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"What's a good overall digital camera package for photographing wildlife and nature?"? I am an amateur photographer, but a true artist with an eye for detail and also making sure shots are at a 90 degree angle most times. I'm a Land Surveyor for 14 years,an avid river rat,scuba diver,camper etc. So needless to say, I spend a lot of time outdoors. I just need a really good tough camera, easy to use, and a long wide lense for far off shots.

Mere Mortal replied: "You need the Nikon D700. Good for wide angle and sealed for outside use. Keep in mind that the 40D, although an extremely good camera, is an APS-C sensored camera and it is not sealed. Thus you will have to buy special lenses for wide angle work and be extra careful about environmental exposure. Price alone should not guide your choice."

Zanthus replied: "canon 40D. About half the price as the previously advised nikon d700!!!"

miwa replied: "Nikon D700 would be great for you."

What is the best digital camera or camera package including lenses for under $1000? Hello, I am looking to buy a camera package for my fiance but i dont know anything about what to look for in a package. She wants to pick photography up as a hobby. Also where is the cheapest prices to find whatever camera(s) are suggusted. Thanks

TomTom replied: "my suggestion go to yahoo shopping digital cameras digital camera GUIDE be sure to check titles on the left side the guide should answer your questions"

captainexplorer replied: "Stick with a "point & shoot" digital camera with a sensor "in excess" of 6MB - ideally 8 - 10MB or more with a zoom lens from 35mm to over 150mm or more. Look at Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Hewlett-Packard, Canon, and Kodak. It all comes down to the total number of megapixels in the sensor -- the higher the number the better the resolution of the image. Also, get a camera with anti-camera shake. Get an extra flashcard or memory stick of 512MB or more and shoot in the highest file size possible."

Marko K replied: "DSLR-Probably a canon Digital rebel XTI, but get a 50mm f1.8 instead of the Kit lens"

VicSEO replied: "The pros will begin with a very basic and affordable camera set up which meets their needs, such as the Pentax K series, starting with the K100D 6.1 mp start-up camera system with an 18-55 mm normal lense and 50-200 mm telephoto currently offered with (1) case, (2) tripod, (3) 1 gb SD card and (4) 200 free prints - for $600 at samys[dot]com. Here's a rave review of the Pentax K100D: On the other hand, should you want an all-in-one digital camera with a 36 to 432 mm image stabilized zoom lens, with stereo sound video capability, and you can afford $300, it's the Canon Powershot S3IS. Here's the review of Steves' Digicam: Good luck!"

smallbluepickles replied: "Get her a Nikon. Nikon are for girls and Canon are for guys. Haha just kidding. You can go to dpreview.com and look at these cameras in the camera database. There is a price comparison that will show you which online site offers the best price. Olympus E410 Canon Rebel XTi Nikon D40 Pentax K100"

Dr. Sam replied: "I'd agree with SPB's list, except for the Olympus. It's kind of a cult camera and she may have trouble getting together with someone who really knows the in's and out's with this camera. That's just my opinion. See See Canon EOS-1D Mark III: for the top sellers in the class you are looking for. Many of us trust and recommend B&H Photo. I have been using them for many years without a single problem. B&H Photo is available through a link at Yahoo! Shopping, or at 1-800-622-4987. See also Beach Camera is another excellent company. ALWAYS check before buying a camera on-line."

ilovekyle007 replied: "Rebel XTI Best Buy usually has alot of good deals!"

Did I buy the right digital camera? I just purchased this off Amazon.com- a Canon digital camera package. I payed $319.00 plus tax- but it gives me the following things: Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera with All Manufacture's Supplied Accessories, Opteka .45x High Definition Professional Wide Angle Lens, Opteka 2.2x High Definition Professional Telephoto Lens, Opteka High Definition 3 Piece Filter Kit - UV, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filter, and Lens / Filter Adapter, Kingston 1GB Secure Digital (SD) Card, Merkury Ultra High Speed Card Reader / Writer, and ImageRecall CD - Digital Image Recovery Software, Opteka 90min AC/DC Charger with Four AA 2700mAh Rechargeable Batteries, LCD Screen Protectors, and Opteka Tabletop Tripod, Opteka 5 Piece Pro Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit, 53" Deluxe Video/Camera Tripod, and Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case Let me know also, if Im getting a memory card. Thanks!

