camera confusion

[Bitter Jeweler]

all of them looked nice and were also comfortable in my hands.

seems to me he has spent some time in a store

Maybe you can help him with his questions, since are so knowledgable?

 

[Bagpiper]

Isn't the op in the beginning stage of looking for a camera? Is that not what he is doing here?

Yes. And the OP's post is entitled "camera confusion". I used to sell photo/video for a living 5 days a week. I've sold so many cameras I cannot count...60-65-80-100 a month. The OP needs to at least dip a toe into the market before buying ANYTHING. A few hours in a couple of camera stores, or even an afternoon at a Best Buy or whatever the Canadian equivalent is, would be worth a MONTH on-line reading words.

I did exactly what you suggested and went to Best Buy and it was time well spent I can tell you. I was lucky to find a very knowledgeable lady who spent a good couple of hours with me helping me decide. Having the camera in my hands and playing with it just cannot be replaced with any amount of reading. Good point mate.

Cheers
Jim

 

[Derrel]

all of them looked nice and were also comfortable in my hands.

seems to me he has spent some time in a store

Maybe you can help him with his questions, since are so knowledgable?

Well, for starters Canon E50= Canon camcorder

Canon E60= Canon camcorder

Canon Rebel X1...does not exist..

Again...I have read the original post....there are a zillion like it here. Not trying to be flippant or anything. But one needs to know what is actually FOR SALE,as in actual models currently for sale, at stores and websites.

Here's some help: figure out the budget. Then come back with three choices in your budget. Until then, nobody can help one whit. Is the budget $599? Or $1699?

 

[HelenOster]

I like to buy my stuff online. Amazon, b&h, adorama.. they're all good online retailers for photo gear.....

Thank you!


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[shruti06]

ur right actually..i went into a few stores and found many different cameras..and since i am new to photography .. i thought its better joining a forum and getting comments. this is because i am still in the phase where im researching....finding out what exactly i need to look for before i actually buy anything..people always need to start somewhere and making mistakes helps in learning...and i do understand a hammer does not make a house..exactly the same reason why i joined this forum..
thank you..

 

[shruti06]

and my budgest would be not more than 1000$...

 

[shruti06]

thanks for reminding people that i have visited the shop..but since i am new i couldnt understand much and so my joining th forum and getting information also..

 

[pgriz]

I'm sure that I'm gonna get killed by the people here, but if you don't know what you're looking for, maybe you should start with a point-and-shoot camera. Take a gadzillion photos and then see what really seems to attract you. Then look at those photos and see what kind of issues you may have had with them. Once you understand what you like to shoot and under what kind of conditions, then you're in a better position to define your requirements/needs. If the majority of your shots are of subject at 3ft. to 12 ft., humanoid in shape, and with blue sky as the background, then almost any camera known to mankind will do the job. If, on the other hand, you seem to want to shoot budding rock stars in dimly-lit venues while they manically gyrate to the beat, then perhaps a camera system capable of low-light performance, becomes more interesting. On the other hand, a XSi, with a 17-85mm kit lens and a cheap flash will be under the budget you have stated, and can give you lots of learning possibilities for several years. Sure, it has lots of limitations. But until you start actually running into them while trying to achieve your artistic vision, they will remain theoretical limitations.

Both Canon and Nikon have excellent entry-level systems. You're not going go wrong in picking either one. But before you start sinking lots of money into this pastime, learn the basics, and get a firm grip on what kind of stuff you like to do. THEN invest in the SYSTEM that is best for that kind of stuff.

 

[Alter_Ego]

I started with a Rebel XS 1000d (still a beginner)
Its a great camera to start with imo because it has all the fundamentals.
When i bought it i knew i wouldnt have the time to play with it as much as i would like to but had the money at the time (few months ago)
But now that i do have the time and have invested in a two other lens, it has been a great stepping stone to learning photography along with this forum.
Maybe when i gain some more experience ill invest in one of those cameras you've listed cause they look great!

Just 2cents from another enthusiast

 

[shruti06]

well..thank u guys for the suggestion...actually i will be beginning a course later this year..so i thought its better i start learning something on my own ..like i could teach myself..so i still think a canon rebel xsi is a good option for me to start and get a grip of things..my digital camera doesnt bring out the colors very well in the photos..though i try..u knw use macro..infinity and what not..it still doesnt give me the result i want..so i thought the best way to begin something more satisfying is get a professional camera..make my mistakes..learn..and go ahead..n christmas would be the best time to get a good deal..

cheers..

 

[william542]

im new to this forum..so hi everybody..i needed some help regarding getting a camera.since i like taking snaps....but the problem is that i dont know which camera to buy....i have seen a few canon ones... canon E50 , CANON E60 . CANON REBEL ( x1 or something) and a canon eos 450d,,,,all of them looked nice and were also comfortable in my hands..i dont know which one to buy.... i dont know what exactly to look for when i say that i am looking for a good camera. the only few things i know is that it should have a good resolution( if someone can explain what a good resolution is) , maybe more than 10mpx , HD , something which would make few pixels in the picture..i just know randomly.. so the ones i got to know through some research and friends were those mentioned above. Moreover since the christmas sale and boxers day n what not sale is on...i would like to buy them now.. n also from where can i get them..i saw wal-mart and future store had the same models. any other good place is the USA or Canada where i would get a good deal??
it would be of great help if u guys gave me a reply,,,this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon....

Some things you said such as "...explain what a good resolution is" tells me maybe you should stay with a good "point & shoot" camera such as the Nikon P90 or Canon Powershot. Those are decent cameras.