digital camera for my husband with changeable lens he can photo graph eagles and wild life He has his old camera, with film, sorry don't know what kind it is but has his lens he can change. He has noted he would like a digital camera he can do the same with. Can you recommend one for me. digital camera for my husband with changeable lens he can photo graph eagles and wild life He has his old camera, with film, sorry don't know what kind it is but has his lens he can change. He... » Read More digital camera for my husband with changeable lens he can photo graph eagles and wild life He has his old camera, with film, sorry don't know what kind it is but has his lens he can change. He has noted he would like a digital camera he can do the same with. Can you recommend one for me. « Show Less
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Donie, No one responded because this forum is for the G2, which is a somewhat specialized model. If you look on the camera and lenses you have for the brand name, like Pentax, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, etc., then post your question on the "digital slr" forum, you will get the responses that are relevant. Responses on this forum won't do you much good. Good Luck.
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I have used the G@ for photographing birds. If the birds are moving, you will need a better camera than this. The really issue is the capability of the lens, and the lenses available for this camera cannot compete with the type of high end lenses that's required to capture bird's in motion. With this camera, you might be lucky, but a good photo will often be a matter of luck and skill with this camera.
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Firstly this isn't a DSLR, it's a mirrorless system camera. This is a very good camera that takes exceptional pictures. As a first interchangeable lens camera? A lot depends on how much you're willing to learn how to use the camera. There are no 'scene' modes like many cameras have, you can't turn it to 'sport' or 'night' or 'fireworks' the controls while modern are also very reminiscent of old film cameras. Sure You can plunk this down into Auto mode and get some really nice pictures but if that's ALL you're going to do then buying an expensive camera with amazing manual control ability is a bit of overkill.If you're really interested in photography? Then yes, get this camera. Firstly this isn't a DSLR, it's a mirrorless system camera. This is a very good camera that takes exceptional pictures. As a first interchangeable lens camera? A lot depends on how much you're willing to learn how to use the camera. There are no 'scene' modes like many cameras have, you can't turn it to 'sport' or 'night' or 'fireworks' the controls while modern are also very reminiscent of old film cameras. Sure You can plunk this down into Auto mode and get some really nice pictures but if that's ALL you're going to do then buying an expensive camera with amazing manual... » Read More Firstly this isn't a DSLR, it's a mirrorless system camera. This is a very good camera that takes exceptional pictures. As a first interchangeable lens camera? A lot depends on how much you're willing to learn how to use the camera. There are no 'scene' modes like many cameras have, you can't turn it to 'sport' or 'night' or 'fireworks' the controls while modern are also very reminiscent of old film cameras. Sure You can plunk this down into Auto mode and get some really nice pictures but if that's ALL you're going to do then buying an expensive camera with amazing manual control ability is a bit of overkill.If you're really interested in photography? Then yes, get this camera. « Show Less
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I am planning to get Canon SX20is since I am hiking the Sierras again late Summer. I like the fact that it uses 4 AA alkaline batteries - which I can easily purchase. It has 20X Optical Zoom so hopefully I can get a lot of wild life pictures from afar. I took several pictures of a bear and her cubs last year with Olympus(4X optical zoom) and they turn out very disappointing :(
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I own the older sd700is and it is a great little camera. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the digital elphs.If I were to replace it today I would get the sd880is because of the wide angle lens.
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Hello Mary: To begin with, the camera you have is a Point & Shoot model (P&S), or all-in-one type. These kind of cameras are convenient because you can take them anywhere - in a pocket, purse, or whatever. But they have tremendous image quality tradeoffs and they employ a very, very small sensor. They often wind up displaying more levels of image noise and other artifacts than more advanced models. The GX1 is a Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Model of camera. It employs a much larger sensor and this translates into much larger per pixel sizes. As a result, the GX1 displays much less noise and does very, very well at much higher ISO scenarios. Yet it is still a very light camera, and depending on the type of lens you put on it, it can also be very compact. Now, most people who have a small P&S camera and want to "move up" tend to initially be leery about getting a larger, more advanced model. But you shouldn't be. This GX1 (I have two of them because it is such a nice model) will net you pictures that can knock your socks off - it's that good. When you get one, you can just put your camera into Program or Automatic mode, which means the camera makes all the decisions for you. But as you gain more knowledge, the camera grows with you, and once you really know what you're doing (assuming you're an amateur), the GX1 will really open up your eyes to what it can do. I can't speak highly enough of it and I do lots of photo work in various scenarios. I currently use around 20 different advanced cameras, yet the GX1 is one of my favorite models. And lately, with the almost "give-away" prices, you'd be a fool not to get one. If you want to see some photo samples taken with the GX 1, you can just email me at: benherrmann@centurylink.net and I'll gladly send you some so you can see the rich color tonality and nice definition of photos that this camera can generate. Ben Herrmann Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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The only significant chance is that it has New lens (STM) that can focus quietly, improving video shooting experience. If you have other lenses I do not think it worth to change, unless you use it for specific video shooting.
