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03/19/2003 01:28:19 AM · #1 |
Canon G3,Olympus 5050, Fuji 602 which is more Bang for the Buck?
I'm looking for manual operated camera in the range of 5-600$
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03/19/2003 01:38:56 AM · #2 |
All are excellent cameras, I believe. But don't discount the small size of the Canon S30, S40, S45, and now the S50. They all offer full manual control, and although I can only speak directly for the S30, they take great photos.
And you can put them in your pocket! I do. |
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03/19/2003 01:44:02 AM · #3 |
Canon S30 looks appealing, but has no macro?
Min Focus Distance: 80 cm , which is 31 inches!
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03/19/2003 01:51:40 AM · #4 |
Okay, okay, so the macro on these cameras is not the greatest. It is, in my opinion, their one glaring weak point. Now, that said, 31 inches? Maybe if your not using the "macro mode," which they all have.
If you look through my images most all of them were taken in macro mode. Closest focusing distance at full zoom is about 12-15 inches, closest at the widest angle is maybe 5 inches, if that. These aren't numbers from a chart mind you, but from a lot of macro experience with the S30. And since the lens is the same, it should apply to the other models as well. |
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03/19/2003 02:03:03 AM · #5 |
Think about the Olympus c-4000 zoom. I just ordered one, and it has a super macro mode! *drools*
And it's cheaper, and fully manual. |
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03/19/2003 02:07:43 AM · #6 |
C-4000 Zoom ,Exposure Settings: Auto Exposure ,Focus Features: Auto Focus ,...that is not fully manual!
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03/19/2003 02:17:55 AM · #7 |
| The Olympus does feature full-range manual control. Check out the reviews at //www.dpreview.com for more info. They do one of the best jobs on the net, IMO, of rating cameras. |
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03/19/2003 02:26:24 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by mcmurma:
The Olympus does feature full-range manual control. Check out the reviews at //www.dpreview.com for more info. They do one of the best jobs on the net, IMO, of rating cameras. |
Hah, thanks! I was looking for that too. |
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03/19/2003 02:31:38 AM · #9 |
I´ve had a lot of digital cameras through the years and my C5050 is the best I´ve ever had. It takes as good pictures as my E20. And it´s SO easy to use. You can use the perfect function automatic settings or do everything or parts manual. And you have the super macro setting that brings you almost as close as you can get. AND don´t forget the aparture down to 1.8!
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03/19/2003 02:12:44 PM · #10 |
I really like my C4000Z. In super macro mode you can get as close as 2 cm. And it does have full manual options. The only drawback I've encountered so far is no bulb shutter setting...
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03/19/2003 02:16:59 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by scroosloose:
I really like my C4000Z. In super macro mode you can get as close as 2 cm. And it does have full manual options. The only drawback I've encountered so far is no bulb shutter setting...
Mark |
Mine's arriving tomorrow! I have itchy fingers! waaaaah! |
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03/19/2003 03:29:16 PM · #12 |
Mine's arriving tomorrow! I have itchy fingers! waaaaah![/quote]
I think you will enjoy it. Looking at some of your past work you should get great results with it! :)
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03/19/2003 03:39:20 PM · #13 |
I'm still learning my 602z and it's great so far...I'm still figuring out how to get a good sharp focus.
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