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1. dale_alabaster says:

   February 23, 2011 at 11:30 am

   What you want to do is get a D-SLR (Digital SLR) like the Canon EOS 400D or Nikon (whichever is their cheaper range) – they cost quite a bit (around $1,000 upwards) new, + you have to buy lenses for them, but they FAR outperform any point-and-shoot camera.

   The only other downfall of them is that they are bigger (they are the cameras that wedding photographers use)

   Go to http://www.dpreview.com – they have some excelent reviews.

   Also, Canon and Nikon seem to be really good in that department, they are both high quality, they both have their advantages, and their disadvantages, and ignore those that say CANON CANON!!!!! FTW!!! or NIKON NIKON etc, take your time, make a logical, well informed decision, and you won’t regret it!

   Note though that I know more about Canon as I have Canon accessories, and it is cheaper for me to stick with Canon instead of having to get Nikon camera body, lens, flashgun etc etc etc, but I also know that Nikon is just as good as Canon, and Nikon suits some people and shooting conditions better than Canon, and Canon suits some people and shootoing conditions better than Nikon.

   Dale.

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2. Nihl_of_Brae says:

   February 23, 2011 at 12:07 pm

   A Nikon D40x with an 18-70mm zoom would be a good choice, as a 70-300mm zoom and you’ve got almost any shooting situation under control.

   Another good choice would the the Canon XTi (or 400D depending on where you are, USA or Europe) with a 17-85mm zoom plus a 70-300mm zoom would do as well.

   Olympus would be another good choice.

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3. anthony h says:

   February 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm

   There’s a bunch of entry level D-SLRs

   1) Nikon D40x with 18-55mm lens
   2) Canon Digital Rebel XTi with 18-55mm lens
   3) Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens (6mp)
   4) Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens (6mp)

   Pricing, in the order above:
   1) $680
   2) $680
   3) $445
   4) $500

   In terms of picture quality, the 6mp DSLRs will out perform any point and shoot by a large margin. The 18-55mm lens will work out great for a vacation with a wide angle for panoramic shots and a moderate telephoto for some telephoto shots. You can upgrade the lens from the 18-55 to the 18-70mm. If you have enough money, you could even go for the 18-200mm lens.

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4. lefoxproject says:

   February 23, 2011 at 12:38 pm

   Canon. I’ve had a Digital Elph for 4 years and the photos are stunning to say the least. On my move to Colorado from Oregon I would stop while passing threw eastern Oregon, Idaho and Utah and get some beautiful shots of mountains, rivers and valleys all with one click. You can get their newest 7.1 MP 4x optical zoom for under $250. Plus it’s small enough to fit in your shirt pocket. It has a metal casing instead of the usual plastic which gives it a little weight instead of it being so light that if you drop it, it will shatter. With a 1GB SD card you can take hundreds of sharp, vibrant pix in the highest and largest settings too. Dollar for dollar Canon is your best bet.

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5. mbriglia11 says:

   February 23, 2011 at 1:21 pm

   Olympus Stylus 770 SW Overview

   The third iteration of Olympus’s compact shock and waterproof cameras, the Olympus Stylus 770 SW, takes the “SW” classification up a notch. In addition to its ability to withstand a drop from five feet, the latest SW model is now waterproof to a depth of 33 feet — a depth that no other camera can achieve without an underwater housing. If 33 feet isn’t sufficient, an optional underwater housing is available. Adding to its appeal, this 7.1 megapixel point-and-shoot camera can also handle sub-freezing temperatures and withstand 220 pounds of pressure. At the same time, you won’t have any problems slipping this tough but slender camera into a shirt pocket.

   Other than its tough-guy status, the Olympus 770 SW is a typical point-and-shoot camera, but with some bonus features. Common features include a 3x optical zoom with a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 38-114mm, 24 scene modes with text descriptions, and program and auto exposure options. Extras include a manometer, which records the depth or altitude at which the shot was taken, and a useful set of in-camera post-processing editing functions such as redeye fix, saturation, and brightness adjustments. Black and white and sepia effects are also available in playback mode along with resizing, the option to tag and organize images as favorites, and the ability to retrieve images by the date they were shot via a calendar. An LED Illuminator lamp — which emits bright white light on demand for composing in low light situations — is bright enough to double as a flashlight and provides a good source of illumination for macro shots.

   The Olympus 770 SW’s shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, and crushproof attributes are its most distinguishing features, and there’s no other camera like it on the market. However, without the camera’s ability to survive in conditions that would render other models useless, the Olympus 770 SW would be just another decent, but not outstanding, snapshot camera. But as the only totally amphibious camera on the market–with the exception of used Nikonos models–it may well be worth its $279.99 price tag for those who need a camera that can handle whatever conditions you can throw at it.

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