OT Anyone here knows digital cameras?
PeterL
want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't work.
I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
(BTW I did buy an HD TV, a Sony projection LCD that's on sale at
Fry's, a good deal. Watching football on HD is quite an experience.)
Terraholm
> Time to buy a new one as the old one is showing signs of wear. Don't
> want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't work.
>
> I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
> models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
> difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
> primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
Go to www.dpreview.com and they will have unbiased comparison reviews plus
forums to ask for comparisons.
Also there is a newsgroup for point and shoots.
For me way too little zoom.... I am going from a panasonic fz5 to the fz50.
12X optical at 10 mp, 17x optical zoom set at 5 mp.
--
Laurel T
"I knew it was time to retire when I was driving
down the lane and got called for a three-second violation."
Johnny Kerr
PeterL
> PeterL wrote:
> > Time to buy a new one as the old one is showing signs of wear. Don't
> > want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't work.
>
> > I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
> > models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
> > difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
> > primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
>
> forums to ask for comparisons.
> Also there is a newsgroup for point and shoots.
>
> For me way too little zoom.... I am going from a panasonic fz5 to the fz50.
> 12X optical at 10 mp, 17x optical zoom set at 5 mp.
>
But the Panasonic FZ is not a pocket camera, right? I am looking for
a pocket size camera.
Swillabrew
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> On Oct 2, 8:48 am, "Terraholm" <TerraholmSPAM...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> PeterL wrote:
>> > Time to buy a new one as the old one is showing signs of wear. Don't
>> > want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't work.
>>
>> > I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
>> > models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
>> > difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
>> > primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
>>
>> Go towww.dpreview.comand they will have unbiased comparison reviews plus
>> forums to ask for comparisons.
>> Also there is a newsgroup for point and shoots.
>>
>> For me way too little zoom.... I am going from a panasonic fz5 to the
>> fz50.
>> 12X optical at 10 mp, 17x optical zoom set at 5 mp.
>>
>
> But the Panasonic FZ is not a pocket camera, right? I am looking for
> a pocket size camera.
>
I got a Canon Powershot SD700 IS for Christmas last year & have been really
happy with it. It's a great camera for me as I'm into something that fits
into a pocket easily while still producing quality pics. It's a 6 megapixel
with a decent zoom & it also takes 30-60 second videos with decent quality &
sound.
It's not a high end SLR by any means, but for me it works very well. Canon
has several other models out now in the same general bracket with some
improvements, but I'm happy enough to stick with it for the forseeable
future.
Here's a Cnet review in case you're interested:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd700-is/4507-6501_7-31740585.html?tag=sub
Happy shopping.
Go Blazers !
Larry Coon
> I got a Canon Powershot SD700 IS for Christmas last year & have been really
> happy with it. It's a great camera for me as I'm into something that fits
> into a pocket easily while still producing quality pics. It's a 6 megapixel
> with a decent zoom & it also takes 30-60 second videos with decent quality &
> sound.
>
> It's not a high end SLR by any means, but for me it works very well. Canon
> has several other models out now in the same general bracket with some
> improvements, but I'm happy enough to stick with it for the forseeable
> future.
>
> Here's a Cnet review in case you're interested:
> http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd700-is/4507-6501_7-31740585.html?tag=sub
I have the Canon SD750. Nice little camera, but it has some
convenience quirks -- for example, no battery power meter;
you have to take the battery out of the camera to charge it;
and the USB port has this cover you have to pry open to use.
Picture quality is excellent, and colors are very natural
and close to reality.
It's funny, I talked to a lot of people, and did a lot of
online research, including dpreview.com. In terms of
manufacturer, in first place is Canon, and it's a hell of
a long way back to whoever is in second place.
Larry Coon
University of California
The NBA Salary Cap FAQ:
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm
Terraholm
> On Oct 2, 8:48 am, "Terraholm" <TerraholmSPAM...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> PeterL wrote:
>>> Time to buy a new one as the old one is showing signs of wear.
>>> Don't want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't
>>> work.
>>
>>> I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
>>> models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
>>> difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
>>> primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
>>
>> plus forums to ask for comparisons.
>> Also there is a newsgroup for point and shoots.
>>
>> For me way too little zoom.... I am going from a panasonic fz5 to
>> the fz50. 12X optical at 10 mp, 17x optical zoom set at 5 mp.
>>
>
> But the Panasonic FZ is not a pocket camera, right? I am looking for
> a pocket size camera.
Which is why I said "for me"... =)
Not a pocket camera but the fz5 is very light weight.
Depends on what kind of pictures you are taking the Canons you named have
nice wide angle even zoomed.
--
Laurel T
"The only difference between me and
General Custer is that he didn't have to
watch the game films the next day"
A coach after a blow out loss
Swillabrew
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> Swillabrew wrote:
>
>> I got a Canon Powershot SD700 IS for Christmas last year & have been
>> really
>> happy with it. It's a great camera for me as I'm into something that
>> fits
>> into a pocket easily while still producing quality pics. It's a 6
>> megapixel
>> with a decent zoom & it also takes 30-60 second videos with decent
>> quality &
>> sound.
>>
>> It's not a high end SLR by any means, but for me it works very well.
>> Canon
>> has several other models out now in the same general bracket with some
>> improvements, but I'm happy enough to stick with it for the forseeable
>> future.
