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Mr_Wall · 09-14-2004, 07:24 PM

I'm going for an around the world trip and would like to get some advice on a decent camera. I don't want a simple point and click but something abit more for an amateur photographer, price isn't much of an issue but size and quality are.

Thankyou

trevlya006 · 09-15-2004, 03:42 AM

i would say anything nikon. nikon cameras are amazing... there are some that are upwards of 10,000 dollars, but we have a real base model one. i think the coolpix 2000 or 3000 and it takes really nice pics!

but thats my 2c

2sheds · 09-15-2004, 10:33 AM

canon has a line of digital slr camera's that are really nice. my dad has the digital eos 100 and is very happy with it.

another thing to think about is offline storage for your pics, so you can keep your flash memory clear for new pictures. a laptop with a cd or dvd burner comes in real handy.

itch vaccine · 09-15-2004, 10:40 AM

Sony cameras are a bit on the "low quality" side in terms of imaging.

Canon has the best quality, with the DiGiC technology

Kodak is okay, I'm using Kodak and it's good

Colours are vibrant

Nikon lacks of vibrant colours, if you don't flash.

Point? Buy a Canon

powerclown · 09-15-2004, 12:12 PM

Canon.
SLR: EOS-20D is their latest, state of the art 'prosumer' digital SLR. A notch below their professional line, EOS-1Ds, et al.
Compact: S60. It is not much bigger than a cigarette case, built like a little tank, takes superb pictures; fully adjustable, from automatic point & shoot it, to manually adjustable everything.

amonkie · 09-15-2004, 12:19 PM

I've really liked my Sony DSC P-8. It has been in quite a few different climates, and has still continued to perform well.

abel · 10-14-2004, 08:25 AM

i have shot with 1 olympus, 2 sonys, 3 canons and 1 nikon

my favorites are the canon line.

the S60 posted above would be very nice since it does offer FULL MANUAL controls just in case you want to venture out of the preinstalled Program modes...

RogueHunter65 · 10-14-2004, 03:15 PM

I purchased a Kodak Easy share and all in all it is a good camera with some little problems. The design of the camera itself makes it burdensome. The lens sticks out like half a inch making it pack akward and the on wheel is on the top of the camera making it turn on in your pocket book or carry case. I would say that SONY is the way to go, they do not have any of these design flaws and have the same quality. The kodak is a better camera if you can get over these minor problems.

Almo · 10-14-2004, 10:01 PM

Wow, were going from P&S to DSLR's.

If you want a good camera with manual controls, then a lot of manufactures offer manual modes in their point and shoot digicams (such as the Canon S series someone mentioned). One thing though, if you plan to buy a point and shoot camera and plan to take low light indoor shots, make sure they have an auto focus assist beam. It makes focusing in low light a lot easier.

If you are looking at a step higher, e.g., hot shoe for external flash with full manual controls, then look at the Canon G series and the Sony V1 or W1 or the F717 that dropped the price by a pretty good margin.

I don’t think you are looking for a DSLR so I won’t comment on that, but it helps in the future if you give us an idea of your skill level in terms of taking photos. Check out the reviews in www.dpreviews.com, dcresource.com, and steves-digicams.com. Good luck with your search.

edit - grammar

baggio · 10-14-2004, 10:02 PM

I know you said you want more than a point and shoot but I have the canon Ixus500 (might be called something else similar from your neck of the woods) and it is awesome. You have manual mode if you want to do it all yourself and the quality of the automatic is fantastic. You can take 30 second videos and the best function is the panoramic function where you can join 20+ photos and merge them into one.

abel · 10-15-2004, 04:29 AM

actually... i have a S400 and it has a manual mode. but the manual mode is NOT the manual mode i'm used to seeing on other cameras that allow u to adjust your shutter speed and aperture independently in order to acheive a look you want.

in fact, you can adjust the shutter speed to slow it down for night shots but it is kinda a pain to do because u have to access it thru the menu and not a button on the camera etc.

i bought my s400 knowing that the so called manual mode was VERY limited but i wanted someting that i could carry on my hip and not get in the way. i always have my DSLR if i need that control although i am thinking of replacing the s400 with and s60 or s70 which has true manual controls

s400:

good luck.

Rodney · 10-15-2004, 05:47 AM

If you want something with a traditional camera body and interchangeable lenses, Canon has something in the $800-$1000 range. However, I've been satisfied with my Canon Powershot S45, a compact model. Easy to carry around, a host of functions, good quality pictures. The thing I will say is that the interface -- especially for changing shutter speed and focal length manually on the fly -- is kind of clumsy, and that something that more closely emulated the layout on a traditional SLR body would be better. Of course, the designers expected most users to leave the camera in the auto mode or one of the semi-auto modes most of the time, but if you're interested in being tricky, you won't.

nospam · 10-15-2004, 07:22 AM

I love my Kodak DX 7440. Here's a couple sample pics:

piismyname · 10-31-2004, 03:54 PM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/ was my favorite for reviews - it lets you look at many different sample pictures from each camera side by side. So you can compare what an indoor shot looks like with two different cameras, for example. It also has details like how long you need to wait between taking pictures (I'm impatient so this is important to me

09-14-2004, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr_Wall Tilted Location: 'Straylia	Digital Camera for travels? I'm going for an around the world trip and would like to get some advice on a decent camera. I don't want a simple point and click but something abit more for an amateur photographer, price isn't much of an issue but size and quality are. Thankyou

09-15-2004, 03:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
trevlya006 Tilted	i would say anything nikon. nikon cameras are amazing... there are some that are upwards of 10,000 dollars, but we have a real base model one. i think the coolpix 2000 or 3000 and it takes really nice pics! but thats my 2c __________________ "Untill all that is different around you, you will be different" read about my situation Here! and always check back because i update it all the time

09-15-2004, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
2sheds Crazy Location: dfw - texas	canon has a line of digital slr camera's that are really nice. my dad has the digital eos 100 and is very happy with it. another thing to think about is offline storage for your pics, so you can keep your flash memory clear for new pictures. a laptop with a cd or dvd burner comes in real handy. __________________ Depression is just anger without enthusiasm. It’s having an empty beer bottle but no one to throw it at.

