The Fugi FinePix S5200 digital camera as been a fun camera to work with. It has 5.1 mp and a 10x zoom lens. We have taken all kinds of photos, from sports to the family vacation. Our last years christmas photo was taken with the timer set and me running to get in the picture. We all had great smiles becasue I almost fell trying to get to my spot. If you are interested in an entry level digital camera this isn’t a bad place to start. At around $300, I don’t think you can go wrong.
I bought a new digital SLR camera a few weeks ago. I upgraded from my point and shoot Fugi FinePix S5200 to the Canon 30D Digital SLR. I have a film Canon XT Rebel, so there are a lot of similar features. It’s been fun taking photos with it. My niece got married last weekend and I got to take a bunch of candids. It’s amazing how many photos you can take in a short period of time if you’re not worried about the cost of printing.
I was looking around for information about my new camera and I found a great website: www.kenrockwell.com/canon/30d/controls.htm It was much better than the handbook I received with the camera. Anyway take a look and see what you think.
A few weeks ago my daughter decided it was time to buy a digital camera. She had been using the throw away cameras you can buy at the grocery store. Her criteria for finding the right camera was first cost, how much could she spend without putting her, single working girl, on her own, budget in the hole. Second how much camera, how many megapixels, lens distance and camera options, flash, LCD screen and so forth. She narrowed it down to two cameras. The Kodak EasyShare, c875 and the Canon PowerShot SD1000. She chose the Kodak c875. In reality I think it came down to the Kodak was a little less money. Both cameras have plenty of options for a first digital camera. I have included the basic specifications for each camera below. The most important thing was to find a quality camera she could depend on to take fun photos to share with friends and family.
Kodak EasyShare c875
| Basic Specifications |
| Resolution: |
8.00 Megapixels |
| Lens: |
5.00x zoom
(37-185mm eff) |
| Viewfinder: |
LCD |
| LCD Size: |
2.5 inch |
| ISO: |
64-800 |
| Shutter: |
8-1/1600 |
| Max Aperture: |
2.8 |
| Mem Type: |
SD |
| Battery: |
2 x AA, 1 x CR-V3, or 1 x KAA2HR |
| Dimensions: |
3.6×2.5×1.4in
(91×63x37mm) |
| Weight: |
6.2 oz
(177 g) |
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Canon PowerShot SD1000
Basic Specifications
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One of the most important parts of getting a good photo is having the right light. I have taken my best photos when the light is virtually all the same. An overcast day when the sun is hidden behind the clouds, or late in the evening when the harsh sun has started to go down. A shaddy place also works well. Under trees is sometimes difficult if the sun is still coming through casting odd shadows. Shadows are the difficult part. If you put the sun behind your subject the face is darkened. If the sun is to either side of your face you have a shadow on the opposite side.
Tip #1: If you are trying to take a serious photo and want to see all of your subject clearly with even lighting, find a place or wait for the time of day when the light is all the same. You can use a flash to fill in the dark spots if you have too, but most of the smaller cameras on the maket have to be within ten feet to have an effect, so keep that in mind. Put the sun behind your subject and use the flash to lighten the shadow. If you face the sun everyone will be squinting and you may not like the outcome.
Welcome to BestCameraPhotos, the website that can help you take better photos and discover what camera is best for your needs. If you are just getting started or wanting to upgrade to a better camera, you have come to the right place. We will help you decide how much camera you will need. We will also share tips and ideas on how to take better photos, and how to store and share your photos with family and friends. We are committed to bring you the information you need, when you need it, and simply stated, so you don’t need to be a professional to understand. Taking photos is a lot of fun. Let us help you do what you want to do.
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