Reuben
05-12-2005, 07:32 PM
Background
I haven't had a lot of experience with photography, did a rudimentry course while at university, but that was years ago. I am certainly interested in learning more though.
I own a non-digital point-and-shoot Pentax which is great, but I want to buy a digital to use for my freelance web design. I think that it will also replace the Pentax, since being able to see pics as we take them, and not having to wait to develop is a big draw-card for both myself and my wife. Thus pocket size will be an advantage.
Budget
I'd prefer to spend around $300-$400, but I could go as high as $600
Size
Something to fit in a jacket pocket would be advantageous, though willing to sacrifice on size if I need to.
Features
Somewhere between 5 - 7 megapixels.
Something over 3x zoom I think.
Do you care for manual controls?
I don't really need them so much at my level, though I could certainly grow into them.
General Usage
I need something that can take extreme closeups, as well as very distant shots. I'll work a lot in low-light conditions. People/landscape/still-life. So pretty much everything. :-/
Will you be making big prints of your photos or not?
Probably. While most of my work is web design, I do anticipate making large prints from time to time.
Will you be shooting a lot of indoor photos or low light photos?
Yes.
Will you be shooting sports and/or action photos?
Yes.
Are there particular brands you like or hate?
I love Pentax and Nikon. I'm also partial to Sony, Panasonic and Canon.
Are there particular models you already have in mind?
I've been looking around only for a short while. But the guys that have caught my attention thus far are the Sony Cybershot DSC-P150, and the Pentax Optio 750Z.
All and any and every piece of advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!
I haven't had a lot of experience with photography, did a rudimentry course while at university, but that was years ago. I am certainly interested in learning more though.
I own a non-digital point-and-shoot Pentax which is great, but I want to buy a digital to use for my freelance web design. I think that it will also replace the Pentax, since being able to see pics as we take them, and not having to wait to develop is a big draw-card for both myself and my wife. Thus pocket size will be an advantage.
Budget
I'd prefer to spend around $300-$400, but I could go as high as $600
Size
Something to fit in a jacket pocket would be advantageous, though willing to sacrifice on size if I need to.
Features
Somewhere between 5 - 7 megapixels.
Something over 3x zoom I think.
Do you care for manual controls?
I don't really need them so much at my level, though I could certainly grow into them.
General Usage
I need something that can take extreme closeups, as well as very distant shots. I'll work a lot in low-light conditions. People/landscape/still-life. So pretty much everything. :-/
Will you be making big prints of your photos or not?
Probably. While most of my work is web design, I do anticipate making large prints from time to time.
Will you be shooting a lot of indoor photos or low light photos?
Yes.
Will you be shooting sports and/or action photos?
Yes.
Are there particular brands you like or hate?
I love Pentax and Nikon. I'm also partial to Sony, Panasonic and Canon.
Are there particular models you already have in mind?
I've been looking around only for a short while. But the guys that have caught my attention thus far are the Sony Cybershot DSC-P150, and the Pentax Optio 750Z.
All and any and every piece of advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!