Camera advice

[Firefly]

So I am thinking about getting a camera soon
Lately I have been using my blackberry which does take great pics for a phone but leaves a lot to be desired lol
I will be using it for my doll photography and artistic shots mostly.
My question is what cameras would you guys recommend from personal experience ? Which is best for the price ?? There are just so many to choose from. I need something affordable easy to use that takes clear shots. I know a lot of the time the bigger cameras take better shots but I would rather have something a bit compact because I like to carry it everywhere with me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !

[greengrrrl]

For a compact camera I'd say stick with a Sony. They come in a wide range of prices with a variety of features. The most important to watch for in a Point and Shoot is the shutter speed, if you talk to someone at the store, make sure they know you want a fast shutter speed (or you end up with a whole lot of blur).

Going for a DSLR - consumer or prosumer, you can't beat a Nikon. But they are the bigger heavier bodies with the interchangeable lenses.

And that's my two cents (as a professional photographer).

[cannibalcow]

i have a cheap samsung camera that i bring with me always and i love it. it's cheap enoug that i won't care if it breaks and it's good enough to take awesome pictures. it's called samsung st45 and it's very cute XD



and i have to say i just love it.

here are a some pictures that i took with the camera, i have made them a little darker than the original picture was.













it's good for close-ups and normal use.


as for DSLR i agree, nikon is the best. i have two nikon cameras. the nikon d40 is a great camera and it's not that expensive