Joined: May 01, 2007 Posts: 76 Location: Elizabeth, CO
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject: Cameras
It's almost Christmas and I've decided it's time to get rid of my crappy point-and-shoot Kodak Easy Share so I am looking for a good, but not overly expensive, camera to take with me on investigations. I want one of the smaller ones so that it doesn't take up a bunch of room in my bag. I also don't want one that does too much since I am technologically challenged. I was looking at the Nikon D40, but it's too big.
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Joined: Nov 01, 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Winder, GA
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:
I agree that the D40 is bulky, but it's well worth the price! It takes GREAT pics (and I love the fact that you can edit a photo on the camera before printing!). I'm semi-technologically challenged but have learned a lot from using this fairly easy-to-use camera (and am still learning!).
From what I understand, most any Nikon brand will give you good quality pics.
(Sorry...I know that wasn't much help...lol) _________________ ~Paula
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Joined: Aug 26, 2007 Posts: 79 Location: Tampa, FL
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject:
I was wondering about DSLR camera myself. Is there anyone that came give us some info on them dealing with ghost hunting?
I know some have burst mode? Do all DSLR's have this? Also what about lens, I see so many types 20-200mm 50-150mm. 20-55mm. I don't know anything about lens. Is a wider range a better lens? or do you loose "performace" if you get a wide range lens? is the mm just how far the lens can zoom? Soo confused.
Joined: May 01, 2007 Posts: 76 Location: Elizabeth, CO
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:
ppeppers wrote:
I agree that the D40 is bulky, but it's well worth the price! It takes GREAT pics (and I love the fact that you can edit a photo on the camera before printing!). I'm semi-technologically challenged but have learned a lot from using this fairly easy-to-use camera (and am still learning!).
From what I understand, most any Nikon brand will give you good quality pics.
(Sorry...I know that wasn't much help...lol)
Maybe I'll rethink my decision then. I really like the idea of not having to wait to take multiple pictures. That is so annoying. By the time my camera is ready again, I've missed the shot. Hmmm. _________________ Participate in Your Own Rescue!
i have a fujifilm digital i bought while i was in iraq and i love it. its a little bit bigger but it uses optical zoom insted of digital zoom. and also has infra red night shot (sorta like sonys handycams) . its great and i bought it brand new for $250
If you can afford it, definitely go for an SLR with IR capabilities (Sony models for instance).
I like SLR's because the flash is typically further away from the lens, causing less false positives etc..., But to be honest I never, ever consider photographs sources of any kind of good evidence on their own.
But of course we all need/want a nice camera for all kinds of reasons. Good luck.
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but have learned a lot from using this fairly easy-to-use camera (and am still learning!).
