Random question for all my photography-savvy readers out there, what kind of camera do you recommend?
I’m looking for a new one that I can use for everyday life stuff as well as for more decent photos for this blog!
I want to be able to take nice photos (like Rina and Mel) of places I go, swag bags, food and products when I review them. I know I haven’t been around much (new job is taking up a lot of my time!) but I really want to take my blogging up a notch and I think decent photos would really help out.
I don’t need a giant SLR camera since I’m pretty clueless when it comes to settings and stuff for it, but I’m ok with something more advanced than a cheap point and shoot.
I’ve been using a Canon Powershot for some time now and it’s held up really well but I want to graduate from this level of camera. I’d be happy with another Canon or another reputable brand (except for Nikon since I had a Nikon and it was crap!)
Does anyone know where I should start looking, and what features are most important in a quality camera?
Here are some features I would like:
- Flash
- Video & sound recording
- Decent night time & action photos
- Decent optical & digital zoom
- Timer (so I can take photos of my outfits!)
- Good battery
- Small enough to fit in my purse
- User-friendly
- Up to $400
Here are some things I would be using the camera for:
- Outfit photos
- Recipe/food photos
- Photos of friends, family, etc.
- Photos of products I review, swag
- Night time party shots!
- Outside photos
Like I said, pretty basic stuff; but I want them to be really good photos! Lol
Can you help a girl out?
5 responses to “I need a new camera!”
Hmmm, I think you're going to have a hard time finding a camera that is an upgrade from the Canon Powershot and will take good nighttime photos for $400, honestly
I'm interested to see what suggestions you get though! I have a Canon Powershot with image stabilization and I love it, mostly, but it's pretty awful for nighttime photos and I've basically conceded that I will have no choice but to upgrade to a DSLR at some point in order to get the nighttime quality shots that I want.
Hmm ok well it goes to show I don' t know a ton about cameras! I don't use it for night shots a lot but when you're in the club I don't want it all to be blurry all the time! I figured the technology must have gotten better in the 5+ years I've had my camera…
I basically just need a good camera, period. All around decent, for a max of $400 which I think is pretty generous–most of the ones I've been looking at are under that limit anyway.
I own the Canon G11. This is what I use for my macro makeup shots and product photos on my blog. I am really pleased with it, except I think it was $500+. It’s not gigantic like an SLR, but it’s not super slim either. If you carry a medium sized purse, you shouldn’t have problems stashing it.
It gets great reviews too. Try Googling for them.
Yeah, the blurry photos when it's dark is the problem with most non-SLR cameras. How have you found yours for that issue, Arianne?
I shoot with a DSLR (but have recently also gotten back into film..how nuts is that??*LOL*) but I agree with A Little Coffee and Arianne..you'll be hard pressed to find one that does all…and nighttime shots are brutal for everyone!*LOL* Arianne uses the same camera my friend does as she absolutely loves it..I've tried it a couple of times and have been pretty impressed with the quality and what it does.
Before I went DSLR, I did shoot with a Fuji (dslr-style..meaning you don't need to buy alternate lenses) and it was great!
Hope that helps!