Digital Camera Reviews (around Rs. 20,000/-)

s0uljah · 16th March 2006, 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

If anything goes wrong with the camera, it may cost you more than the camera itself.

Your telling me

Heheh.

If the issue relates to the circuit board of the camera, then your definately better of buying a new camera. Happened to me the first time, neighbour dropped my kodak dc3800 and that was kahani khatam.

Issues relating to lenses etc range from 3 - 5 K. Someone I know had to get their a410? powershot serviced, and this is what it cost.

Rehaan · 16th March 2006, 02:54

A bit off topic,

I just enquired how much it would cost to send in my S1 for a little checkup since the USM was making some noise when zooming, and the MINIMUM charge just to get canon to look at your camera is $190 !!!

cya
R

vivekiny2k · 16th March 2006, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

A bit off topic,

I just enquired how much it would cost to send in my S1 for a little checkup since the USM was making some noise when zooming, and the MINIMUM charge just to get canon to look at your camera is $190 !!!

cya
R

another off topic. amazon dropped the price on S2 IS. since they have a one month return policy, they refunded the diference to me when i mailed them. They do this to ensure that enthu buyers don't start returning and ordering discounted item.

aah78 · 16th March 2006, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

A bit off topic,

I just enquired how much it would cost to send in my S1 for a little checkup since the USM was making some noise when zooming, and the MINIMUM charge just to get canon to look at your camera is $190 !!!

cya
R

hey Rehaan, don't know much about repair costs here but maybe next time you're down in Bombay - pay a visit to Central Camera. they're the best when it comes to service/repair of any sort of camera (from my experience). you're probably aware of them but just in case - here's the address:

Central Camera Co. Pvt. Ltd.
195 Saheb Bldg.,
Dr. D.N. Road,
Fort,
Mumbai - 400001.
Tel: +91-22-22610724

25th March 2006, 19:41

how is the Canon S3 IS.are there any problems with this cam ? how much will its cost in the US and is picking this one up a good choice.

also whats the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom.

tsk1979 · 26th March 2006, 19:26

S3 IS is a good cam, and you sould get it for around 450$ in the US, maybe less.
As for digital zoom, its like changing your speedometer to get higher 0-100 times. Imagine replacing 40 with 100 so that your car does 0-100 faster

26th March 2006, 19:32

tsk thanks for the info but i ddint quite understand.what i want to know is whats the differemce between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL Zoom.

tsk1979 · 26th March 2006, 20:04

Digital zoom is a gimmik. Optical zoom is real zoom. So when somebody tells you I got 3X digital zoom it does not add any value. But optical zoom means you have a lens which zooms in to the subject and show it close. Digital zoom is just enlarging and cropping which can be done in any basic computer application!

27th March 2006, 02:34

thanx lot tsk.now it makes a lot of sence.i have 4x digital zoom on my previous cam so that was bogus and the Canon S3 IS has opticl zoom so i guess thats good.

no problems with this cam right.i am going to pick it up soon.

tsk1979 · 27th March 2006, 07:59

S2 IS was an amazing cam(the previous model) and S3 IS is even better! So enjoy your purchase. Canon makes great cameras

27th March 2006, 17:57

thank you very much tsk.you have been of great help.should pick this one up soon.

RX135 · 27th March 2006, 18:03

A dummy question here: Which one is better : Cannon S2 IS or Cannon A620? And why?

Sahil · 27th March 2006, 21:40

My Casio Exlim 4mp got lost

Need to get a new camera (buying from the US)

Priorities:
More than 4mp
Optical zoom above 3x
Slim
Large screen(2inch+)
Image stablizer

Options as of now:
-Casio EX-S500WE ...This one fits the bill for the size i want but misses out on some of the features.
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...814&adid=17662

-Panasonic Lumix series have gr8 features such as 4x zoom or more and 6x image stablizer.But as pretty fat.

Need something that combines both the above mentioned cameras. Interal memory is not an issue as I will be using an SD card. Let me know if you guys have something in mind that fits my needs.

