Step-up Cameras for Moms, Dads and Grads Discussion

[Allison Johnson]

A basic point-and-shoot is a good tool for capturing life's memories with minimal hassle. But when a beginning photographer starts looking for something faster with greater flexibility, that basic digicam starts looking a little tired. If the photographer in your life is looking at stepping up to an advanced point-and-shoot or DSLR, here are a few tips before you go shopping.

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[KCook]

Well, that is a good start at sorting out the differences in design and specs. Personally I'm dismayed that many casual shooters assume that more zoom is automatically a better lens. This zoom trend is getting about as silly as the more Mp is better drum beat.

A whole different approach, but performance differences are also important. And very hard to nail down. Vital to sorting out whether a DSLR is really worth the effort over a compact. Dunno how many requirements I've seen for "amazing pictures", where it later developed that they just wanted the darned thing in focus and properly exposed.

no help Kelly

[Andy Stanton]

Dunno how many requirements I've seen for "amazing pictures", where it later developed that they just wanted the darned thing in focus and properly exposed.

And people want it all - amazing pictures, more megapixels, long zoom, low light ability - for under $200.

[KCook]

You left out HD video