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Question: Does anyone have any suggestions for someone interested in scenic photography!? Cameras, equipment, tips, etc!.!?

I live in Montana but travel to see family in Alaska during the summer - I drive through beautifull scenery and only have a cheap $70 camera which doesn't work to well!. I'm travelling to Alaska in couple of weeks, and I've saved some money to buy a better camera/equipment!. Any help would be nice, thanks!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Depending on your budget, I would recommend either a Nikon D40 or basically any compact digital camera!. If you have a little bit more money to spend, you can get the Nikon D60 over the D40 (it has higher resolution and a vibration-reduction lens, but is also quite a bit more expensive)!.

If you decide to go for the D40 (or D60), it will have a nice lens that goes from wide angle to zoom!. Wide angle is pretty much necessary for scenic photography!.

also, get a tripod!. Basically any tripod will work as long as it is good and sturdy!. A $20 one from Wal-Mart probably won't fit the bill, but a $100 one from a camera store will probably be fine!.

If you get the D40 (or D60), spend the extra $15 or so to get the wireless remote for it!. That lets you take a picture without having to touch the camera, which helps reduce blur!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I own a kodak digital Z710 zoom!. It is a point and shoot 7!.1 megapixel camera that has an exceptionally sharp lens on it!. I bought it 1!.5 yrs ago for $250!. I am sure by now you can probably find it for much less now!. However, keep in mind that a camera is just a tool you use to take pictures with!. Your eye is the main tool you use to invision the photograph before you take it!. So spend most of your time learning the ART of photography by reading books and/or taking courses at a local community college nearby!.

The real secret to improving your landscape photography skills is to read about it in books and on websites!. Then go out there and practice shooting somewhere local to your home to refine what you learned by reading!. By the time you take your trip, you will be ready for the most spectacular scenery that the world has to offer!.

I am jealous your going to Alaska since I always wanted to go there to see it!. So enjoy your trip!.

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That all depends upon how much you wish to spend!.

Under $500, I'd go for one of the advanced digital cameras such as the Panasonic FZ series and the Canon S5 IS, the Fuji Finepix S100fs is an excellent camera as well, they all would go from wide (scenic shots) to zooming in on wildlife!. You'd not have to worry about changing lenses or lugging a lot of gear!.

If an advanced digital is too much camera for you, I'd suggest something like the Canon G9 it is one of the best P&S cameras on the market!.

Over $500, I'd go for one of the entry level DSLR cameras such as the Canon XSi or the Nikon D60, and an 18-200mm lens!. This would give you the range you'd want for landscapes!. In addition I'd suggest a 70-300mm lens for wildlife!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

There is plenty of advice about equipment already answered!. So my suggestion is to think about using a wide angle lens!. There are plenty of options for DLSR these days, so I would recommend that!. Standard lens on these camera's, like the Nikon D40, D80 or older D70 have nice zoom wide angle choices however there are other brand options as well!.

if you are constrained by budget, think about buying a 2nd hand one of eBay!. Many photographers _have_ to have the latest and greatest and need to upgrade so you might be able to get a current camera 2nd hand, cheaper that way!.

If you do go with a DLSR, spent some time learning how to use it!. They are fairly fully optioned as well just taking auto-focus, auto-exposure!. They results can be rewarding!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A good all around zoom lens would be versatile for your trip!. When it comes to scenery and landscape, I lean towards the wide angle lenses!. Make sure you get a lens that is at least 24mm wide (which equates to ~ 36mm with most digital cameras, compared to film ones)!. Get and use a polarizer and as 'a' stated, get and use a tripod!. A vibration reduction lens would be nice too (but they're expensive)!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Go with 35mm film!.

Incredible bargains are to be had with advanced amateur 35mm SLRs!. I recently purchased a Canon Elan SLR, a 28-200mm zoom lens, and a Canon bounce Flash unit on ebay!. Total expense for all 3, including shipping was $170!. Brand new 15 years ago, all of that would have sold for well over $1,000!.

also, a low ISO film like Fuji Velvia will still beat the crap out of today's digital cameras as far as quality goes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think we've established that you'll need a wide lens to capture the scale of any landscape!. Whether or not you want to go for a DSLR over a point and shoot, that's up to you!. Some point and shoots offer a 28mm wide angle lens, but lack on fps, shutter lag, and overall image quality (especially in low light)!. Not to mention the point and shoots do not offer as much creative freedom or interchangeable lenses!. If you decide to go with a DSLR, you'll automatically get a wide angle lens, usually an 18-55mm!. Then you could add a telephoto lens, if you'd need it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Tripod, cable release, good wide angle lens, and don't plan on sleeping in late!. The best light you'll get is early in the morning and just before sunset!. As such, it's kinda dim meaning you'll have to have the tripod and cable release!.

You can get a "starter" DSLR with lenses for pretty cheap nowadays!. Even saw the Rebel XTI with 2 image stabilized lenses at Costco for under $1000!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I use a Nikon D80 DSLR!. I love it!. You may also want to invest in a wide angle lens and maybe a telephoto lens too!. But I would buy the wideangle first if your going to take a lot of landscape shots!. You also may want a good quality tripod!.

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i have a high quality dslr!. i also have a crappy lowend compact as a backup!.!.!.!. i have taken some awful pics with the dslr!.!.!. and some stunning images with the compact!.!.

best investment would be in your image taking knowledge !.!.!. i second the guy above recommending image-nut!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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