i was thinking of getting this camera:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=17479
but the problem is, i dont think that you can add lenses to it, and the SLRs are too expensive. i dont want anything over 0.
help!
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December 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Cameras with interchangeable lenses are just going to cost more. A lot more…
If you plan on getting that camera, there are add on lenses you can put on top of the built in lens. That would give you a little bit more versatility but if you want a real solution. You’re going to have to pony up for a dslr.
ebay link for add on lenses
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tele-Wide-Angle-Lens-Kit-Canon-PowerShot-A1000-A580-IS_W0QQitemZ300335627414QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090804?IMSfp=TL090804168003r4411
December 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
You’re right, you cannot add lenses to that camera. And SLR’s are a lot more expensive, but they are the ones that you can add lenses to.
December 24th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
If you are looking for a great alternative to a more expensive SLR camera, the Canon PowerShot A1000 IS is probably your best option.
Unfortunately many point-and-shoot cameras do not have optical viewfinders anymore and that’s a shame, but this camera DOES have an optical viewfinder and that helps it to stand above the crowd. It also has an LED screen but such screens are nearly impossible to see in bright sunlight. Holding a camera at arm’s length to compose a picture on a screen can introduce shake and cause blurry photos. Therefore, for many, using an optical viewfinder is a much better option.
Having an optical viewfinder, image stabilization, face recognition and a 10 megapixel sensor enables an amateur photographer who is using this camera to take superior photographs in good light that can and will yield sharp 8 1/2 X 11 prints. Although I usually use a digital SLR, I must say that I’m impressed with the quality of the images that this camera delivers…especially considering its low price, small size and 7-ounce weight. With rechargeable or lithium AA cells, battery life is excellent and recycle times are short.
The July 2009 issue of Consumer Reports features a cover photo of this camera and ranks it just below a $450 camera in its "compact camera" ratings. On their recommendation and after doing considerable comparison shopping and reading other reviews, I bought this camera for my stepson. However, before I gave it to him, I took many photos under varied conditions to ensure that it would be adequate for his needs. I was so impressed that I’ll probably get one for myself.
The fact that I could favorably compare the photos from this camera with those from my much more expensive digital SLR was remarkable, but there are inevitable limitations. There are no manual settings for exposure or focus. The 4X optical zoom may not give as much range as some photographers need and the effective flash distance is limited. The sensor has excellent dynamic range, but introduces noise in the pictures when they’re taken in low light with ISO settings above 100.
A couple of AA batteries are included with the camera, but you’ll soon need more and better ones. A small 32MB SD card is included but a much bigger SD card or cards will be needed if you want to store more than seven or eight full-resolution photos. Therefore, your initial investment will need to be larger than the base price of the camera for it to perform up to expectations. Nonetheless, when considering the price, small size and very good image quality I believe this camera will meet or exceed the expectations of all but the most demanding amateur photographers. You can find this camera on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-A1000IS-Stabilized-Grey/dp/B001EQ4C4E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249594935&sr=8-1