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post #21 of 49
6/19/04 at 12:32pm
i too have been in the market for my first ever digital camera. I have been looking at the ultra-compact models such as canon s500, sony t1, sony v1 and sony w1. i cant seem to decide between the sony w1 or the canon s500. the only thing holding me back from purchasing a sony w1 is that there is no compact option to using it underwater.
I want something ultra-compact with 5 megapixels or more. i noticed that in a majority of the reviews that a majority of compact cameras have the near to almost the same picture quality.
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post #22 of 49
6/19/04 at 6:34pm
Why not get the DSC-p73 $299 new from sony, ebay $200-$250. It's 4.1mp and it uses AA rechargeable batteries.

I have the dsc-p1. It uses a recharble battery WHICH doesnt last long if you use the the LCD. A new battery is $60 and dont think of ever buying those cheap aftermarket batteries.

My next camera is going to be the DSC-p93 which uses AA batteries. That way I can have an extra set of AA's charged up for outdoor use.
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post #23 of 49
6/19/04 at 6:38pm
I don't know about the battery arrangement for the P72, but a major selling point for me on the A70 was the use of 4 AA batteries as well as the cheaper Compact Flash memory. I bought 2 sets of Ni-MH batteries, much better than the older Ni-Cad, and can charge one set while using the other for zero downtime with the option of using standard AAs if I don't have access to an AC or DC powersource.

I have been very satisfied with the image quality of the 3.2 Mp sensor and the 3x Optical zoom. Also, the hump over the battery compartment gives a very positive grip on the camera for one-handed operation.

Tex
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post #24 of 49
6/20/04 at 2:56am
Thread Starter 
been a while since i checked this thread.

Dirtstyle: this is just my opinion, a 5mp resolution on a compact camera like the canon s500 isn't of much use, given the lower zoom on ultra compacts and the lack of manual settings which help on getting the best out of a 5mp camera.

sony would be my first choice based on tech specs but i've taken an irrational dislike to their design right now.

A75 or A80, s110, s400 are now my main choices. or maybe i'll go back to a nikon or sony model. I don't need the 4mp but the swival screen is nice on the a80. Also making the decision if i need the features of the A series or whether i should go for a compact point and shoot camera like the s110 or s400.

Ive decided to wait awhile before buying a digital camera, seeing that the online price for an A80 drop by 10 bucks every second day. Started at 340 when i startd the thread, right now the lowest i could find was $260

Texfire - the AA batteries are a plus point for the canon A series over the s-series.
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post #25 of 49
6/20/04 at 6:02pm
Rosky- that is why i am so close to purchasing a sony w1 (check out sony's website for some info) they have the option to buying accessories to increase the zoom range
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post #26 of 49
6/20/04 at 6:03pm
check this site for some good opinions on cameras
http://www.dpreview.com/
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post #27 of 49
6/20/04 at 7:32pm
i got a creative pc-cam 750....it has served me well, and has everything your looking for i believe
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post #28 of 49
6/20/04 at 11:38pm
I personally really like the swivel screen on the A80. You can turn it around and protect the screen when it's not being used, and then when you are using it you can tilt it to whatever angle you can view it best just like a video or camcorder or whatever. basically it's just a plus for me so you can protect it from getting damaged

Just the other day i got my bag searched at an airport and the guy searching through it commented on how he liked my camera and asked how me how much they were.
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post #29 of 49
6/21/04 at 3:42am
Thread Starter 
-Dirtstyle, just checked out, interesting. sighhh added another camera to my watch list.

-aaron, the swival screen is the only feature i find on the A80 that makes it worth choosing over the a75. The a80 is now my first choice, but i keep thinking of the ultracompacts. I'm not in a rush to buy right now, since iriver took a walk though my wallet.

How do you find the automatic settings on the a80? or do you have to fiddle with the manual settings?
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post #30 of 49
6/21/04 at 7:12am
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Originally Posted by xaviar
is it just me or do the sonys tend to get bad motion blur compared to some other comparable brands?
Personally having owned 3 Sony digicams, the only situation I found that to be true in is low-light situations. I've got tons of pics from driving all over the country where I'd point and shoot out the window zoomin' along at anywhere from 60 to 85mph. Beautiful shots. Most you can't even tell I was moving. However, at work inside, I can take pics of co-workers working on something and they'll blur because there isn't enough ambient light for the Sony's liking.

Someone mentioned the Olympus 10x zoom beasties and while I lust after that zoom, it just seems a bit bulky after getting used to being able to toss my Sony in my pocket.

