What is YOUR favorite/dream camera!?

[jennamarie]

Looking to buy a new camera for my NYE Disney trip! Wondering what kind of camera you all use, or what your dream camera would be, to try and get some ideas for a good one!! TIA!

 

[Whereisalyssa]

haha well i have 3 cameras!

DSLR: the canon rebel t2i (my dream camera! finally got it!!)
my point and shoot: canon powershot sx200 (there are newer versions now)
and my waterproof camera: a cheap olympus digital (great for water parks!)

if you need a basic camera that takes awesome pictures go for the canon powershot

 

[thetallone101]

I have the Canon 7D SLR and love it. I use a cheap point and shoot Olympus that's waterproof for when we're in the pool, ocean, etc.

 

[yrdlyprincess]

Canon Rebel xsi...my Dad has one and I just got to use it for the last couple of months (but he wanted it back) hope he lets me use it for Disney...

 

[jennamarie]

Thank you for your suggestions! This is really helping me narrow the search! There are just so many cameras out there!!

 

[baseballgal]

Can't go wrong with any of the canon rebels - dslr. However, if you are a novice and you can find time - I'd highly recommend taking a intro class (tons of local classes around everywhere) to learn what all your camera can do. And as much as I love Canon, I think you'll find that class will be more important than the kind of camera you get.

Good luck!!

 

[PhillyMc]

I love my Nikon d90 it fits my hands so well. I really want the d7000 due to the upgraded video function over my d90. The family gave me heck over spending so much on a camera but after seeing the difference a DSLR makes of a point and shoot they don't say a word about it. If you are not looking into spending money on lenses I would go with a point and shoot. Nikon and Cannon are two of the best selling for a reason so that should help.

Any camera can take good pictures if you know how to use them. I second taking a class or at least pick up a book on the what all the settings do on your camera. The one thing I can say to look for is the lowest f: number on the lense as it will capture light fastest and give you the best options in all sorts of light.

I typically carry these camera:
Nikon d90 with 50mm f:1.6 (70-210mm f:4-5.6 when I can't get close) and the kit lense 18-105mm f:3.5-5.6 for the wife.
Kodak z812 for video and the wife to use
iPhone to share on the go

 

[jennamarie]

Thanks!! Does anyone know or ever hear anything about the Canon - PowerShot SX40 HS Black 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera ?

 

[extreme8]

Nikon D3 (or it's replacement).
Full frame, iso 128,000, amazing auto focus & metering.
No brainer if you have >5K to spend!
For now the D700 and D300's will have to do.

 

[Wild about Walt]

Looking to buy a new camera for my NYE Disney trip! Wondering what kind of camera you all use, or what your dream camera would be, to try and get some ideas for a good one!! TIA!

We were in the same situation where we were looking for a good camera to capture all those moments that the Disney Photopass photographers can't get. We already had a Power Shot and the photos were good but not great and the video turns out grainy. My husband came across a Sony NEX5 online (Dell of all places). We are still playing with it and learning about it's functions.
It's selling features for us was the clarity rating(supposed to be comparable to that of a news broadcast station) and the fact that it recorded video in 1080p in HD.

 

[jennamarie]

Thanks! I'm writing down all the suggestions and going to go to Best Buy or something and test a few of these out and see which one works best budget and quality wise!! Only 60 more days to make a decision!!

 

[wbeem]

Just some things to consider when buying a camera.

How much are you going to use it on the trip? Is photography your primary motivation for the visit, or is it just something nice to have? The reason I ask is because everything related to photography is a bit of a compromise. The best cameras & lenses are also the heaviest/bulkiest. Think about how much you're willing to lug around vs. how much you REALLY want to get a shot in a difficult situation.

You can get some outstanding shots with lightweight cameras - either small DSLRs or Point & Shoot cameras. They'll be less bulky and will do just fine in daylight or most well-lit areas. However, they have limitations. Point & Shoot cameras typically have a shutter lag. If you want to capture a moment, it will delay a second or two from when you press the shutter button to when it actually clicks. A DSLR will respond immediately, but it's bigger/heavier.

If you want to shoot in dark rides, like Pirates of the Caribbean, you're doing to need a camera with high ISO capabilities and fast glass (lenses with f/2.8 or f/1.4, for example). You can get a 50mm f/1.8 for about $100-$125), but most fast glass is very expensive & heavy. The 50mm is common enough to be an exception.

