i've had my Nikon Coolpix (s630) for about 5 months or so. i placed it in my purse when i went out today and somehow the lcd screen got a crack on it, so since it's touch screen i can't really do much about it. my first question is would it cost me too much to try and get it fixed or should i just spring for a new camera?
i personally didn't like how pictures came out, especially if i was taking them during the night and in low light, picture from 10 feet or more away came out blurry even though the camera was kept straight. so my other question is if i have to just get another camera, which would you suggest i get? i was thinking of a Canon powershot, not too sure though. there's one thing i would prefer a new camera have, clear pictures when i'm taking pictures during movement (i.e. while someone is dancing). and a camera that's able to reduce red eye as much as possible.
keep in mind i'm trying to spend $250 at the most, that's how much i payed for the coolpix.
thank you so much to anyone that gives th
I suggest the Canon SD780 IS. Better than most for low light .By raising the the ISO setting one still gets a decent photo according to tests.
But Movement in dim area I would think one would have to use flash. Point and shoots do have their limitations.
1. I think youd be best off getting a new camera. Repairing your old one wont be cheap.
2. You were taking pictures in low light at night and they came out blurry. That's not the cameras fault its your fault. You cant hand hold a camera in lighting like that unless you use flash. You should have used a tripod. Spend $1000 on a camera and try the same technique you used and you'll still get a blurred photo.
3. You want to get action photos like of people dancing. Youll need a fast shutter speed or flash to freeze the motion. Are they going to be dancing under a room full of flood lights? Probably not. It will be dim light or special lighting like spot lights, strobes and lasers. These are difficult lighting conditions to shoot in. Using a camera on auto settings the meter may get confused and give you a photo you wont like. I guess that would be the cameras fault too.
4. You want something to reduce red eye as much as possible. Bad idea. This will induce a delay between the time you press the shutter and the time the camera takes the photo. Skip the on camera red eye reduction and do it on your computer.
It isn't just that point n shoots have limitations. Every camera has limitations. Its knowing what you need to get the photos you want. Theres no magic bullet camera. I have a point n shoot which handles low light night shots perfectly because I know which exposure mode and scene mode to set it to for best results. It also has a full manual mode when I want to override all camera control. I also know how to use the camera to get a more accurate reading of the lighting conditions so if its fooled by tricky lighting I can get around it.
Learn a little about photography before you blindly accept any advice on what to buy. I wouldn't go with the Canon SD780 IS right off the bat because it has no manual override. Auto controls are nice for most situations but not all. If you don't spend some time learning about photography you may never be truly pleased with your photos.
I would suggest Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD.Good zoom, good image quality and you can use your old SD card with it.
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or another good one Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization but it use memory stick.
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Canon PowerShot SD940IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD
12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3 inch LCD
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