Cameras - October 2006

Looking to buy a new digital camera. The most important thing to me is image quality. So far, it's a toss up between the Canon Powershot SD700, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2, and the Sony Cyber-shot T-50. The Canon b/c I've heard that it's the best, and Sony b/c it's touch screen. I don't like how the mode dial on the Canon is so awkard and flimsy. Help?! =)

2006-10-28 08:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by nedia_808 1

My Sony Digital Handycam will not switch off - not even when I turn the dial to "off". When i take out the battery it obviously turns off, but when i put it back in it turns on! Ive tried everything.

2006-10-28 07:57:08 · 1 answers · asked by Answer 2

2006-10-28 05:41:33 · 4 answers · asked by alan tan 1

I'm considering the nikon cool pix S4 with 6 MP and a 10x optical zoom. The major downside is that it has no image stabilizer. What do you think?
If possible, can u tell me other nikon or canon cams with such feature?

2006-10-28 02:49:55 · 5 answers · asked by Sea Mist 3

Hi...I've been looking for at least a year and tried a few but am still unhappy! Thought my best tack now is to say what I'm looking for and hope someone can recommend and help me choose.

Firstly, I bought a Fuji Finepix about 3 yrs ago, the A205S Zoom and am more than happy with that except it has no sound on movies AND I'm restricted to only 20 seconds of videoing. So sound is my first priority plus a few other things I've discovered along the way. I do have a Sony mini-dv camcorder which is brilliant but again, probably more than I need! I'm hoping for a digital camera that will meet my videoing requirements too (also pretty basic)! Also, I tend to take pix just to store on the PC and discs. I rarely print them off and if I do, it's for those family occassions, like making them into greetings cards or calendars, or just sending a snapshot to a relative in print or by emailling. I'm not looking for A2 poster size brilliance.

I'm currently trialling a Canon Powershot A640* which has 10 megapixels and is excellent quality pix and video/sound, except it really has too many functions (pre-set and manual) for me to use and I'm therefore too slow with and too confused by it. I'm really a Fuji girl because I like the vivid colours, the ease of use and how quickly I can take successive pix. Also because I'm familiar with the software and have various XD cards. I basically only take snapshots of my 4 yr old (many many many of them)...

so I need to be quick. I mostly use AUTO function. When I take pix for ebay, I turn the flash off or down. I mostly take pix/videos during daytime so lighter, but sometimes in the evening or indoor at functions so would like something that works well (automatically) in low light conditions.

I've so far been tempted by:
- Fuji Finepix E900
- Fuji Finepix F30 & F31 fd (although can't find the latter in the UK yet)
- Kodak Easyshare C875

Basically I'd like:
Must haves:

- quick start up, minimal time between pressing the button and actually getting the picture I thought I was taking (what's that called? is it shutter lapse???) and the picture I get 2 seconds later!

- a reasonable optical zoom - I'm normally within 1-25 feet of my subjects!

- easy to manoeuvre - ie get around the different functions very quickly and obviously

- not restricted on videoing time other than how much space is left on the card
- really good, true to life vivid colours**
- macro function

- can turn flash on or off or have a preset or manual function that puts a flash "fill?" in if I'm taking pix of people standing in front of windows etc (ie when most of the light is behind them)

- something to help with camera shake! is that image stabilisation or some sort of blur deterrent?

- videos can be as long as the space left on the card and are 640x480, 30 fps

- fairly lightweight and either fit in breast pocket size OR at least in a small handbag!

- good sound on videos and not to have the mike somewhere that I'd put my finger over!

- maybe a few pre-settings for portrait, nighttime, sports day...that kind of thing

Nice to haves:
- panorama or "stitch" facility
- in camera red eye reduction (although can do on PC)

- between 2-4 A4 standard/rechargeable batteries or at least a LONG life rechargeable other kind

- colour, black & white or sepia capability

Couldn't care less about:
- whether it's black or silver

- manual settings for higher aperture, ISO, shutter speed etc, colour accenting or swapping,

- RAW stuff (whatever that is)!


As you can see, I'm pretty easy to please but just tooooooo naive to make a decision on my own! If anyone knows of any UK camera retailer that lets you try it out for say 14 days and return it to try a different one etc, on the basis that you finally buy ONE from them, I'd be grateful to hear about them!

* the Canon Powershot A640 (although not for me), is a brilliant camera. Has had great reviews and 10 mp is impressive!

** true to life vivid colours....I've found that in my old Fuji A205S and in my mother in law's Kodak Easyshare S753???? Unfortunately, my son just had his first school photo taken by a professional photographer who is charging a lot of money for the prints, BUT his jade green school sweatshirt is actually sky blue in the pro's pic! I'm disappointed with that! I want REAL colours.

