Post #246984 by woofmutt on Sat, Aug 5, 2006 8:04 AM

I am currently looking to buy a digital camera and figured that since there are quite a few Tiki Central members who work with cameras professionally or artistically I'd ask for opinions.

I'm looking for a camera that takes high quality pictures, can be adjusted for various situations (close ups, low light), has an AA battery option/power source, is reliable, and not too fragile. (I take good care of stuff, I just don't want somethin' that has to be handled like it's a glass Xmas ornament.)

Camera weight and compactness aren't really issues for me. Video features aren't important.

My main consideration is a camera for photographing artwork, interiors, architecture, etc. I'm not looking for a camera that's just for quick shots and snaps. The one I buy will be used for that, but the features I listed above are more important.

Also, I use an iMac and will most likely be stickin' with Macs...I don't know if that's an issue with different cameras.

So, if you have a camera that's been great for you or if you know about models/companies to avoid (and the reasons why) I'd really value your input. That and the current issue of Consumer Reports will hopefully save me hours of time at Best Circuit MartCo fiddlin' with display models.