Smaller DSLRs have a smaller sensor size, which can get noisy when you raise the ISO in dark areas. Full-frame DSLRs (like a Nikon D700 or D3s) have better low-light performance with high ISO, but they're also much more expensive, heavy, etc. (You see how this is going?)

 

[jennamarie]

Just some things to consider when buying a camera.

How much are you going to use it on the trip? Is photography your primary motivation for the visit, or is it just something nice to have? The reason I ask is because everything related to photography is a bit of a compromise. The best cameras & lenses are also the heaviest/bulkiest. Think about how much you're willing to lug around vs. how much you REALLY want to get a shot in a difficult situation.

You can get some outstanding shots with lightweight cameras - either small DSLRs or Point & Shoot cameras. They'll be less bulky and will do just fine in daylight or most well-lit areas. However, they have limitations. Point & Shoot cameras typically have a shutter lag. If you want to capture a moment, it will delay a second or two from when you press the shutter button to when it actually clicks. A DSLR will respond immediately, but it's bigger/heavier.

If you want to shoot in dark rides, like Pirates of the Caribbean, you're doing to need a camera with high ISO capabilities and fast glass (lenses with f/2.8 or f/1.4, for example). You can get a 50mm f/1.8 for about $100-$125), but most fast glass is very expensive & heavy. The 50mm is common enough to be an exception.

Smaller DSLRs have a smaller sensor size, which can get noisy when you raise the ISO in dark areas. Full-frame DSLRs (like a Nikon D700 or D3s) have better low-light performance with high ISO, but they're also much more expensive, heavy, etc. (You see how this is going?)

You actually made a really good point! I have a cannon point and shoot right now, but i got it a few years ago and there are just some that are better out there. That is probably what I am going to go with. I am by no means a photographer, but would just like to capture a few moments just to document the trip a bit!! Your description have actually helped a lot for the future when I am ready to settle down with a more expensive camera though!

 

[ChimneysweepGeorge]

If you want to shoot in dark rides, like Pirates of the Caribbean, you're doing to need a camera with high ISO capabilities and fast glass (lenses with f/2.8 or f/1.4, for example). You can get a 50mm f/1.8 for about $100-$125), but most fast glass is very expensive & heavy. The 50mm is common enough to be an exception.

Worth mentioning, the cheap 50mm on the Nikon side doesn't auto-focus on the the less expensive/smaller DSLR bodies (3000, 3100, 5000, 5100). Nikon users have to move up to the $200 AF-S 35mm and 50mm lenses. I've just come back from a trip where I used the 35mm exclusively and honestly, it's far too nice for that price point.

 

[usnuzuloose]

I really enjoy the cannon t2i. I have a great camera now.

 

[jakoky]

I have always used advanced point and shoots but have always wanted an slr, minus the size....I just sold my Panasonic fz40(awesome camera) and got a Sony nex 5N....it has a big sensor like the bigger slrs and takes amazing low light pics, but is much, much smaller, actually smaller than the Panasonic I sold. Have only has it a week but am super impressed. I am not one to take pictures in auto, bit this camera In auto is great

 

[ChimneysweepGeorge]

I have always used advanced point and shoots but have always wanted an slr, minus the size....I just sold my Panasonic fz40(awesome camera) and got a Sony nex 5N

I don't know how this escaped my notice but just giving it a look, what a STUNNING piece of technology. I'm very much neck deep in my Nikon lenses but the size alone makes it compelling. If they release a fast prime lens, I'd SERIOUSLY consider getting one anyway.

 

[jakoky]

Chimneysweepgeorge- I have to say that it is an amazing camera, I love it...it all started because my dad wanted me to sell his Nikon D300 as he wants it upgrade to the D7000...he told me if it didn't sell for 600(a steal for everything he was including) that I could have it for 200 dollars. I know his Nikon is an amazing camera and what a deal but the size deters me and then I ran into the Sony while looking for deals on the 7000 for him

 

[jennamarie]

Thanks for all the responses! I went with a Canon Powershot SX40. I really wanted a Rebel, next time, but all your comments about the lenses and such were a big help for when I do look into a better camera than a point and shoot!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-...cat0403000_&cp=1&lp=23#tabbed-customerreviews

Seems like a good camera, currently have a Canon Powershot, which is still good, just out of date!

Plus, DBF and I are the only ones going on this Disney trip, and the swivel out screen is going to be a major plus when we are trying to take pictures (I hate bothering other people to take pictures, unless its a picture I really, really want!)