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Once again, THANK YOU Technology Guy for taking the time to answer my questions in such a thorough and informative manner. I really appreciate it. I'm sure I'll enjoy the Rebel Kit as my introductory into digital SLRs, and I'll be sure to stop by the photography forum as you suggested. Thanks again.
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I do not have this camera any longer, my son destroyed it (he's 2) and i replaced it with a Pentax Optio S1 which is just as good, if not better than the original. I would be honest about the camera, its best not to conceal the truth. Let her know you would like to replace the lost camera for her with something comparable.
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I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird photos---and a lot of lousy ones, too. Ya gotta LOVE digital!!! I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird... » Read More I don't really know----I found some great camera review websites when I was deciding which SLR to choose. My favorite showed basically the same shot taken with multiple cameras. I had narrowed my choice down to 2 based on price and MPs (if I'm gonna do it, I might as well go with the 15.1) and I was delighted to find that I actually liked the pix taken with the less expensive one better. Bet you could find a similar site for p&s;, or start a discussion specifically about the best p&s; for motion shots. My Elph has a setting to take multiple shots, and I've gotten some great butterfly and bird photos---and a lot of lousy ones, too. Ya gotta LOVE digital!!! « Show Less
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Yeah. You are spot on!! :)This is a perfect camera for that choice. it has a good sensor with excellent image quality. It is really very good. Only thing is that the panorama stitching of photos has to be done on computer using the software provided.Except that it has lots of controls which you can play with.
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Thanks Conway, I was so happy to see your post it gave me the push to order the Nikon D700 today from B&H.; This is my first full frame camera and I just wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. I was mostly leaning toward the Nikon but had to consider the Mark 2. Thanks again for your help.
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I looked at the camera menu, and it appears it is capable of shooting NTSC (US) and PAL (Canada & Europe) video. I've never tried video, so I have no idea about the results. The instructions I got were not in English, so I downloaded and printed my manual, since I haven't 'Video'd' I have no clue how to set it up. If my memory serves me, the lenses are the the same as the older Canon EOS digitals, and even earlier Canon 35mm film cameras. The lenses we have for 'my' camera are from our first Canon 35mm film camera, and work as good as they did with it. We have 3 lenses, one is for wide angle scenes, one for 'mid range' pix and the third is relatively long lens that we use for 'almost telephoto' pictures. That's the draw-backs, for differences in distance, the lens must be changed for detail. One of my friends had an adapter for the his telescope eye-piece that would adapt the camera to his 1500 mm telescope tube. Now that was a telephoto lens. Do what you will, I like my 20D just fine. It has a masculine feel to it, it fits well in work worn hands. The function buttons must be touched on purpose to change the function of what you want to do. I bought a new Canon for my wife. It was what she wanted, and in her internet research, it was what she wanted. It is all, and more than she wanted. I love the way the camera takes pictures, but the function buttons are so sensitive that I find I change functions when that isn't my intention. However it takes AWESOME Pictures. The 20D is an amazing camera, and cost about a sixth of the price. Buy the lens if you will, shoot your videos, but remember, let me know how they turn out.
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I have used Nikon with great satisfaction. I wanted a compact camera. It has high megapixels. I love purple. It was on sale.
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I am not really a very good bird photographer but my wife is an avid birder so I tag along. I bought the 100-300 specifically to photograph birds and I can say as unskilled as I am the lens got me some very fine photographs. I would definitely think you would be happy with it for shooting wildlife. (Compared to a full frame DSLR optic the thing is a feather.)
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If you are taking the photos as a hobby or for family albums this is a great camera. But, if you are doing more serious reports, you may consider a higher MP camera, with normal (bigger) interchangeable lenses.
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I have had my Df for only a short time (about 30 days) and have only been able to shoot a limited number of photos. I haven't used live view, nor do I know if it is available on the Df. I'm still learning of all the features. Autofocus is very fast... image quality is excellent. I also own a D7000.
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I own the older sd700is and it is a great little camera. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the digital elphs. If I were to replace it today I would get the sd880is because of the wide angle lens.