Digital Camera decisions

[stuartr]

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Originally posted by psxguy85 is it called D1s in other countries? Because I"ve always known it as 1Ds, and its lower brother, the 1D. Some people call the 10D the D10. I don't get it. Just want to clarify some things.

This was my mistake. I am being .cixelsyd

 

[cyberhazard]

Check out the Imaging Resource.
The Canon S50 would be my choice.

 

[spaceman]

Does the G3/G5 have a threaded lens? I'm looking for a new digi camera to mount to my refracting telescope for astrophotography, and for ordinary terrestrial shots as well. Thanks.

 

[tortie]

<I'd like to take a two-forked approach to photography from now, a really portable 2 megapixel camera (much smaller than the V2, don't care if it has no optical zoom) that goes with me everywhere plus a good 4+ megapixel camera.>

Canon currently has a new ixus thats 4 megapixels

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/IXUS400/index-e.html

 

[stuartr]

It should be noted that megapixels are not everything. There was good article up on photo.net the other day that explained the benefit of sensor size (not just for DSLR's and the magnification factor). http://www.photo.net/equipment/digital/sensorsize/ Also, that little ixus will probably have a lesser lens than one of its beefier older brothers. BTW, Canon just came out with the 300D, which is essentially a more consumer targeted 10D. It is the equivalent of a rebel. It is going to be 899. Considering it has the same 6.3mp sensor as the 10D it will be a great deal. Keep in mind that the 10D actually has a HIGHER pixel density than the 1Ds! Digital is becoming better every day. Still, I will stick with my manual cameras....

 

[Duncan]

Feel the Canon love

...makes me feel a little out in the cold, having an Olympus 4MP camera...

(luckily, mine ~ the D40 in the US, and C40 everywhere else, seems to have a good write up on DPReviews

)

 

[stuartr]

Olympus has long been a great maker of point and shoot and small cameras. My first camera (when I was in about 8th grade) was an olympus XA

The thing was a little complicated for an 8th grader, but my dad was optimistic. After a little bit, I learned how to use it. It took really good pictures. It is also tiny...still a good camera for a backup...though it is manual focus. It can be had for under 150 bucks in perfect condition now, and it will take pictures better than most digicams under 2000 bucks, it is quiet and pocketable. My next was a simple olympus point and shoot that also took pretty good pictures. Anyway, there's no knocking olympus...they have made some good stuff. It's just that Canon, Nikon, Leica and Contax have the upper end cornered.

BTW I just got my Leica! An MP in black paint...I am freaking out. I cannot wait till I get back to the US to see it. Anyway, now back to the regular programming.

 

[scrypt]

If you're interested in the S400, watch Dell's site for their one-day specials (also the cheapest way to get a warranteed unused third-gen iPod). I bought my S400 for $415 plus free shipping. It arrived the next day.

That being said, the S45 looks more versatile and detailed than my wee tim'rous S400 (with which I'm fairly ecstatic, BTW).

Now all I need is a cheap tripod and some sort of remote for self-portraits with company. Ideas, anyfoont?

 

[bangraman]

I've decided on the Sony DSC-P10 or DSC-P12. I'm going to have a look at them tomorrow. I've decided to standardise on Memory Stick for all my storage instead of CompactFlash. Thanks for all the suggestions

 

[scrypt]

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Now all I need is a cheap tripod and some sort of remote for self-portraits with company. Ideas, anyfoont?

 

[lan]

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Originally posted by stuartr BTW, Canon just came out with the 300D, which is essentially a more consumer targeted 10D.

but but... I just got the 10D! take it back Canon!

 

[Gergor]

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Originally posted by scrypt That being said, the S45 looks more versatile and detailed than my wee tim'rous S400 (with which I'm fairly ecstatic, BTW).

I'm considering upgrading my Canon S110. I have been debating between S400 and S45. For almost the same price S45 does appear to be a better choice. However, the fact that I can use S110 battery on S400 make me leaning towardings buying the S400 since I don't need to spend the extra money on spare batteries. Decision, decision.

 

[lini]

I can only recommend everybody to make a personal handling test before purchasing a digicam. I first found it out for myself, that I can't get a good grip on many digicams, especially the small and stylish models. So for the last digicam test of the magazine I've been working for for the last three years, I also had a handling test on the schedule - with three different hand sizes. Among nine other candidates, the Nikon CoolPix 3100 excelled in this test - and it also did well in all other test categories. At the moment, I'd recommend this camera for everyone who's looking for a reasonably priced (~ 350 Euro) 3 megapixel 3x optical zoom type digicam with CompactFlash slot...

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

bangraman: I wasn't particularly fond of the handling with the Sony DSC-P8 - there seemed to be a certain overweight on the optics, and I found it hard to press some of the buttons (especially the smaller ones).

 

[Mookie]

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Originally posted by lini ... I'd recommend this camera for everyone who's looking for a reasonably priced (~ 350 Euro) 3 megapixel 3x optical zoom type digicam with CompactFlash slot ...

Lini did you manage to try the A70? Has the same specs as the Nikon Coolpix 3100 as well and it has been getting rave reviews from what I have seen DPReview, Steve's Digicam site etc.

 

[lini]

Mookie: We had the A70 in another group of five cameras for advanced users, who need more manual controls. That group was taken care of by another editor, so I can't tell you much more other that the A70 was the best camera in that group. It's quite a bit bigger than the Nikon, though, whereas the Nikon fits snugly even in small hands. So for usability I'd chose the Nikon, for quality and features, the Canon is a bit better.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini