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Squirre1 · Jan 29, 2006, 1:35 AM

I am looking to get a camera but am not sure what one to get... I love the quality that I see on the canon so I will probably stick with them as my manufacturer of choice... My concern is being able to take good action/sports shots...

My children are about to start there summer sports and I want something that I am sure will do good for that...

I am really liking the SD450 or the SD550, but they seem more for stills or a tourist type digital as apposed to being able to take good solid action shots...

Anyone have any suggestions or feedback...?

Hards80 · Jan 29, 2006, 4:06 AM

action is the realm of the dslrs..

luckily the price has come down here of late on consumer dslrs..

have a look at the rebel xt, get it with a kit, and then pick up a 70-300 or something, for when the action is at a distance..

if its a bit much, the original digital rebel is still worthy of consideration..

-dustin

tennisforums · Jan 29, 2006, 4:46 AM

Have a look at the Canon S2 IS. Great all rounder. It might be a bit big for your liking though.

I know you suggested Canon, but the Fuji S5200 is a brilliant camera which I happen to own. My action shots from the Australian Open this year came out great. You'll also get more bang-for-buck with the Fuji.

For indoor portraits I would choose the S2 IS over the Fuji, but the Fuji is much better for action shots and low-light photos.

I

DrDictionary1 · Jan 29, 2006, 4:39 PM

Squirre1, you are right about the SD450 and SD550. They are designed for people to snap pictures with their friends. As Dustin said, for the best action shots, a DSLR is your best bet. If the Rebel XT is too much for you as it is for me, you could check out the Nikon D50 or the Konica-Minolta 5D. Both take outstanding pictures. Of course, you'll still want an additional telephoto lens, which will cost less than $200 no matter which camera you buy.

mtclimber · Jan 29, 2006, 6:56 PM

$200.00??

Well, it depends on the quality of the telephoto lens you are looking at.

MT

vwmom · Jan 29, 2006, 7:16 PM

If you want the extra zoom.. and no addition lenses, the S2 is good too.

DrDictionary1 · Jan 29, 2006, 8:25 PM

mtclimber:
Canon and Nikon both have 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lenses for like $150. They're not the greatest lenses in the world, but I've seen some amazing shots from both of them. Their biggest issue is the autofocus speed, but that's not too bad anyways.

mtclimber · Jan 29, 2006, 9:36 PM

The choice is yours.

MT

Hards80 · Jan 30, 2006, 10:55 AM

actually if you are spending in that range.. the sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro is probably the sharpest... doesnt focus with lightning speed but its sharp enough and offers a 1:2 macro fxn.. make sure you get the APO DG version.. there are similar versions that are crap..

DrDictionary1 · Jan 30, 2006, 1:26 PM

Hmm, I'll look into it.

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Jan 29, 2006, 1:35 AM	#1
Squirre1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	I am looking to get a camera but am not sure what one to get... I love the quality that I see on the canon so I will probably stick with them as my manufacturer of choice... My concern is being able to take good action/sports shots... My children are about to start there summer sports and I want something that I am sure will do good for that... I am really liking the SD450 or the SD550, but they seem more for stills or a tourist type digital as apposed to being able to take good solid action shots... Anyone have any suggestions or feedback...?

Jan 29, 2006, 4:06 AM	#2
Hards80 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,046	action is the realm of the dslrs.. luckily the price has come down here of late on consumer dslrs.. have a look at the rebel xt, get it with a kit, and then pick up a 70-300 or something, for when the action is at a distance.. if its a bit much, the original digital rebel is still worthy of consideration.. -dustin

Jan 29, 2006, 4:46 AM	#3
tennisforums Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 82	Have a look at the Canon S2 IS. Great all rounder. It might be a bit big for your liking though. I know you suggested Canon, but the Fuji S5200 is a brilliant camera which I happen to own. My action shots from the Australian Open this year came out great. You'll also get more bang-for-buck with the Fuji. For indoor portraits I would choose the S2 IS over the Fuji, but the Fuji is much better for action shots and low-light photos. I

Jan 29, 2006, 4:39 PM	#4
DrDictionary1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 194	Squirre1, you are right about the SD450 and SD550. They are designed for people to snap pictures with their friends. As Dustin said, for the best action shots, a DSLR is your best bet. If the Rebel XT is too much for you as it is for me, you could check out the Nikon D50 or the Konica-Minolta 5D. Both take outstanding pictures. Of course, you'll still want an additional telephoto lens, which will cost less than $200 no matter which camera you buy.

Jan 29, 2006, 6:56 PM	#5
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	$200.00?? Well, it depends on the quality of the telephoto lens you are looking at. MT

Jan 29, 2006, 7:16 PM	#6
vwmom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 589	If you want the extra zoom.. and no addition lenses, the S2 is good too.

Jan 29, 2006, 8:25 PM	#7
DrDictionary1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 194	mtclimber: Canon and Nikon both have 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lenses for like $150. They're not the greatest lenses in the world, but I've seen some amazing shots from both of them. Their biggest issue is the autofocus speed, but that's not too bad anyways.

Jan 29, 2006, 9:36 PM	#8
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	The choice is yours. MT

Jan 30, 2006, 10:55 AM	#9
Hards80 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,046	actually if you are spending in that range.. the sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro is probably the sharpest... doesnt focus with lightning speed but its sharp enough and offers a 1:2 macro fxn.. make sure you get the APO DG version.. there are similar versions that are crap..

Jan 30, 2006, 1:26 PM	#10
DrDictionary1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 194	Hmm, I'll look into it.