I have been resisting a DSLR, because the dummy camera is so handy.

But the limitation really is starting to show.

I was trying to do a sequence shot of the Godzilla baby, and virtually every single frame came out blurry, even though I have one of those fancy schmancy SONY Cybershots.

I suppose it's inevitable.

What's a DSLR that is not super pro like that is not too difficult to grab and shoot quickly?

I mean, it's SONY's top of the line Cybershot, and while it can do continuous shooting, it just can't keep up. See here:

 

1. Your kid is cute

2. My daughter has the same playmat thing

3. I have a cybershot camera, and I find that if it is on the automatic setting, it takes the best shots. I rarely change the settings, and it seems fine.

If you want to go DSLR, I dont know much about them, so what I am about to say is probably a waste of time, but the Canon Rebels seem like nice, reasonably priced cameras. A buddy has one, and he loves it.

 

Hey, I may be looking to unload my Canon RebelXT. Looking to upgrade as I've out grown it and am traveling the world this summer. Are you looking for new, or used?

 

Picking a DSLR is far more intricate than just "easy to shoot quickly".

This being said, although I have a Canon I think Nikon bodies are better in terms of sharpness and color. I think the entry level Nikon (whatever it's called) has video recording too, which could be handy for your application.

Get an SLR, a reasonably wide prime lens (24-35mm) with high aperture (f1.8 and lower) and you will just laugh at the quality of the pics you can pull off with zero practice (or skills, in my case). Save on the body, splurge on lenses.

Then you will want lenses (talking real lenses ... ie anything under 2k is "dirt cheap")

Then a full frame.

Then lighting.

Then a studio.

Then rigs.

Then assistants.

It's a slippery slope.


This being said first thing I see in this pic ... if you shoot with the light source behind your subject without fill light (ie flash) ... it's never going to be a good shot no matter how you put it.

 

I don't mind a used one, I just need to get learning on this whole DSLR thingy. I mean, I paid almost 400 bucks for the DSC-T700, and while it's way faster than our old Cybershot, it just isn't fast enough for what we need camera for.

What's the actual model number so I can read up on it?

 

Thanks, we are the first in our generation in the family to have a baby, so the demand for pictures is very high.

And obviously, this type of picture won't do.

I have the latest DSC-T700, and I tried both auto and manual, and it just can't keep up. Even in the continuous mode with flash off.

 

I'd recommend the Nikon D90. I haven't used one but a lot of members on the forum seem to have been picking them up lately and saying great things about them. Should be perfect for taking pics (and HD videos!!!) of your son. Great performance, price, and ergonomics.

 

I am with Alex on this one...
But if you want to go halg way between "point and shot" and DSLR then check out the G10 from Canon, amazing camera and a great size that can fit anywhere.
I have a Canan 5D MarkII and will be getting a G10 soon as my 2nd cam

 

The problem is action shots. I've got a G9 as a backup to my 1DMark III. Slow auto focus and shutterlag make any of the point and shoots pretty useless for action. Spend the bucks on glass, you'll be upgrading bodies like you do your laptop or cell phone. You will love the dSLR world

 

I would recommend the Canon XT, I've heard nothing but great things about them, especially for a first DSLR. I'm probably going to pick one up in the next few days, the camera and kit lens go for about $250-$300 on ebay.