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Clueless and would really appreciate advice for purchase!!!
Hi Guys,
I need to buy a camera for my next few vacations WDW and a Cruise.
I have no knowlegde of photography but I love my technology, so think I could learn to use a camera beyond the auto settings.
Im from the UK and found these in my price range that have the most MPs and higgest optical zoom .... but there my knowledge ends...
I have included prices to give an idea of that difference ... but can anyone spare a few minutes to give me some advice?? it would be much appreciated!
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I have always bought Cannon cameras. I have a powershot and it is perfect for vacation because it is small, but still has all the features I love. With the powershot I don't feel the need to take my DSLR and lug around different lenses.
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I have always bought Cannon cameras. I have a powershot and it is perfect for vacation because it is small, but still has all the features I love. With the powershot I don't feel the need to take my DSLR and lug around different lenses.
oh this is good to know of all of the options the Cannon is the oldest and biggest but still smaller than my other halfs SLR .... but I take more photos than him when we are on vacation and carry the bag!!! Good to know you feel there good enough to leave the SLR behind.
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Clare Loves Stitch
"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one"
Grandmother Willow - Pocahontas
Proud DVC owner at BWV from March 2011
The Canon appears to be the largest, but still much, much smaller than an SLR camera.
The biggest advantage to the Canon is that it takes regular AA batteries, which can be bought anywhere so you'll never be out of battery power. The other cameras take specialty batteries and are only rated between 200-250 photos before needing recharging, which is reduced if flash is used.
The Samsung takes micro-SD cards, the rest take the standard SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
All have higher ISO capability and all have at least a 10X optical zoom.
You have narrowed it down to 4 good cameras, well done. I have used all 4 brands at one time or another and they are all about the same, reliability wise.
Of your choices, I would probably choose the Canon, they are all comparable but the ability to use regular batteries would be the difference for me...
The Canon appears to be the largest, but still much, much smaller than an SLR camera.
The biggest advantage to the Canon is that it takes regular AA batteries, which can be bought anywhere so you'll never be out of battery power. The other cameras take specialty batteries and are only rated between 200-250 photos before needing recharging, which is reduced if flash is used.
The Samsung takes micro-SD cards, the rest take the standard SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.
All have higher ISO capability and all have at least a 10X optical zoom.
You have narrowed it down to 4 good cameras, well done. I have used all 4 brands at one time or another and they are all about the same, reliability wise.
Of your choices, I would probably choose the Canon, they are all comparable but the ability to use regular batteries would be the difference for me...
Just my thoughts...
Thanks this is really good info.... Glad I'm on the right track.
What you say about batteries is a really good point.... I think I might go with the cannon.
It got me Thinking about it last time I saw the mnsshp my 2nd battery pack of the day died just as the headless horseman started to go by you cannot imagine how disappointed I was!
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Clare Loves Stitch
"sometimes the right path is not the easiest one"
Grandmother Willow - Pocahontas
Proud DVC owner at BWV from March 2011
Its hard to go wrong by sticking with either Canon or Nikon brands. I know its a little more money but the Canon Rebels are a very nice camera. They are an entry level SLR and take great pictures. In my opinion they are worth the extra cost.
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I'll chime in and give both the Canon and Lumix a vote. If size isn't a big deal, the advantage of being able to use regular batteries in the Canon is a good one.
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