I need a camera GEEK!

[herpencounter]

Camera I am looking at getting... I know next to nothing about cameras. Megapixels mean clarity is about what I know... lol... I will be taking pictures of mostly geckos.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...oduct&id=1218012517933#tabbed-customerreviews

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-SD990IS-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001G5ZTWM

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=17627

 

[robin]

the canon powershots are nice little camera. i know many people who have them. they are easy to use, you get nice photos and its a good price.

 

[Deko Gecko]

Yes!!! I have this one... in black! great pictures!!! very nice camera! but i havent use this one for my leos, because i use the canon xsi for taking pictures of my animals....

 

[herpencounter]

Yes!!! I have this one... in black! great pictures!!! very nice camera! but i havent use this one for my leos, because i use the canon xsi for taking pictures of my animals....

Would you take a picture or two?:main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes:


J.

 

[Mel&Keith]

I have the Powershot SD960 (the model before this one) and it's a great, super compact camera. If you usually shoot in preset auto modes and plan on continuing to shoot that way then this is a great camera.

If you want to learn how to shoot in manual modes and one day step up to a DSLR then this may not be the best choice for the money. The difficulty in adjusting manual settings is the only thing I can't stand about it but that's to be expected with a camera so tiny.

One of my favorite features is the macro mode. It takes excellent shots when you have adequate lighting.

For an in between compact point and shoot and DSLR model I would suggest the SX120 IS. It's definitely larger than the SX990 but it's still small enough to take anywhere. The buttons and selection wheels are more like my DSLR so it's more comfortable to use IMO. It's also cheeper!

 

[Mel&Keith]

This is a macro mode shot in lousy overhead lighting.

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[herpencounter]

The camera I have been using is great but... it removes a lot of the light. No matter how much light, it dims it a bunch...

Example. Shows the colors pretty well but it is not as bright as it should be.


Super giant Tremper.... She is absolutely stunning in person.
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[Deko Gecko]

This is a pictures i take receantly with the camera!!!

 

[herpencounter]

That with flash?

 

[Deko Gecko]

w/out....

 

[Chewbecca]

How was this picture taken without flash??

Did you have a lamp on the gecko??

This is a pictures i take receantly with the camera!!!

 

[robin]

yeah if there wasnt a flash you had some really good lighting there! you can see the shadow!

 

[gothra]

I just saw an ad of the new Canon Powershot last night, its S90. If I haven't gotten my camera (I have a G9), I'll definately take a look at this one. It is suppose to do better in low lighting conditions.

 

[robin]

gothra the G9 is supposed to be a good camera!

 

[gothra]

Yea, the G9 is great; but I feel I'm wasting it as I'm only using it to take pictures of my geckos. So I thought the extra large aperture and higher light sensitivity of the new S90 might serve the purpose better.

 

[maximusx6910]

I agree with Canon. Get the canon rebel. It takes AMAZING pictures, but its $$$