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03/26/2005 03:02:08 AM · #1 |
I borrowed my friend's 3.2 megapixel PowerShot S1 IS to play around with. This is a pretty good camera with a retractable 10x optical zoom, and I've taken some decent pictures with it.
My question is, are cameras like the S1 IS able to have additional lenses attached for swift zoom and focus control, or do I need to get an expensive digital SLR for that kind of freedom?
Also, concerning picture quality, what other advantages do DSLR's (like the D70) have over retractable lense cams (like the S1 IS)?
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03/26/2005 03:07:18 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by peterish:
or do I need to get an expensive digital SLR for that kind of freedom?
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An inexpensive DSLR will also give you that freedom, so you don't necisarily have to get an expensive one.
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03/26/2005 03:27:29 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
An inexpensive DSLR will also give you that freedom, so you don't necisarily have to get an expensive one. |
So I DO have to upgrade to DSLR to have free zoom and focus control? Can you suggest a few inexpensive DSLR's? Thanks a lot nsbca7; ur portfolio is awesome man!
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03/26/2005 03:41:49 AM · #4 |
| The Canon Digital Rebel 300D is a nice entry level DSLR, comes with a lens, and can now be purchased for under 850 bucks. |
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03/26/2005 07:56:00 AM · #5 |
If you would like to compare digital cameras, //www.dpreview.com is a great web site to use. You can search by brand, or by features that you would like. You can also do side by side comparisons.
-RCB |
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03/26/2005 09:38:53 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by peterish:
Originally posted by nsbca7:
An inexpensive DSLR will also give you that freedom, so you don't necisarily have to get an expensive one. |
So I DO have to upgrade to DSLR to have free zoom and focus control? Can you suggest a few inexpensive DSLR's? Thanks a lot nsbca7; ur portfolio is awesome man! |
What do you mean by "free zoom and focus control" ? You could spend a bunch of money on a DSLR & lenses without getting any more zoom power than the 10x your S1 has. What kind of shots are you thinking about taking that you feel your S1 won't do? The biggest drawback of that model is it's relatively small megapixels (which inhibits how large prints can be made from it's shots), other than that it is a very capable camera. It has Image Stabilization which you won't find in an entry level DSLR unless you put an expensive lens on it.
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03/26/2005 11:02:14 AM · #7 |
If you're just looking for something with manual zoom and focus, such as having a zoom ring and a focus ring, there are many non-DSLRs that have those options.
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03/26/2005 11:07:16 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Zap228:
If you're just looking for something with manual zoom and focus, such as having a zoom ring and a focus ring, there are many non-DSLRs that have those options. |
I think in the original question he asked about interchangable lenses.
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03/26/2005 11:21:51 AM · #9 |
Some non-dlsr cameras can have teleconverters for more telephoto range and wide angle converters for more wide angle. Cokin makes an adapter that mounts on the tripod mount screw so that you can use P or A filters with any p&s now.
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03/26/2005 11:38:13 AM · #10 |
Another place to review cams that I have found useful is Steves Digicams. Depends on how much you mean by "expensive". My Minolta Dimage is not an SLR, but close. There is an 8-megapixel one now with an adjustable LCD in the $500 range I think. Fully manual or automatic, a 28-200 equivalent optical zoom also
Message edited by author 2005-03-26 11:43:27. |
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