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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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I wasn't sure where to place this thread, but since it's about photography I figured multimedia exchange would be appropriate.

My question: What is a good quality, but still affordable camera? I know "affordable" is a broad term, but anything $150 on up is a little out of my price range for now.

My camera sucks and I would like to get a new one for taking pics at car shows, etc plus I will be traveling to Florida in two weeks.

Examples of photos with your camera would be appreciated
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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Any point and shoot from the big names will most likely work just fine. 150 isn't a whole lot to work with but can DEFINITELY get you a camera that will take perfectly decent photos.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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My shitty camera cost 300 out the door,p just my 2 cents search ebay u might get lucky
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Old May 4, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 2cat95ta
I wasn't sure where to place this thread, but since it's about photography I figured multimedia exchange would be appropriate.

My question: What is a good quality, but still affordable camera? I know "affordable" is a broad term, but anything $150 on up is a little out of my price range for now.

My camera sucks and I would like to get a new one for taking pics at car shows, etc plus I will be traveling to Florida in two weeks.

Examples of photos with your camera would be appreciated
Picture why I came into this section intending to start a thread just like this, except I'm looking for a video camera (camcorder).
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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So any examples of specific cameras?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 2cat95ta
So any examples of specific cameras?
Just go to the store, look at the digital cameras in your price range, take a few pictures, and play with the menu and options. Pick the one you like.

My camera was about $450 total for a couple accessories and it's just a top shelf point and shoot. Any camera now will take good pictures...you just don't need to compare actual pictures on the internet unless you're willing to spend $1,000 on a DSLR.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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A sample of my Canon 7d.

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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by snoops
A sample of my Canon 7d.
I think he said $150 not $1,500 lol. What kind of lens are you using?
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Sony Cybershot 12.1 magapixel $150 It also takes decent video.





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www.dpreview.com should help get ya in the right direction
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MyFirst01
I think he said $150 not $1,500 lol. What kind of lens are you using?
whoopsies didn't see the price stipulation. The posted picture was taken with a Canon EF-S 60mm 2.8 macro.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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OKay thanks for the help I'll see what I can find. Snoops: I'll give you $150 for your camera
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