Knox, anytime you see pictures posted that you really like the quality of the image, ask the poster what they're using. You're probably going to get a different answer for every single picture out there, but you'll at least get a good general idea of which manufacturers consistently have a superior product line.
My first digital was a JVC p.o.s. I hated that camera! I was so dang glad it finally met with an untimely demise when it slipped off of the dashboard of the van and out the window!
Ooops! Took that corner just a little too fast I guess!
These days I bumble along with a Nikon Cool Pix 2100. It's seven years old, looks a little rough around the edges, but still takes some pretty nice pictures, IMHO.
You can also visit your local Best Buy store for some hands on tutorials from the sales staff. Tell them what you're looking for and what kind of pictures you want to take. Not all cameras are capable of capturing a chicken on the run. Some are better at close up shots than others and still others do better in low light situations. Just take into consideration what the bulk of your picture taking activities might be and go from there. Good luck!
My first digital was a JVC p.o.s. I hated that camera! I was so dang glad it finally met with an untimely demise when it slipped off of the dashboard of the van and out the window!
You can also visit your local Best Buy store for some hands on tutorials from the sales staff. Tell them what you're looking for and what kind of pictures you want to take. Not all cameras are capable of capturing a chicken on the run. Some are better at close up shots than others and still others do better in low light situations. Just take into consideration what the bulk of your picture taking activities might be and go from there. Good luck!
