Best Camera for us

[Bethpremier]

My husband and I own a Sony cyber-shot. Its features are:
1. HD movie
2. panorama shots
3. optical zoom 5x
4. 25mm wide angle lens
5. 16.1 mega pixels

We are looking at something that will help us do the following:
1. Allow easy translation from dark to light (the camera we have now can take up to 20 secons to adjust)
2. Help with unwated juggling (walking with the cyber shot and videoing can make one sick while watching it
3. We are within budget for this although I dont know the normal cost of what we need.

We own a business and would like a great camera that can produce crisp photos and great videos for our website.

Thanks to all of the suggestions!

 

[havoc315]

Which Cybershot do you currently own?

And what do you mean by adjusting from light to dark, what type of shooting situation do you encounter where this is an issue?

In terms of jiggling video, cameras have anti-shake measures, but if you are walking around with the camera, you're never going to get absolute steadiness.

 

[Bethpremier]

Here is a link to the cybershot we own: Its a DSC-W570
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cyber-Sh...12514&sr=1-1&keywords=sony+cybershot+dsc-w570



The from light to dark is more with the camera. For example, when we move from outside to inside a Disney resort live, the inside is completely fuzzy until the camera adjusts to the interior.


Anything antishake would help. I like the camera work featured on mousesteps.com


The pictures we are taking have to all be done on the "food setting" it has. Everything else turns out very blurry regardless of the lighting.

 

[havoc315]

They all have some form of anti-shake, including the camera you already own.
But most newer, higher end models should give you better performance.
For example, I really like the video out of my Cybershot Rx100.

 

[Bethpremier]

Im looking at it. Do you have an example of video or pictures from it?

 

[havoc315]

Im looking at it. Do you have an example of video or pictures from it?

Can't really post them now, but if you search the board for rx100, you will find prior shots I posted.
I don't have any video posted online, but it's good hd video.

 

[photo_chick]

My husband and I own a Sony cyber-shot. Its features are:
1. HD movie
2. panorama shots
3. optical zoom 5x
4. 25mm wide angle lens
5. 16.1 mega pixels

We are looking at something that will help us do the following:
1. Allow easy translation from dark to light (the camera we have now can take up to 20 secons to adjust)
2. Help with unwated juggling (walking with the cyber shot and videoing can make one sick while watching it
3. We are within budget for this although I dont know the normal cost of what we need.

We own a business and would like a great camera that can produce crisp photos and great videos for our website.

Thanks to all of the suggestions!

That last thing is the trick, isn't it. Getting photos for a business website. I'm going to be honest. What sets those sharp, clear professional looking images apart from others is the photographers skill. Don't get me wrong, having the right camera is a definite asset, but that alone only gets you so far. Knowledge is a far greater asset. So keep your expectations realistic with your search.

THe RX100 is an impressive point and shoot. So is Canon's G15. dpreview.com had a really good rundown of advanced point and shoots with their advantages and disadvantages not too long ago. It's a good place to research.

 

[SplashMo]

The RX100 is great. The Panasonic LX7 has macro mode which helps with taking pictrues of items like a plate of food or smaller. The RX100 has very nice video. You would need to verify the video on the LX7.

 

[SplashMo]

Here is a picture taken by a profesional photographer usig the Panasonic LX5 which is an earlier model. ALso very good and has the macro mode:

http://mingcamera.com/Cuisine.html#6

 

[Bethpremier]

That last thing is the trick, isn't it. Getting photos for a business website. I'm going to be honest. What sets those sharp, clear professional looking images apart from others is the photographers skill. Don't get me wrong, having the right camera is a definite asset, but that alone only gets you so far. Knowledge is a far greater asset. So keep your expectations realistic with your search.

THe RX100 is an impressive point and shoot. So is Canon's G15. dpreview.com had a really good rundown of advanced point and shoots with their advantages and disadvantages not too long ago. It's a good place to research.

Understood. I just want something better than a personal camera we stick in our pocket and hope for the best on.

The RX100 is great. The Panasonic LX7 has macro mode which helps with taking pictrues of items like a plate of food or smaller. The RX100 has very nice video. You would need to verify the video on the LX7.

Great suggestion. Thanks!

Here is a picture taken by a profesional photographer usig the Panasonic LX5 which is an earlier model. ALso very good and has the macro mode:

http://mingcamera.com/Cuisine.html#6

Thank you very much for this!

 

[photo_chick]

Understood. I just want something better than a personal camera we stick in our pocket and hope for the best on.

The camera you have is capable of a good bit more than just hoping for the best. My point is that in the end it's more how you use the camera than it is what camera you use.

So beyond what you listed, what features do you want? Are you going to delve into manual modes or do you plan to keep shooting auto? Do you want the ability to manually focus to really nail that point of focus in situations that are unfavorable to auto focus? What is your budget?

 

[Bethpremier]

The camera you have is capable of a good bit more than just hoping for the best. My point is that in the end it's more how you use the camera than it is what camera you use.

So beyond what you listed, what features do you want? Are you going to delve into manual modes or do you plan to keep shooting auto? Do you want the ability to manually focus to really nail that point of focus in situations that are unfavorable to auto focus? What is your budget?

Gotcha. So your point is that I dont need a new camera. I need to continue to work with the one I have.

 

[havoc315]

Gotcha. So your point is that I dont need a new camera. I need to continue to work with the one I have.

Both. A better camera could give you more potential plus better results.
But learning to maximize what you have, will also increase your potential and results.
Certainly, some cameras can give you better performance. The RX100 is among the best for point and shoot (and there are a few others that are quite good). But to get the best results, it still pays to learn how best to use it.
Anyway, here are some recent shots from my RX100.


winter-53.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr


winter-95.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr


winter-99.jpg by Havoc315, on Flickr

 

[photo_chick]

Gotcha. So your point is that I dont need a new camera. I need to continue to work with the one I have.

Well.. it depends. If you're just going to keep it on auto your images aren't likely to improve a ton. While some cameras will do better in some situations than others on auto, no camera will do great consistently across the board on auto. It really comes down to how much you want to put into it. And shooting on or off auto isn't all there is to it. Learning a little about lighting as well as an understanding about basic composition also makes a huge difference in images. Mastering your cameras auto focus system is also a huge help, regardless of the camera you use.

 

[mikegood2]

What kind of business do you have? That can also have a big impact on what you want to look at. To get those "professional" shots it's much more than just your camera. The argument can be made that lighting is actual as important as the camera.

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[HPS3]

I'm saying this from personal experience, hands down the Olympus OMD has the best stabilization by far. The 5 axis stabilization is simply amazing. It's one of the best mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras on the market. Its not cheap at around $1200 but definitely worth it if you want a camera that takes great photos and shoots steady video.