The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

NetfreakBombay · 26th October 2008, 19:05

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hemanthisgreat · 26th October 2008, 19:44

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Originally Posted by revtech

hey any good trustworthy sites to buy the canon S5 IS from ??

need it urgently

rev

Very tough to get them online now, since they are discontinued. Even if you find one they may be refurbished ones. Actually you can find the S5 IS in India itself. I still urge you to buy the all new Canon SX10 IS Two new Canon Superzooms including first CMOS PowerShot: Digital Photography Review which is the replacement to the S5 IS. The user interface of the SX10 IS will not be very different from the S5 IS. Since you are buying in US its best you buy that, since it will take them some time to arrive in India.

revtech · 26th October 2008, 20:03

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Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

Very tough to get them online now, since they are discontinued. Even if you find one they may be refurbished ones. Actually you can find the S5 IS in India itself. I still urge you to buy the all new Canon SX10 IS Two new Canon Superzooms including first CMOS PowerShot: Digital Photography Review which is the replacement to the S5 IS. The user interface of the SX10 IS will not be very different from the S5 IS. Since you are buying in US its best you buy that, since it will take them some time to arrive in India.

OK so then could you help me out..

what are the diff between the S5 IS and the SX10 IS.

does the sx10 IS have a variable angle display as in can it be moved all over lik the S5 IS ??

rev

hemanthisgreat · 26th October 2008, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by revtech

does the sx10 IS have a variable angle display as in can it be moved all over lik the S5 IS ??

rev

Since SX10 IS is a new product, I do not know the exact differences. You can look at this link for more answers.

Two new Canon Superzooms including first CMOS PowerShot: Digital Photography Review.

As far as the variable angle display, here is the pic provided on the link I have posted.

Also here is the spec about the variable angle display.

Vari-angle 2.5" TFT
• 230,000 pixels
• Adjustable Brightness
• 100% Coverage

hemanthisgreat · 26th October 2008, 20:45

Before buying the canon SX10 Is from anybody, you can call cruthfield and ask them all the queries about the camera and also the difference between this and s5 IS.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10-megapixel digital camera with 20X optical zoom at Crutchfield.com

Edit: About the lcd screen. Here is what is written on crutchfield.

LCD Monitor: The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has a 2.5" low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color vari-angle LCD monitor featuring approximately 230,000 pixels. The monitor has a 100% picture coverage. The high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. The vari-angle LCD monitor can be rotated 270-degrees and swiveled 180-degrees so you can take pictures at nearly every angle. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light applications. When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject, making it easier to frame the subject.

And the detailed info about the camera.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10-megapixel digital camera with 20X optical zoom at Crutchfield.com

One major advantage of the sx10 IS is the unmatchable 20x zoom compared to the 12x zoom of the s5 is.

revtech · 26th October 2008, 21:06

all right....yea i saw that bout the zoom wen i was comparing the two...im getting inclined to the SX10 IS....

:-)

rev

pramod · 27th October 2008, 01:34

Hello Guys,
I have ordered for a Nikon Coolpix s210 digital camera on crutchfield.com .
I have a Canon Rebel XT DSLR with me.
I am ordering this small Nikon to use in social gatherings where i dont wanna take out my SLR. And having a small digi cam is very handy for taking a snap or 2 in a coffee day instead of using an SLR.
Here is the info:
1. Nikon s210 black --> $139
2. Transcend 4GB memory card ---> $17

Is this a good deal. How is the camera performance indoor and how is the mpeg quality. I know it takes 640/480 pixels.. is it good enough for a decent video?

Cheers
Pramod

speedy · 27th October 2008, 11:30

Guys i am a bit confused here since i am not a camera person. I need to get a Cybershot for myself and am at a loss of which one. I have the T1, Canon EOS series, Nikon (old one, dont know the model but looks like the Canon) and a smaller Nikon (new). Now its time to get one for my car. I have short listed the T500,T300,T77 and W300. Could you please tell me which one is better. Thank you.

revtech · 27th October 2008, 15:15

any trustworthy sites to buy the canon SX10 IS from ?? ..i want to order it today as i will be reaching the US tom and want it as soon as possible once i reach there...

tsk1979 · 27th October 2008, 15:18

newegg, bhphotovideo, amazon(amazon.com not resellers listed on amazon) are a few of the trusted sites I have dealt with

revtech · 27th October 2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

newegg, bhphotovideo, amazon(amazon.com not resellers listed on amazon) are a few of the trusted sites I have dealt with

thanx a lot...

rev

revtech · 27th October 2008, 18:15

and i jus wanted to find out whats the largest memory card i can use..because on all the sites the recommended accesories shown besides the cam are 4 and 8 GB cards..but i remember reading some where that the max was 4 GB. so im confused.

and whats the difference between the SanDisk 4GB Ultra II SDHC Card and the SanDisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card ?

rev

Zappo · 27th October 2008, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by revtech

and i jus wanted to find out whats the largest memory card i can use..because on all the sites the recommended accesories shown besides the cam are 4 and 8 GB cards..but i remember reading some where that the max was 4 GB. so im confused.

and whats the difference between the SanDisk 4GB Ultra II SDHC Card and the SanDisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card ?

rev

If the 8GB card is shown as a standard accessory on sale for a particular cam then chances are pretty high that it works with the cam as well. Check out the manual. Lot of them in PDF format are available on the Net.

