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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Nov 2, 2014 14:49:27 GMT
I am in need of a new camera. I don't have the time or energy to learn how to use a big complicated one but would be open to considering a camera slightly upgraded from just a simple point and shoot.
Anyway, do you have a recommendation for me? Here is one I am considering but not sure if I want to go this large. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-NIKKOR/dp/B00IA9LUP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414939664&sr=1-1&keywords=Nikon+COOLPIX+P530+Digital+Camera">http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Digital-Camera-NIKKOR/dp/B00IA9LUP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414939664&sr=1-1&keywords=Nikon+COOLPIX+P530+Digital+Camera</a>
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 2, 2014 15:49:59 GMT
I shoot with a Nikon D300 and recently a D7100, both of which are "big complicated" cameras. However for day to day use I love the Panasonic line of point and shoots. Their higher end models (LX5 or maybe 7 now? Not sure what number they are up to) are compact and have fully automatic functions but also have a very nice lens and the capability to be fully manual. I have yet to find another point and shoot that offers all the same features. Even though my DSLRs are Nikon, I have actually never liked their compact cameras.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 15:52:22 GMT
I have a Canon Rebel T3i and am very happy with it.
It doesn't have to be complicated -- there are automatic settings that basically turn it into a point and shoot. But the power to grow and expand is there.
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Post by amom23 on Nov 2, 2014 16:21:01 GMT
I love my Canon Rebel T4i.
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Post by scrappinjen on Nov 2, 2014 17:40:13 GMT
Another Canon Rebel fan. It can be easy or complicated. I can change out the lens for kids sports and still get the shot. There is no shutter lag like with most point and shoots I had. When I take the pic I am getting what I wanted not a second later. The photos are crisp and full of color. It comes with easy to use software that I don't need to mess with Adobe and the like unless I want to.
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Post by marimoose on Nov 2, 2014 18:07:36 GMT
My teenage daughter who loves photography has the Rebel T3I and really enjoys it. I have an older Canon D30 that just keeps going and was made so well that I hesitate to upgrade to a newer model. They both have settings that make it automatic or that you can control with some learning.
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Post by *sprout* on Nov 2, 2014 18:17:20 GMT
Add me to the Canon Rebel loving list! I have a T3i and it's by far the best camera/brand I've owned.
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Post by julieinmd on Nov 2, 2014 18:28:45 GMT
I started out with a Canon Rebel about ten years ago and have upgraded twice. I kept the camera and it is still going strong. My students use it during photography club. They are 5th graders so you know it can't be too complicated. However if you want to learn and grow you can actually do quite a lot with the camera. I think you'd be very pleased with such a camera and the photo quality. I know Nikon has an entry level SLR that I've heard is also very good. I'd skip the point and shoot cameras. They are okay and have their purposes, but I almost always prefer SLR over point and shoot. I just think you get better quality photos.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 19:04:55 GMT
If you aren't interested in learning to use one in manual look at Canon's G16. It is cheaper than the entry level dslrs but delivers the specifications of a mid range dlsr with some additional lenses.. all in a point and shoot.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 19:50:10 GMT
Watching this thread... my camera died. Used a Nikon Cool Pics and want to upgrade!
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 2, 2014 21:24:08 GMT
I have a Canon T5i. I love it and found the photo quality significantly better, even shooting completely in automatic. I've had it almost a year and I pick something new to learn every month or two and it's been an easy transition to a DSLR. And i really like the touch screen.
I bought just the body and two lenses. One that's a 15-270/3.2, which will shoot just about anything, and then a 70-200/2.8 which I use for football games and shooting from the light booth in a dark theatre. I love that big lens--the photos are crystal clear, even in a dark theatre. But it was pricey.
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Post by omarakbt on Nov 2, 2014 21:45:42 GMT
I have a sony Alpha 55 and I love it but it would fall into the realm of bigger and more complicated. Does't have to as others have pointed out but if you are looking for more P&S that's not what it is
I also have a Lumix, a panasonic camera P&S and I like it very well. My husband's cousin has a newer lumix and it takes amazing photos. They have some newer ones out that have some really good features. My husband's cousins has an incredible zoom, gets amazing pictures.
Diane
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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Nov 3, 2014 0:26:12 GMT
Thanks for sharing your recommendations with me. I will check each of them out.
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