Help Choosing Digital Camera.

[riscfaktor]

I'm biased toward Canon, as my primary camera I use is an EOS 10D. I'm looking to get an A95 as a backup for EDC -- just been waiting for it to break the $300 mark. The option I'm most interested in is the flip-out LCD (I believe some of the G series use this as well). It also has the ability to use optional teleconverter and wide-angle lenses, once you remove the beauty ring. Since it uses CF, I can share media between the two cameras.

 

[Doug Meister]

I've bean partial to Canon for many years. I have a Canon F-1 film camera. I recently bought a Canon G-6 digital camra. I'm still trying to figure it all out. One thing i really like is the "crick" sound of the Japanese shutter. (Can be turned on or off and change volume.) I believe you can also add sound to the card for each shot. I wish they'd of made an option for an added NiMH batts for my G6. I love mine.

But recently I saw a neat Canon SD300 digital Elph camera 4.0 Megapixels. It can shoot movies at even 60 fps, 30 fps etc and "stitch" picts together into panoramas. Uses SD cards and a Lion battery. Its a very small pocket camera. Of course most of these JPEG shots have a digital time date stamp - but that can be altered. I dont know if this one shoots in RAW format ornt. Lion batts are good for 300 charges and with this SD300 last for 140 shots with full screen or 400 shots with screen off. Screen is 2" Amazon = 362.94 free s&h and Adorama camera is 347.95
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[lightemup]

I'm about to buy a digi cam as well for my trip to the US /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif at this stage I think I will go with the Canon A series, between the A75, A85 and A95.

I'm pretty much deciding between the A85 and A95, although the A95 is a bit out of my price range. Is it worth getting the A95 over the A85 and why?

Thanks!

 

[B@rt]

I'd try to get an A80, same functions (I believe) as the A95, but 4MP, and much cheaper. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JohnJ80]

I just bought two new digital cameras - a tiny one (SD300) and one that is almost SLR capable (Canon G6).

The reference sources listed above are the best.

For one, IMHO, Canon is way ahead of whatever is in second place. I have had their digicams for years and I can't find anything better. In point of fact, for many pictures - most that I have taken, the results at 3MP and higher are better than I could get with my leica point and shoot.

The best and smallest point and shoot is the new Canon SD300 ($399 list down to $349 or so in the net). I just bought one and it is about HALF the size of a deck of cards. Absolutely amazing - 3X optical zoom, numerous modes including portrait etc... 4M pixels, metal case - small and very rugged also fast. Its little brother, same size but 3M pixels and plastic case but same features is about $100 less.

 

[RH]

Doesn't anyone here like Nikon?

 

[Sierra_Bill]

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riscfaktor said:
I'm biased toward Canon, as my primary camera I use is an EOS 10D. I'm looking to get an A95 as a backup for EDC -- just been waiting for it to break the $300 mark.

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$289

http://www.abesofmaine.com/viewproduct.asp?id=cnpsa95&l=Bizrate

Be forewarned, they will call you back and try to sell you accessories that are overpriced or not needed. However, I got my Canon S60 there for just $350.

Bill D.

 

[Samoan]

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RH said:
Doesn't anyone here like Nikon?

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For the pro/prosumer Digital SLRs, sure. For Point-and-Shoot it's Canon hands down.

 

[Darkcobra]

Ah thanks for the tips guys!
I just ordered my Canon A95, can't wait to have it in my hands.

 

[Screehopper]

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RH said:
Doesn't anyone here like Nikon?

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I've been shooting with Nikon SLR's (my whole life) and Nikon dSLR's. But for digital point-and-shoot I shoot with Canon. This way my compact flash cards can be interchanged between the two whereas most Nikon point-shoots use SD instead.

 

[Screehopper]

Oh, If anyone is interested, I am still trying to sell off my Canon Powershot S45 +extra battery+Lowepro case for $280.

It supports both Type I and Type II Compact Flash. I'm also open to working out a trade.

My S45+extra batt for your S400+some money as I'm looking for a smaller package.