Best Digital Camera in 2013?

Question

I'm looking for a digital camera with the following:

* Awesome, detailed shots for both amateur and professional photography use
* Fast, extreme action modes with instant, non-blurry shots (no delay unless optional)
* Full 1080p Quality Video with Excellent Sound and no buzzing/noises
* Great Image Stabilization
* Lovely Zoom with little to no shaking and annoying sounds
* Ability to record beautifully in both low light and very bright settings
* Easiness to learn, maintain, and adjust to
* Durable and lasts for maybe 20 years

A lifetime warranty for a camera product would be nice, but I doubt it exists. I've looked at the newest Canon Rebel (zoom/sound issues), Nikon D7100 (seems too stiff in certain settings), some Panasonic models, etc. I am on a budget and want to record high quality music videos and shorts, and take fancy pictures with the camera I am seeking. I want to spend no more than maybe $650 on my ideal product. What are your suggestions and knowledge of expertise?

Answer 1

I have a dream that someday anyone who decides to take up photography as a hobby will first know and understand this: "It isn't the camera its the photographer."



A person with zero knowledge of light, composition and exposure will be unable to use any camera in any mode other than Program or Auto, allowing the camera to determine ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Even then, zero knowledge of just composition will usually produce mere snapshots.



In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really good pictures.



In 42 years I have never owned a camera that made really bad pictures.



However, in those 42 years I have used a camera to make some really good pictures and some really bad pictures. The camera is just a tool and gets neither credit nor blame for my results good or bad. That's all on me.



Buy the least expensive DSLR you can find. Read & study the Owner's Manual. Then enroll in photography classes. Take notes. Practice. Make changes to aperture or shutter speed or ISO only when you understand why you're making them and what the results will be.



A 20 year old digital camera will be as useless as a 20 year old computer is today.



In many states a "lifetime" warranty is considered 7 years. Some high-end lenses (translate as a lens costing a few thousand dollars) have a 5 year warranty. Most DSLR bodies have a 1 year warranty.

Answer 2

My turn for the 'Tuff Love' I think,



I try to 'never' put people off photography. it's a great way to pass the time and most enjoyable.



If someone has a 'genuine' interest in photography and is thinking of buying a camera then my advice is always to pop into the local camera store and have a chat with an assistant, this gives the 'newcomer' the opportunity to explain what level they are at and what they 'expect' to get from camera equipment, Assistants had to start somewhere, they wouldn't be getting paid for giving advice and selling equipment if they didn't have an 'interest' or any 'experience' in Photography...So they do understand how to guide you in the right direction, they will give you a tour of the different brands and models to see which one you prefer, which model best suits your level of interest or skill level and more importantly which one feels right - the one that when you hold it you just know that that's the one.



So that's you sorted - you've got your new piece of 'bling' - you know what you would like to do with your latest gadget - high quality music videos and shorts, take fancy pictures with awesome detail, that's good enough for amateur and 'professional' use with a 'lovely' zoom, image stabilization, that will last for around 20 years.



Truth be told - the most important thing that your looking for is the 'ability' to record beautifully in both low light and bright settings. No camera has this 'ability' - this 'ability' is in the photographer.

Answer 3

No one will give you a life time warranty... one year is all you get. 20-years? Probably not but that will depend on how you take care of it and if that camera's batteries are available in 5-years... perhaps not.



$650? What? You're kidding right? What you're asking for will probably be at least $4,000 or more.



It's very apparent you have no idea about cameras and what they cost. Much less the accessories you will need, lighting, video editing, photo editing, tripod, audio for your video, sets, back drops.

People who do this work professionally spend upwards of $25,000 before they shoot a single frame or video or still shots.



For that tiny budget you won't find it because it's not made for that money.

Answer 4

None. Sorry, digital cameras seem to have a miniium of a $250 for a exceptional digicam. i'd recommond the Canon A630 in case you like a stable digicam for $3 hundred. It takes great imagines buts its no longer a pocket digicam yet its small and easy-weight. in case you like a pocket digicam theres the SD600, its a exceptional little digicam for $250 that looks to no longer give up merchandising. Its an extremely stable digicam purely that the think of high quality isn't as stable because of the fact the A630 because of the fact of sensor length however the SD600 beats out maximum pocket length digicam think of high quality.

Answer 5

presently the best digital camera is PowerShot G1X



pros-



1) Large sensor

2) Good low light performance

3) Great high ISO performance

4) High res LCD screen which is usable in sunlit conditions

5) HDR mode and DR and shadow correction modes are impressive



It cost's Rs. 47,995 only

Answer 6

For $650 you can get a headstart on waiting for another $250 to join it. Then get a T5i.