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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/06/2003 10:20:14 PM · #1

I want to spend around $400-600 US or around $700-$1200 Ausralian. Can anyone recommend anything, and also some sites (pref Australian) where I can check out cams and prices? I don't have a credit card so can't really buy online, but want to get an idea of something decent and something better than my 1mp peice of shit i have now.

StevePax

Canon PowerShot S50

09/06/2003 10:35:54 PM · #2

Sony Mavica CD500. 5 megapixels, the media is virtually free (uses mini-cd-rw's), and has great glass and features. Very easy to use, also fully manual.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

09/06/2003 10:43:52 PM · #3

I really like my G5 5mp, but it may be a bit beyond your price range, I got mine for $649 US, but you can get a G3 4mp for less than $500 US. The biggest thing I found when looking at cameras is you need to handle several in your price range and get an idea what it's like to shoot with them.

I just checked and saw the G5 for $591 US at Butterfly Photo

Message edited by author 2003-09-06 22:49:48.

ChrisW123

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/06/2003 10:54:00 PM · #4

You should look at dpreview.com and do some research.

In your price range, take a look at the Fuji S5000. I found a price of $431(US). :) This camera is "only" 3mp but has 10x optical zoom. It's a very decent camera for $431. You could probably find a lower price although you'd need a ccard to order from the website I found. That would leave you money for a CF card, batteries, lens tube and UV filter, etc.

hortopth

Canon EOS-D60

09/06/2003 10:59:52 PM · #5

Aussie dollars, no problem (I live in Melb).

That price range will get you any compact digital, right up through 5mp.

Straight away, call around and see if anyone has the Canon G3 left. They are replacing them, so they have dropped to about $1100-1200

Some to consider:
Olympus C-750, 4 mp, 10x optical zoom! about $1100.
olympus mju-400, 4 mp, 3x zoom, about $800 (3mp version about $700)

Sony:
V-1 for about $1100. 5mp? The only compact sony to have manual mode..
DSC-P8... down to about $700. No manual. Basically auto.. but if you want a continuous movie mode, you might want a sony.

My camera is very nice. About $1100, but maybe a little pricey these days.

Also, because you're in Aus, the Olympus come with photoshop elements (if you don't have P/shop), and all olympus can double as a card reader (go to any computer without the photo software).

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/06/2003 11:00:01 PM · #6

@Chris - I'm helping her do the search and we've scoured DPreview for the stuff I didn't know about. :)

I think it comes down to:
1) Canon G3
2) Olympus C740
3) Fuji S5000
4) Find a good deal on something better.

M

Spanish_Grease

Olympus C-4000Z

09/06/2003 11:12:17 PM · #7

I recently purchased a Olympus c-4000z which falls right about in your price range. It's a great camera, and has everything you need without a bunch of unnecessary extra's. It's a 4MP camera, and it's done everything I've asked of it.

One suggestion, have a look at ebay, it's where I bought my C-4000z. You can get some great deals on great camera's.

My other suggest is to go to www.dpreview.com and do a comparison search on certain features, it's the best way to find the camera's inside your price range with the features you want.

Lee

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/07/2003 12:59:23 AM · #8

I am seriously thinking about a C740.

Thanks y'all.

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

09/07/2003 02:59:46 AM · #9

I'm selling my Olympus C-5050Z, with wide angle lens, tele converter, various filters and storage cards it your're interested.

hortopth

Canon EOS-D60

09/07/2003 03:36:10 AM · #10

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Message edited by author 2003-09-07 03:40:17.

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Olympus

09/07/2003 06:47:04 AM · #11

Originally posted by kiwiness:

I'm selling my Olympus C-5050Z, with wide angle lens, tele converter, various filters and storage cards it your're interested.

I PMed you :)

inspzil

Olympus E-510

09/07/2003 12:34:30 PM · #12

Originally posted by kiwiness:

I'm selling my Olympus C-5050Z, with wide angle lens, tele converter, various filters and storage cards it your're interested.

Traitor!

LOL - Bob

kiwiness

Canon Canon 1d x Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/07/2003 03:38:50 PM · #13

Originally posted by inspzil:

Originally posted by kiwiness:
I'm selling my Olympus C-5050Z, with wide angle lens, tele converter, various filters and storage cards it your're interested.

Traitor!

LOL - Bob

Yup and I feel like a real traitor too Bob :-)

That is one of the downsides of having a 10D, shortage of cash for lenses etc. As much as it hurts, I gotta part with my beloved C-5050Z. SNIFF!

inspzil

Olympus E-510

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Olympus

09/07/2003 06:16:24 PM · #14

@Kiwiness -
Well maybe one day when I'm good (and a little heavier in the wallet) I'll do the same. Well good luck selling it. You have enough really good stuff to show what it can do, that's for sure.

Bob