What would be the best digital camera...?

Question

i was interested in buying a digital camera, but one that offers great quality shots. you know, like it has the ability to have the focus that a more professional camera would have. something that i can take artistic shots with, like for photography and whatnot. as far as prices go, i'm not sure. hopefully not too high, but i know that what i'm asking for isn't going to be low either.

any help given is appreciated.

Answer 1

I highly recommend Canon XTi(400D). It offers the same pro features that you would find in high end Canon/Nikon cameras. I do not recommend small point and shoot cameras. XTi is a lot more capable than small point and shoot cameras and you will clearly see the difference in image quality if you learn how to use this camera.

The Rebel XTi is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup so you can mount high end lenses like L series on XTi.

You can find plenty of great deals on ebay:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-...

Good luck!

Answer 2

Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XTi 10.-12. Megapixels

Answer 3

The D60 is a great entry level DSLR. It will let you have control over your shots to go with your skill level. Everything from a flexible program mode where the camera does many of the functions to a full manual mode where you set everything as you want it. It give good quality pictures. The D60 give you a number of things you want. It has newer firmware and image processors, designed for the 10 mp sensor. It has an "Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control ". Nikon not putting a system on the D40 to deal with dust is one of the biggest drawbacks I see to the D40 ( though I think its still a great camera for the money) If you change lenses dust will get in and the camera needs a system to deal with it. With the D60 you get a VR lens. That will help with low light situations ( they may offer that now with the D40 but originally it was not) . The D60 has Adaptive Dynamic Range. Nikon calls it "Active D-Lighting," it lets you save some highlights that my otherwise be lost. It has a newer better metering system than the D40.

It is a small camera as DSLR go and some people with larger hands do not like that so go and get one in your hands and play with the controls to see how it feels

Answer 4

Get a Canon.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro...

is a great beginner/amateur camera and is $600

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro...

this one is 1 step down from the last one but retails at $500

both of these are great entry level cameras, and they have 'Integrated Cleaning System featuring a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit' which will prevent dust build up etc. on the inside of the camera, good luck!

Answer 5

Go with an SLR camera, you get the convenience of digital with the ability to do 'artistic' stuff you would get with a nice 35mm.  I particularly like the Nikon line.  The Nikon D40  is the more cost effective of the line and you have the ability to get different lenses (Nikon is well known for their great lenses.)