-Camera question (Canon powershot S2 IS)

[tomkatzid]

A good photograph is knowing where to stand.
Ansel Adams

A great camera won't make anyone a Great Photographer. But it won't hurt either. Canon's are good cameras. Nikon's are good cameras. There are a lot of good cameras.

For action shots you need a fast processor (cmos) and a fast card to record your shots. Panning will help take action shots and keep the background in focus.

This (s2IS) camera is a really good one. It has many features that one will have to 'learn' to use. It is more than just a basic point & shoot.

I think you would be happy with Canon or Nikon. We happen to be a Canon family. But Nikon is great also.

The out of focus background that someone referred to is called Bokeh, it is created by changing your depth of field and by using a larger f stop. And yes it is very desirable in photography.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Katz

Ps: And Kay has learned to use her camera very well !! But she does have perfect models

[BC_MoM]

Um, thanks dear. You're such a sweetie.

If you're referring to the background behind the subject, that is what a lot of photographers look for in a photo and aim for in a final product (whether it be with the camera or photoshop.) If you're referring to the picture as a whole, then apparently you have no clue what you're talking about.

Sorry, it wasn't supposed to be offensive.

But lots of people who have pictures in their homes aren't going to be printing and framing pictures where the dog is blurry, or any blurry pictures. (Me lol and my relatives)

[RobiLee]

This is the camera that I have my eye on also. I have also considered the Sony one with a 12x zoom. It sounds nice too. I'm just waiting til I can bring myself to spend that much money on myself...lol. I have a hard time spending any money on me . I just want to be sure I'm not wasting any money..lol. I'm afraid that even though I will have a better camera I still won't be able to take decent pictures and that is part of what is holding me back. I know...I'm a goof

If you get it let me know what you think and I can't wait to see some of your pictures with it.

[tomkatzid]

One thing I forgot to say is PMA http://www.pmai.org/ is coming up near the end of February. If you can wait till after the new cameras are introduced you can get the older one for a lot less. This camera may be replaced and then you will save a lot of money.
Katz

[Kfamr]

I've actually already got the photos you referred to as "blurry" in my to be printed folder.

Thanks for those of you who like my photography... I thought the action shots were quite nice and prefer action shots with a blurry background and a sharp subject.

[BC_MoM]

I've actually already got the photos you referred to as "blurry" in my to be printed folder.

Thanks for those of you who like my photography... I thought the action shots were quite nice and prefer action shots with a blurry background and a sharp subject.

Oh, no, I'm sorry! I did not mean I didn't like them! I love ALL of your pictures and they are always very well done.. but I just like clear action shots, everything in focus, no "blurring".

[binka_nugget]

Oh, no, I'm sorry! I did not mean I didn't like them! I love ALL of your pictures and they are always very well done.. but I just like clear action shots, everything in focus, no "blurring".

You should be able to get everything in focus by using a smaller aperture (larger f-stop number). It really is about knowing how to use your camera. I have a pretty outdated camera and I've got some amazing shots with it.