I would like to know the best cheapest and the best expensive camera. Best Cheapest
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Some of our best answerers always recommends the Fujifilm FinePix F20 camera as the best-for-less choice. I have to say that I like the sample images at Steve's site (below). If Morey000 or SpaceCowboy show up after me and make this recommendation, choose them as the best answer, because I'm just passing along their suggestion. I have no personal experience with this camera. I see it at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) for $150; $190 with a 1 GB Sandisk memory card.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fu...
My brother has the A540 and my mother-in-law has the A530 - on my recommendation - and neither one has stopped speaking to me yet. Based on this and experience with other Canon Powershot cameras, I am now recommending the A550 as a nice and relatively inexpensive camera.
Canon just introduced the A550, which has more pixels, but offers less user control. I'd be happy with the A540, but the A550 is probably also worth considering, especially since the A540 is now harder to find. I think it's been discontinued. The A550 costs $170 at B&H and, of course, you'll need a memory card.
A550 review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_revi...
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There are others, but when I made the decision about my dream camera when I considered EVERYTHING, I chose the D200. Frankly, I had inherited some money and decided that i was going to buy "simply the best" camera available, regardless of the cost. For me - and many others in the real world - this meant the D200. It doesn't weigh 5 pounds and I don't need all the features and burst performance that a professional sports photographer might demand.
The only other "real world" consideration, as far as I am concerned, was the Canon EOS 5D. I already owned 3 exceptional Nikon lenses, though, so my choice was clear. Not to mention, the Canon 5D costs about twice as much. Even in "the sky's the limit" buying, relative value still counts.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond20...
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_revi...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d200.ht...
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/1844/cam...
http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2402/edi...
See this comparison of the Nikon D200 vs. the Canon 5D
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content... [Note the navigation menu near the top of the review] You're welcome. Now which are you buying? The best cheapest or the best expensive? Report It
You would do well with a Nikon d70 or d200 The canon rebel is a really great camera, price wise it's somewhere in the middle. There is no best. What good is having the "best" camera if you don't like it? If you stay with a recognized camera manufacturer with a long history like Canon, or Nikon, just pick the one you like. It's all about having fun not braging rights of who's got the best. my suggestion
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the best is what you can afford Nikon and Canon are the two top D-SLR manufacturers. Most pros shooting digital will be using a camera made by one or the other. The huge selection of lenses and accessories is what most attracts pros to these brands. They know they can buy or rent lenses for any kind of photography.
Neither brand is better. They are equal. Asking for an opinion on who is better between Nikon and Canon is like asking for an opinion on religion. Both sides will argue until they are unconscious. The truth is, both Nikon and Canon make fantastic cameras and lenses. It's almost pointless to debate over who is better because the other company will announce something even better next year. You can't lose with either choice.
Whatever camera you choose, it will go out of date eventually. That's the nature of electronics and you can't escape it. Both Nikon and Canon are very competitive and both of them invent new cameras continuously.
What is important for you to consider, however, is the lens and accessory SYSTEM you are buying into. Once you start investing money into lenses, flashes and accessories you will be more and more invested into one brand or the other. Cameras will go out of date in 2 years. Lenses and accessories will last you much longer. Have a look at the lenses, flashes and other gear available from Nikon and Canon. Think about what you will be interested in doing pictures of and look at the lenses and accessories each company offers to get you there.
Consider the availability of rental lenses and other equipment in your area. Being able to rent a lens for your camera can give you a lots of creative choices without needing to buy expensive lenses.
Finally, what matters the most is picking the camera you most love to use. Features and specification mean nothing if you don't love using the camera. Try equivilant Nikons and Canons at your local camera store. Maybe rent each for a week to really try them out. Choose the one that makes you want to make thousands of pictures.
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