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Post by alphamoth on Apr 1, 2008 2:58:28 GMT -5
Hi,
I think its better for me to wait to get an SLR, for my first Europe adventure I think a P&S will be enough to get some shots of the sites and I mainly want it to take pictures with my mates over there.I don't know what P&S I should get, I guess the only thing I am looking for is good picture quality...
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Post by Eagle on Apr 1, 2008 22:24:20 GMT -5
alphamoth, I'm most familiar with the Canon line of Cameras, so can provide some information on those. You didn't indicate whether you want a "pocket size" P&S Camera, or whether you're willing to go with something a bit larger? I'll offer a few comments on some of the models you might check out...... > SD-series - these are the "Elph" Cameras and have slightly different model numbers depending on which country you're located (the SD-xxx will be sold as the IXUS-xxx in Europe and other countries). These are small and easily carried, are mostly fully automatic (with a combination of "scene modes") and likely use SD Cards and "proprietary" Lithium-Ion Batteries (always a good idea to budget for at least one extra battery!). The limitations are that most of these only offer 3x optical zoom and average wide angle capability. > A-xxx series - The A-series Cameras are quite reasonably priced, and these often do quite well in the reviews. Most of these models offer a good range of both automatic and manual controls, which allows the user to experiment with different exposure settings as they learn the Camera. Some provide 4 or 6x optical zoom and better wide angle capability. These often use AA-Batteries, and it's a good idea to have at least two sets of rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (along with a Charger that can be used on 100-240 VAC). One example is the A570-IS, which achieved the coveted "Highly Recommended" rating at www.dpreview.com. > G-series - a Camera like the G-9 is certainly another option. It's close to "pocket size" and offers a good range of capabilities. Although some "shortcomings" were identified, it also achieved the "Highly Recommended" rating. One advantage of the G-9 is that accessories are available in the form of accessory Lenses to provide greater range than the basic 6x optical zoom. It also has a Hot Shoe to accept external Flash Units. I won't get into the dSLR descriptions except to mention that the newly released Canon XSi should be hitting store shelves fairly quickly. This is the newest SLR in the "entry level" category, replacing the XTi and the earlier XT. It hasn't been reviewed yet, however some sample shots have been provided and they look good. Of course, in addition to the Camera it's a good idea to budget for extra Batteries, Memory Cards and a good quality Case. Hope this helps. Good luck with your purchase!
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Post by monty1104 on Apr 6, 2008 5:50:18 GMT -5
> SD-series - these are the "Elph" Cameras and have slightly different model numbers depending on which country you're located (the SD-xxx will be sold as the IXUS-xxx in Europe and other countries). These are small and easily carried, are mostly fully automatic (with a combination of "scene modes") and likely use SD Cards and "proprietary" Lithium-Ion Batteries (always a good idea to budget for at least one extra battery!). The limitations are that most of these only offer 3x optical zoom and average wide angle capability. I just purchased the canon ixus-70 and it is a great little camera. The colours come up really crisp, the zoom function is fantastic, and the best feature imho is the ability to change the resolution of the picture many different ways. Not only can you adjust how fine the pixelation is, you can also adjust the "size" of the photo. For example, if you want to print it as a normal photo size, you put it on that setting. If you want to blow it up to A4, you put it on that setting. By doing this you can save heps of room on your memory card, so you dont have to spend valuable time uploading photos on your holiday. Also, this camera has a stainless steel body, which means it is very sturdy, and still not heavy. Also, it has a view finder, so if the sun is really glary, you can use the viewfinder instead of the screen to take your pictures. Hope this helps. |
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Post by jennifer on Sept 11, 2008 21:05:59 GMT -5
Hey eagle, figured i'd drop a line quite late but hey, better now then never I bought the Canon Powershot S31S and I'm in love  |
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