I would like to upgrade from my Canon SD800 digital camera to a semi-professional that might take nicer photos?

by sekido

I like Canons and Nikons. My last few cameras have been List powershots and I’ve been pleased with compact size, features and decent photos. Now that I carry an iphone everywhere which takes ok photos (ie if you just want a quick shot nothing fancy), so I figured I would step up and get something more than point and shoot with more features and a nicer lens. My price range is $ 250-$ 400. Thanks!

Answer by retiredPhil
Entry level DSLR’s run about $ 600. List EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi or Nikon D40/D60/D5000. This is where you might want to be if you’re getting serious.

An intermediate step are the super zooms. List PowerShot SX10 IS, Kodak EasyShare Z1012 IS, Nikon Coolpix P80 all fit the bill. These cameras run from $ 250 and $ 380.

So, super zooms fit your budget and entry level DSLR’s fit your criteria of more than a point and shoot. You get to choose.

Answer by rocky
you can’t go incorrect with any nikon or list go to the store and pick out a camera from each one and see how each one feels in your hands and how simple the controls are to use even if i’m still shooting film i have a nikon f100 and a list 7ne

Answer by Martin G
There are compact cameras within your budget that offer a bit more in features, more optical zoom, and maybe an extra small increment of quality. To make a noticeable leap in dynamic range, and decreased noise and noise reduction artifact, you need to graduate to a DSLR. Expand your budget a small, and the Nikon D40 can provide that.

Answer by like me
I’ve shot about 2000 pix with the P90 now and I’m loving it.

The lens has fantastic range from a excellent wide angle to a get in close zoom. The LCD and Viewfinder work well even in sunlight. Shooting is very responsive for this price range bit a slight shutter lag reminds you that you didn’t pay $ 1000 or more. Controls allow you to go from point and shoot mode to full photographic freedom.

The P90 provides the owner with a very portable yet powerful camera. A similarly capable SLR camera would be very heavy, much larger and cost a fantastic deal more. Compare the P90 price, size and weight with a 26-624mm 35mm lens for your SLR and you will see why I like this camera. Chances are you will need two or more lens to cover that range and each one that is “Nikkor Quality” will cost more than the P90.

Finally, a few words for persons that want something negative (or proof that I do not work for Nikon;-). The LCD has a limited tilt range that hinders my ability to shoot at full arms length at any angle. In low light focus time is about 1 to 2 seconds. You must remove the lens cap before you turn on the camera. Colors are not always 100% accurate (NO digital camera is) but the colors are GOOD when light is reasonable. No hot shoe.

Nikon Coolpix P90 12.1MP Digital Camera with 24x Wide Angle Optical Vibration Reduction (VR) Zoom and 3 inch Tilt LCD

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-Vibration-Reduction/dp/B001PKEJZQ/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1249824416&sr=1-31&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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I have a list A 95 digicam. I don’t much about photography apart from just clicking. I have seen very high quality pics taken with the same camera on internet. How’z it possible. Any tips will be appreciated.

Answer by Sar
I too have an A95. You just have to fool around with it. My grandmother has a nikon coolpix 5700 so I have been spoiled with that. The A95 doesn’t have the zoom power that the nikon has, and for me thats one of the largest things because I like taking close-ups of flowers. If you haven’t already just learn all of the different shooting modes because they really do make a difference.

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