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What camera should I buy?

Dec 6, 2014 4:52PM PST

Hey all,
I know, that question is very generic.

What I am after is a bit of help with selecting a camera. I am new to looking at decent cameras and not quite sure what I am supposed to be concentrating on when out window shopping.
The main reasons behind wanting to get a camera is travelling (so wanting to capture really nice photos, with good depth and colour) and also sport (I will be using it to photograph futsal/indoor soccer games).

What I am looking for is a camera that can provide a slightly better than average photo, has snapshot feature where I can take multiple photos by holding down the capture button, and some pretty easy features that I can have a play around with and learn a bit more about photography.

I hope that I have described everything enough, if not just ask away.
I look forward to hearing some of the responses.

Thanks,
Dan

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What Camera to buy?
Dec 7, 2014 1:27AM PST
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Dec 14, 2014 3:53PM PST

I knew I would have missed something off.
I am looking to spend up to around $700, but $800 at max.
Cheers

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Panasonic FZ200
Dec 15, 2014 7:23AM PST

"to photograph futsal/indoor soccer games" for less than $700, I would recommend a Panasonic FZ200 because it's the only superzoom that I know of that has a constant f2.8 aperture telephoto zoom lens. It also shoots 12 fps (as you said, "has snapshot feature where I can take multiple photos by holding down the capture button".)

Mark

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Canon
Dec 16, 2014 12:35PM PST

There's a lot to consider, price, specs, and where you're actually gonna use it for. If I have to stick with a specific brand, then Canon it is.

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what camera should i buy.
Dec 23, 2014 1:00AM PST

canon is the one among good brand for camera and depends upon your budget.

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What is the best camera for me?
Jan 6, 2015 7:46PM PST

.The Canon 5D MarkIII has proven itself for the past 2 years and fixed through new firmware.

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what camera should I buy
Feb 22, 2015 6:49PM PST

Dear...
you can buy CANON or SONY....both are good.....

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Canon Rebel 2000
Feb 25, 2015 4:17AM PST

Hi everybody,

What's about this camera. It's a silver 28-90m Lens. Happy

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What camera should I buy?
Mar 2, 2015 3:59PM PST

Are you referring to mirror less camera? the dslr looking camera that's compact?

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Camera for traveling
Apr 1, 2015 8:23AM PDT