faqs
- Q: I'm looking for a digital camera. Which one do you recommend?
A: Consumer digital camera technology is progressing so rapidly that it is likely if I recommend a specific model today, it will be obsolete by the time you read this. This being the case I will reccomend some general levels of point and shoot cameras for you to research to find information on what is the most up to date. I primarily use Canon SLR, DSLR, and Point and Shoot cameras for my work, and therefore I am more familiar with their products on different levels.
Good camera on a Budget: In this class of camera I really enjoy the Canon A-Series (ie. A580 IS, A1000 IS, or A650 IS) which can range in price from $150 to $350. The A-Series cameras have a lot of great features, but do not come with rechargeable Li-ION batteries (rechargeable AAs are an option), and aren't the most stylish and compact out there.
Looks are important and Budget isn't: In this class of camera I really like the Canon Digital ELPH Cameras, (ie. SD1100 IS, SD870 IS, or SD990 IS) which can range in price between $200 and $400. These cameras have the same great features and capabilities of the A-Series, but come in a sleek, compact form factor, and have rechargeable Li-ION batteries.
Quality is key: In this class of camera I really like the Canon G and SX series cameras (ie. G10 and SX10 IS) which range from $280 - $500. These cameras offer the most control, zoom range, speed, precision, and quality available without stepping up to a Digital SLR camera. They are packed with all the features someone who wants to be serious about taking photos would need.
I'm really serious about photography: In this class of camera I would recommend stepping up to an EOS Digital SLR camera (ie. EOS Rebel XSi, Rebel XTi, or 50D) which range in price from $600 - $1600. These cameras provide the highest level of image quality, creative control, and precision.
All of these reccomendations are simply suggestions. There are a lot of websites out there that review these cameras, a few that I would start with are dpreview.com and reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ - Q: Is Flashnick your real last name?
A: Yes, Flashnick is the name I was given when I was born. Its amazing how coincidences happen some times, but having a father who is a photographer helps as well. - Q: Do you have a studio?
A: I am primarily a location photographer, so I do not have a studio that I work out of full time. I prefer to come to you, and bring all of my studio lighting equipment along for the ride. If your photo or video shoot requires a studio setting I have working relationships and agreements with several studios around the Carolinas so there is no need to travel very far.