Replacement digital camera advice
Jan 26, 2005 | 7:44 pm
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Originally Posted by nmenaker
I like the sony's, and they make GREAT high end cameras as well, but I really hate the memory stick format and prefer CF for cameras.
You won't find a single high end pro camera that uses SD or memory stick. I wonder why?
You won't find a single high end pro camera that uses SD or memory stick. I wonder why?
FWIW, the Canon 1Ds Mark II pro camera records to SD (and CF).
Agree with you on Memory stick sentiments:
Jan 26, 2005 | 7:47 pm
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About a year ago I was researching my options and settled for the Pentax Optio S40
I have been extremely happy with this little camera, from ergonomics to picture quality. I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a compact camera. It has 3x optical zoom, uses SD cards and 2 AA batteries.
Pentax also has the 5MP version of this, the Optio S50
I have been extremely happy with this little camera, from ergonomics to picture quality. I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a compact camera. It has 3x optical zoom, uses SD cards and 2 AA batteries.
Pentax also has the 5MP version of this, the Optio S50
Jan 27, 2005 | 6:25 am
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The Canon A95 should do the trick - it's 5 mp, runs on AA batteries, uses CF, and so far has had decent battery life for me.
Only downside - which can also be an upside - lots of different options on the camera. It'll take a little time to learn them all.
Only downside - which can also be an upside - lots of different options on the camera. It'll take a little time to learn them all.
Jan 27, 2005 | 7:40 am
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Originally Posted by nmenaker
I like the sony's, and they make GREAT high end cameras as well, but I really hate the memory stick format and prefer CF for cameras.
You won't find a single high end pro camera that uses SD or memory stick. I wonder why?
You won't find a single high end pro camera that uses SD or memory stick. I wonder why?
Jan 27, 2005 | 10:15 am
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good catch
Originally Posted by skofarrell
FWIW, the Canon 1Ds Mark II pro camera records to SD (and CF).
Agree with you on Memory stick sentiments:
Agree with you on Memory stick sentiments:
good catch, is does do both. I never caught this one on the radar though, other than reading how great it is.
It missed my radar, since I drew the line at 3000$ for body only. Looks like MKII pro is going for over that today, WELL over that.
still prefer CF though,
Jan 27, 2005 | 7:35 pm
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Originally Posted by nmenaker
good catch, is does do both. I never caught this one on the radar though, other than reading how great it is.
It missed my radar, since I drew the line at 3000$ for body only. Looks like MKII pro is going for over that today, WELL over that.
still prefer CF though,
It missed my radar, since I drew the line at 3000$ for body only. Looks like MKII pro is going for over that today, WELL over that.
still prefer CF though,
), but I believe it simultaneously writes the jpg to the sd card and the raw file to the CF.I'll let you know for sure as soon as I hit the powerball
Jan 28, 2005 | 10:45 am
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Another vote for Canon, but...
...my kid's A60 sensor went belly-up after just over one year.
That's the bad news.
The good news: Canon's customer service is awesome. They have an upgrade policy that got a reconditioned A70 for $150++. Not necessarily a great price, but the reconditioned model looked brand new. That one had a minor problem (shutter cover wouldn't open all the way), and customer service sent another one along with a CF card for my trouble.
Also good: uses AAs. Lots of manual options, or just set to auto.
But...I find the camera just slightly too small! If you want something for pocket/snaps, get the Optio, as someone else suggested. It's really tiny. If you want serious pix, consider a digital SLR.
That's the bad news.
The good news: Canon's customer service is awesome. They have an upgrade policy that got a reconditioned A70 for $150++. Not necessarily a great price, but the reconditioned model looked brand new. That one had a minor problem (shutter cover wouldn't open all the way), and customer service sent another one along with a CF card for my trouble.
Also good: uses AAs. Lots of manual options, or just set to auto.
But...I find the camera just slightly too small! If you want something for pocket/snaps, get the Optio, as someone else suggested. It's really tiny. If you want serious pix, consider a digital SLR.