Mine current one is horrible (cannot get flash and lighting adjusted correctly - ever). Also, zoom feature works but just makes the image very very grainy/blurred.
I want to get a new one. I know next to nothing about the technology behind digital cameras.
I have horrible photography skills so would need something with auto focus (auto everything) and as user friendly and idiot proof as possible.
It may help to know that this will mostly be used for basic every day photography and lots of online sharing. It has to have a good closeup/zoom feature as it will be heavily used to catalog and take pictures of my vintage doll collection. Would I need a special lens for that maybe?
Any suggestions as to specific camera brands and features?
Also any suggestions as to how to take better pictures esp indoors of the dolls to really capture them correctly would be much appreciated!
Would not want to spend more than an absolute MAX of $200.
Thanks!
The best camera for under $200 is the Canon A550
* 7.1 Megapixel *4X Optical Zoom * Very good photo quality, noise levels low through ISO 400 (in good light) * Well built for the price * Very good performance * LCD visible in low light * Some manual controls * AF-assist lamp, good low light focusing * Good movie and continuous shooting modes * Impressive software bundle * Uses AA batteries; great battery life * USB 2.0 High Speed support
Improve Your Action Photography Skills, Digital Photographer issue 86
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Photography is a vast field that many people are interested in getting into--whether for leisure purposes such as a hobby or for a serious job like most professional photographers get into. And why not, photography is the ultimate expression of oneself that can be taken as an art. Even more, it can be made into a profitable business and a rewarding career.
There are two types of photographs that can be captured in photography--one is a captured through film and the other and more recent development in photography is captured through a digital media such as a memory card. For the pictures that are captured through film, a good amount of skills is necessary because aside from point and shoot, the ability to produce prints from films is a very tedious process to do.
It is a good thing that digital photography has been introduced in the society. With digital photography, it is very easy to capture images and delete them in instances where one finds the shot unacceptable. One good thing about a digital camera is that you can easily manipulate how a photograph will look through the use of photo manipulation software.
Digital photography has been very popular in the current society because of the ease and flexibility that this type of work gives the photographer. For the ordinary, picture-admiring public, it gives them delight as the pictures are masterfully rendered and manipulated that a seemingly simple object or moment becomes extraordinary.
Because of the popularity, many people are becoming interested in finding digital photography jobs. However, it is not in an instant that one can take a job like this. For an individual to succeed as a photographer, he must learn some additional skills regarding the creative and technical aspects of photography.
Qualification wise, there are several trainings and programs that one can get into to further enhance his skills in photography. Having a unique style is something that will set one apart from the others, therefore exhibiting one will be very helpful when applying to digital photography jobs.
The field of photography will always have something for everyone, which is one major reason why it continues to be appealing to many people. In photography, one's interest is taken into context and is developed through the many exposures that one can get on the job.
The rewards of digital photography jobs go beyond the usual advantage of getting paid for doing something you love since it can even make one earn a decent living. The salaries of being a professional and well-known photographer can reach up to six figures in many instances. If you come to think of it, it really does pay well to become a photographer. Indeed, it is very ideal to get paid for something you find your interest in since it makes the job all the more easier. Some will even consider it not as a job but as a commitment.