Ninaad D replied: "wow, this is a pretty good deal and setup. you got more bang for your buck."

brian_rmsy replied: "Yes you are getting a mammary card. a kingston 1 GB"

halthron replied: "Looks good. The a630 is a nice camera. The Kingston card is what your pics will be stored on."

vienna2001 replied: "Where can I get one of those mammary cards?"

photo replied: "great deal .....congratulations"

the next answer replied: "yes u did , it has great features, don't worry bout it my cousin has the same one and I'm jealous"

Your ultimate digital camera package? What is in your "ultimate" digital camera package? You have a budget of $7500 1. Camera- Regular (point and shoot, advanced, Digital SLR 1A. Brand? 2. lenses / filters 3. flashes 4. tripods 5. bags 6. batteries- either regular or battery pods- see link 7. memory cards / memory readers 8. conectivity 9. digital imaging software 10. Any kind of warranty? 11. anything else you can add >

auntdeen06 replied: "sounds like lots of money"

VINTAGE MUSIC replied: "How about no more than say $1000 on a DSLR and investing the rest?"

Alan M replied: "Okay, I'll play. This is MY ultimate package. I do not do studio work, so there is no elaborate lighting set-up. I want something I can carry or pack easily. There are some absolutely gorgeous long Nikon lenses, but even one of them would blow your budget. They are the kind of lens we only dream about. Like owning a Ferrari. How about this... I own a Nikon D200 and love it. There are certainly better cameras out there, but none that I'd want to lug around. If I had experience with the Canon 5D, maybe I'd build a kit around that, but I really don't know the ins and outs of the Canon line. Camera: Nikon D200, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera - $1,340 Lenses: Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens - $1,200 - This is just a superb zoom lens for close quarters, such as indoor shooting or "normal" outdoor photography. Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II Autofocus Lens - $750 - Good all-purpose walk-around lens for a day of touring when you don't want to mess with swapping lenses. Not "the ultimate best," but I have never had any distortion that I couldn't fix in Photoshop Elements to my satisfaction. If you can give up the 55-70 range, you might prefer this lens instead of the 18-200 lens. It is better optically, but really big. Nikon Zoom Telephoto AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS ED-IF Autofocus Lens (Vibration Reduction) - $1,615 Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle AF 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens - $920 - VERY well reviewed lens. I don't own it, but I can see how I'd like to. Nikon Telephoto AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Autofocus Lens - $830 - Great macro lens that would also serve as a moderate telephoto prime lens. Nikon Wide Angle AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D Autofocus Lens - $320 - if you want to scale down to the basics with a traditional angle of view prime lens. (Digital has that 1.5 lens factor.) Clear glass filters for all lenses - approx total $400 Circular Polarizers for all lenses - approx total $700 (2 extra) Nikon EN-EL3e Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4v, 1500mAh) - $90 Nikon MB-D200 Multi-Power Battery Pack - $170 - if you are planning a really long day Nikon SB-800 Speedlight i-TTL Shoe Mount Flash with Quantum Turbo Battery and Charger - $740 (Do without the Turbo Battery to save $425 for something else.) (2) Sandisk 4GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card - $246 Hoodman H-FP5 FlashPack - for 4 CompactFlash Memory Cards - $24 Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Card Reader (Reads CF, SD & MS Cards) - $20 Lowepro Nature Trekker AW II Camera Backpack - $190 Savage Twistol Grip Tripod with Grip Action Head - Supports 8 lb - $200 Photoshop CS2 - $600 - but that puts you $240 over budget. If you can't cut something else, consider: Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 - $100 - This probably does at least 90% of what CS2 does that you would really need. Getting Elements might allow for an aftermarket warranty on many items, which could be a good idea. Or - go to and see what he has to say."

can i install digital camera software without an installation disk? the installation disk was broken when the camera package was opened. i want to download pictures from my camera but i don't have the software.

Le Temps replied: "Maybe, Connect the camera to the computer and it'll search in the Internet the best software: You can do this with the assistant for new devices that appears on screen when the camera is connected"

fhotoace replied: "Le Temps is right On the other hand you don't need any special software to move you image files to your computer .. all you need are some basic computer skills and an $10 (or less) card reader. Since the CD was broken, take the camera (package and all ) back to the store and they will replace it for you."

Tim C replied: "Go to the camera manufacturer's web site and you should be able to download the latest version of what was on the disc for free."

Digital Camera??? What is the best digital camera that i can get for under $200. I dont just want the camera i want the package(batteries, charger, memory card, etc.)

"A" Girl! replied: "get the ones with a little screen on the front. its nice."

retardedtrini replied: "yo u can get a sony cybershot for like $200 with a rechargeable battery pack and charger"

Jewels replied: "I'm looking for one myself. My friend is a professional photographer. She says that Canon Powershot A series cameras are the way to go. Do a product search to find the best prices. Adorama and B&H, both in NYC, seem to be pretty good retailers."

