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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Kuwait
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are you guys talking about something like this?
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0403/04031101epsonrd1.asp http://www.epson.fi/products/imaging...rrd1/index.htm portable: MacBook 2.4Ghz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD | personal: PowerMac G5 dual 2.3ghz, 6GB RAM, 6TB HD | work: MacBook Pro 2.5ghz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HD | car: Alpine iDA-W407 with black iPod 80GB | pocket: iPhone 3GS with Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro's |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Yeah, I'm seriously think about upgrading from my old Powershot A40 and just wanted some reassurance for I dropped my money on this. If anyone else has any experience with Panasonic cameras feel free to chime in. |
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Bumping this thread after nearly 3 months, but it's got a lot of great info in here. I was looking at the Kodak v570. It's gotten good reviews on dpreview but I was intrigued by that Canon Digital Elph at newegg. It's now $264. We're in the market for an ultra-compact camera (our DSLR is too big to carry everywhere). Any more recent recs?
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Portlandia
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"What a computer is to me is it's the most remarkable tool that we've ever come up with, and it's the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds." - Steve Jobs |
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We've got the A620, and it works beautifully. The whole interface is extremely fast and responsive - no delay in loading pictures, and the picture, as from all my Canons, is brilliant.
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Join Date: May 2004
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Anyone coming from a DSLR would I think be happiest with a Fuji F10/F11/F30 -- in terms of image quality, if not handling...
I think it's small enough to carry all day. Certainly no bigger than my Canon A70... ......................................... |
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I looked at the fujis online but I couldn't find any of those models in my local stores (I hate living in a smallish city). I did find a spectacular deal on the Canon SD700IS at Circuit City. It was originally out of my price range, but with a little convincing, I was able to get the price down to $320 including tax! Everything I've read about this camera makes me think it's ideal for what I need. Good quality with ease of use. And it seems good enough that I could leave my DSLR at home for ordinary use. Now I need to get some new glass to make my DSLR needed again.
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I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: May 2004
Location: Inner Swabia. If you have to ask twice, don't.
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My personal experience with Fugis is that they suck, hard and not in the good way. I bought one of their digicams two years ago with a 10x optical zoom as I had previously been using a Pentax SLR and prefer(ed) to maximize pixel usage (as DSLRs do), but the damn thing vignetted from the start and its start up time was impossibly slow, its contrast ultimately lacking even for digicams... I just couldn't take the pictures I wanted to with it. I took some beautiful pictures with it, mind you, but not all of the ones I wanted, and certainly not most. I decided to retire it and move up to a DSLR, which I do carry everywhere with me if I am planning to take pics using one of lowepro's camera bags. That said, i have heard good things about the elf...
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Join Date: May 2004
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So I returned it and got a PowerShot A700. It's not as slick as the FX01 but it's just a nice solid camera that takes consistently good pictures in every condition. If Panasonic ever gets their act together on the noise issues I will definatly pick up one of their cameras. If anyone is thinking about getting a Panasonic, make sure the store has a liberal return policy so you can test it out to make sure the noise levels are okay with you. |
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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The f30. It's fucking great.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Portlandia
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I didn't have any trouble with iPhoto, however. "What a computer is to me is it's the most remarkable tool that we've ever come up with, and it's the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds." - Steve Jobs |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Dallas
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Another plus is it's video mode. It runs at 840x480 and 30fps which was 15fps higher than the competition. I thought I'd never use the video function myself, but it's been fun on rollercoasters and other places when you just want a quick bit of video to remember something. The 28mm lens is nice as well in that you can get more action in the frame without having to back up so much. Makes photos at parties that much easier. I think my only real complaint is the battery/memory door. It feels like it could break off with the slightest of a push when open but I'm careful by nature and it hasen't been a problem. ETA: InactionMan's post that I didn't see. The noise is an issue with low light there is no doubt. I knew it going in and for myself it's not really a problem since most of my shots are during the day time. I wish it could be better in low light, but I do have another camera for that type of shot that I won't be getting rid of. The FX01 is a second (throw in the pocket on the way to the park/family event) camera for me and that should be kept in mind if you use anything I've said in a purchase decision. Last edited by CitizenTony : 2006-09-13 at 13:12. |
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Portlandia
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That's probably what I should've clarified in my previous posts. Definitely a secondary, quick and easy camera. Of course, I would expect as much given the size and price.
"What a computer is to me is it's the most remarkable tool that we've ever come up with, and it's the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds." - Steve Jobs |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Right, if I could have two cameras, the FX01 would've made a great secondary camera. But as I only have one (and only the budget for one) I needed somethings that wouldn't piss me off in less than ideal conditions.
It really is a beautiful piece of electronics. The white one looked very nice beside my iMac. |
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