Good camera recommendation questions deal with what cameras are appropriate for a specific task or meet special requirements. This tag should not be used for shopping questions. Asking for comparisons between two cameras should be avoided unless motivated by clear situational detail.
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What kind of camera do I need to capture deep space images?
By deep space image, I mean below kind. In the background it is space dust, I think.
Is it dependent on camera or location? If on camera, what kind of cameras are capable to capture this kind of ...
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What medium format film camera should an SLR guy look at?
Ok, I know the SLR world pretty well, I've owned Pentax, Canon, and now Nikon film SLRs, from the '80s to the naughties.
But I know nothing about medium format cameras, so I need your advice!
My ...
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Should I buy a DSLR to get started?
I'm really interested in getting into serious or even professional photography. I've read some articles about fundamental concepts like aperture, exposure, ISO sensitivity, etc., and I want to get the ...
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What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I am thinking of buying a digital SLR camera. What things should I be looking for?
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What advanced cameras are the size of a point and shoot?
My wife is starting to get in to photography more and more. She likes her point and shoot camera because it is small so it can go with her most ever where.
She is interested in some of the nicer ...
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What non-toy camera would be good for a child?
Looking for a camera for my six year old. We have one of the V-Tech child cameras, which he loves, but the pictures it takes are amazingly awful. Basically I am looking for a rugged point-and-shoot.
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Is buying a camera and trying things yourself the best way to learn?
I love photos and every thing related to them. I want to begin in this field as a hobby, then become a professional in time. Some people have advised me that the best way to learn photography is to ...
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Are there big reasons to prefer the Canon 600d vs Canon 550d?
I'm just wondering whether there are any big(ish) reasons I should get the Canon 600d and not the Canon 550d. I'm interested in the difference in video quality and low light performance (if there is ...
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What is a good camera for a beginner looking to learn it all from a technical standpoint?
I am a graduate student in image processing and computer vision, and I'd like to get into photography. I want to purchase a camera that isn't a black box, where I can experiment and learn about how ...
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I'm getting started in photography and taking a photography class — what camera should I buy?
For a long time, I wanted to start as hobbyist photographer, thus soon I will be taking a photography class in my city where I will be able to learn the basics of photography.
At this point my ...
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Compact vs Mirrorless - why pick one over another?
What would be a reason for one to pick the compact (whatever it'd be P&S or something more advanced) over mirrorless compact system camera ?
Right now market is quite confusing — we have huge ...
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How do I find a point-and-shoot camera specifically for bokeh / a very shallow depth of field?
I will be getting a point-and-shoot camera for taking portraits and only portraits. Specifically portraits with a shallow depth of field. Groups portraits sometimes. It's just too much work to add ...
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How do I chose a good camera for texture hunting?
Texture hunting is the photography of walls, surfaces, artefacts, etc, typically outdoors, with the intention of using the photos in a computer game. The photo could be of a brick or concrete wall, a ...
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Best easy-to-carry-around Canon (or ANY OTHER) camera plus lenses for bird /wildlife/landscape photography (hobby)?
Apologies for the long post..Just want to give as much info as possible.
I am looking for a suitable camera & lens. Open to suggestions!
Initial plan was to buy a Canon 600d.
This is a hobby ...
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What specifics does a street style/detailed photography camera + lens need to have? Buying a new camera, got £1000 to spend
I got a 1000 £ to spend on a new camera + lens. I will be doing Street style photography and portraits. What does a camera for this use need to have? What lens/ how many mm is best for Portrait Vs. ...
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What is the best camera to buy for a child to help them learn about photography?
I have a seven year old daughter who is keen on getting a camera for Christmas. She is able to look after possessions (is very safe with her violin from school) although this is a recent development. ...
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I was looking at the Nikon D90, but it's discontinued. What should I choose instead?
I am currently in the process of gathering data about Nikon as I will be getting my very first DSLR soon! On nikon Japan, D90 has been added to the discontinued category. I was thinking of getting ...
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Does the Canon 7D have noise reduction, and does it matter?
I have been doing shooting with a Rebel XSi for about 5 years now as a hobby, and want to step it up a bit. I am looking at getting a 7D, but I was advised to get the T4i instead. The main arguments ...
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Are there any cameras which require a PIN before deleting photos?
This would protect you from mischievous kids (or malicious brats, as the case may be).
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What is the best camera for concert photography?
I am interested in camera recommendations with a fast shutter and which are able to focus well in low light. The camera will be used for indoor concert photography where no flash is allowed.
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What camera should I buy for a Photography College student?
My younger sister is going to college to study photography, and I want to surprise her with a camera this holidays. I'm no camera expert (but I've been doing my research).
Should I go lower-entry ...
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What kind of camera should a serious enthusiast buy after ditching a point and shoot?
I'm trying to decide what kind of camera to purchase. At first I had it in my head that I needed a dSLR and I've asked a couple questions before on this forum to help me figure out which ones I like. ...
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Which compact camera to shoot stars, moon and hopefully planets and sun?
I need a new camera! My Canon IXUS is now very old. What I want to be able to do is take photos of the night sky (stars, moon, planets) and the sun. Well, ideally! I have been looking at a bridge ...
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compact camera for my son?
The guy is 9 yr old, and appears to enjoy taking photos. I don't think I'll give him access to my camera system and lenses. :) But I'm thinking to find him a neat little compact camera.
Requirements: ...
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How important is optical zoom in snapshot cameras?
I want to buy a new snapshot camera. Because i want a new one with geo-tagging, I haven't such a great choice. So the following three cameras are my favorites:
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What should a beginner look at in comparing two point & shoot cameras?
My interest in photography grew over the last few days, and I finally decided get into this thing. My goal is to become a Nature/Wildlife & Fashion photographer some day.
