camera thread
 

i hope this is welcome in the dark room.

well my mom is talking about getting me a camera for Christmas. i pretty much just want to take pictures of cars. i'd like to take some pretty good pictures, and a small digital camera is preferred. price cap is going to be pretty close to $200. what do you all recommend. a discontinued camera is fine. it's likely to come from ebay.

so what are your recommendations? i know there are plenty of good photographers here!

i have an s200, i like it, but its a little outdated by now... nismo should be able to help you hes a pretty good photog :biggrin:

yeah i was expecting him to have something to add here.

so how is the s200?

forgot to add that i'd like to see some examples if possible. i mean, pictures taken with the recommended cameras

Are you looking for a point-n-shoot camera (I assume so with the small camera comment)? I bought a DSLR (I know, new they are more than your $200 limit and size) and I love it.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k8...l/IMG_6743.jpg

-At a RallyCross-

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k8...s/IMG_8675.jpg

-My friend's car (ISO decently set at 400)

I love how you can control all the aspects of the picture and work with nearly any elements to get the shot you want.

You might be able to find a used one for pretty cheap - it would be worth it! But then again, these aren't ones you can just put in your pocket either... :(

EDIT: This is a Canon Rebel XTi (10.1 MP)

thanks! that one looks nice. i was thinking point and shoot type, but if i need one that's a little manual to get a good shot, i might go with one of those if i can find one for a good price.

haha i looked it up and found a picture and realized that i think that's the one my mom has. no, i won't be looking for one that nice.

D40 ftmfw

that one looks pretty good.

too expensive. not looking to be a pro here. just some decent looking pictures

how about the fuji finepix s1000 10mp? looks pretty good for a good price.

i have a fujifilm s2000 HD 10mp....i love this camera its small and very powerful. my dad has a s1000 and it was great it wasnt 10mp though. i wanted to one up him.

fuji is crap. sorry to any owners (mat) but if you want just a normal day to day camera go with a cannon if you don't mind spending a little if your really on budget get an olympus. otherwise don't wast your time and money.

word. checking out olympus

Two camera threads! :D

I dunno much about cameras under ~$800... Tho I am impressed w/ the cheap point & shoot specs these days. Intraweb reviews will help.

D40 quit being a cheap ass

on the s200

heres the good
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...2/DSCN0146.jpg
heres the bad...
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...2/DSCN1453.jpg

for a cheap camera its good but can be aggravating at times

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.... i'll agree that last one looks like SH!T i puked everywhere.... cause your ugly face is in it and even your camera realizes it, trie to saturate your ass out with a nice big hot spot

too bad you cant saturate the dandruff off that jacket of yours :082:

head and shoulders FTW!!!

haha made me look

dandruff? WTF is your issue? that is sooo weak. lol, first off cause the 2 TINY specks of white on my shirt ARENT even on my shoulders. second, is cause i already use head and shoulders daily because its a great acne control believe it or not. so you FAIL!