What do you guys think about this camera? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

-Ever- · 10-30-2004, 02:45 PM

I've been keeping and eye out for a super-small camera for over a year now and figured only time could bring a small camera that was worth buying. Canon recently released the SD20 and I'm considering looking into it. I know it doesn't have a viewfinder, but I can't recall ever really using the vf on my other digicam, and I never made a habit of turning off the lcd when the battery was low (which I obviously can't do if I'm shooting).

The camera is basically going to be for 'social pictures' like when I go out with friends. However I plan on leaving it in my car so capturing sporatic pretty sunsets will be a requirement as well

Here's a decent unbiased revew with a conclusion and sample pics at the end (which are very un-anti aliased. Is that because they're on the web...?)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/sd20.html

Thanks for any info guys.
-Tim

Here's a link to a similar thread I made a little while ago.
http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=69593

JJRousseau · 10-30-2004, 06:18 PM

Can't comment on your Canon, but for what it's worth, I have an Optios which is also very small and I'm very happy with it. I use the viewfinder constantly.

Jackebear · 10-31-2004, 05:37 AM

I have seen it and it is a very good camera. Nice compact size and good quality pics. However, I didn't buy it because of the lithium battery. I had one like this before and after one hour, the battery was dead and I had to scramble and find a 7/11 and buy a disposable camera. I bought a Casio QV-R40. Take a look at the reviews...not a bad one around. It is very small, takes awesome pics, great features, some zoom and it uses AA rechargeable batteries. I bought a second set of batteries for about 6 bucks and keep them in my case for emergencies. Check it out. I bought mine for about $200.

10-30-2004, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	What do you guys think about this camera? I've been keeping and eye out for a super-small camera for over a year now and figured only time could bring a small camera that was worth buying. Canon recently released the SD20 and I'm considering looking into it. I know it doesn't have a viewfinder, but I can't recall ever really using the vf on my other digicam, and I never made a habit of turning off the lcd when the battery was low (which I obviously can't do if I'm shooting). The camera is basically going to be for 'social pictures' like when I go out with friends. However I plan on leaving it in my car so capturing sporatic pretty sunsets will be a requirement as well Here's a decent unbiased revew with a conclusion and sample pics at the end (which are very un-anti aliased. Is that because they're on the web...?) http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/sd20.html Thanks for any info guys. -Tim Here's a link to a similar thread I made a little while ago. http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=69593 __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

10-31-2004, 05:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jackebear Insane	I have seen it and it is a very good camera. Nice compact size and good quality pics. However, I didn't buy it because of the lithium battery. I had one like this before and after one hour, the battery was dead and I had to scramble and find a 7/11 and buy a disposable camera. I bought a Casio QV-R40. Take a look at the reviews...not a bad one around. It is very small, takes awesome pics, great features, some zoom and it uses AA rechargeable batteries. I bought a second set of batteries for about 6 bucks and keep them in my case for emergencies. Check it out. I bought mine for about $200. __________________ Life's jounney is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, "Holy sh*t! What a ride!" - unknown

10-30-2004, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Can't comment on your Canon, but for what it's worth, I have an Optios which is also very small and I'm very happy with it. I use the viewfinder constantly.