I shoot pics mainly for web sites. What are the key features I should look for in choosing a camera? Not looking to spend a fortune just want the right camera type.
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Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Pentax I would say you don’t need anything with more the 10 megapixels.
The point and shoots today are very good as they always have been. Nikon has D60 reasonable price if you want to be able to change the lenses, Canon has a G1 very good reputation.
I agree with what’s been said. But although Ramón is right, it seems even the inexpensive point ‘n’ shoots are 6 MP or greater today. You shouldn’t have to spend more than $200 for a camera with a built-in flash.
The biggest problems I’m aware of are shutter lag (the time between pressing the button and actually capturing the picture — particularly with fast moving subjects); pincushion and barrel distortion (straight lines bow in or out); and a total inability to see anything on the ubiquitous LCD panel if sunlight — direct or reflected off your face — hits the screen. If you can find a camera with an eye-level viewfinder, grab it.
But, yes, please take this topic over to the photography forum if you have further questions.
What are the key features I should look for in choosing a camera?
Adding to what has been said, look for a camera that has good reviews at correcting white balance if you plan on shooting indoor, and at outputting readily usable JPEG if you are not too familiar with image processing or don’t want to spend too much time editing. Additionally, you will gain in using a program like LightRoom for quick edits and image resize. The choice of the lens(es) depends on your main subjects, but if you have the means for a VR zoom (vibration reduction), go for it. The all-purpose Nikon 18-200 VR is awesome. Fitted to a Fuji S5 now at close-out price, it would give you a mighty tool.