09-15-2004, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	I've really liked my Sony DSC P-8. It has been in quite a few different climates, and has still continued to perform well. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

10-14-2004, 08:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
abel Crazy Location: Houston, Texas	i have shot with 1 olympus, 2 sonys, 3 canons and 1 nikon my favorites are the canon line. the S60 posted above would be very nice since it does offer FULL MANUAL controls just in case you want to venture out of the preinstalled Program modes... __________________ Abel www.LifeAtF8.com

09-15-2004, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
itch vaccine Psycho Location: on my spinning computer chair	Sony cameras are a bit on the "low quality" side in terms of imaging. Canon has the best quality, with the DiGiC technology Kodak is okay, I'm using Kodak and it's good Colours are vibrant Nikon lacks of vibrant colours, if you don't flash. Point? Buy a Canon

09-15-2004, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
powerclown Junkie Location: Detroit, MI	Canon. SLR: EOS-20D is their latest, state of the art 'prosumer' digital SLR. A notch below their professional line, EOS-1Ds, et al. Compact: S60. It is not much bigger than a cigarette case, built like a little tank, takes superb pictures; fully adjustable, from automatic point & shoot it, to manually adjustable everything.

10-14-2004, 03:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
RogueHunter65 Insane Location: Boston, MA	I purchased a Kodak Easy share and all in all it is a good camera with some little problems. The design of the camera itself makes it burdensome. The lens sticks out like half a inch making it pack akward and the on wheel is on the top of the camera making it turn on in your pocket book or carry case. I would say that SONY is the way to go, they do not have any of these design flaws and have the same quality. The kodak is a better camera if you can get over these minor problems. __________________ I suffer from amnesia and deja vu at the same time... I think I have forgotten this before

10-14-2004, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Almo Tilted	Wow, were going from P&S to DSLR's. If you want a good camera with manual controls, then a lot of manufactures offer manual modes in their point and shoot digicams (such as the Canon S series someone mentioned). One thing though, if you plan to buy a point and shoot camera and plan to take low light indoor shots, make sure they have an auto focus assist beam. It makes focusing in low light a lot easier. If you are looking at a step higher, e.g., hot shoe for external flash with full manual controls, then look at the Canon G series and the Sony V1 or W1 or the F717 that dropped the price by a pretty good margin. I don’t think you are looking for a DSLR so I won’t comment on that, but it helps in the future if you give us an idea of your skill level in terms of taking photos. Check out the reviews in www.dpreviews.com, dcresource.com, and steves-digicams.com. Good luck with your search. edit - grammar Last edited by Almo; 10-14-2004 at 10:05 PM..

10-14-2004, 10:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
baggio Upright	I know you said you want more than a point and shoot but I have the canon Ixus500 (might be called something else similar from your neck of the woods) and it is awesome. You have manual mode if you want to do it all yourself and the quality of the automatic is fantastic. You can take 30 second videos and the best function is the panoramic function where you can join 20+ photos and merge them into one.

10-15-2004, 04:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
abel Crazy Location: Houston, Texas	actually... i have a S400 and it has a manual mode. but the manual mode is NOT the manual mode i'm used to seeing on other cameras that allow u to adjust your shutter speed and aperture independently in order to acheive a look you want. in fact, you can adjust the shutter speed to slow it down for night shots but it is kinda a pain to do because u have to access it thru the menu and not a button on the camera etc. i bought my s400 knowing that the so called manual mode was VERY limited but i wanted someting that i could carry on my hip and not get in the way. i always have my DSLR if i need that control although i am thinking of replacing the s400 with and s60 or s70 which has true manual controls s400: good luck. __________________ Abel www.LifeAtF8.com

10-15-2004, 05:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	If you want something with a traditional camera body and interchangeable lenses, Canon has something in the $800-$1000 range. However, I've been satisfied with my Canon Powershot S45, a compact model. Easy to carry around, a host of functions, good quality pictures. The thing I will say is that the interface -- especially for changing shutter speed and focal length manually on the fly -- is kind of clumsy, and that something that more closely emulated the layout on a traditional SLR body would be better. Of course, the designers expected most users to leave the camera in the auto mode or one of the semi-auto modes most of the time, but if you're interested in being tricky, you won't.

10-15-2004, 07:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
nospam Tilted	I love my Kodak DX 7440. Here's a couple sample pics:

10-31-2004, 03:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
piismyname Upright Location: massachusetts	Another good site for reviews and sample pics http://www.imaging-resource.com/ was my favorite for reviews - it lets you look at many different sample pictures from each camera side by side. So you can compare what an indoor shot looks like with two different cameras, for example. It also has details like how long you need to wait between taking pictures (I'm impatient so this is important to me