Ok, I'm getting a camera. HELP!!!

[Vinman]

I looking for something to take good pic's for my for sale adds and need to get close ups. I dont know anything about camera's, so please be easy on me. I need to know make and modle and if you know about how much it will cost me all said and done. Thank's vinny

[Joejr14]

Depends on what you want, Vin.

You can go get a cheap point and shoot, and if you're going to do that I'd suggest going name brand. Or, you can go expensive and get yourself a Digital SLR (which is what I have and used to take those pics at White Plains).

Either way....

www.kenrockwell.com
www.dpreview.com

Of course, I'm biased but I'd suggest a Nikon...

[Vinman]

Ok I dont think I can afford a SLR right now . what is a cheap SLR go for. and what does a real good point and shoot go for about . any model

[Joejr14]

You should be able to pick up a Nikon D40 (DSLR) for $500 or so.

A high end point and shoot will set you back $300-400.

[mbdorfer]

Vin, I'm using a Kodak 7.1 megapixel and getting fairly decent shots.
Cost was $150. I'd have better if I could afford it :cheers:

[Nanci]

Well, it's cheap...

http://ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=5094742

Nanci

[Nanci]

My Casio Exilim 10mp point and shoot, that I love, was $400 MSRP, but can easily be found for $300 or so.

Nanci

[Vinman]

ok I have about 200 and was thinking of going to best buy . What do you think or is the web better

[Joejr14]

You'll get a much better deal online, unless you can find something on Best Buy's weekly circular.

[Joejr14]

Vin-

Check this out. Don't forget you'll need a memory card.

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=NKCPL12

[Vinman]

ok off to best buy tomarrow coppied the model may be loads of pic's from my collection in the next few days

[LindsayMarie]

Here is a good site for digital camera use:
http://www.dpreview.com/

What camera did you end up getting? I cant wait to see pics! You have a really great collection and I was lucky enough to see all the beautiful snakes in person. :dancer: :cheers: Take care and talk soon, Lindsay

[rosecat]

I have a Canon S2 IS, it's 5 mp; but has quite a bit of zoom I think up to 400mm; it's a point an shoot, but has some of the same features as the Digital SLRs

I bought it almost 2 yrs ago and spent about $500 total for camera & bag & memory cards

~Rosecat