VicSEO replied: "I would like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons: 1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time; 2. Has a 3x optical zoom; 3. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu; 4. It's very small and light; 5. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards; 6. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone; 7. And the price is a mere $120 [sold at Samy's Camera, Staples.com.] Good luck!"

VINTAGE MUSIC replied: "Check out the prices of Canon Powershot A630, and Canon Powershot A 530. Both are fine cameras, however the A630 is excellent on AA rechargeable batteries."

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will i have to pay duty on a new digital camera bought off e-bay? the camera package is $1100, including shipping and tax, but will there be extra fee for duty or customs?

jetwash2002ca replied: "That is depend on the customs regulation of your country. You can check with your near by Customs office, they should able to tell you. If there is duty and taxes to be pay, then you can either clear it yourself or have Customs Broker to do it for you with the service charge."

Nik V replied: "please search here.You will get everything Thanks"

I accidentally cut a piece of CD off when opening the package to my new digital camera? It's a small chip with a small crack, and it's on the outside edge. Can i put in a computer to see if I can install the camera software, or is it a goner?

marcusj0016 replied: "why the fuck would you use a camera you dont have a screw driver around aoor a small knife and a dinger nail serioulsy that was really stupi it might work but u will probably have to go the the manufacturer of ur cameras website and click drivers and download it"

chrisse g replied: "I think she means when she opened the package, the CD was too close to the top and cracked. It might be a goner, but I would check the Camera makers site to see if the info on the CD is online. Most sites have that up."

comtech391 replied: "You should be able to download the drivers from the manufacturer web site. Second CDs and DVDs are read from the center hub to the outside edge. You CD may still be able to work."

James replied: "I would recommend not using the cd. CD's spin at a very high rate in the disk drive and if damaged it could compromise the integrity of the physical disk and cause damage to your disk drive. Depending on what kind of software is contained on the disk you may be better off seeing if you can download the software from the manufacturers website. Drivers and certain software are normally available online along with user guides. Good luck!"

Mark B replied: "Don't put it in your CD drive. CD's can explode. Check this out--KZTOsQOKt7HZCA&usg=AFQjCNFPNAvZyJZJp5e-i3hqs4mSJgtHNA&sig2=jNiIvrMfgKowf2hRY7BkrQ Safer to download the driver from the web. It will probably be a later edition of the driver as well."

Suggestions for a digital camera?? The one i bought was a rip off!? I bought a $400 nikon s-60 touchscreen digital camera package (the one with ashton kutcher in the commercial). My pictures come out blurry and have white spots all over them. After reading reviews (after i bought the camera, stupid yes i know) others were saying the same things about the picture quality. I love the 3 inch screen and the fast picture taking but the picture quality is not worth it! Any suggestions?? i would like to keep the large screen and fast picture taking.

VINTAGE MUSIC replied: "Forget who advertises, they gey paid to do it. Website dpreview.com left side camera database, the Nikon S-60 is $250-+shipping at newegg on line. It's $277-+shipping at 17th St Photo, and Abe's of Maine on line. A good camera on line at about $149-+shipping is the Canon SD1100 IS PS You could be making mistakes with your camera, as erric pointed out.t assume you did everything according to Hoyle. So, maybe re-read your owner's manual."

erric245 replied: "it wasn't a rip-off, you just don't know how to use the camera. its not for the average person to use, you need to know a lot more about photography then just "point and shoot." your problem was your iso and shutter speed settings or you don't know how to focus the lens. you really should stick to point and shoot cameras."

Elvis replied: "canon sd790 3 inch screen I am extremely happy with mine my suggestion go to this link for help "

Edwin replied: "When all else fails, READ & STUDY the Owner's Manual for your camera. 99.9% of lousy pictures are caused by the person using the camera when they don't know how to use it. Its a digital camera, not a magical camera. If you spent $5,000.00 for a camera your results would be the same as you're getting now."

Making Money With Digital Camera - What Are The Options For Beginners? How can beginners make money (part-time income either a hobby or side income) with a cellphone camera or digital camera? I'm interested in online digital photography courses, sites or creative packages that show you how to make money from digital photography -- practically. Open to both free and paid options.

Car replied: "hehehe... you have the option of not being a lazy bum and doing some serious work to earn money..."

Joseph C replied: "Don't listen to the stupid first answer. You'll be making a bundle while he's still doing "serious work" in 20 years. Although serious work is honorable, it gets you by for paying expenses and it builds character, the for everyone is to explore avenues for starting their OWN BUSINESS, which you are doing. Entrepreneurship is the alternative to spending your free time watching football or American Idol. Before and after photos for contractors? Virtual tours? Roming Paparrazi type guy?"

