Pierre Lambion
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Hi everyone,
I will finally get my first digital camera. My old very cheap and basic APS camera is almost not used but a second kid comming this spring is a good motivation!
I want to keep it cheap (around $300-$400) and I'm unsure about what kind of camera to go for:
A/ very slim 4megs with 3x zoom like a Canon Ixus or similar
B/ heavier 3 to 4 megs with a 6 to 10 zoom like some Minolta D-Image (I think)
I will probably still be the basic point and shooter for family pictures, but more features and more control is appealing.
My current non digital camera has no zoom. This is quite a limitation. I have no experience of zoom and of its usefulness. I 3x good enough. Is a 6x or 10x usefull if one does not use a support?
A smaller (3x zoom) cameras might get more usage ... being more frequently in the pocket rather than at home!
Also, what is the sturdiness of those cameras? I saw the small telescopic zoom of the Ixus and got the feeling the life expectancy might be low ...
Specific recommandations are welcome but I'm first interested in overall advice and considerationa bout the zoom usefulness.
Thanks in advance,
P.
I will finally get my first digital camera. My old very cheap and basic APS camera is almost not used but a second kid comming this spring is a good motivation!
I want to keep it cheap (around $300-$400) and I'm unsure about what kind of camera to go for:
A/ very slim 4megs with 3x zoom like a Canon Ixus or similar
B/ heavier 3 to 4 megs with a 6 to 10 zoom like some Minolta D-Image (I think)
I will probably still be the basic point and shooter for family pictures, but more features and more control is appealing.
My current non digital camera has no zoom. This is quite a limitation. I have no experience of zoom and of its usefulness. I 3x good enough. Is a 6x or 10x usefull if one does not use a support?
A smaller (3x zoom) cameras might get more usage ... being more frequently in the pocket rather than at home!
Also, what is the sturdiness of those cameras? I saw the small telescopic zoom of the Ixus and got the feeling the life expectancy might be low ...
Specific recommandations are welcome but I'm first interested in overall advice and considerationa bout the zoom usefulness.
Thanks in advance,
P.