cheripeach
I am upgrading from a simple point and shoot to something a little more advanced. Not sure which to choose. Is one brand better than the other? I've never really been a fan of Kodak but I like the camera.
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If it was between only those two cameras, I'd go for the fuji, as Kodaks are extremely unreliable cameras which tend to break really fast. Most people I've met with that Fuji camera have been very happy with it, no problems and good results. Also have a look for the Panasonic FZ7's, they were selling for a really cheap price as they were getting replaced by the FZ8. they are a much more reliable camera, Leica Lens, Li-ion battery pack and full manul control if you wanted to use it.
If it was between only those two cameras, I'd go for the fuji, as Kodaks are extremely unreliable cameras which tend to break really fast. Most people I've met with that Fuji camera have been very happy with it, no problems and good results. Also have a look for the Panasonic FZ7's, they were selling for a really cheap price as they were getting replaced by the FZ8. they are a much more reliable camera, Leica Lens, Li-ion battery pack and full manul control if you wanted to use it.
What do I need to know when I go to buy a digital camera. Which brand is the best and why?How much do I spend?
robertkeif
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To begin with you need to know what type of photography you want to use the camera for. For example snapshots of family and friends, sports or wildlife photography, fine art OR specialized photography such as macro (close ups of small objects) or portraits or landscapes or underwater to name a few. Some of these requirements can be met by Point & Shoot (P&S) cameras, others could be met by advanced performance models while others require the most specialized or flexible designs such as Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) models.
You also need to consider what you want to DO with your photographs. If you want to create Very Large prints you need a much higher mega-pixel camera than if your main goal is to post pictures on a web site. If you also want to record movies and/or sound you need to include that in your decision making process.
Once you have focused your decision based on your needs you can begin to make a useful list of features that are necessary and those that would be nice to have. From there pick two or three models that have the features you want and that are in your price range. A good site to look for reviews of various cameras is Steve's Dgicams.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
A list of some good overall camera brands (in alphabetical order) includes Canon, Casio, Fujifilm, Leica (BIG $$$), Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony. Two other well respected brands Konica & Minolta have merged and were later acquired by Sony who now markets cameras based on those brands.
BTW, the comments on memory cards have some validity but the greatest concern should be for the perceived strength of the companies that market particular types. For example many Sony cameras use a proprietary Memory Stick that is exclusive to their cameras and Fuji and Olympus use the xD card for many of their cameras. And CF cards are DEFINITELY NOT obsolete, they are used primarily for High End Professional level DSLR cameras from many manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Mamiya, Olympus and Sony all of whom use these cards in some or all of their "professional grade" cameras.
To begin with you need to know what type of photography you want to use the camera for. For example snapshots of family and friends, sports or wildlife photography, fine art OR specialized photography such as macro (close ups of small objects) or portraits or landscapes or underwater to name a few. Some of these requirements can be met by Point & Shoot (P&S) cameras, others could be met by advanced performance models while others require the most specialized or flexible designs such as Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) models.
You also need to consider what you want to DO with your photographs. If you want to create Very Large prints you need a much higher mega-pixel camera than if your main goal is to post pictures on a web site. If you also want to record movies and/or sound you need to include that in your decision making process.
Once you have focused your decision based on your needs you can begin to make a useful list of features that are necessary and those that would be nice to have. From there pick two or three models that have the features you want and that are in your price range. A good site to look for reviews of various cameras is Steve's Dgicams.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/
A list of some good overall camera brands (in alphabetical order) includes Canon, Casio, Fujifilm, Leica (BIG $$$), Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony. Two other well respected brands Konica & Minolta have merged and were later acquired by Sony who now markets cameras based on those brands.
BTW, the comments on memory cards have some validity but the greatest concern should be for the perceived strength of the companies that market particular types. For example many Sony cameras use a proprietary Memory Stick that is exclusive to their cameras and Fuji and Olympus use the xD card for many of their cameras. And CF cards are DEFINITELY NOT obsolete, they are used primarily for High End Professional level DSLR cameras from many manufacturers, including Canon, Nikon, Mamiya, Olympus and Sony all of whom use these cards in some or all of their "professional grade" cameras.
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