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I need some camera-education!
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NewlyMrs
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Jennifer
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I need some camera-education!
What should I look for in a good camera? (point & shoot)
How do I know how quick it will fire a shot?
Are the MP that important?
What's a decent video.
Zoom?
I am looking at the Canon Powershot Elphs....BUT there are so many models.
I want to keep it at or <$250
TIA!!M
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Posted 10/8/11 10:08 PM  |
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Jennifer
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Re: I need some camera-education!
Some reviews
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| Posted 10/9/11 9:38 AM |
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KLSbear
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Karen
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Re: I need some camera-education!
Posted by NewlyMrs
How do I know how quick it will fire a shot?
Are the MP that important?
What's a decent video.
Zoom?
TIA!!M
The megapixels have a relationship to how large you can print, and detail of resolution. Today's cameras have plenty for printing 4x6, 8x10, etc. Don't go crazy over MP in a point & shoot. My old 20D DSLR only has 8mp and I can print larger images. Most P&S cameras have more than that.
Zoom - pay attention to the Optical Zoom- that zooms in the lens. Digital zoom just enlarges a portion of the picture and quality is reduced. It will look closer, but all you're doing is cropping and enlarging in the camera, you can do that later with software.
I don't pay attention to video functions so I can't help you there.
As to how fast it can fire a shot I suggest that you check out the reviews but any P&S will have "lag time" and even a fraction of a second can miss the moment. You need to upgrade to a DSLR if you want to eliminate the lag time.
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| Posted 10/15/11 9:52 AM |
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