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08/30/2004 04:00:43 PM · #1 |
Anyone have any tips on what I should be looking for in this price range? I'm going to have a limited selection, so I don't want to get into brands as much as really decent features. Are there any cameras with decent manual modes around this price range? I'm just frustrated with the DX4530 enough to make the change, and since I'm able to return it, and have a bunch of money to up the ante on pricing, I thought I'd ask around.
Any help would be appreciated.
Message edited by author 2004-08-30 16:00:59.
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08/30/2004 04:13:51 PM · #2 |
Check out the Canon S1 IS for a good combination of manual features and 10x Image Stabilized zoom. Also can use standard CF cards and AA batteries, unlike the Kodak and Panasonic long-zoom cameras in this range.
Trade-offs are a smaller sensor (3MP) -- not always a bad thing -- and the Electronic Viewfinder/shutter-lag combo which makes taking action/panning shots a pain.
For $30 you can get an adatper ring and lens hood, which will also allow attachment of a couple of external lenses (wide-angle and telephoto) or filters. For somewhat more you can get a cordless remote.
The basic camera should be under $400 now. A 256MB card holds about 150 shots. |
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08/30/2004 04:16:27 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Check out the Canon S1 IS for a good combination of manual features and 10x Image Stabilized zoom. Also can use standard CF cards and AA batteries, unlike the Kodak and Panasonic long-zoom cameras in this range.
Trade-offs are a smaller sensor (3MP) -- not always a bad thing -- and the Electronic Viewfinder/shutter-lag combo which makes taking action/panning shots a pain.
For $30 you can get an adatper ring and lens hood, which will also allow attachment of a couple of external lenses (wide-angle and telephoto) or filters. For somewhat more you can get a cordless remote.
The basic camera should be under $400 now. A 256MB card holds about 150 shots. |
Thanks. I'll look at it if it's available for sure. I'd like to try and stick with a camera that takes SD cards, as I sunk some money into a 128mb card, but I'm sure that if I do get a CF camera (I have extras of those too), I could find *someone* to trade with.
Message edited by author 2004-08-30 16:16:53.
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08/30/2004 04:30:48 PM · #4 |
If I were you, Glen, I'd get the Panasonic FZ20 that's just being released. I have the FZ10 and it's a great camera. Has a very easy to use manual mode and a SUPER 12x stabilized zoom lens. The new FZ 20 is about $600 but you might be able to find a great bargain on a FZ10 now. There will probably be some sales on the FZ20 as well. You just can't beat the fabulous Leica lens on these cameras.
Here is the link to look at photos taken with the FZ10
FZ10 Pictures
It takes all sorts of pictures very well. It also has a great movie mode.
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08/30/2004 04:33:44 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Sammie:
If I were you, Glen, I'd get the Panasonic FZ20 that's just being released. I have the FZ10 and it's a great camera. Has a very easy to use manual mode and a SUPER 12x stabilized zoom lens. The new FZ 20 is about $600 but you might be able to find a great bargain on a FZ10 now. There will probably be some sales on the FZ20 as well. You just can't beat the fabulous Leica lens on these cameras.
Here is the link to look at photos taken with the FZ10
FZ10 Pictures
It takes all sorts of pictures very well. It also has a great movie mode. |
Thank you very much, I'll add that one to my list as well, although I think the store I bought the Kodak at (which is where I'll need to buy the new one at most likely, as I've gone over the 30 day return period, which they'll waive if I'm exchanging), might not carry Panasonic. Keep my fingers crossed though, the FZ10 sounds almost exactly what I'm looking for.
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08/30/2004 04:33:58 PM · #6 |
Look into Canon's G series... I used to have a Kodak DX3600 so I can understand your frustration. What I love about my G5 are the full manual features, the swivel lcd, 5MP means I can crop away without sacrificing image quality too much, and the relatively fast shutter speed. The downsides of the G5 are the optical viewfinder is crap and the built in flash is crap as well... I dont use those two things so I'll say Im pretty happy with my camera :-)
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08/30/2004 04:35:16 PM · #7 |
| I have the Canon S1 IS, very pleased with it, cost $399 American at CompUSA. Very easy to work with. |
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08/30/2004 04:52:18 PM · #8 |
| You can't go wrong with the Panasonic FZ10, a great camera with its anti-shake and 12X Zoom. They also have a new FZ3 camera with anti-shake, 12X Zoom but with only 3 megapixels, it is selling on Amazon for $399 American right now. |
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