The decision on buying the type of digital cam depends on your purpose or what you want to achieve with your photos. You mentioned a semi-professional camera, I assume you want a creative shots. I would suggest an olympus camedia, which is the one I have, it's only 5 megapixels (C-5050 model). It's a semi-professional, the colors are bright and clear, looks like a shot from a slide film. It has a manual mode - gives you control on the setting you want with your shots. Mine is already an old model, I think the latest model they have is 8 or 10 megapixel. This camera is good for hobbyist.
But if you want to go pro, it's a good to invest on DSLR...I'm targeting to have Nikon D80.
I've been looking for a while. One thing I really do recommend is image stabilization. It's the latest big thing but it makes a huge difference in your shots, especially in low light.
Panasonic, Nikon and Canon are three big companies that have it out.
Definitely put it on your must have list...you won't be sorry.
A good place to go to research digital cameras is www.dpreview.com It is an american website, with american 'street' prices but it is pretty transferrable to shopping in Qatar, the range may not be so good though.
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Check out this site:
http://wize.com/digital-cameras
In the compacts I'd go for a Canon although I'm a Nikon guy myself.
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The decision on buying the type of digital cam depends on your purpose or what you want to achieve with your photos. You mentioned a semi-professional camera, I assume you want a creative shots. I would suggest an olympus camedia, which is the one I have, it's only 5 megapixels (C-5050 model). It's a semi-professional, the colors are bright and clear, looks like a shot from a slide film. It has a manual mode - gives you control on the setting you want with your shots. Mine is already an old model, I think the latest model they have is 8 or 10 megapixel. This camera is good for hobbyist.
But if you want to go pro, it's a good to invest on DSLR...I'm targeting to have Nikon D80.
Try the Qatar Living Photographer Group for answers :)
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/13153
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You should be able to get the 6MP Nikon D40 dSLR with lens for that price.
Good camera.
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I prefer compact one . But do you think DSLR will come in this budget?
thanks
I've been looking for a while. One thing I really do recommend is image stabilization. It's the latest big thing but it makes a huge difference in your shots, especially in low light.
Panasonic, Nikon and Canon are three big companies that have it out.
Definitely put it on your must have list...you won't be sorry.
Are you looking for a compact or dSLR?
A good place to go to research digital cameras is www.dpreview.com It is an american website, with american 'street' prices but it is pretty transferrable to shopping in Qatar, the range may not be so good though.
you don't even know how good you have it