What is a good camera for photography for under 200 dollars?

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Jessica

I just want a camera I can use for photography that is under 200 dollars but good quality.

Answer
The honest answer is that it's pretty difficult to pin-down the winner. There are literally dozens and dozens of decent cameras in the $150-$200 range, and the bare-bones, fact-of-the-matter is that they will all produce photographs of very similar quality. Within the price range that you're interested in, the distinguishing characteristics of most cameras will involve factors other than the image quality. Some have a 3x zoom, while others have a 6x zoom. Some have slightly more megapixels than others, allowing you more "wiggle room" to crop photos without reducing quality. Some record higher quality video than others. There are also a whole range of other miscellaneous features that some cameras offer in order to be more unique and stand out from the crowd: water-proof shells, impact-resistant bodies, slightly larger displays. If you are interested in getting the camera with the best image quality, try to avoid models that are specifically marketed on the grounds of their movie modes, flashy colors, or water/impact resistant bodies. These cameras will usually sacrifice a bit of image quality for "gimmicky" features which, despite being cool or useful for those interested, don't work towards producing better pictures.

Which camera should I get and what special effects program?

Lucas Rich

I am wanting to make short films and upload them to YouTube. I currently have a Sony Vixia HD camera but am not sure if the quality is decent enough to get 1080p. I am also looking for a special effects program, from what I've seen HitFilm and Adobe Aftereffects seem to be the most popular. I'm leaning more towards HitFilm right now. So, I want to know your opinion on if my camera can produce good high definition films or if I should invest in something better and which special effects program I should choose. Thanks in advance.

Answer
If you want to get a camcorder go for the ContourHD 1080p Helmet Camera.
Full HD Recording (1080p) - 1920x1080 pixels - 30fps
5 Megapixel Sensor
Internal Microphone
Removable Lithium-Ion Battery; records up to 4 hours
Aluminum and Fiberglass Water Resistant Body

http://www.amazon.com/Contour-1300-ContourHD-Helmet-Camera/dp/B002QGSYZ4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329835991&sr=1-1&tag=faumioe-20

But if you want a good digital camera that makes good video i recommend the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera with Full 1080p HD Video.
World's thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
And lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.
Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-300-HS/dp/B004J3ZV62/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329835991&sr=1-10&tag=faumioe-20

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