https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:47:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-230190 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:32:48 +0000 loveisstrange 230190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Canon Rebel T3i. It's awesome but not cheap. I'd recommend Canon though. I had a Canon P&amp;S before this one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-230183 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:28:26 +0000 photojane 230183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ktgee04: for you i'd recommend a compact system camera. it's right in between a regular ol' point-and-shoot and a pricey dslr. they produce great quality images and offer more control than you'd get with a p&amp;s. regardless of what you go with, i would focus on how it operates in low-light conditions. if you're using it for the lo, you'll want to be able to take pictures of him/her at home without harsh flash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229991 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:45:57 +0000 Freckles 229991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an entry level Nikon DSLR. I recommend getting the 35mm lens. <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm</a></p> <p>I love the pictures it takes of my LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229693 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:59:00 +0000 ktgee04 229693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: In your opinion, what is the most important thing to keep in mind when buying a camera? We aren't professionals by any means and mostly I just want a camera that will take a quality picture with clear, vibrant colors...the bells and whistles aren't as important. My digital I have now has awful picture quality. I want to stick within a reasonable price-range but it'd be helpful to know what I should be looking for. Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229372 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:48:13 +0000 lemondrop 229372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DPreview is a great website to give you reviews and ideas on cameras. </p> <p>This is my precious: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-Camera-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0015ASYJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1342838840&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=olympus+e420" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-Camera-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0015ASYJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1342838840&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=olympus+e420</a></p> <p>Definitely over your budget, but it is smaller and goes everywhere with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229347 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:08:33 +0000 photojane 229347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: definitely not close to $200 though! haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229346 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:07:44 +0000 photojane 229346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>as a photographer, i'm team nikon. you won't be able to find a dslr (nikon or canon) new for $200, but you may find an older model on ebay or craigslist. point and shoots have really come a long way, though! with today's point and shoots you can really get some beautiful images -- and it might even be easier to fit it in the diaper bag. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229258 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:00:28 +0000 BSB 229258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Canon Tsi or Txi. Can't remember which one. It's a Entry level DSLR. You can probably get a great deal on craigslist.</p> <p><a href="http://entry-level-dslr-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/" rel="nofollow">http://entry-level-dslr-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229207 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:25:18 +0000 chopsuey 229207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a 5D Mark II. It's awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229178 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:41:39 +0000 kokobee 229178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have the Sony NEX 5N and so far i love it! it shoots like a DSLR. i originally wanted the Canon Rebel T3i but was afraid i wouldn't know how to use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-229088 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:26:36 +0000 ktgee04 229088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>THANK YOU ladies!! This is a huge help!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228984 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:30:17 +0000 Jasmin 228984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just in case you change your mind about the budget, this comes out this month and the reviews look promising!:<br /> <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-dsc-rx100" rel="nofollow">http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-dsc-rx100</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228975 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:25:29 +0000 Mrs. Pen 228975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend either the Canon Rebel T series, or a Nikon D series. I have the Nikon D80 but it was discontinued, the D40 is just as good though. </p> <p>Getting just a decent DSLR body is important, and then later splurging on a nice lens is what makes the different.</p> <p>This site helped me a lot: <a href="http://kenrockwell.com/" rel="nofollow">http://kenrockwell.com/</a><br /> There are a lot of great reviews and recommendations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228964 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:20:15 +0000 MrsTiz 228964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted a Cannon too, but it wasn't in the budget. I bought a Sony a230 DSLR and I big fat LOVE.IT. Although I don't really know how to work it, it's just like all of the other DSLR's, but Wal-Mart was having a mega sale because they're a bit older and I got mine for about $150. I love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228963 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:20:12 +0000 banana 228963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend the canon rebel too cause I love ours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228955 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:12:38 +0000 yin 228955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't bought a point and shoot in ages, but I hear great things about Canon PowerShots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228952 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:11:27 +0000 Mrsbells 228952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the canon rebel t2i and love it so I would recomment any camera in the canon rebel family </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228950 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:10:08 +0000 mrsjyw 228950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought the Canon Rebel t3i on the basis of a prof photog friend who said it was great for family portraits, daily use, etc. We also got the f 50/1.8 prime lens :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/camera-recommendations-before-lo-comes#post-228822 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:51:57 +0000 ktgee04 228822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a digital point and shoot camera that has been through the ringer these last few years (I can't believe it survived my college years...) and it barely functions at this point.</p> <p>DH and I would love to get a nice camera that will take decent pictures of our LO when he arrives in 2+/- wks. Any recommendations from other mamas out there?</p> <p>We want something that takes quality pictures but doesn't cost a TON. Maybe around $200 +/-? </p>