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suggestions on a decent photography camera?
I am looking for a camera that armature photographers can use. Besides just knowing the name of the most common brand "Canon" and some basic functions... I know nothing about the types of cameras there are. I started to get sick and tired of trying to take a picture of the magnificent full moon at night with my phone... and it comes out looking like a grain of salt in the sky.... I hope these requirements will help y'all help me narrow something down.
1. I'm looking for something portable, small or decent size. I know the lens are what makes them big (like those coffee mug lens). So unless it's affordable and comes with the lens, then I don't need it if it can save me money. Preferably something small I can carry on my body and whip out when something catches my eyes. But if there's a decent size camera that is a bang for my buck, but I have to carry around a small lunch box... then I don't mind. 2. So yes, I am looking for something "affordable". I know the better quality the picture, the more it'll cost. All I want is a camera that can take a good picture of the moon and sceneries. Unless it's affordable, I don't need something like the hubble telescope.
I hope my description of the; size, pricing, and picture quality will help you narrow something down. thank you for the help!
Thank you SUMI for your input.. But I think you kinda miss interpreted and left some key factors of my requirements out. Or maybe I'm miss interpreting your answer idk. but I stated that, "I don't need something like the hubble telescope." or in other words I don't need anything that will zoom in so far to the moon that I can see the moon dust. I just want something that will capture what my eyes see. And not just for moon pictures, but for scenery and everyday life like what SNAFU answered
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- ?Lv 76 months agoFavorite Answer
An entry level dslr, either canon or Nikon with a zoom lens that goes to 200mm. Olympus and Panasonic have m4/3 as standard. They’re smaller cameras as they have smaller sensors and a wide range of quality lenses. Sony’s maybe too expensive. However you could try their RX100 vii ; a compact camera that has pretty much everything you’re looking for. Fuji likewise. Although their fixed lens x100v makes for a good street camera. As ever budget is everything. Sort that out first, define what sort of photography you want to do, then see what’s available.
- ?Lv 76 months ago
What you're describing is called a bridge camera or a super-zoom camera. Super-zoom cameras use a very small sensor that allows the lens to very small while being very powerful at the same time. For example, a Nikon P900 has an "equivalent" focal length of 24-2,000mm in 35mm or full-frame format. The actual focal length is much smaller, but it'll have the same angle of view as a 24-2,400mm lens in 35mm or full-frame format. This will allow you to get decent close up shots of the Moon.
Just be aware that once you get that close up shot of the Moon what will you need the camera for? The Nikon P900 is specifically designed for someone who needs a super wide focal length range and will do you well for your Moon shot. Moons shots are really cool, but once you get it, then what? Will the camera meet your other needs? I wouldn't want you to spend $1,000 on a camera for a single shot and then have it collect dust because you have no other need for it.
Next to the Sun, the Moon is 2nd brightest celestial object in the night sky. It doesn't require a long exposure or a high ISO setting since what you're effectively doing is photographing daylight. You will likely need to have some kind of support like a tripod or monopod to avoid camera shake since you'll be shooting at an equivalent of 2,000mm or more. Bracing yourself against a post or wall could be good enough.
The downside to these cameras is what makes them so desireable for your needs. The sensor is super small which how it can have a 2,400mm lens that fits in the palm of your hand while not costing more than a German sports car. But the small sensor means that its pixel will be very small. Small pixels will produce a lot of noise especially at ISO settings at 400 or higher. Luckily shooting the Moon doesn't need high ISO, so the image should be good enough prints and definitely good enough for social media.
These super-zoom cameras are designed for those who need to shoot objects that are very far away. They cannot blur out backgrounds, which is what everyone who shoots portraits wants, because the focal length is so short which creates too much depth of field. So think about what you will want to shoot beyond photos of the Moon.
Photos of the Moon are cool, but once you get that shot then what? Don't make the mistake of buying a camera that is great for one shot but not for 99.99% of the shots you want to make. For example, these super-zooms are horrible in low light and moving subjects. Just food for thought.
The Nikon P900 is one of the best cameras for your stated needs as are those from Canon.
