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Sp0rAdiC · 02-23-2005, 08:16 PM

Ok, I'm in the market for a digital camera, and I want to start photography as a new hobby. I've always wanted a camera, but never really had the motivation to get one. I've been browsing people's shots in the photography forum and some other places online, and that's what made me decide to get one. I'm looking for something in the $300 range, and I'm pretty sure I want to get the Cannon Powershot A95. I noticed that the Powershot A520 is coming out soon, but I can't find too many details on it. Is it any better than the A95? And anyone that has the A95, how do you like it? I searched and didn't come up with too many results. Thanks

Konichiwaneko · 02-23-2005, 11:03 PM

Canon POS tend to be really friendly, I think you will have a good time.

I would recomend going ahead and picking up a compact flash (or what every memory you want, though CF seems to be best) and bringing it to best buy or another store. Use each of the camera, and just remember which picture is what and then either compare it on one of the computers there or bring it home and make a choice.

My POS camera is a Canon Digital Elph s200, not the greatest but still just as good as anything else I've used.

sashime76 · 02-24-2005, 08:01 AM

FYI if you intend to print the pictures you take regardless of what camera.
http://www.megapixel.net/cgi-bin/fs_...egapixels.html

My rule of thumb, the most megapixel/optical zoom in the price range. It looks like you should just get the A95.

vbuser · 02-24-2005, 08:07 AM

I just bought the Sony Cybershot DSC-P73, and it's awesome.

Assuming your in America, for something in the $300 range, maybe you can even get the P93 model.

FloydianOne · 02-27-2005, 01:13 AM

I love my canon powershot G3... i think they have the G6 out now. If you havent checked this website out, I found it very useful when comparing different cameras. www.dpreview.com

vbuser · 02-27-2005, 08:19 AM

I find CNET good for reviews too

http://www.cnet.com

hilbert25 · 02-27-2005, 09:25 AM

Panasonic DMC-FZ3: 12x optical zoom f2.8 Leica lens with image stabilization. 3.1 megapixels. Cost just over $300.

New versions are coming out in a month (fz4, fz5) that will cause the price of the fz3 to be lower.

Check it out, it's got the best lens in the pricerange by far. Only problems are iso 400 is crap and chromatic aberrations at 12x zoom when you overexpose.

Another option is the powershot G6, which is pretty cool, with a good movie mode.

Depending on your size, people like the canon elph series. Or if you want something weatherproof, check out the olympus verve.

Sp0rAdiC · 02-27-2005, 06:18 PM

Thanks a lot for everyone's opnions, sorry I didn't come back to this thread sooner, I've been busy with work and such. I'll look into the other recommended cameras, but it seems everywhere I go it says A95 can't be beat. I'm not too interested in movie mode, I think I'll mainly be taking pictures of nature and architecture. I live in southwestern Vermont, so there is plenty of nature around here

vinaur · 02-28-2005, 06:12 AM

Here's (Sony Cybershot DSC-V1) what I have. It's really nice. Been using it for about 6 months and there is almost nothing that I don't like. I might be expecting too much of a photo camera, but I thought they could have made it possible for you to plug it up to the computer and use it as a webcam, or that they could have made it possible to zoom while you are using the video camera mode. Anyway, for $330 I think it's a very good buy.

hilbert25 · 02-28-2005, 04:33 PM

If nature is what you want, you want a long zoom, so as not to disturb the animals, check out:

Fujifilm Finepix S3000 and S5000
Minolta Dimage Z1 and Z10
Panasonic DMC-FZ3
Canon PowerShot S1 IS

Check out dpreview.com they have a pretty cool buying guide.

iccky · 03-10-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konichiwaneko

Canon POS tend to be really friendly, I think you will have a good time.

Did anyone else see this and think he meant "Cannon Piece of Shit"?

Sorry, continue about your business...

paddyjoe · 03-11-2005, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iccky

Did anyone else see this and think he meant "Cannon Piece of Shit"?

Sorry, continue about your business...

Dedicated Nikon shooter......

Yes please, carry on.

jhkayakr · 03-11-2005, 05:36 AM

I have the Canon Powershot A80 and love it. Very easy to use and have had no problems with it. I have seen my images printed at 11x14 and they are beautiful. I print at 8x10 all the time with great results. People can't tell they are digital. When you start printing, don't skimp on the printer, get the best you can afford.