The Ultra II card is a high speed card that can write faster than the standard card. Basically, it depends on your style and type of photography. If you are one of those social photographers who click a few group photos once in a while a standard card will do just as well. However if the turnaround time is of importance (that is the time the cam takes to get ready for the next shot since you clicked the last one) then you need a high speed card that can write faster. In fact I believe SanDisk has even faster cards than the Ultra II.

revtech · 27th October 2008, 19:39

ok thanx a lot.will look into the 8GB card thing and will also look out for san disk....

rev

revtech · 28th October 2008, 01:33

hi

im looking out for memory cards for the SX10 IS and between transcend and sandisk which one is a better option ?

26th October 2008, 19:05	#2971
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	In US, used these on past: B&H Photo Video \| Digital Cameras, Camcorders Welcome to Abes of Maine Among the best sores on US (online as well as offline). But their prices would not be lowest.
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26th October 2008, 20:45	#2975
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	Before buying the canon SX10 Is from anybody, you can call cruthfield and ask them all the queries about the camera and also the difference between this and s5 IS. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10-megapixel digital camera with 20X optical zoom at Crutchfield.com Edit: About the lcd screen. Here is what is written on crutchfield. LCD Monitor: The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS has a 2.5" low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color vari-angle LCD monitor featuring approximately 230,000 pixels. The monitor has a 100% picture coverage. The high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. The vari-angle LCD monitor can be rotated 270-degrees and swiveled 180-degrees so you can take pictures at nearly every angle. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light applications. When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject, making it easier to frame the subject. And the detailed info about the camera. Canon PowerShot SX10 IS 10-megapixel digital camera with 20X optical zoom at Crutchfield.com One major advantage of the sx10 IS is the unmatchable 20x zoom compared to the 12x zoom of the s5 is. Last edited by hemanthisgreat : 26th October 2008 at 21:04.
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26th October 2008, 21:06	#2976
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	all right....yea i saw that bout the zoom wen i was comparing the two...im getting inclined to the SX10 IS.... :-) rev
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27th October 2008, 01:34	#2977
pramod BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 480 Thanked: 323 Times View My Garage	Nikon s210 Hello Guys, I have ordered for a Nikon Coolpix s210 digital camera on crutchfield.com . I have a Canon Rebel XT DSLR with me. I am ordering this small Nikon to use in social gatherings where i dont wanna take out my SLR. And having a small digi cam is very handy for taking a snap or 2 in a coffee day instead of using an SLR. Here is the info: 1. Nikon s210 black --> $139 2. Transcend 4GB memory card ---> $17 Is this a good deal. How is the camera performance indoor and how is the mpeg quality. I know it takes 640/480 pixels.. is it good enough for a decent video? Cheers Pramod
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27th October 2008, 11:30	#2978
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	Guys i am a bit confused here since i am not a camera person. I need to get a Cybershot for myself and am at a loss of which one. I have the T1, Canon EOS series, Nikon (old one, dont know the model but looks like the Canon) and a smaller Nikon (new). Now its time to get one for my car. I have short listed the T500,T300,T77 and W300. Could you please tell me which one is better. Thank you.
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27th October 2008, 15:15	#2979
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	any trustworthy sites to buy the canon SX10 IS from ?? ..i want to order it today as i will be reaching the US tom and want it as soon as possible once i reach there...
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27th October 2008, 15:18	#2980
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	newegg, bhphotovideo, amazon(amazon.com not resellers listed on amazon) are a few of the trusted sites I have dealt with
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27th October 2008, 18:15	#2982
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	and i jus wanted to find out whats the largest memory card i can use..because on all the sites the recommended accesories shown besides the cam are 4 and 8 GB cards..but i remember reading some where that the max was 4 GB. so im confused. and whats the difference between the SanDisk 4GB Ultra II SDHC Card and the SanDisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card ? rev Last edited by revtech : 27th October 2008 at 18:16.
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27th October 2008, 19:39	#2984
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	ok thanx a lot.will look into the 8GB card thing and will also look out for san disk.... rev
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28th October 2008, 01:33	#2985
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	hi im looking out for memory cards for the SX10 IS and between transcend and sandisk which one is a better option ?
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