Which camera would you recommmend DSLR or 18X optical zoom Point Shoot camera?

Question

I know D-slr is better in quality.I need high zoom camera how much would a high zoom d-slr lens would cost?

Answer 1

DSLR any day of the week.

DSLR lenses are not judged by their zoom levels, because they are quite meaningless in the content. For example a 200-400mm lens is only 2x zoom, but it is a great lens that costs a fortune and has a reach of something close to 20x on your point and shoot when used with DSLR (it becomes 300-600 equivalent in film terms).

Now that said - long telephoto lenses are expensive for dSLR. 55-200mm lens will cost you about $150 or $200 with a very desirable vibration reduction. Beyond that - a lot more. You will probably want a kit 18-55mm lens with your DSLR as well for the close shots. Just to compare 200mm at long end is something close to approximately 10x zoom on most p&s cameras.

So, you decide, but all in all - I'd opt for a dSLR with smaller lens than for an 18x p&s. The quality and versatility difference is just so tremendous! I'd consider a high zoom p&s as my second camera on a trip, if I really have to make that close-up, but only if dSLR also comes with me!

LEM.

Answer 2

This completely depends on the photographer. If this is for yourself, think about this: do you NEED an SLR, and can you make the most out of its functions? Do you want total manual control, down to the shutter speed and focal length of the lens, or are you quite happy using autofocus and letting the camera take care of the technical details? It's a waste of an SLR if you don't know how to use it, and their lenses aren't cheap. For the standard average Joe off the street who just wants to photograph his family, friends, the occasional sports event and vacation, I would say the point-and-shoot. If you're interested in getting into photography more seriously and learning how to shoot manually, go for the SLR.

To answer your second question, a telephoto lens with a long focal length (one that will get you close to the action) will cost a few hundred dollars. A high-end telephoto made by a better company, with good autofocus and image stabilization will cost an extra thousand. And then the lens that professional sport photographers use at football games and the like can cost a few thousand dollars.

Don't forget - you'll need more than just the camera body and a lens. Memory card(s) is/are a must, as is a sturdy camera case large enough to house your equipment. To protect that expensive lens you should probably get a UV filter or a hood as well, and lens-cleaning equipment.