Daahzling
01-08-2008, 04:19 PM
Which camera should I buy?
This short questionnaire will help the rest of us make good camera recommendations for you. Please answer each question carefully and succinctly.
The questions marked with a * are the most important.
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Budget - up to 400$
Size - small to medium
Features
How many megapixels will suffice for you? 5 MP
* What optical zoom will you need? Standart 3x-4x
* How important is “image quality” to you? 7
Do you care for manual controls? No
General Usage
* What will you generally use the camera for? Everyday photographing, the camera will have to take care of all my photography needs, except for those candid shots done on the phone.
* Will you be making big prints of your photos or not? Most likely not. Perhaps standart picture prints.
Will you be shooting a lot of indoor photos or low light photos? Very likely
Will you be shooting sports and/or action photos? Probably not
Miscellaneous
Are there particular brands you like or hate? All go!
Are there particular models you already have in mind?Leica DCC M3
(If applicable) Do you need any of the following special features? Image stabilization would be nice to have.
If I may add to the above, I am looking to replace my Sony DCS P32 camera with something new, while the finances last. While on a plane trip, I saw an advertisement for a Leica DCC M3 (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Minox-DCC-Leica-M3-Debuts.htm) camera and I simply loved the design part of the camera! A classic Leica camera with brand new tech! However, after reading the reviews, my fears were confirmed: the design of the camera is a head-turner, however the tech inside is horrible.
Now, I was wondering if another company produces something similar to the Leica DCC M3 in the design part(that is, a retro look, or a remodeling of a classic camera) but with good specs and a price that is more or less reasonable.
Thank you in advance!
This short questionnaire will help the rest of us make good camera recommendations for you. Please answer each question carefully and succinctly.
The questions marked with a * are the most important.
---------------------------------------------
Budget - up to 400$
Size - small to medium
Features
How many megapixels will suffice for you? 5 MP
* What optical zoom will you need? Standart 3x-4x
* How important is “image quality” to you? 7
Do you care for manual controls? No
General Usage
* What will you generally use the camera for? Everyday photographing, the camera will have to take care of all my photography needs, except for those candid shots done on the phone.
* Will you be making big prints of your photos or not? Most likely not. Perhaps standart picture prints.
Will you be shooting a lot of indoor photos or low light photos? Very likely
Will you be shooting sports and/or action photos? Probably not
Miscellaneous
Are there particular brands you like or hate? All go!
Are there particular models you already have in mind?Leica DCC M3
(If applicable) Do you need any of the following special features? Image stabilization would be nice to have.
If I may add to the above, I am looking to replace my Sony DCS P32 camera with something new, while the finances last. While on a plane trip, I saw an advertisement for a Leica DCC M3 (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Minox-DCC-Leica-M3-Debuts.htm) camera and I simply loved the design part of the camera! A classic Leica camera with brand new tech! However, after reading the reviews, my fears were confirmed: the design of the camera is a head-turner, however the tech inside is horrible.
Now, I was wondering if another company produces something similar to the Leica DCC M3 in the design part(that is, a retro look, or a remodeling of a classic camera) but with good specs and a price that is more or less reasonable.
Thank you in advance!