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Any camera experts?

  • Ytowngirlinfla
    I'm looking to get a really nice camera for deployment later this summer.

    I currently have a "decent" Olympus point and shoot. It takes good pics but I want one for all the port visits and floating around I'll be doing for 8 months.

    I don't know much about cameras but I do know I want something that will zoom and take great pics with the ability to make decent size pics to frame (larger than 8x10)

    I don't know if I should go with a higher end Point and Shoot digital or a beginner Digital SLR camera.

    What's the pros/cons of both.

    How hard is it to operate a Digital SLR?
  • oberhaus
    Entry level SLR's are easier then some point and shoot just cause the shutter is so much faster. And most lens have an autofocus.
  • justincredible
    The Nikon D40 is a great DSLR entry point.
  • Speedofsand
    not in any order here are the top 5
    Canon
    Kodak
    Nikon
    Olympus
    Sony

    here they are on ebay in kits. great for browsing and comparing features.
    http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Digital-Cameras-/31388/i.html?Brand=Canon%7CKodak%7CNikon%7COlympus%7CSony&Type=Digital%2520SLR%7CPoint%2520%2526%2520Shoot&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A4730&rt=nc&_nkw=kit&_dmpt=Digital_Cameras&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

    this search was both digital slr and point n shoot
  • Speedofsand
    If you play on the water get a Canon D10
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-PowerShot-D10-12-1-MP-Waterproof-Digital-Camera-/250754427853?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item3a6220ebcd

    it takes great pics under water and above. Good video. Auto settings or program.

    I buy from Adorama, great prices and customer service.
    http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Digital-Cameras-/31388/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_ssn=adoramacamera&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282
  • Tiger2003
    Wow must be nice to have an ass easy job if you want a good camera for a deployment. Make sure you take you're fucking swimsuit as well with some sun block while you're floating around.
  • Commander of Awesome
    Tiger2003;712717 wrote:Wow must be nice to have an ass easy job if you want a good camera for a deployment. Make sure you take you're fucking swimsuit as well with some sun block while you're floating around.

    Not just any swimsuit, your FUCKING swimsuit.
  • bases_loaded
    Commander of Awesome;712756 wrote:Not just any swimsuit, your FUCKING swimsuit.

    When the Marines deploy they aren't buying expensive cameras to see ports. I'm guessing it was a little tongue in cheek but from Tiger's perspective it understandably might not be.
  • Ytowngirlinfla
    Tiger2003;712717 wrote:Wow must be nice to have an ass easy job if you want a good camera for a deployment. Make sure you take you're fucking swimsuit as well with some sun block while you're floating around.

    Oh yes I have an ass easy job. Being in the Navy isn't exactly easy.
  • bases_loaded
    Ytowngirlinfla;712766 wrote:Oh yes I have an ass easy job. I guess you would know that since you're in the Navy.

    How much combat action will you see? How many times will you be shot at? Is there a fear of seaside bombs now?
  • Ytowngirlinfla
    bases_loaded;712769 wrote:How much combat action will you see? How many times will you be shot at? Is there a fear of seaside bombs now?

    Are you seriously asking this question? I'm not arguing with people about my fucking job and what we do. You have no idea what goes on, on a daily basis being on a ship out to sea.
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    Ytowngirlinfla;712772 wrote:Are you seriously asking this question? I'm not arguing with people about my fucking job and what we do. You have no idea what goes on, on a daily basis being on a ship out to sea.

    Isn't there a reason the navy is referred to as semen?
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    Ytowngirlinfla;712772 wrote:Are you seriously asking this question? I'm not arguing with people about my fucking job and what we do. You have no idea what goes on, on a daily basis being on a ship out to sea.

    Also, when your location says floating around San Diego, sounds like you have it pretty cushy to me....just saying there are a lot worse places you could be floating than southern cali haha
  • justincredible
    People are seriously giving ytown shit for this? SMH.
  • Jawbreaker
    When I opened this thread, I didn't think it would go in this direction. Really sad.

    Anyways, My friend has a Canon G12 as his point and shoot and loves it. He uses it when he doesn't want to lug around his Canon 7D or 1D.

    http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_g12
  • justincredible
    Raw Dawgin' it;712816 wrote:Also, when your location says floating around San Diego, sounds like you have it pretty cushy to me....just saying there are a lot worse places you could be floating than southern cali haha

    Ok, so she's stationed in San Diego. Why hold that against her when she's getting ready to be deployed to who knows where? She won't be floating around Souther California then.
  • bases_loaded
    Ytowngirlinfla;712772 wrote:Are you seriously asking this question? I'm not arguing with people about my fucking job and what we do. You have no idea what goes on, on a daily basis being on a ship out to sea.

    Was just saying I agree with Tiger's sarcastic reaction. I know you will never see combat action because 1. you are a woman and 2. you are in the navy.
    Is rough not being able to eat box? Im confused to how you have it rough when the only worries you have are being outed and not falling off the big ass boat.
  • Ytowngirlinfla
    bases_loaded;712895 wrote:Was just saying I agree with Tiger's sarcastic reaction. I know you will never see combat action because 1. you are a woman and 2. you are in the navy.
    Is rough not being able to eat box? Im confused to how you have it rough when the only worries you have are being outed and not falling off the big ass boat.
    If you think Navy people don't see combat action think again. You have no idea what goes on, on a ship to say we have it easy.
  • bases_loaded
    Do Navy Women see combat action?
  • Fab1b
    Some of you guys are straight assholes!!
  • Raw Dawgin' it
    Fab1b;712910 wrote:Some of you guys are straight assholes!!

    Yes
  • bases_loaded
    Fab1b;712910 wrote:Some of you guys are straight assholes!!

  • -Society-
    justincredible;712501 wrote:The Nikon D40 is a great DSLR entry point.

    She wants pictures bigger than 8x10. Even though this is a good camera, I have it myself, it is not a good recommendation for her needs.
  • justincredible
    -Society-;712918 wrote:She wants pictures bigger than 8x10. Even though this is a good camera, I have it myself, it is not a good recommendation for her needs.

    You can get much bigger prints than 8x10 with a D40.

    http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
  • Commander of Awesome
    bases_loaded;712895 wrote:Was just saying I agree with Tiger's sarcastic reaction. I know you will never see combat action because 1. you are a woman and 2. you are in the navy.
    Is rough not being able to eat box? Im confused to how you have it rough when the only worries you have are being outed and not falling off the big ass boat.

    Idiot Post of the Week. Congrats on now being in the same league as Ender Wiggen.