The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

[Gurudatta Nayak]

Hi Zenster,

Thanks! I have Purchased Panasonic FZ35 from USA. It is actually on the way to India....will be here in few days time. I have ordered the cam from Electronic-Expo.com

I have to bargain a lot over live Chat and finally he offered me for 293.64 +9.99 (Shipping) =303.63$ i.e. 303.64 * 46.27 (As on Oct 20) =14,049/- INR

Over the Chat, I met a person named Richard. He is very helpful and has a good marketing skill. If you Chat with him u will shop again and again.

My bro is getting the Cam to India. He actually owns Canon SX10..but now he is planning to exchange it for Panasonic FZ35 with this think how good the camera performance is. Can you tell me the price of the memory card in Bangalore. as i will be there soon.

Originally Posted by Zenster

Hey Guru, Congrats on getting the FZ-35 pal. Remember we discussed a few things about it some weeks ago... How is the cam performance? any sample shots you can post please? and more importantly what deal did you get and where?

My purchase got derailed since I went in for a phone upgrade instead

[Gurudatta Nayak]

Hi,

I feel Canon Sx200is will suit his requirement. You will be able to get it for 16500/- or even lesser from gray market. It has Full Manual controls similar to Canon Sx10.

I have read abt the Flash pop up issue for this cam but then it is negligible he can also use CHK to enhance the cam output.

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Guys,

Please recommend a cam for around 15k (grey). This is for my friend, and his requirements are below.

1. He is interested in photography very much, and would like to buy a DSLR at a later point of time (After 2 years is what he tells me). This is going to be used to learn the basics better, and as a back-up cam after he gets the DSLR.

2. Should take decent 4*6 prints.

3. Preferably Canon. However, open to other brands as well, if quality is much better over Canon models.

4. Would be good if he is able to carry it in his pockets.

Thanks in advance.

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[neoonwheels]

Originally Posted by Gurudatta Nayak

My bro is getting the Cam to India. He actually owns Canon SX10..but now he is planning to exchange it for Panasonic FZ35 ....with this think how good the camera performance is....Can you tell me the price of the memory card in Bangalore...as i will be there soon...

Certainly Panny FZ35 is one of the best super zooms around. I wanted to buy this but in India it was 25K (and my plan to bring it from US failed) so had to settle for Olympus SP 590UZ instead - 21K. Do post sample pics once you get your hands on the camera.

[Gurudatta Nayak]

Pls. provide me the Prices for the 8GB SDHC Cards!!!!

[Zenster]

Originally Posted by Gurudatta Nayak

Pls. provide me the Prices for the 8GB SDHC Cards!!!!

Hey Sorry for delay buddy, here is what i could find...Hope it gives you some pointers on your queries. And yeah i'd prefer the SD Extreme III given it communicates at ~30mb/s.

SCAN DISK 4GB SD CARD (Class-4) - 1700/-
SD EXTREME III CARD 8 GB (Class-6) - 1850/-
Transcend 8 GB SD CARD (Class-6) - 980/-
Transcend 16 GB SD CARD (Class-6) - 3180/-

Source: Computer Warehouse Online - Product Catalogue () - A lot of my friends have bought stuff from this store earlier and trust him more than National Market . Prices are not very different from Gray for sure.

Awaiting a full FZ35 review from you..All the Best!

[navin]

Originally Posted by Gurudatta Nayak

Hi,

I need to buy a 8GB SDHC Class 6 card for my Panasonic FZ35. Can any one tell me which one is better and the price of the cards in your region.
1) Transend SDHC Class 6
2) ScanDisk SDHC Class 6
3) Kingston SDHC Class 6
4) ScanDisk III Extreme Class 6

Unless you are shooting video at 720p or more and at 30fps or more you dont need a very fast card. In fact the Extreme III, Ultra II, cards you have chosen are all 20Mbps or more way faster than your P&S can write data on them. Any of the cards on your list are more than adequate for your camera. I use cards like this (in fact even slower Class 4 cards will do) to shoot AVCHD video.

[amit_mechengg]

after a lot of confusion and dilemma i landed buying up Panasonic TZ11. 8.1 mp 10x zoom.

cameras considered before buying:

1. Fujifilm S1500/S2000hd- both these cameras are best VFM. 10 MP and 15X zoom with hundreds of functions is a lot more camera than you pay for. Price 13250rs with 4gm card, batteries-4nos and tripod.
but after reading reviews on dp,dc and trusted reviews and lot more i found that the image quality isnt quite there.