27th March 2006, 22:13

i jus saw the Canon A620. i would also like to know whats the difference between the A620 and the S3 IS.which ones better ? and the approx Us price of each ?

tsk1979 · 27th March 2006, 22:25

S3 IS is more advanced. You have more focus selection points, more optical zoom etc., etc., and more manual controls.
A620 is a more basic cam. Look here. This is a comparison between S2 IS and A620. S3 IS will be one step ahead than the S2 IS.
http://steves-digicams.pgpartner.com...5B%5D=11292718

16th March 2006, 02:54	#32
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,212 Thanked: 36,159 Times	A bit off topic, I just enquired how much it would cost to send in my S1 for a little checkup since the USM was making some noise when zooming, and the MINIMUM charge just to get canon to look at your camera is $190 !!! cya R
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25th March 2006, 19:41	#35
lancer_mania Posts: n/a	how is the Canon S3 IS.are there any problems with this cam ? how much will its cost in the US and is picking this one up a good choice. also whats the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom.
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26th March 2006, 19:26	#36
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	S3 IS is a good cam, and you sould get it for around 450$ in the US, maybe less. As for digital zoom, its like changing your speedometer to get higher 0-100 times. Imagine replacing 40 with 100 so that your car does 0-100 faster
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26th March 2006, 19:32	#37
lancer_mania Posts: n/a	tsk thanks for the info but i ddint quite understand.what i want to know is whats the differemce between OPTICAL zoom and DIGITAL Zoom.
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26th March 2006, 20:04	#38
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	Digital zoom is a gimmik. Optical zoom is real zoom. So when somebody tells you I got 3X digital zoom it does not add any value. But optical zoom means you have a lens which zooms in to the subject and show it close. Digital zoom is just enlarging and cropping which can be done in any basic computer application!
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27th March 2006, 02:34	#39
lancer_mania Posts: n/a	thanx lot tsk.now it makes a lot of sence.i have 4x digital zoom on my previous cam so that was bogus and the Canon S3 IS has opticl zoom so i guess thats good. no problems with this cam right.i am going to pick it up soon.
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27th March 2006, 07:59	#40
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	S2 IS was an amazing cam(the previous model) and S3 IS is even better! So enjoy your purchase. Canon makes great cameras
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27th March 2006, 17:57	#41
lancer_mania Posts: n/a	thank you very much tsk.you have been of great help.should pick this one up soon.
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27th March 2006, 18:03	#42
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 77 Times	A dummy question here: Which one is better : Cannon S2 IS or Cannon A620? And why?
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27th March 2006, 21:40	#43
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,086 Times	Digi-Camera suggestions My Casio Exlim 4mp got lost Need to get a new camera (buying from the US) Priorities: More than 4mp Optical zoom above 3x Slim Large screen(2inch+) Image stablizer Options as of now: -Casio EX-S500WE ...This one fits the bill for the size i want but misses out on some of the features. http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...814&adid=17662 -Panasonic Lumix series have gr8 features such as 4x zoom or more and 6x image stablizer.But as pretty fat. Need something that combines both the above mentioned cameras. Interal memory is not an issue as I will be using an SD card. Let me know if you guys have something in mind that fits my needs.
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27th March 2006, 22:13	#44
lancer_mania Posts: n/a	i jus saw the Canon A620. i would also like to know whats the difference between the A620 and the S3 IS.which ones better ? and the approx Us price of each ?
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27th March 2006, 22:25	#45
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,689 Thanked: 23,495 Times View My Garage	S3 IS is more advanced. You have more focus selection points, more optical zoom etc., etc., and more manual controls. A620 is a more basic cam. Look here. This is a comparison between S2 IS and A620. S3 IS will be one step ahead than the S2 IS. http://steves-digicams.pgpartner.com...5B%5D=11292718 Last edited by tsk1979 : 27th March 2006 at 22:26.
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