I am looking to buy a really nice camera. I would like to buy a DSLR but I’m running into a problem and can only find 2 with the video feature…which are way to expensive. The video feature is important to me since I have my kids. Does anyone know of a good SLR-like camera that has that feature? I need to stay under $400 or so.
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If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28.
It’s an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] “Leica” lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a “burst speed” of 13 fps;
Good luck!
I love my Canon G9! It gives SLR quality with the ease of point and shoot. Good Luck!
You’re not going to be able to buy a nice digital SLR for under $400 with video mode. If you don’t need to get an SLR then I would recommend a Nikon P80. It had an outstanding 18x zoom with an Optical Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization for close up sharp and clear close up pictures of your children. It also has an incredibly bright 2.7 inch electronic LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. It also has Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual Exposure modes. It can also shoot images up to 30fps. The most important part for you is probably the video mode which is outstandingly sharp for a camera in this class. You can get this mini SLR camera all for $350. I would highly recommend this 10.7 mega pixel camera if you don’t want to spend well over $1000 for a Nikon D90 just so you can have a DSLR with video mode. But you can always have the choice of getting the Nikon D40 for around $450. Good luck on choosing and I hope this helps you choose.
I would recommend Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K 10MP with 18x Leica Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom.It come with High Defintion (HD) video capabilities with a resolution of 1280 x 720p at 30fps
For the moment, there are only two, the Canon 5D II, and the Nikon D90. And as much as I’d like to help you out, your “under $400 or so”, probably won’t even get you a DSLR, let alone one that takes video.
There are lots of point and shoots that might fit your criteria though.
I recommend Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K
The main points are:
1) Double image stabilization. This can’t be stressed enough when you’re talking about an 18x zoom camera. I get amazingly sharp, handheld, pics at all zoom levels. Also, you can hand hold no flash pictures with great results.
2) Wide angle, starting at 27mm. This is a VERY useful range. Great for indoor family pics – you can get the whole gang in. Great for big landscape shots outside, too. Little to no fisheye curving at the corners.
3) Big zoom – with little to no curving in at the corners.
4) Electronic View Finder. (EVF) This is great in brightly lit outdoor situations where the LCD is hard, or impossible, to see. (though I haven’t had that issue too much with the LCD on the FZ28). I won’t buy another digicam without an EVF or a regular viewfinder. Too many times I’ve been stuck where I can’t see what I’m taking.
5) 10mp. This isn’t super important, but it helps when you want to get some shots that came out blurry at 10mp but look fine when scaled down, so you can still get a nice 8 x 10 out of it. Having said that, I shoot at 3mp or under most times, for regular family and fun shots. Anything serious or artsy, go the full 10, perhaps.
6) HD video with ZOOM capability!!! Very few cameras allow zooming. The quality is excellent even in normal indoor lighting.
7) Great LCD. Big and hi-res.
And more. Like great controls; SMALL camera and very lightweight. Fits in a fanny pack. Comes with a lens hood, for sunny outdoor shots. Lecia lens!! Fantastic. Quick and responsive. USes SDHC cards. Great battery life.
Truly, this is a no-brainer. And for around $300, it’s just plain AMAZING.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K
10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
18x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
2.7-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture
Full SLR-like manual operations including aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes with Advanced Scene modes
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards
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Hope that help.