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Digital Camera help!

lispsugrl

4/22/06 08:02 pm

So the time has come to finally replace my digital camera. It has done me well as I bought it back in June 2000...so 6 years for a digital camera, not bad.  However, it is time...as it is like having a walkman when the discmen came out...just doesn't cut it!  However, I'm torn on what route to go...as I have become someone that enjoys taking photographs.  I do not just want a point and shoot camera.  I want some manual controls but I still want it to be compact.  I do not need a "walkman" replacement so to speak:)  I use Adobe photoshop so quality pictures would be nice and I can edit if need be;-)  Obviously I want it to be useful for taking photos at oh say...those running races;-) So I ask the internet world for some suggestions...here are some that I found interesting...but if anyone else has some input I'd love to hear it:) 

Here's some reviews of cameras I found "interesting":

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S800/S800A.HTM

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_a700-review/index.shtmlhttp://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a700.html

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A620/A620A.HTM

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD550/SD55A.HTMhttp://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/SD500/SD50A.HTM 

 

http://reviews.cnet.com/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_LX1/4852-6501_7-31456442.html?tag=uolst

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• i recommend

  runblogfather

  4/23/06 01:00 am (UTC)

  If you are looking for a non-SLR (a camera WITHOUT interchangeable lenses), you will not find a bad thing about the Panasonic Lumix cameras. You can get them in a range of features. They are INCREDIBLE cameras. Amazing cameras, really.
  
  If you are looking for an SLR, all the major brands are excellent. Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Canon - all are good. I use the Pentax DS2.
  
  Good Luck! If you need to ask questions, give me a shout!

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    lispsugrl

    4/23/06 04:30 pm (UTC)

    

    

    Thanks for your comment! I checked out the Panasonic Lumix and there's a relatively new one that looks nice...Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1. I don't think I am going to get an SLR at this point...
    
    I'm getting excited already:) I need a new one with the summer approaching and vacation in August to the great northwest!

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      runblogfather

      4/23/06 04:32 pm (UTC)

      trust me. you won't be sorry. send me an email when you get it and let me know what you think. i'm at mark@completerunning.com :)

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• (Anonymous)

  4/23/06 01:39 am (UTC)

  We have that Canon Powershot A-something or other. I think it's your second or third link and it's been a great camera. The pictures always turn out great when we print them and it holds a ton of pictures.
  
  Good luck with your choice.

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• (Anonymous)

  4/24/06 03:09 am (UTC)

  Depends on your price range. I always liked and used Pentax. Optio series, are small and good. I used Optio S, and MX4. You can record 640x480 MPEG4 video with 10x optical zoom. I used that camera while doing my cross-country ride, it's awesome. It also has great macro capability. I looked at reviews in the link you posted. Noise is not good. You'd have hard time in dim situations. Check steves-digicams.com before you decide and let me know if you have any questions For macro shots check out my photography site http://aperture.blogdns.com/ , select archive and click on MX4 in categories. If you need to see more examples for MX4, let me know.
  
  Emre

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• Canon Exlim

  (Anonymous)

  4/25/06 01:47 am (UTC)

  The Canon Exlim, which just came out, sounds like exactly what you are looking for. Lots of manual controls in a point and shoot. Not for a novice, but not as big as an SLR. I have the Canon Elph SD400, which is a great buy and a super small camera, but it seems like you are willing to go bigger than a deck of cards and want a little more power and control.
  
  But the best pictures come from cameras with big quality lenses. The numbers of megapixels has become an overrated measuring stick. A good digital SLR will produce better pictures than any point and shoot.
  
  http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/casioz850/

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