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05/29/2003 12:42:15 PM · #1 |
I've only had my Kodak a couple months and I already want another camera (okay, so point-and-shoot was maybe a little more simple than I needed -- I want to be able to control shutter speed, at least!), but I can't really justify spending more than about $300 on a camera, maybe a bit more. So... I think I've chosen my next camera, but I'm soliciting opinions on the similar models.
I like the features on the Canon A70, which is a new model. I don't think anyone here has one yet, but if you've used one of the earlier similar models, how do you feel it stacks up against other brands with similar features? I know in the higher-end cameras Canon is well thought of, I'm just trying to get a sense of whether or not it holds true for the lower-end ones. |
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05/29/2003 01:00:09 PM · #2 |
Well, the A70 seems to be a nice camera, but some owners in the dpreview forums (canon forum) have been bashing them for poor quality control. Seems a few owners are being plagued by dead\stuck pixels and focusing issues right out of the box. I thought it interesting that I never saw this type of bashing for their ealier models, but it could be that I came to those forums late, after Canon took care of the problems.
That said, we have 3 Canon cameras in my family: An A40, the S230, and the S30. We are more than satisfied with each.
Also, a lot of the older models are being phased out of production, and you may be able to get a deal somewhere. |
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05/29/2003 01:07:18 PM · #3 |
i bought a Canon PowerShot a40 for a point and shoot - snap shot camera and i'm really happy with it ... if you go to my profile you can see that even with a 2MP camera shtos are wonderful .. my transportation shot taken with the a40 came in within the top 20 :)
it's easy to use and carry around for everyday use and you can control the shutter a little and W/B and a few more things - it also has a 3x zoom and a digital zoom ...
then i use my minolta dimage 7i for more "Artwork photography" and about 85% of my print shots :)
hopefully that helps :)
Message edited by author 2003-05-29 13:10:37.
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05/29/2003 03:25:54 PM · #4 |
| I absolutely love my Canon Powershot A40. It has enough manual controls for me to learn and play with, but not so complicated that I can't figure it out. I am pleased with the pictures that have come out of it. One plus that I didn't know about when I purchased it is that it is capable of using different kinds of lenses. Wide, telephoto, and maco lenses compatiable for the A40 are available for affordable prices on Ebay. This recently opened a whole new world to me in digital photograhy. I would highly recommend it to anyone. |
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05/29/2003 06:51:36 PM · #5 |
I have a A40 and I quite happy with it, a few of the members on CPAUG have
upgraded to the new A70 to check out the info goto //forums.powershot-a.com/index.php?referrerid=89
to see what they make of it.
Check out //www.dpchallenge.com/camera.php?CAMERA_ID=294 if this is what the A40 produces the A70 should top it :)
Message edited by author 2003-05-29 18:55:19.
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05/29/2003 06:57:27 PM · #6 |
I started out with the A20 and upgraded to the A40 for videoclip abilities. I love my little camera and haven't had a second thought.
I did "play" with the A70 at a local camera shop and was very impressed with it - especially the custom white balance feature, which would come in extremely handy underwater. However, Canon has changed the shape and size of the A70, so it would require a new housing as well. Too much $$$ for my needs!!
With regards to quality control, I agree that there seem to have been a quantity of cameras with problems out of the box in the A60 and A70 series - I participate at Canon Powershot A-series Users Group, as well, and there have been many postings asking questions to this effect. However, they take the camera back and get a new one that works just wonderful!!! Don't you wish you could do that with a car???
Kim
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05/29/2003 08:17:09 PM · #7 |
Hi, though I've not held the Canon A70 in my hands, from the reviews I read, it's a fine camera, even waterproof. That's pretty clever should you wish to capture lightning shots in pouring rain!
I have a Canon iXUS and love it a lot. I was at first looking for a point-and-shoot camera, but the Canon came with many extras that went beyond my basic requirements - something which has saved me from upgrading because I'm starting to depend on some of the manual settings that the camera allowed. Thing like exposure histograms, LCD preview zoom, slow shutter speeds and the such made shooting enjoyable. Of course, I'm talking about a compact camera here, not some SLR. That said, I'm almost sure that my next upgrade will also be another Canon model. But that's in the future, not now :)
Read the detailed review below for the A70:
//www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/a70.html
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05/30/2003 11:57:50 AM · #8 |
| Thanks, folks. It sounds like this is a good choice overall, so when I get some extra cash this summer I'll go ahead and get one. |
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07/08/2003 05:42:08 AM · #9 |
>Hi, though I've not held the Canon A70 in my hands, from the reviews I read, it's a fine camera, even waterproof. That's pretty clever should you wish to capture lightning shots in pouring rain!
I actually helped a friend of mine buy an A70 here in HK. It's really a nice camera, but just to correct the snippet above, it is NOT waterproof by itself. You have to buy the case, which will allow you to use it for underwater photography - even allow you to take nifty underwater video clips at 320 x 160. |
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07/08/2003 05:55:29 AM · #10 |
I'm very pleased with my new A70.
If you want a camera that has manual modes, and enough features for 'serious' photography, but without paying a larger amount of money for higher MP and zoom, then I'd highly recommend the A70.
Look at the gallery here, I think it's fair to say it can produce exceptional results:
//www.dpchallenge.com/camera.php?CAMERA_ID=529
I've not had any issues (yet) with quality control. The only minor problem I'd say is that focus isn't incredibly fast, but a friend has the G3, which seems to have identical performance in that respect. |
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07/08/2003 05:57:35 AM · #11 |
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07/08/2003 06:21:19 AM · #12 |
| I have the A40... and a parent has a slightly earlier model. All the photos in my portfolio were done in the past month or so on that camera (really, they're great, I swear). I do enjoy my camera. HOWEVER, I used to take photos on an old Minolta SLR (SRT-201) which was older than I am, and I will still keep it handy. This Canon does have manual settings, BUT they are limited. The aperture does not go above 8.0, giving it a very short range, making shots with a long depth of field difficult. The shutter does go to 15 seconds, which isn't so bad, but I would love one that can do a minute ($$$$). Also, the ISO settings go from 50-400. I know some other cameras go to more sensitive (800+) settings-- so when I went to shoot a faster shutter speed in low light, it just wasn't an option. These may be different on the new model. SO, while it does have manual settings, you should see how they compare to other cameras (I didn't do this). BY THE WAY, my mothers powershot malfunctioned after 11 months. Had a blur in the corner of every shot(no, nothing on the lens). If you just want SOME manual functions, this could be for you. I enjoy mine, but am often jealous of those with a wider range of manual settings. |
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07/08/2003 08:47:37 AM · #13 |
Here is the profile of a user who has done very well with a lowly 1.3 mpx powershot A10 (now discontinued) - including 2 ribbons.
the picture quality of the camera is quite good, esp when used within it's comfort parameters. i can only imagine the later powershots must be THAT much better.
Powershot A10 User
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07/08/2003 02:34:05 PM · #14 |
Hi. I currently own an A70. Except for a hotspot that shows itself every once in a while (including on a couple of my submissions), I have not experienced some of the systemic problems that seem to be commonly reported. The camera is a great learning platform and does offer a fair amount of manual settings. I will probably make the jump to something a little more robust on the next upgrade.
Jerry
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