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What is a good digital SLR camera to buy for an amateur photographer?

I want to upgrade to a digital camera and I was wondering what would be a good one to go with for an amateur photographer. I like the Cannon Rebel line of cameras but I was wondering what a more affordable option might be. What are your thoughts on the Pentax K100d. I learned on a Pentax K1000 and I read that most of the older lenses will fit the Pentax digital SLR cameras.

I believe the K100D and K100D Super have been discontinued. Newer models are the K10D and K20D.

Pentax is still using the venerable K-mount it introduced in 1975 so any older K-mount manual focus lens can be used with the newest DSLR cameras. There will be limited functionality (manual focus, stop-down metering) but they will enjoy the benefits of image stabilization since Pentax placed it in the camera body. If you have several K-mount lenses in good condition then buy the Pentax DSLR.

Since Sony bought the DSLR line from Konica-Minolta in 2006, the Sony Alpha (A) series cameras use the Minolta A-mount introduced with the Minolta Maxxum AF 35mm film camera of 1985. So any Maxxum AF lens will be right at home on the Sony A200 or A350 or A700. Sony also incorporates image stabilization in the camera body.

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SLR digital camera help from an expert requested?

Hello. I would like to purchase an SLR digital camera. I do not know
much of anything about digital cameras, thus I wish to educate myself
about them first, before buying one. I am an artist, and need to be able to take
photographs that are extremely clear and can be expanded with "no or
little noise". I ordered SLR cameras for dummies, and I would love any other
ideas as to how to best educate myself so that I could purchase the
best SLR, at the best price of course!Thanks so much.

http://www.dpreview.com is a great resource for digital cameras and
associated reviews.

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Is an Olympus E-10 digital dSLR camera worth replacing (only have $400 budget) ?

If it still works, wait another year. The technology is changing so fast, the new cameras available in late 2009 and 2010 will be worth the wait and you can either keep saving money so your budget is more like $800 or buy a second lens to us until then

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can anyone suggest a good digital camera (not DSLR cameras)?

it must be
-waterproof
-10 mega pix or above
-has really good focus for close ups(like taking a picture of a flower)
- can be touchscreen
-face detection
-a lot of memory space
-able to take of photos of people jumping in mid-air

I don't think you're going to have much luck finding a waterproof camera with a touchscreen. You only really need it to be waterproof if you're planning on swimming with it. Most digital cameras can survive a little rain or dampness. You can buy waterproof cases for regular cameras, though. The DICAPac is a good one.

Also, you may not really want that many megapixels. The number of megapixels is not really the best way to determine whether you'll get a high-quality photo or not. The main factor is the size and quality of the sensor, which is not something the manufacturers can just print on the box!

The other thing is, the memory space has nothing to do with the camera. It's all about the memory stick or card that you buy separately.

I have a Sony DSC-w120 and really like it. It's fast for action shots, it does a great job on macro (up-close) shots, has smile detection which I've never really used but only played with. Also, I find that Sony's tend to have really vibrant color and the auto-focus works well (i.e., things are in focus and it's fast).

Here's a great site that has lots of camera reviews:

http://www.dpreview.com/

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