Need Advice - New to Digital Cameras

On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:20:12 -0700, wipeout64 DeleteThis @hotmail.com wrote:

> I'm new to digital cameras and would like to purchase a digital still
> picture camera with video capability. I realize that the video would
> be limited with the main interest on still pictures. I'd like to use
> this for web design - both the video and still aspects. What make/
> model and other camera features would you recommend.
>
> Thanks

I would recommend that you look around. There are lots of other factors to
consider: do you require a zoom; would you like to have a manual mode for
more control; would you like time lapse option; would you like to be able
to shoot raw for more flexibility.

I'd suggest you look at the Kodak P series if you're interested in all the
above. If you're not, then it would probably be overkill. I've found good
deals at the kodak online store (especially refurb). You should probably
look at some other makes as well. Check the specs - see what's available
and what appeals to you.
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On 15 Apr 2007 17:20:12 -0700, wipeout64.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com <wipeout64.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm new to digital cameras and would like to purchase a digital still
> picture camera with video capability. I realize that the video would
> be limited with the main interest on still pictures. I'd like to use
> this for web design - both the video and still aspects. What make/
> model and other camera features would you recommend.

That doesn't narrow the field very much; pretty much any camera these
days, with the exception of the SLRs, will be able to record video as
well as stills.

Some questions to help focus your search:
1. How much money are you thinking of spending?
2. How big of a camera do you want? Something which will fit in a pants
pocket, a jacket pocket or purse, something to wear around your neck?
3. Do you think you'll want a powerful zoom lens?
4. Related, do you think you'll want a wide-angle lens?
5. If you want both 3 and 4, which one is more important to you? Many
point-and-shoot cameras can give you one or the other, but not both. You
could get both with an SLR and a couple of lenses, but your need for
video eliminates that route.
6. While you said that your primary use would be for web sites, do you
think you'll be making any prints from this camera? If so, do you think
you'll ever want to print bigger than 8x10?

-dms
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On Apr 16, 9:15 am, Daniel Silevitch <dmsi....RemoveThis@uchicago.edu> wrote:
> On 15 Apr 2007 17:20:12 -0700, wipeou....RemoveThis@hotmail.com <wipeou....RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm new to digital cameras and would like to purchase a digital still
> > picture camera with video capability. I realize that the video would
> > be limited with the main interest on still pictures. I'd like to use
> > this for web design - both the video and still aspects. What make/
> > model and other camera features would you recommend.
>
> That doesn't narrow the field very much; pretty much any camera these
> days, with the exception of the SLRs, will be able to record video as
> well as stills.
>
> Some questions to help focus your search:
> 1. How much money are you thinking of spending?
> 2. How big of a camera do you want? Something which will fit in a pants
> pocket, a jacket pocket or purse, something to wear around your neck?
> 3. Do you think you'll want a powerful zoom lens?
> 4. Related, do you think you'll want a wide-angle lens?
> 5. If you want both 3 and 4, which one is more important to you? Many
> point-and-shoot cameras can give you one or the other, but not both. You
> could get both with an SLR and a couple of lenses, but your need for
> video eliminates that route.
> 6. While you said that your primary use would be for web sites, do you
> think you'll be making any prints from this camera? If so, do you think
> you'll ever want to print bigger than 8x10?
>
> -dms


Thanks for all the points.
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