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11/08/2005 10:27:46 AM · #1 |
Right now I'm using a Sony P&S camera. At the time I bought this, I had tried the Canon S2, but it was too much for me to carry everywhere and I do have a problem with my hands to where they hurt after holding something, yes even a 1 pound camera, for too long. Too long would be 2-3 hrs, & without a tripod.
I'm happy with my P&S, but I want/need more. Not for everyday carry along, but for times when I know I will be shooting something like a landscape, etc. I also want to mention that I am not interested in doing wedding photography, more architecture & landscapes. It'll be awhile before I can afford to splurge on another camera, but I would like opinions as to what you think would be best. I am wondering - Should I go for a digital like the Canon S2? Or should I just save & go all the way for a digital SLR?
Pros....Cons???
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Lori :) |
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11/08/2005 10:39:41 AM · #2 |
Are you using anykind of neck strap or something? Should help.
I think a good P&S would be enough for you.. but consumer-level digital SLR's (like Nikon D50 and Canon 350D) aren't so much more expensive and they have their own advantages. Remember, SLR's are much heavier to carry around. |
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11/08/2005 10:59:04 AM · #3 |
When I had tried the Canon S2, I had a neck strap, but I was trying it out using it a few hrs. a day. I am a genealogist & if I'm at qa cemetery, I sometimes wonder around & take numerous photos of headstones and such. Of course, the Sony is fine for this type of thing. I only have a wriststrap for this camera, but it is light & I've no problem with it (I just double wrap it around my wrist...just in case :)). But my Sony only has 3x optical zoom. This is where I get frustrated. I traveled to the mountains the other day & got some great shots, but I couldn't get the hawks that were flying close by. Or, for instance, there was a squirrel across the road from me. It was frolicking around & would've been a great photo if I could've zoomed in. I did take a photo of it, thinking I was shooting it from the front - when I downloaded it, I was histerical...I had taken a picture of it's rear with it's tail straight up in the air!
Hmmm, another reason I'm looking into another camera would be that I was told I would get better angles & shots while photographing buildings.
Sorry for all the rambling there....
Lori
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11/08/2005 11:02:35 AM · #4 |
The first day out with my rebel i was gripping it like no tomorrow and got tendonitis in my elbod- took 6 months to heal, and using the camera aggravated it.
I did two things - optech pro camera strap for the neck, about $16 at b&h. 10000000 times better than the crappy factory straps.
I also gat a wrist strap. i think it was optech as well - it attaches to the regualr ring on teh camera and the tripod mount hole and has a neoprene part that you can use to attach the cmaers to your hand/wrist. It was about $26, but you CANNOT drop the camers and don't have to hold it either - it is literally attached to your hand. no more stress or strain!
this is not the one i got, but gives you an idea hand strap
it weight is an issue, then avoid a dSLR. The 350xt is 17.1 oz w/o battery, and my walkarond lens (tamron 24-135) is 1.17 pounds, and if you add a flash...you can hit 3+ pounds real easily.
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11/09/2005 12:18:29 PM · #5 |
Thank you for the replies. Because I've never handled a dSLR camera before, I had no idea how heavy it may be. I will probably end up purchasing a P&S that has a good zoom for the times when I need it.
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11/09/2005 12:41:06 PM · #6 |
You mention shootign the wrong end of the squirrel. That's by far one of the biggest problems witht he P&S, is the time lag between pushing the button and actually capturing the image. The dSLR is virtually instantaneous. But for sure weight will be an issue for you; my camera, bag, and 4 lenses weigh in at around 8-10 lbs I think... And the tripod's another 7 lbs...
R.
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11/10/2005 08:10:37 AM · #7 |
Oh, the decisions! LOL. Yes, the weight will be an issue, especially if I'm traveling on foot........Well, I'm certainly going to think on it for awhile, of course I do have time, because I need to save up the $$. Maybe if I can find someone who owns one & try holding/carrying one to see how it feels.....
Lori |
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11/10/2005 04:20:15 PM · #8 |
| what about a monopod to help with the support. I have a Slik compact that is very light and helps steady when necessary |
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