Which is the best digital camera for an amatuer for the price? Quick and accurate focusing is important. Check http://www.dpreview.com for thorough reviews, including the kind of question you are asking. since the distances in baseball are pretty great, particularly shots taken across the field, you really should have a DSLR camera like the Nikon D70/D50. They are both very quick on their refresh rates so you don't miss something. you'll need a pretty powerful zoom lens (something that can go up to 400mm). If you use a point-and-shoot, you're just going to be taking essentially landscape shots. | 