I'm sorry to be so ignorant and I'm sure many will say...well, this camera and that camera will do for that.....but I really don't want to invest and be disappointed so really am only expecting replies from people maybe in the same situation or better that have tried and experienced good results with no confusing extras?!

Hope you can help .......thanks and regards....Celine

2006-10-28 02:26:07 · 5 answers · asked by nephtine 2

2006-10-28 01:15:01 · 3 answers · asked by Fraga from Barcelona 1

2006-10-27 21:05:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yeah, we thought it was because our battery was overcharged, but it wasn't. So we put in a brand new battery (our friend's) and it still didn't work? Solutions would be AWESOME.

2006-10-27 18:45:34 · 3 answers · asked by The Guy Named Shim 2

i had a cannon and i really loved it, it was affordable and took beautiful pics, but it got a small fall and broke. now i will have to pay over $120. to repair it. so i thinks it's best i buy a new one. what brand should i buy?

2006-10-27 17:49:40 · 14 answers · asked by curiousgirl 2

canon sd 800 always resets flash light setting in auto mode if I turn off the box. Can I turn off flash light forever?

2006-10-27 17:42:30 · 1 answers · asked by Java 2

I know Canon's are known to be one of the best in digital cameras, but I like the touch screen factor on the Sony's. When it comes down to it though, what really matters to me is image quality. I want a camera that will take awesome pictures, both day and night.

2006-10-27 13:09:58 · 2 answers · asked by nedia_808 1

If so..what condition is it in? What is the asking price plus shipping?

2006-10-27 12:41:32 · 1 answers · asked by hemi041148 1

what's the main reason most people advice me to buy the digital one.

2006-10-27 12:38:17 · 8 answers · asked by ocn64 1

I am thinking of switching from my current SLR film camera to a digital, and I am trying to gather information about the investment costs if I have to sell my current equipment and buy all new....this is probably a dumb question, I know, but I am fairly new to photography...

2006-10-27 12:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by Linda M 1

Everything was O.K. and when I had put my friend's memory card into my camera's slot it turned off. Now I can't turn it on , and the icon "low battery" flashes.

2006-10-27 11:58:04 · 13 answers · asked by Marek S 1

the camera was given to me so i have no instructions. i do have a usb cable but no software and i am pretty useless at this sort of thing

2006-10-27 11:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by jodie 1

2006-10-27 11:31:17 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1

I want to add music to my kodak digital pictures when I burn a cd

2006-10-27 06:53:29 · 3 answers · asked by fred 1

im doing this quetionier about how important a camera in our lives...i hope you could help answer my question!!

2006-10-27 04:21:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am looking to buy the kodak p880 or something similar can anyone point me in the right direction for good prices and good service? Thanks!

2006-10-27 03:27:04 · 11 answers · asked by johnboy 1

2006-10-27 02:31:16 · 1 answers · asked by Natha A 1

i have an Sony Cybershot (3.2mp) that i bought a few years ago and its having problems. it wont turn on. if i switch it to "review mode" or settings mode it goes on no problem. but when i switch it to camera or video mode the screen doesnt turn on and the lense doesnt open. the green power light flashes once then goes off. i tried looking for a reset button but i cant find one. as far as im concerned, this device doesnt have a "lock" feature on it. anyone know whats wrong?

2006-10-27 02:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

rate it and whats the cheapest price you can find it for?

2006-10-27 01:49:00 · 2 answers · asked by live forever 1

I want to know the cost in india and US and CANADA?
And I want to know the features in latest model?

2006-10-27 01:45:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-27 01:29:55 · 1 answers · asked by roamhome2001 1

2006-10-27 00:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Kodak easyshare Z760 ,I need the drivers so I can download my pictures ,I have been told you can dowload them from computer but need help cant seem to find this one .Thank you so very much ,for the help

2006-10-27 00:30:48 · 5 answers · asked by Holly 5

I'm having CANON's - POWERSHOT A610 model.

2006-10-26 22:54:13 · 2 answers · asked by H.A.Shah 1

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_s3is%2Cfuji_finepixs9000z&show=all

A comparison and stuff about them..

Please help!

I can't pick which one to purchase!

2006-10-26 21:57:09 · 6 answers · asked by gorgeouschrip 1

Their after sales service is pathetic. I am now left with a £400 camera that is as much use to me as an ashtray on a motorbike.

2006-10-26 21:36:18 · 4 answers · asked by Alan M 1