Lets talk cameras again

[Judd]

Well my wife broke the SOny we had, so I guess now we can get a camera that works better for sports

Most important is a camera that records images FAST. When I snap the picture, thats what I want to record. What other features should I look for? My SOny was decent for $400, just didnt record as fast as I wanted it too.

I dont need the latest and greatest, last years models are fine as long as the camera is NIB (new in the box)

[TNSoftballDad]

In my experience, Canon is the best for shooting action. Nikon isn't bad but I've always had better luck with Canon.

You will need to buy one with a detachable lens, though, to get the results you want.

[DonnieS]

>> Well my wife broke the SOny we had <<

Couldnt be any better than that 'Well hon, if you hadnt broke my camera I would have to be buying this Canon EOS 40 with these 13 difference lenses, filters, case and tripods."

Seriously, the Canon Rebel XT - 3 frames per second - lots of bells and whistles - camera itself around 400-500, the lens for outdoors, cheapest around 2-300 but then you can do anything.

[Judd]

What if I told you she belongs to a ghost hunters group and the camera didnt work after the ghost hunting trip the other night??



She swears she just hit a button in the dark, thats it.

[umpinva]

This has worked great for me:

Canon 10.1MP EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera with a Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Zoom Lens.

[Skarp]

This has worked great for me:

Canon 10.1MP EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera with a Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM Zoom Lens.

I got a good deal at Costco on the Nikon D40x 10.1 MP, though the consensus on here seems to be that the Canon 40D is superior. I will say that you should get at least a 300mm lens if you want to capture the up-close action shots. Mine came with two lenses--the 55 and the 200--and the 200 doesn't quite get you close enough if you're trying to capture a slide on the far side of the diamond, or if you're out at the end of the fence and want to get in tight on a batter, etc. It's even less effective for soccer. I'm probably going to pick up a 400mm.

[DonnieS]

>> or if you're out at the end of the fence and want to get in tight on a batter, etc. <<

Agree about the 400, I have a 300 and its not bad. But on those days when you've been ejected and have to watch from the parking lot, the 400 is worth its weight in gold.

[3Bsnag]

Skarp, I have the same camera and an "auto" kinda gal. I'm getting some good shots and love that I can zoom in on the software and it looks like I was up close, but what do I set it on to get those really awesome shots?

I probably need to just accept the fact that I need major help and take a class.

[Rotatorcuff]

3Bsnag,
I've had good luck capturing shots in "semi-auto" mode. Set your camera up to do shutter speed priority. On a bright day, I use 1000/sec or 1500/sec. I use a Canon 10D, but I'm sure Nikon offers shutter speed priority.

Rotatorcuff

[Skarp]

Skarp, I have the same camera and an "auto" kinda gal. I'm getting some good shots and love that I can zoom in on the software and it looks like I was up close, but what do I set it on to get those really awesome shots?

I probably need to just accept the fact that I need major help and take a class.

You're talking to the wrong guy if you want expert advice on that...I haven't a clue what I'm doing, to be honest. I just set it on sports mode and shoot continuous shots as the action progresses...and hopefully a few of them turn out good.

I watched the instructional dvd's that came with the camera, and I was like "man, this sucker can do anything!" But then I'm out at the park and I can hardly remember how to turn it on.

Love technology...just hate the 400-page instruction manuals that inevitably come with it.