera too!
Suggestions? Features I should be looking for? General thoughts and ideas? Thanks.
I suppose I'm still looking for a point-and-shoot camera, because I don't really have the skill for a DSLR and also don't want to spend that much money on a camera.
Any ideas? I was looking at some of the waterproof/impact-proof cameras on Amazon because there's some appeal to a notably 'tough' camera (given that I suspect the Nikon was the victim of the cat knocking it off the counter plus sand and rain), but then, I also want something that does take consistently good pictures that I'm not going to get frustrated with within a few months. I guess my price maximum would be in the $250 range, though of course the best quality I can get for not so much money is ideal.
I think I prefer cameras that take AA batteries, just because that's what I've had in the past and I do like being able to buy batteries anywhere when it decides to conk out. Given that I have on several occasions had to buy batteries (for both cameras) while on trips, I like having that flexibility and not having to plan that far ahead when I need to recharge batteries.
Generally I don't take too many pictures of moving objects, but I would like this camera to last a number of years and I'm sure I'll be trying to take dog pictures again by then
So even though right now the camera would mostly be for generic nature/architecture/tourist shots, hopefully it'll eventually become a dog camera too!Suggestions? Features I should be looking for? General thoughts and ideas? Thanks.
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Normally I am a Nikon person. I have had several Nikon SLR/DSLR's and have loved every single one. However, when it comes to a point and shoot, the Nikon's that I have had were not exactly what I would have expected out of a company that specializes in optics. So, I sold my last Nikon P&S camera and bought a Canon S110 and have not looked back. It has the ability to manually adjust all of the settings pretty easily and has some pretty decent optics. I have had it about a year and have been very pleased with it so far. The battery (with normal sporadic use) lasts me about a month between recharges. However, if I know that I am going to be taking a lot of photos in one go, I always recharge the battery before the outing. I have not had the battery die on me as of this point.
The camera is a bit above your price range retail, but you could probably find one used for less.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-3-Inch/dp/B009B0MYLS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384465676&sr=8-3&keywords=canon+s110
Essentially, everything I've ever had uses AAs so the lithiums are a big unknown to me. I'm not opposed to them, I've just never had one or used one (beyond one that a friend had that was very unpredictable and didn't last long).
A DSLR is probably an eventual dream for me... but I just can't justify spending that kind of money on a camera right now. Plus I don't suppose I take enough pictures on a regular basis to justify it, either--mostly I only take pictures on trips (but then will take a lot).
The Canon sounds like an interesting one though! None of the ones on Amazon seem to be in my price range, but I can check Craigslist for a while and see if any come up. Sometimes good things surface.
This is the Canon that I was looking at originally: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX510-Digital-Optical/dp/B00EFILPHA/ref=dp_ob_title_ce But that was only because it seems to be a newer model version (with a lithium battery) of the old one I had.
Thanks!
http://www.nokia.com/us-en/phones/phone/lumia1020/
Since I have gotten one of these phones with really good cameras, I rarely ever feel the regret about not having a point and shoot.
Especially when smartphones have apps that can help you do this:
https://refocus.nokia.com/
Jesse
My biggest problem with phones is that every one that I've ever had freaks out if I get too close to Canada and starts sending me messages about how I'm going to be charged roaming fees for receiving the messages it's sending me... lol (and of course it sends me even more if I'm actually in Canada, not just too close to Canada for its liking). I think I need to get a different cell carrier before I try to rely on my phone as also my camera. I also had a problem when I was in Ukraine that someone tried to call my (American) cell phone, which I had brought with me but turned off, and I got charged quite a bit for receiving this international call when the phone wasn't even on... So I'm a little leery about trying to rely on a phone as my only camera if international borders are ever involved.
I do have an iPod Touch that I try to use sometimes, but it's a few years old now so it's battery life is pretty pathetic (no more than 30 minutes). Not exactly a smartphone, though, and its camera is rather obsolete now.
But your point is a really good one--one of the things I didn't like about the Nikon I have that no longer works is that it's a bit too big to carry in my purse comfortably. The Canon, despite its propensity for going through too many batteries, is a size that I can leave in my purse and have around when I need it. Which, if quality isn't diminished, is a very nice feature.
Both, very powerful cameras. I cannot recommend them more. It'll test your abilities and easy to get comfortable with. You'll be able to get creative.
A great camera. I like talking about equipment. You probably know that digital tele is a scam.
My favorite camera is my "note taker", the Canon 780IS. So so small and has a viewfinder, the model after this doesn't. I bought a water housing for it and it is just a cool, simple fun camera which is less powerful, yet has inroads.
Polaroid is the 2nd God. Dog first.
Here's a picture I took with the kit lens, which is not that great:
The G16 is pretty sweet though... If it wasn't for the fact that I got an AMAZING deal on the E-PL5, I probably would've gone with the Canon.
You'll be happy with that! I have the G16 and I love it. I'll be happy when the software comes out because then I'll shoot directly to iPad, iPhone and computer!
It's a great photo:-)
Keep it up!
I will definitely look into that! There look to be some really good deals out there on them, too...
Jesse