Nervous_Dog Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Is the 10x zoom optical or digital? DOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shit-Spattered Dog Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 khunsanuk said:Hi, I'm looking to buy a new digital camera and would like to get some advice. The camera is to be used for holiday snapshot stuff only, so no need for fancy features (I'm too stupid to understand them anyway ). I want a small camera with at least 4M pixels, which seems to be the lower range anyway from what I can tell. Seeing that my wife will be using it as well an option for Thai menu language would be useful, but is not a necessity. Price range I am looking for is roughly 10-15K. Sanuk! This is really a easy choice. All digital camera do the same thing, only differently. Try to make an excat choice is near impossible. Because whatever you buy today will become obsolete in about 6 to 13 months ( read PCs here:remember those overclocked 486 dx 60?.) Just run out and buy an Canon A75. Simple, very short learning curve ( none really), great results. Don't bother with it's big brother, the A95. It is just a A75 with bells and whistles. I was doing work for a Canon regional sales rep. He said that the Canon A75 is Canon's biggest selling digital camera. He has one himself and he also has an Canon S60. Another stellar seller, but more for an advanced shooter. I was in an simliar position earlier in the year. Never bought anything digital other than a DVD player. Digital cameras are a whole new kettle of fish. I being a regular 35MM fillm shooter my whole life. I was desperate not to end up with something that wouldn't measure up to my Canon Mz60 35mm. I was fearing that I would have to spend over $2000.00 to replace my Mz60 with something digital. After picking up the A75 I was simply delighted to find out how easy it is to use and plus downloading. Feels just like my MZ60 in my hand.Well close. I do find that the lens/zoom is not really a close match for my 28-200mm that came with the MZ60, but hey, it still takes GREAT close ups and general use pics ( like porn Hehe...opps...!) :: It is a bit on the heavy side for my liking, kind of like those ealier cell phones. But hey, it use 4 batteries. Take them out and it is as light as a feather. The S 60 uses a different kind of battery that only Canon sells, but it is as light as a feather. Read up at Steve's digital camera or search the web under canon A75 or S 60. You will not go wong with either. Good Luck. Shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 I was out tonight looking at the Nikon D70 and some comparable Canon 8mp SLR... my big concern is the lag time for the shutter when taking sport shots... Is there that much difference in picture quality between a 8mp and a 6.1 mp high quality slr? Canon or Nikon...? I have read yes and no to this question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 I'll chip in my 2 satang regarding Nikon D70 vs Canon EOS 350D (aka Rebel XT in the U.S.): The difference between 6 megapixels and 8 megapixels should be of no concern. In fact, it only means maximum file size is 3456 x 2304 pixels on the Canon compared to 3034 x 2024 on the Nikon D70. Unless your in the market for some serious cropping & large printing, there's no discernable difference in quality. I think shutter lag is minimum on these two cameras. I know for sure that the Canon has received much acclaim for it's short response... Nikon D70 -- Canon 350D Comparison Chart As for going for Nikon or Canon? I don't know....there'll be a new Nikon D50 out soon to add to the confusion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shit-Spattered Dog Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Straycat said:I'll chip in my 2 satang regarding Nikon D70 vs Canon EOS 350D (aka Rebel XT in the U.S.): The difference between 6 megapixels and 8 megapixels should be of no concern. In fact, it only means maximum file size is 3456 x 2304 pixels on the Canon compared to 3034 x 2024 on the Nikon D70. Unless your in the market for some serious cropping & large printing, there's no discernable difference in quality. I think shutter lag is minimum on these two cameras. I know for sure that the Canon has received much acclaim for it's short response... Nikon D70 -- Canon 350D Comparison Chart As for going for Nikon or Canon? I don't know....there'll be a new Nikon D50 out soon to add to the confusion... The Canon Rep told me what amounts to about the same thing. If your seriouly into croppiing then there is not much difference. Even at lower mp. For example between 4.1 and 5.0 mp. Don't over look the memory card. The compact flash, for instants , come in *4 *24 *48, etc. This refers to it's read / write speed. THe faster it writes a shot into memory, the faster it's ready to shoot again. I have had people tell me that a highter end CF ccard made a HUGE difference in shatter lag. One thing in this game is everything will be rendered obsolete next year. The Canon Digital Rebel ( EOS) has already fallen $200.00 bucks since Januray! Shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 "...As for going for Nikon or Canon? I don't know....there'll be a new Nikon D50 out soon to add to the confusion..." My guess is more mega pixels and more features...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 No, actually Nikon will stay at 6 MP:s in the D50 version. There will be some new features ,of course -- but most of them geared towards making it easier to make shots without fiddeling with the controls. Nikon D50 Preview by DPreview.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm currently looking to replace my 5-year old Kodak digital with possibly a Canon A95....the one ZAAD earlier suggeted to you. Last week I saw the A95 prices at 13.5K-Bt. Though it's not quite pocketable, it has received great reviews (check the sites WHOSYOUR DADDY suggested). It's a 5-megapixel, which allows for decent sized print enlargements; you don't need a 7megapixel...unless you're planning of _large_ prints...like 11x14" or larger! While I've looked closely at the Sonys. I suggest following 'Short Time's' advice....the memory sticks _are_ very expensive and only Sony uses them. Whereas CF (compact flash) memory cards are far less expensive. You _will_ likley need to buy a memory card that provides more memory that the 16 or 32 megabyte card which comes with most cameras. So consider this as an additional cost. One reason, other than great features and photo resolution that the A95 provides, it uses AA batteries which are cheap and readily available. ...and if you buy someAA size NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries, they are rechargeable, and more powerful than regular AA's and last forever. I've four AA NIMH batteries that I've been using for 5-years...and they still hold a good charge!! NIMH batteries are unlike the old Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries, as they don't have the memory problems that NiCads have when they are recharged and not fully depleted of power. Sony uses expensive Lithium batteries, as do a number of other camera brands. Yet, I'm still in a quandry...I love the A95...but need slightly larger pockets to carry it. For compact cameras, you'll give up some features as well as likely lens resolution, but have more convenience carrying the damn thing. Compacts: Look at the Nikon Coolpix 4 or 5000 series at 12.5K-Bt or far less depending on model. OR maybe the Canon 400 at 8.5k-Bt. Anything with just 2megapixels or more will make decent 5X7 prints..as well as look fine when placed online. With 4-MP, that may be as much resolution as you ever need for all everyday snapshots. Prices I quoted are at Tukcom, the new 'Pantip' type store in Pattaya...but surely similar prices at Pantip. Happy hunting....and do read the reviews at the sites previously listed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekwai Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Lots of good info on batteries: Table of Contents for Batteries in a Portable World http://www.buchmann.ca/toc.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encore Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 OH >I was out tonight looking at the Nikon D70 and some comparable Canon 8mp SLR... my big concern is the lag time for the shutter when taking sport shots... Is there that much difference in picture quality between a 8mp and a 6.1 mp high quality slr? Canon or Nikon...? I have read yes and no to this question...< I have the canon 20D, and am very happy with it. this link looks in detail at the D70 and 20D compared, and concludes not a great deal of difference. 20D is very fast in terms of almost no shutterlag. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/20dd70.htm enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.