Need Help Choosing a Camera

SMcK23 · 05-02-2010, 09:27 PM

I have never been into photography, but since I've joined this site all of the great shots of your guys' Zs have made me want to get into it. Plus, I'll be taking some cool trips around the country soon and want some pics to remember it all!

I have narrowed it down to two cameras (basically because they have HD video as well, and this is a must for me):

Nikon CoolPix P100

Canon Powershot SX20 IS

I am open to other suggestions, but it MUST have HD video capabilities. I really want to hear from you photgraphy buffs---I appreciate the help in advance! Thanks!

SMcK23 · 05-03-2010, 11:01 PM

Anyone?

SMcK23 · 05-05-2010, 10:16 AM

Last request for help before I make my purchase...

HKYStormFront · 05-05-2010, 04:26 PM

i'm a canon shooter so naturally i say canon is better in this case. but honestly, i believe that it is. based on keeping up with camera reviews on dpreview.com , i've found that canon tends to make a slightly better bang-for-the-buck point and shoot (and usually DSLR as well) than nikon. it also depends on what you are planning to shoot with it. if you are only planning to shoot people, nikon's tend to be ever so slightly better at people than canon's but at this point they are really about the same. you can't go wrong with either, but like i said earlier, i think the canon gives a stronger value

SMcK23 · 05-05-2010, 10:51 PM

Thanks, I think that is what I am going with!

dad · 05-05-2010, 11:30 PM

Try to get a polarizer filter for photographing your car. Many here do not have or use one, it will improve your photos!

MindFusion FX · 05-06-2010, 11:04 AM

get lights!

Mhaddy · 05-06-2010, 11:36 AM

I'm assuming you're after a point-n-shoot and not a DSLR, correct? I have the Lumix TS1 and absolutely adore that camera. It's ruggedized & waterproof & shoots 720p video -- a very rare combination of features. The TS2, which was released this year, only improves on almost every aspect of the original. Highly recommended.

MindFusion FX · 05-06-2010, 12:00 PM

go for DSLR!

SMcK23 · 05-08-2010, 05:31 PM

Great! Thanks for all of the help guys!

05-02-2010, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	Need Help Choosing a Camera I have never been into photography, but since I've joined this site all of the great shots of your guys' Zs have made me want to get into it. Plus, I'll be taking some cool trips around the country soon and want some pics to remember it all! I have narrowed it down to two cameras (basically because they have HD video as well, and this is a must for me): Nikon CoolPix P100 Canon Powershot SX20 IS I am open to other suggestions, but it MUST have HD video capabilities. I really want to hear from you photgraphy buffs---I appreciate the help in advance! Thanks! Last edited by SMcK23; 05-02-2010 at 10:59 PM.

05-05-2010, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'm a canon shooter so naturally i say canon is better in this case. but honestly, i believe that it is. based on keeping up with camera reviews on dpreview.com , i've found that canon tends to make a slightly better bang-for-the-buck point and shoot (and usually DSLR as well) than nikon. it also depends on what you are planning to shoot with it. if you are only planning to shoot people, nikon's tend to be ever so slightly better at people than canon's but at this point they are really about the same. you can't go wrong with either, but like i said earlier, i think the canon gives a stronger value __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

05-05-2010, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Try to get a polarizer filter for photographing your car. Many here do not have or use one, it will improve your photos! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-06-2010, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mhaddy Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 186 Drives: 09 Z M6 Black Rep Power: 16	I'm assuming you're after a point-n-shoot and not a DSLR, correct? I have the Lumix TS1 and absolutely adore that camera. It's ruggedized & waterproof & shoots 720p video -- a very rare combination of features. The TS2, which was released this year, only improves on almost every aspect of the original. Highly recommended. __________________ Mad Dog Studios; graphics & web dev 370z Gallery on Flickr '09 370z & '10 GSXR600

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05-03-2010, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	Anyone?

05-05-2010, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	Last request for help before I make my purchase...

05-05-2010, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	Thanks, I think that is what I am going with!

05-06-2010, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	get lights!

05-06-2010, 12:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	go for DSLR!

05-08-2010, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	Great! Thanks for all of the help guys!