02-23-2005, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	Digital Camera Question Ok, I'm in the market for a digital camera, and I want to start photography as a new hobby. I've always wanted a camera, but never really had the motivation to get one. I've been browsing people's shots in the photography forum and some other places online, and that's what made me decide to get one. I'm looking for something in the $300 range, and I'm pretty sure I want to get the Cannon Powershot A95. I noticed that the Powershot A520 is coming out soon, but I can't find too many details on it. Is it any better than the A95? And anyone that has the A95, how do you like it? I searched and didn't come up with too many results. Thanks

02-23-2005, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Konichiwaneko The Dreaded Pixel Nazi Location: Inside my camera	Canon POS tend to be really friendly, I think you will have a good time. I would recomend going ahead and picking up a compact flash (or what every memory you want, though CF seems to be best) and bringing it to best buy or another store. Use each of the camera, and just remember which picture is what and then either compare it on one of the computers there or bring it home and make a choice. My POS camera is a Canon Digital Elph s200, not the greatest but still just as good as anything else I've used. __________________ Hesitate. Pull me in. Breath on breath. Skin on skin. Loving deep. Falling fast. All right here. Let this last. Here with our lips locked tight. Baby the time is right for us... to forget about us.

02-24-2005, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	FYI if you intend to print the pictures you take regardless of what camera. http://www.megapixel.net/cgi-bin/fs_...egapixels.html My rule of thumb, the most megapixel/optical zoom in the price range. It looks like you should just get the A95. Last edited by sashime76; 02-24-2005 at 11:41 AM..

03-11-2005, 05:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
jhkayakr Insane Location: under the skirt	I have the Canon Powershot A80 and love it. Very easy to use and have had no problems with it. I have seen my images printed at 11x14 and they are beautiful. I print at 8x10 all the time with great results. People can't tell they are digital. When you start printing, don't skimp on the printer, get the best you can afford. __________________ ........gotta need for speed....

02-24-2005, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
vbuser Upright	I just bought the Sony Cybershot DSC-P73, and it's awesome. Assuming your in America, for something in the $300 range, maybe you can even get the P93 model.

02-27-2005, 01:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
FloydianOne Crazy	I love my canon powershot G3... i think they have the G6 out now. If you havent checked this website out, I found it very useful when comparing different cameras. www.dpreview.com

02-27-2005, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
vbuser Upright	I find CNET good for reviews too http://www.cnet.com

02-27-2005, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
hilbert25 Psycho Location: nOvA	Panasonic DMC-FZ3: 12x optical zoom f2.8 Leica lens with image stabilization. 3.1 megapixels. Cost just over $300. New versions are coming out in a month (fz4, fz5) that will cause the price of the fz3 to be lower. Check it out, it's got the best lens in the pricerange by far. Only problems are iso 400 is crap and chromatic aberrations at 12x zoom when you overexpose. Another option is the powershot G6, which is pretty cool, with a good movie mode. Depending on your size, people like the canon elph series. Or if you want something weatherproof, check out the olympus verve.

02-27-2005, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	Thanks a lot for everyone's opnions, sorry I didn't come back to this thread sooner, I've been busy with work and such. I'll look into the other recommended cameras, but it seems everywhere I go it says A95 can't be beat. I'm not too interested in movie mode, I think I'll mainly be taking pictures of nature and architecture. I live in southwestern Vermont, so there is plenty of nature around here

02-28-2005, 06:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
vinaur Insane	Here's (Sony Cybershot DSC-V1) what I have. It's really nice. Been using it for about 6 months and there is almost nothing that I don't like. I might be expecting too much of a photo camera, but I thought they could have made it possible for you to plug it up to the computer and use it as a webcam, or that they could have made it possible to zoom while you are using the video camera mode. Anyway, for $330 I think it's a very good buy.

02-28-2005, 04:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
hilbert25 Psycho Location: nOvA	If nature is what you want, you want a long zoom, so as not to disturb the animals, check out: Fujifilm Finepix S3000 and S5000 Minolta Dimage Z1 and Z10 Panasonic DMC-FZ3 Canon PowerShot S1 IS Check out dpreview.com they have a pretty cool buying guide.