2. canon 120is - nice image quality, less functions and sluggish performace at a price range of 15000-16000

3. sony h20 - beautiful camera, nice image quality, slow in night mode but overpriced 17800rs

after reading whole lot of reviews, expert opinions, user reviews and what not for 6 long days i learned about panasonic state of art LEICA lens that delivers best in class images.

the TZ11 comes with intelligent auto which sets the scene, modes, iso, apperture and all other settings automatically. the camera performs faster than all the above cameras mentioned. it also has manual 24 scene modes.
with a price tag of 13500rs +4gb card+ original pouch+scratchgaurd its definitely a steal.

the image quality at night is also awesome. no barrel distoration even at 10X zoom. the optical zoom also operates during video recording. overall i am very much satisfied with my new camera.
will post the sample images soon.

[Gurudatta Nayak]

Hi Navin,

I'll Clicking 70% Still images and 30% 720p videos. I have Specifically chosen this bcoz of the Still & Motion JPEG.

Thanks Zenster for providing the prices....
You may check this below link to judge the quality of Panasonic FZ35.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 - a set on Flickr

Dawn at Mount Assiniboine on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

You will surely buy this after viewing the snaps...

[Gurudatta Nayak]

Thanks Zenster,

I will finally order Transcend 8 GB SD CARD (Class-6) TS8GSDHC6 for 980/- today.

Originally Posted by Zenster

Hey Sorry for delay buddy, here is what i could find...Hope it gives you some pointers on your queries. And yeah i'd prefer the SD Extreme III given it communicates at ~30mb/s.

SCAN DISK 4GB SD CARD (Class-4) - 1700/-
SD EXTREME III CARD 8 GB (Class-6) - 1850/-
Transcend 8 GB SD CARD (Class-6) - 980/-
Transcend 16 GB SD CARD (Class-6) - 3180/-

Source: Computer Warehouse Online - Product Catalogue () - A lot of my friends have bought stuff from this store earlier and trust him more than National Market . Prices are not very different from Gray for sure.

Awaiting a full FZ35 review from you..All the Best!

[amit_mechengg]

here are the sample snaps from my new Panasonic TZ11 camera.

1. intelligent auto- colors are very natural
2. clock with full zoom 10x- details are not lost, just a bit of noise as the shot is taken indoor with low illumination .

3. the news paper in macro mode - fine details with close shoot.

[Zenster]

Originally Posted by Gurudatta Nayak

Thanks Zenster,

I will finally order Transcend 8 GB SD CARD (Class-6) TS8GSDHC6 for 980/- today.

Awesome, and that link had some cool pics too. It does make me want that camera real bad :P However i'm still waiting for pics from you and lil review.

[sajo]

I am toying with the idea of picking up one of the two cameras, FZ35 and the SX20. I am confused which one I should be going for.
The Canon offers a slightly larger zoom and articulating flip out display screen, while the FZ35 is offered at a slightly lower price (around $25 , give or take a few).
Which one would be the better to go for ? Any first hand experiences about the two ?

[vivekiny2k]

while FZ35 is reported to have slightly better pic quality, especially in HD video, keep in mind that canon works on AA battery, offers super macro, and continuous shooting till memory fills up. and you may soon have a CHDK for it to do a lot other tweaks.

I would love to get one but already have two digi cameras with me

[theragingbull]

I'm planning to buy a mega zoom digicam. I have short listed the following. Plz help me choose the right one.
1. Nikon Coolpix L100: http://www.nikon.co.in/productitem.p...307-c67ff5832f
2. Sony H20: DSC-H20 : H Series : Digital Still Camera : Sony India
3. Fujifilm S2000HD: FinePix S2000HD | Fujifilm Global

Fujifilm is the cheapest of the 3 with 15X optical zoom and offers HD video recording too. If anyone has used Fujifilm before, can you plz tell me how's the performance?

[shuvc]

Originally Posted by sajo

I am toying with the idea of picking up one of the two cameras, FZ35 and the SX20. I am confused which one I should be going for.
The Canon offers a slightly larger zoom and articulating flip out display screen, while the FZ35 is offered at a slightly lower price (around $25 , give or take a few).
Which one would be the better to go for ? Any first hand experiences about the two ?

In the same boat with the same question.

A big -ve point, for my needs, in case of the Canon is that it's quite a bit heavier than the Panny. Defeats the portability requirement somewhat. Also at Amazon, the Canon is $35 dearer.

The AA compatibility is a big plus.

Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

while FZ35 is reported to have slightly better pic quality, especially in HD video, keep in mind that canon works on AA battery, offers super macro, and continuous shooting till memory fills up. and you may soon have a CHDK for it to do a lot other tweaks.

I had decided on the SX20, and then the almost unanimous views on the better PQ of the FZ in the reviews has swayed me. I guess I'll buy a spare battery with the price differential and go for the FZ. I find the FZ to have better looks too

Btw, what's CHDK?