The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

[ntomer]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Thanks. I am sold between the two for sure. Will go in detail and compare images and then finally decide. I am tilting more towards Nikon as I have 2 canon powershot cameras. Plus, the nikkor kit lens are said by many as better than canon ones. Btw, they both come with same type of lens 18-55. Dust cleaning and additional focus points is something i have to decide if i am willing to compromise.

Dust-cleaning is definitely useful, but the 9-point AF system isn't. The points are all congested towards the center and aren't any more helpful than my D50's 5-point AF system.

Cheers

Nitin

[kvish]

Originally Posted by ntomer

Righto. E-510 comes with a 14-42 lens, which is much better than 18-55 kit lenses of both Canon and Nikon.

Each company has very strange multipliers, In case of Olympus 14-42 mm is equivalent to 28-84mm. (confusing isnt it) Still wide though. And you are right, quality of lenses are supposed to be much better.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by kvish

Each company has very strange multipliers, In case of Olympus 14-42 mm is equivalent to 28-84mm. (confusing isnt it) Still wide though. And you are right, quality of lenses are supposed to be much better.

It all depends on the sensor size relative to the full frame size. The Olympus Zuiko has very few lenses compared to Canikon, but the lens quality is high even for the cheapest lens.

[akash_m]

Bought myself Sony DSC N2 - ultra sleek , 10.2 Mega pix, 3" touch screen, 3x optical zoom. Got many new features apart from normal ones. You can actually write notes on your pics with the provided stylus. Is capable of printing results upto Movie poster size!

3" touch screen is awsome. You literally dont need to transfer pics to comp for viewing! Sony authorised dealer price was Rs 19,990/-. Bought it from grey market for 12k

Wanted to post some pics of my cam, but dont know how to take pic of the cam from the cam itself!!

[navin]

finally found ca camera that suits my needs: 28mm lens, under 200gms, 3" Screen.

Canon SD 870 IS. Cant find one in India yet though.

how does it caompare to the Panny FX55 or Oly FE290?

The specs are here

: Digital Photography Review

but I need real reviews.

[extreme_torque]

Originally Posted by prashant.dinkar

Hi ,

Dont we get a chrger as a standard accessory in the box?
Do you know any shop for reliable grey stuff except pallika bazar and gaffar market ?

Thanks & Regards
Prashant Dinkar

Prashant... Palika shops are reliable. Here are two contacts, both of them deal exclusively in Digital Cams:
Alfa photo
167, Palika Bazaar
ph:23323129, 23320731

Solar Digital Cams
M-13 Palika Bazaar
Phones: 9811330902, 9811303656, 9811065506, 23325506, 23739713

[Hellcat]

"but dont know how to take pic of the cam from the cam itself!!"

Why don't you use a mirror.

Cheers
Hellcat.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by Hellcat

"but dont know how to take pic of the cam from the cam itself!!"

Why don't you use a mirror.

Cheers
Hellcat.

Is that how you took the picture in your gallery?

[Hellcat]

No Sir I used my other camera for that.

Hellcat

[prashant.dinkar]

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Prashant... Palika shops are reliable. Here are two contacts, both of them deal exclusively in Digital Cams:
Alfa photo
167, Palika Bazaar
ph:23323129, 23320731

Solar Digital Cams
M-13 Palika Bazaar
Phones: 9811330902, 9811303656, 9811065506, 23325506, 23739713

Thank You so much for the Contact numbers Mate , I called Solar Digital Cams, he Quoted me 13500 for S3IS and 1400 Rs for 2 GB Card,
My Question is
1. Is the price ok or should I bargain
2. He told me that S3IS do not support SDHC card
3. Will I be facing any problem in recording video clips without High speed card??

Thanks
Prashant Dinkar

[Sahil]

Can someone recommend a cheap & reliable retailer in Mumbai for digital cameras?

Have been qouted Rs.8800 for Sony W55 is it a good price? What other options do i have aroudn this or cheaper price range?

[Hellcat]

Sahil there are lots of good dealers in Mumbai. I know of these two palces, Gaffar Bhai & Sons and JJ Mehta.

Cheers
Hellcat

[Sahil]

I called JJ Mehta their rates r very high...they qouted 12000 for the W55. Can you give me contact info for gaffar.
I am gonna be paying cash so dont mind grey market.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by Sahil

I called JJ Mehta their rates r very high...they qouted 12000 for the W55. Can you give me contact info for gaffar.
I am gonna be paying cash so dont mind grey market.

Sahil, you already have a quote for 8.8K for W55. In this circumstances it looks like a steal. Take it from whoever gave it to you.

[sathyaprakash]

Originally Posted by akash_m

Bought myself Sony DSC N2 - ultra sleek , 10.2 Mega pix, 3" touch screen, 3x optical zoom. Got many new features apart from normal ones. You can actually write notes on your pics with the provided stylus. Is capable of printing results upto Movie poster size!

3" touch screen is awsome. You literally dont need to transfer pics to comp for viewing! Sony authorised dealer price was Rs 19,990/-. Bought it from grey market for 12k

Wanted to post some pics of my cam, but dont know how to take pic of the cam from the cam itself!!

Dude you can use your mirror to post ur cam here