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What is the best camera to buy for sports photography? |
First of all I am a PHD user of cameras (Push Here Dummy) (I don't want to deal with changing of lenses, focusing, backlighting, etc.) I have 2 kids in sports (soccer, gymnastics, basketball & football). They are often far away in the middle or on the other side of the field and of course in action! I want to be able to take quality CLOSE UP pictures with PHD function - good, fast, self-focusing zoom function an absolute must, and multiple fast repeating shots. So what are the best ones out there - I am not made of money so I would like to stay well under $1,000 while maintaining quality of picture and product performance. Anyone who has the experience to advise on what the aspects are to consider with regard to zoom capabilities/multi-frame shots and/or pinpoint a couple of selections would be greatly appreciated. (We have 7.0 mega pixel purse size camera, but its zoom while O.K. for nearby photos is O.K. just won't cut it for the sports!) Unfortunately, the only cameras that can truly catch any action shots are exactly what you said you do not want. A DSLR camera with interchangeable lenses is really the only cameras that don't have perceptible shutter lag. I know of no point and shoot camera that does not have shutter lag from a half second or worse. DSLR cameras are really modified film cameras so all the digital image related maters are dealt with after the sensor is exposed. Point and shoot cameras do a whole list of things after you press the shutter release and before the exposure is actually made. Source(s): Editorial, sports and glamour photographer you coul look for a second hand second hand slr camer or have a look at digital cameras that have automatic zoom Fotoace is correct. To get everything you are asking, you're looking at a DSLR with an expensive lens. However- for between $300 and $450 there are a number of medium-sized ultra-zoom cameras that will do a pretty good job for you. Consider these http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_... Sony H7 Panasonic FZ8 Fuji S6000fd (best for lower light conditions) Olympus SP550UZ Canon S3IS get one with a long zoom and a fast action shutter my suggestion go to yahoo shopping digital cameras digital camera GUIDE be sure to check titles on the left side the guide should answer your questions If you are going to do sports photography (yes even your kids) you need a minimum of 3 shots per second to do an adequate job. The 10 mega pixel Canon XTi gives you that minimum and will not brake the bank. I got my unit body only, a decent 55-200 lens, UV filter, 2 gig memory chip, 2 long life batteries and quick charger for $850.00. (The net can be a great place.) My camera bag I had leftover from my old film camera. I am using it to photograph professional hockey and if you can believe it, flowers. Yes, I have dreams of more lenses and a new backpack. But to get started and do well the price is very right! Oh yes the software is very nice. Especially for those of us who like it simple, very simple. A consideration after a late game, getting photos out to a paper and a blogger then facing getting up o'dark thirty for your day job. I have to agree with the others about going with the DSLR . You can get a good Canon Eos for about $800. They do have auto focus features for PHD's got to http://www.canon.com for more info. |
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