I was looking at the A80s, too and like them especially for the swing out screen. My 1st two Sonys had screens similar to that (only larger) and I loved 'em. Fantastic. If I had any extra cash, I might pick up the A80 and give it a look-see to figure out which I liked better.
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post #31 of 49
6/22/04 at 5:39pm
I have the Olympus C-750. This is my third digital camera, 2 previous Sony's. It is great. User friendly. It has a 10X optical zoom (which is equivlant to about a 350mm slr lense) which was the finale selling point for me and it is a 4mp camera. I have been using it since Feb and have been extremly satisfied. I did a lot of research and it came out on top. You can find it for under 450.00 Do a web search for reviews of this model. I believe the newer version of the C-750 is the C-765. I bought mine from Newegg. The only better camera that I found was the Nikon Coolpix 5700, but it came with a very fat price tag.

I researched camera's for about 2 months before buying the Olympus C-750. It was the best feature to price tag. I have probably taken over 3000 pics with it and most came out good. The camera gives most options found on a traditional SLR or you can go fully auto.

John

On edit: It has video with sound which is only limited to the card size, it can be used with rechargeable AA batteries or regular AA Alkaline batteries.
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post #32 of 49
6/22/04 at 6:20pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by FriedToast
Does the s400/410 series have any limitations on video? (ie- time limitation, no sound, no zoom, etc.?)
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Originally Posted by booga
Time limit is the amount of memory you have.
The mic picks up very well considering where it is placed. small breather holes on top of the case. playback on the cam does not have sound.
Zoom before record only. No zoom adjust when recording.
I want to add that I have an S400, and I love it. It may not have the most advanced features, but it still takes great pictures and it's SO compact. I think most everyday users like me would be perfectly content with it. Get cheap batteries off eBay that have even higher capacities than the OEM unit. Also, CF is cheaper than most of the other media.

As far as FriedToast's question and booga's response:

1. The time limit is 3 minutes per video, not just the amount of memory.
2. Playback on the cam DOES have sound.
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post #33 of 49
6/22/04 at 7:37pm
3 minutes, really?

I guess i never really had the need to take that much video with the cam.

stills are sharp, which is what I wanted. the video part is there in case of a car accident or something where quick video is needed.
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post #34 of 49
6/22/04 at 8:48pm
I just got a Canon Powershot A80. It's amazing. I read reviews for months before deciding on it. You won't be dissappointed.
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post #35 of 49
6/23/04 at 7:59pm
Yeah I chose the A80 after some research too. While not super advanced I'm sure, it's easy to use, takes good quality pictures (in my opinion) and it's pretty small. A lot better than carrying around some huge-ass camera. Seems like a good compromise to me.

Aaron
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post #36 of 49
6/25/04 at 12:30pm
I'll vouch for the Canon line of cameras also. I personally own the A75, which is the 3.2mp version of the A80. The only reason I didn't want the A80 was because of its exceptionally small screen. My previous camera had the swivel motion and a larger screen, but I never really used the swivel portion, so I opted to keep with the larger screen. I'm not going to be printing anything exceptionally large (Maybe an occasional 8x10), so 3.2 is fine for most prints. However, the swivel screen is definitely a cool feature and I wish the A80 had that with a little bit bigger of a screen and it would've been perfect for me. But I really am very pleased with the A75. I've used it extensively since I got it about 2 weeks ago. Features are all very easy to learn and use, even for someone who hasn't used a digital before. But one you're more adept with it, it has a slew of manual controls also. One of the other nice things about the A75 is that it gets exceptional battery life. Using 4x AA NIMH I can get over 200 shots with LCD and flash on for every shot.
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post #37 of 49
6/25/04 at 3:26pm
Thread Starter 
Almost certain on the a80 but the small screen does bother me a bit so the a75 still in the reckoning.


Am i bad at making a decision or what?
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post #38 of 49
6/30/04 at 9:36pm
I've never noticed that my A80 screen is small. Works just fine, I havn't ever once been looking at it wishing it was a bigger screen. this is just one man's opinion though.
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post #39 of 49
6/30/04 at 11:11pm
http://www.imaging-resource.com/

Excellent source of information. Would agree with a few of the other opinions, and recommend any of the Canon Powershot series.
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post #40 of 49
8/1/04 at 2:56pm
Thread Starter 
update- I went with the a80.

A list of the good review sites out there, for anyone else looking for a digital camera.

www.dpreview.com
www.imaging-resource.com
www.dcresource.com
www.steves-digicams.com
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