Q. Looking to spend $250 or under for a good digital camera. Mostly for taking pictures and video of my new daughter. I don't want a manual flash that I have to pop out everytime I take a picture. What camera do you LOVE, where did you get it and what did it cost?
A. If you are going to use on-camera flash (which is not the most pleasing-looking image), you should not reject those models that require you to push the button to pop it up. It is generally a desirable feature to do that. Increasing the distance between the flash and the lens decreases the chances of red eye.
For best results at your budget, you should get a premium compact--one with a sensor bigger than the 1/2.3" sensors of the cheapos. It would be good to get one with a hotshoe to mount an external flash for doing bounce flash. I know, currently you are not interested in that, but you might grow into it. Maybe not. I don't think there is one with a hotshoe currently in your budget, but prices can wax and wane.
BH Photo currently carries the Nikon P330 for $200 while they last. It is discontinued to be replaced by the Nikon P340.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/936161-REG/nikon_coolpix_p330_digital_camera.html
It has a wide aperture at its wide angle setting, although it stops down a lot as you zoom in. It will have better image quality than the cheapos.
Amazon has the discontinued S110 marked down to $249.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-3-Inch/dp/B009B0MYSQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-3-Inch/dp/B009B0MYLS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It is reputed to have a faster response than the Nikon, but it lacks as much video resolution. (Canon improves that in the new S120.)
While they last, Adorama has the discontinued Pentax MX-1 for $200.
http://www.adorama.com/IPXMX1SL.html
This camera has a slightly more limited zoom range than the P330 or S110. It does offer a wider aperture at telephoto than the others, and it has a tilting LCD screen. It is reputed to be sluggish at writing files and being ready for the next shot.
Some other possibilities are the Panasonic LX7, and the discontinued Canon G15 (being replaced by the Canon G16). The G15 would be a very, very good choice. Prices have fluctuated. Today I don't see them within your budget at BH Photo, Adorama, or Amazon. Prices may drop again. I think they probably will for the LX7, which I think is still in production. They might drop again for the G15, but they might just sell out at $349.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6489685206/enthusiast-compact-camera-2013-roundup
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9935181366/high-end-pocketable-compacts-2013-roundup
For best results at your budget, you should get a premium compact--one with a sensor bigger than the 1/2.3" sensors of the cheapos. It would be good to get one with a hotshoe to mount an external flash for doing bounce flash. I know, currently you are not interested in that, but you might grow into it. Maybe not. I don't think there is one with a hotshoe currently in your budget, but prices can wax and wane.
BH Photo currently carries the Nikon P330 for $200 while they last. It is discontinued to be replaced by the Nikon P340.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/936161-REG/nikon_coolpix_p330_digital_camera.html
It has a wide aperture at its wide angle setting, although it stops down a lot as you zoom in. It will have better image quality than the cheapos.
Amazon has the discontinued S110 marked down to $249.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-3-Inch/dp/B009B0MYSQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Camera-3-Inch/dp/B009B0MYLS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It is reputed to have a faster response than the Nikon, but it lacks as much video resolution. (Canon improves that in the new S120.)
While they last, Adorama has the discontinued Pentax MX-1 for $200.
http://www.adorama.com/IPXMX1SL.html
This camera has a slightly more limited zoom range than the P330 or S110. It does offer a wider aperture at telephoto than the others, and it has a tilting LCD screen. It is reputed to be sluggish at writing files and being ready for the next shot.
Some other possibilities are the Panasonic LX7, and the discontinued Canon G15 (being replaced by the Canon G16). The G15 would be a very, very good choice. Prices have fluctuated. Today I don't see them within your budget at BH Photo, Adorama, or Amazon. Prices may drop again. I think they probably will for the LX7, which I think is still in production. They might drop again for the G15, but they might just sell out at $349.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6489685206/enthusiast-compact-camera-2013-roundup
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9935181366/high-end-pocketable-compacts-2013-roundup
Should I buy a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7?
Q. I've been saving up for six months, and I really love the camera. Do you think it's worth the money?
A. Don't let anyone spoil the party. If you really love this camera, go ahead and buy it. Panasonic makes wonderful and capable cameras. If you buy some other camera, you will regret it later because your love is here with GX7 ;)
However if I were you I would put the money in some Pentax camera like K30, k50, k5 etc. They have bigger sensor, better image quality and better overall value for money. If you are looking for a smaller form factor, you can buy Pentax K01 for around $450-500 which normally comes with a 40mm XS lens which itself is one of the best kit lenses out there in any consumer grade SLR/Mirrorless camera kits.
Would highly recommend you to read this:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html
However if I were you I would put the money in some Pentax camera like K30, k50, k5 etc. They have bigger sensor, better image quality and better overall value for money. If you are looking for a smaller form factor, you can buy Pentax K01 for around $450-500 which normally comes with a 40mm XS lens which itself is one of the best kit lenses out there in any consumer grade SLR/Mirrorless camera kits.
Would highly recommend you to read this:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/05/best-digital-slr-for-beginners.html
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