>>
>> Here's a Cnet review in case you're interested:
>> http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd700-is/4507-6501_7-31740585.html?tag=sub
>
> I have the Canon SD750. Nice little camera, but it has some
> convenience quirks -- for example, no battery power meter;
> you have to take the battery out of the camera to charge it;
> and the USB port has this cover you have to pry open to use.
> Picture quality is excellent, and colors are very natural
> and close to reality.
>
The 700 has a Li-Ion battery that lasts an incredibly long time, although it
does have to be removed from the camera to be charged. I also got a 2GB
memory card which means I can take a ton of pictures without worrying about
running out of room.
The USB cover is a little tweaky, but it isn't that bad & the download speed
to transfer pics to PC is really quick, another big plus for me after using
a Nikon Coolpix 990 for the last 6-7 years.
> It's funny, I talked to a lot of people, and did a lot of
> online research, including dpreview.com. In terms of
> manufacturer, in first place is Canon, and it's a hell of
> a long way back to whoever is in second place.
>
Their download software is also easy to use & doesn't include a bunch of
bloatware. It's not in Laurel's league, but then neither are my
photographic skills so it's a perfect fit for me.
Go Blazers !
PeterL
> Swillabrew wrote:
> > I got a Canon Powershot SD700 IS for Christmas last year & have been really
> > happy with it. It's a great camera for me as I'm into something that fits
> > into a pocket easily while still producing quality pics. It's a 6 megapixel
> > with a decent zoom & it also takes 30-60 second videos with decent quality &
> > sound.
>
> > It's not a high end SLR by any means, but for me it works very well. Canon
> > has several other models out now in the same general bracket with some
> > improvements, but I'm happy enough to stick with it for the forseeable
> > future.
>
> > Here's a Cnet review in case you're interested:
>
> I have the Canon SD750. Nice little camera, but it has some
> convenience quirks -- for example, no battery power meter;
> you have to take the battery out of the camera to charge it;
> and the USB port has this cover you have to pry open to use.
> Picture quality is excellent, and colors are very natural
> and close to reality.
>
> It's funny, I talked to a lot of people, and did a lot of
> online research, including dpreview.com. In terms of
> manufacturer, in first place is Canon, and it's a hell of
> a long way back to whoever is in second place.
>
> Larry Coon
> University of California
>
> The NBA Salary Cap FAQ:http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm
Thanks Larry. I have been using a travel battery charger and charge
my camera batteries outside the body anyway. I travel to foreign
countries and don't really want to hook my camera directly to
uncertain electrical sources. I also use a card reader to download my
photos. Again it seems much easier to do it this way. So the quirky
USB is not an issue for me.
Canon it is then. I think Amazon has the best price. Costco.com is
also good.
GOP in 2008
PeterL <po....@gmail.com> wrote:
Try http://www.imaging-resource.com/
They have reviews of all the different cameras, as well as
duplicate test shots from most cameras, under a variety of lighting
conditions, so you can compare the image quality from one camera to the
next. Good luck with your search.
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Terraholm
> On Oct 2, 8:48 am, "Terraholm" <TerraholmSPAM...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> PeterL wrote:
>>> Time to buy a new one as the old one is showing signs of wear.
>>> Don't want to be on vacation and find out that the camera don't
>>> work.
>>
>>> I have been looking at Canon Power Shot camera. There are three
>>> models: SD 870 IS, SD 850 IS, and SD 800 IS. There is about $150
>>> difference between the top and the bottom model. This is to be my
>>> primary camera, mostly for travel, outdoor type shots.
>>
>> Go towww.dpreview.comand they will have unbiased comparison reviews
>> plus forums to ask for comparisons.
>> Also there is a newsgroup for point and shoots.
>>
>> For me way too little zoom.... I am going from a panasonic fz5 to
>> the fz50. 12X optical at 10 mp, 17x optical zoom set at 5 mp.
>>
>
> But the Panasonic FZ is not a pocket camera, right? I am looking for
> a pocket size camera.
For a super zoom pocket camera the The new Canon is the SX100.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082004canonsx100is.asp
Both that and the Panasonic version are listed as 10X opticals but the TZ3
is Wider (and shorter) 28-280mm (equiv.) lens range.
Canon is 36-360 so no wide-angle extension. The panasonic from the reviews
has a better lens, better engine, better IS system.
Have to give up something for space...Neither have a veiwfinder...if you use
the window anyway they are barely bigger than the SD 870. About 1/2 longer.
--
Laurel T
In the eyes of the political elite,
dissent is acceptable... until it becomes effective.
--
Laurel T
"If you can't say anything nice, sit next to me."
Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884-1980)
BaSSiStiSt
department and not so good in low light but it reproduces colors beautifully
and the small form factor is appreciated when I travel.
$Bill
>
> Thanks Larry. I have been using a travel battery charger and charge
> my camera batteries outside the body anyway.
Get a spare battery and that won't be as big an issue.
PeterL
I do have a spare. When I travel I carry both fully charged every
evening. When I am out all day long taking hundreds of photos I don't
want to be without a backup battery.
Jeff Mayner
I've had three different Power Shots over the past 5 years or so and have
been very happy with each one. I gave away the first two as I upgraded and
they are still working fine. My newest one has given me all the performance
I've ever needed. Put a big enough card in them and they'll do just about
anything.
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