Since I am total ...
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Is there a camera that operates silently, suitable for use at a wedding?
I would like some advice or suggestions for a camera to use at a wedding.
I normally use a Pentax K-5 (which is quiet enough) and a Pentax K-r (which is noisy) but I have a wedding to shoot with a ...
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What features really matter in a point and shoot camera?
I am planning to buy my first new digital camera. Now I am too confused for more than 20 days about how I can choose a camera.
I want to use the camera for domestic purpose.
The Canon IXUS 220 HS ...
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What features would you focus on in a point and shoot camera for sports photography?
I know that "point and shoot" does not belong in the same sentence as "sports photography". But if you only have $200-300 in your pocket and a need to photograph indoors martial arts competition, e.g. ...
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What should I look for in a second-hand DSLR with a nice long zoom lens?
I am considering buying a cheap second-hand DSLR with a nice long zoom lens (at least up to 200mm) for photographing nature in particular. I have a lovely Panasonic LX5 which takes great macro ...
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Is a Canon Rebel T3 an appropriate entry-level DSLR?
I'm starting photography and am wondering if the Canon Rebel T3 is a good choice.
My only real constraints are that I want to able to take "burst shots" (such as of sports events) and low light ...
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How can I find a camera with remote viewfinder and shutter (via phone or tablet)?
Looking for an camera with the following features:
compact (smaller is better)
with image stabilization
has remote viewfinder via wifi (enough 10-12m) - so, have some application for phones or ...
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Which is more likely to yield better overall low-light performance, Canon 1DS2 or 1DIII?
1DSII is full-frame, meaning I can at least theoretically get a little more performance via slower shutter speeds without shake (using 1/f general rule of thumb). But the ISO limit is 3200 (H). Also I ...
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Should I upgrade my camera or lens to shoot pro hockey games?
I've gotten the opportunity to shoot pro hockey games. My current gear doesn't cut it:
Nikon D70
Nikon 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5 Kit lens
Nikon 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Nikon 50mm 1.8D
Monopod
From where i'm ...
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Does a Point and Shoot camera with great Auto mode exist?
I'm canon 7D shooter and I feel completely uncertain when buying a camera for my dad. Tech specs are not a good indicator of how user friendly a camera is.
Does a point and shoot camera exist that ...
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5D Mark III or 6D [closed]
I'm thinking about getting a new dslr these days. I'm (still) a hobby photographer with high ambitions. Most of the time I take my camera (50D) on my travels all over the world and use it mainly for ...
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Which DSLR camera can I go for? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I am new to advanced photography. I am looking to buy a DSLR, Nikon D5100 is my main interest, previously I was ...
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Which compact camera should I choose for better low light capability
I have short listed Nikon CoolPix S9100 and Sony DSC-HX7V. I am really confused out of these two which one should I buy. I am not a professional photographer who understands the terminologies of ...
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Photography: the technical side [duplicate]
I love photography.
To be honest, I've never seriously taken even one photo, but I love it. Looking at other people's work on sites like 500px and other discussions on this site, it really makes me ...
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What camera and lens do I need to get started doing sports photography?
I want to find a camera and lens that will for work for sports photography, specifically soccer and basketball. I would like to be able zoom in across the field for some good action shots.
I am ...
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Are there any options for a very cheap, small, and reasonably fast camera?
I'm a happy DSLR owner, but I'm looking in the opposite direction here: I want a really small (smaller than the regular P&S) and cheap (ideally below $50) digital camera.
Given those two ...
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How can I finalize my choice between Canon PowerShot SX30 and Nikon P500?
I'm going to a purchase fixed-lens camera with large zoom.
Currently, the main candidates are Canon's PowerShot SX30 IS and Nikon's Coolpix P500. For both of them, I've read several good reviews. How ...
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What compact interchangeable lens cameras have manual video?
I'm looking to buy a single camera to use both as a personal snapshot camera and as a video camera to document my artistic work (mainly kinetic sculptures and light installations). The micro four ...
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Would these lenses fit my future Nikon D7000?
I am in the progress of choosing my new equipment. First of all I have picked the Nikon D7000, it seems like a very nice camera, and it is not that expensive. I could go Full-Frame but seeing the ...
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Is it worth paying more for D7100 when compared to D7000? [closed]
I am about to buy my first DSLR. I thought it would be a Nikon d5100, but after physical contact and comparison with the D7000, I have changed my mind.
However, I am in a dilemma as to which one to ...
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How can I find a compact camera with an ultra-wide lens?
I'm looking to buy a compact camera, and having a very wide angle is important to me. I know that review sites often list the real focal length of the lens, but what I'm looking for is something that ...
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What is a super-zoom lens for Sony NEX or Samsung NX?
I'm considering to buy a camera such as one in the Sony NEX or Samsung NX series. Do you know which of the 2 series has a lens that is equivalent to the Sony DSC HX200V's 30x optical zoom (Focal ...
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What are the pros/cons of a Canon SX30IS compared to Fuji HS 10 / HS 20?
I have narrowed my search for a long zoom camera down to two cameras...
The Canon SX30IS
The Fuji HS 10, or the soon to be released HS 20
The Canon has a longer zoom (35 vs 30), articulating ...
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What is a good stationary setup for taking pictures of small paper goods?
I'd like to set up a stationary indoor photography station for quickly taking pictures of small paper goods such as:
Boxes (small)
Paper
Large pictures
Books (covers)
Mugs
Plates
I would like to ...
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How can I tell which compact super-zoom camera is better for me?
I am planning to buy a compact super zoom camera and am not able to decide between Sony DSC HX9V and Nikon Coolpix S9100. Both have comparable specs and I am not proficient enough to tell which one is ...