Mike LD replied: "Yeah but the second suggest a lot :) well probably you will want to figure out what you want to photograph. Choose a category for example weddings. Take some photographs of brides , grooms, people . After that take those pictures in photoshop, edit them. Create your own website and publish your pictures and offer your services for weddings and stuff. Hope I helped."

seventy7seconds replied: "First of all, you can't be a pro and taking photos with your cell phone unless you're a celebrity hunter! Invest in a good digital camera, and learn how to use it really well. Take photos of everything to learn how it works for you. Then start taking portraits of your friends and family, and charge them a small fee to have them printed. Learn how to use PhotoShop and give them b&w options and see how different photos look once printed compared to on the screen. I've seen some people start off taking artsy photos and putting them on card stock, then selling the cards. Weddings can be lucrative but keep in mind, these people are very picky about their photos and you need to make sure that you're getting ALL the photos they want, and plenty of others. Things like weather can throw off a lot, not only lighting wise but organziation wise as well. You need to be able to work with these people, get all the photos they want, tell them what to do, and make sure that you don't take forever to do it. If you do want to get into this, do a few for free along with a professional so you can see what they do and how they organize things. The hours upon hours of editing afterwards to give them b&w, desaturated, sepia and other things needs to be factored into the pricing you eventually give as well. Talk to a wedding photographer that is currently doing this and determine if it's something you want to do. Art photos are more difficult to sell because really, almost everyone has a digital camera now and can pop into Ikea or another low-budget store and pick up some nice frames. So if you do go the art way, try to find something that you don't see anyone else in the area doing. Photography for real estate agents and contractors is indeed a good idea from the person who posted it. Agents will then need the photos brightened up and resized to properly be posted on MLS websites. Product photography for websites is easier than for printed materials (as the quality/size for the web is lower). Pay attention to reflections. Get a deposit and then get the rest as you hand over the finished product. If you do take classes online, take PhotoShop classes and invest in your own copy of it. Take a photography class in person to get more out of it. Pets and kids are the hardest to take photos of, (they don't take direction well or sit still for long!) but portraits are fairly decent to do. As I said, start with friends and families. Tell them you're interested, charge a decent fee to begin with so you can build your portfolio up. Offer them printed cards for occasions like xmas and make sure you find out how long it takes to get it all done so you're not stressed or behind on delivering. Again, almost everyone has a digital camera now, so you need to refine your skill and have an eye for what you can do that they can't."

clvngodess replied: "Learn what makes for a good photo first. It's not just point and click. There are some techniques for composition and color use that you'll want to know. Get some basic photography background stuff. The how to take a good photo stuff. This will help you stand out from the rest of the pack. Too many people think "Oh I have a camera, now I'm a photographer." Wrong. It's how you use the tools that counts. Then you'll want to spend some time each day, just an hour or half an hour learning something new about your camera phone and digital camera. You can google "digital camera photography tips" and find all sorts of stuff. I know, I know, so obvious. But it's worth spending some time. Also, check out the manuals that come with your phone and camera. You'll also have a software disk bundled with some good stuff too. Learn and explore with this too. Then when you're comfortable with what you know, get out there and start taking photos. Let your friends and family know you're available. Maybe test your photos on stock photo sites like istockphoto.com. Take a look at sites like these and what they are sell. Remember, no one wants pictures of your vacation, wedding, your pet, your girlfriend, your pals drinking beer at that frat party or personal shots. Avoid flower photos unless you are hired to do so. Watch the food shots, these are highly specialized and there is a way to do these correctly. Learn from the pros. Most of all have fun."

GA replied: "Have you heard of micro stock photography? It's a new but profitable system where stock photography sites pay you to submit photos to their database. These sites in turn make money by supplying your photos to web designers, advertising agencies & illustrators who use your photos in their own projects. So each time someone downloads your photograph (or makes an exclusive rights purchase), you get paid a fixed amount. The more people download (or buy) your photo, the more you earn -- It's that simple. For making money with digital camera, it's really your creative vision (along with a few good sites) that make all the difference. It's not hard to make a monthly income from your stock photo submissions. It's like a writer earning royalties from his novel as long as it sells in the market. It's the same for photographers too -- As long as your photographs stay in the digital marketplace, you get paid."

zorro1701e replied: "i would buy a camera that can hook up to a printing dock and print instantly. Buy one of those, you can get it al for less than $200 now-a-days. Go to places where lots of tourists like to go. and walk around offering to take peoples pictures and print them. See if you can get $5 dollars a pic. if you live near any landmarks that people want to take pictures with, its easier. If you sell like 4 an hour, thats almost $20 dollars an hour (minus cost of photo paper.)"