What do you shoot with?

**hatetofly** · 12-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Showoff

**Frogki** · 03-17-2012, 08:39 AM

Still trying to figure out what type of camera I'd like...
I take Creative Photo at school, and we've got simpler digital cameras.
I always use the Canon (or, when she let's me, the Olympus).
And as I've got a trip coming up this summer, my parents are talking about getting us cameras. So what should I put on my wishlist?

**hatetofly** · 03-17-2012, 05:26 PM

What kind of budget we talking here?

**Frogki** · 03-17-2012, 09:28 PM

That depends on what my mother's willing to spend, but I'd go with $100-$200. I'm not expecting the greatest camera in the world but I would like some options... Who knows, I might be able to score an awesome camera...
But the budget is probably limited to $100, maybe $150...

**Jakemeister** · 03-17-2012, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Frogki

That depends on what my mother's willing to spend, but I'd go with $100-$200. I'm not expecting the greatest camera in the world but I would like some options... Who knows, I might be able to score an awesome camera...
But the budget is probably limited to $100, maybe $150...

Nice Point and Shoots are going to continue to come down in price since DSLR's are becoming more affordable. Maybe look at a non-mirrored DSLR.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorl...le-lens_camera

**jh32488** · 03-18-2012, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jakemeister

Nice Point and Shoots are going to continue to come down in price since DSLR's are becoming more affordable. Maybe look at a non-mirrored DSLR.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorl...le-lens_camera

it wouldn't be a DSLR without a mirror. DSLR = Digital Single Lens Reflex

**Frogki** · 03-18-2012, 02:38 PM

It'll probably be a point and shoot. I've been looking and I've got one in mind...
I don't have any experience with a DSLR, and my sister will probably be getting the same camera, so a point and shoot will work out well for both of us.

http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/sto...16721#overview

My mother is considering one of these for my sister, and herself. Would this be a good option for a two-week road trip (and obviously after the trip we'll be using them).

**jh32488** · 03-18-2012, 02:52 PM

I don't recommend Sony cameras because of the proprietary card they use.

Get the most expense Canon or Nikon point and shoot you can

- from a former electronics store employee and employed full time in film now

**Frogki** · 03-18-2012, 03:40 PM

I've found one I really like - issue being it's $50 more than my mother really wanted to spend. For al 3 of us to get it, she'd spend $450...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+...&skuId=4858411

**hatetofly** · 03-18-2012, 07:56 PM

I have a DSLR and a point and shoot. My DSLR is a Canon and my point and shoot is a Sony. Both brands are great and if your budget only allows you the Sony go for it. I have a Sony Cybershot 14.1MP I picked up for about 130 bucks over a year and half ago. The colors and clarity it gets for a camera that only costs 130 bucks are incredible.

Frogki, here are a few pictures can you tell what camera was used without cheating?

**Frogki** · 03-19-2012, 08:57 PM

Hmm. Would those be Sony photos? lol
Well I'm looking at all the options. I liked the Sony - and my camera teacher is helping me look for photos as well, so I'll let you know what I decide on. The Sony was my favorite from the beginning, but the whole SD card thing discouraged me from buying a Sony. But I love your photos, and it has the panoramic option I really want...
Anyway, I'll let you know what I decide on soon...