what camera to get?

Robo Squirrel · 08-14-2009, 12:01 AM

What is an affordable still/video camera that has good quality and can take HD vids...i have no idea what to get, hahaha

Robo Squirrel · 08-14-2009, 08:36 AM

oh, i really know nothing about photography, haha...

rodi · 08-14-2009, 08:38 AM

the new P&S from Sony WX1 and TX1 shoot 720p HD. Nikon's new S640 and S70 shoot HD video. and some of Canon's new P&S's.

there are quite a few others, too.

just depends on what your budget is, and size requirements.

and just because it shoots HD video, doesn't mean the video is going to look spectacular.

c0nstant · 08-14-2009, 08:47 AM

Robo Squirrel · 08-14-2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodi

the new P&S from Sony WX1 and TX1 shoot 720p HD. Nikon's new S640 and S70 shoot HD video. and some of Canon's new P&S's.

there are quite a few others, too.

just depends on what your budget is, and size requirements.

and just because it shoots HD video, doesn't mean the video is going to look spectacular.

ive heard good things about nikon. the kodak p&s i have right now is junk. and the sound quality of the vids is terrible. all my vids from ALMS are full of static b/c the cars r too loud

golfinz · 08-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Depends on how much you want to spend and if you are willing the take the time to learn how to used the camera. If you just want a camera that takes pictures and can shoot video, but you dont want to learn how to "use" it outside of auto mode, then get a point and shoot. If you want to learn how to use it outside of "auto" mode however, and have a larger budget, get a dslr.

InsaneSkippy · 08-15-2009, 10:43 AM

Canon T1i

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Robo Squirrel · 08-16-2009, 02:34 PM

i took a look at a tx1 at best buy, seems like it would be good for me b/c i dont really want to spend 1k on a camera

oneintheory · 08-16-2009, 02:34 PM

5DMkII?

oh...affordable.

oneintheory · 08-16-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan0102

it would be much easier for me to help you if you had a set budget.

I got my package (XTi , lens, battery, 8gb card, reader, bag, ect) on amazon for ~550 around christmas. much cheaper now as its discontinued

The best part about a DSLR is you can upgrade it as you progress your skills. Instead of trashing that Tx1 in a few years you could just upgrade a lens.

....but it doesn't shoot video.

PNF · 08-16-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

....but it doesn't shoot video.

why do you need to shoot video?

Video function is just some gimmick and most of semi-serious photographers dont even care about video-capturing capabilities. Care more about the metering algorithm, compatability, the sensors, etc.

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Robo Squirrel · 08-16-2009, 11:04 PM

thanks for all the inputs guys, i want to stay 500 or less. im not going to really go nuts with this...im just sick of my kodak p&s taking shitty pics and shitty vids thats all.

golfinz · 08-17-2009, 02:27 PM

Well for a 500 budget its going to be hard to get into a dslr that shoots videos. If you want a very very high end p&s, look at the leicas, they are amazing and can produce very high quality pictures. (not sure if they can shoot video though),

rodi · 08-17-2009, 03:03 PM

$250
Nikon's newest S640 - shoots HD video too.

i'd prefer the sony wx1 for $350 - it's got a 24mm wide lens with f/2.4 aperture (versus the S640's 28mm and f/2.7).

most P&S only give you 35mm as the widest. you'll have more fun with 24mm, i'm sure.

Robo Squirrel · 08-17-2009, 04:50 PM

i dont care if it is a dslr, i just want good picture, vid, and sound quality. it doesnt have to be professional grade. i dont even know how to use a dslr.

e92leon · 08-17-2009, 08:02 PM

Nikon D90 or Canon T1i

BillLee · 08-17-2009, 08:48 PM

just buy this. takes pictures and video.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Ni...LPIX-S640.html

FrankiE90 · 08-17-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsaneSkippy

Canon T1i

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan0102

T1i's video capability is choppy in 1080
/reopenthread

in all fairness.
Ti1 1080 is 20fps.
but if u shot in 720 it's 30fps, which is way better.

e92leon · 08-17-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

in all fairness.
Ti1 1080 is 20fps.
but if u shot in 720 it's 30fps, which is way better.

AGREED

rodi · 08-20-2009, 10:22 AM

here's a good read for the Sony WX1 that i was recommending you get:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/te...h/20pogue.html

not that you should heed much of what NYT should tell you about cameras....

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rodi . . . 188 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	$250 Nikon's newest S640 - shoots HD video too. i'd prefer the sony wx1 for $350 - it's got a 24mm wide lens with f/2.4 aperture (versus the S640's 28mm and f/2.7). most P&S only give you 35mm as the widest. you'll have more fun with 24mm, i'm sure. __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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rodi . . . 188 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: your FACE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta proper iTrader: (-1)	here's a good read for the Sony WX1 that i was recommending you get: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/te...h/20pogue.html not that you should heed much of what NYT should tell you about cameras.... __________________ 2009 135i \| space grey \| sport \| navi \| hifi \| heated dinan stage 2 software \| bmw performance exhaust kw v2 \| hotchkis front sway \| vmr v710
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