The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

tsk1979 · 10th November 2006, 13:53

From a noise perspective, Fuji makes the best digicams. Their ISO 1600 is the cleanest and for small prints even ISO 3200 is usable! (I am talking about the F11-30-30d series as well as the 6900etc.,)

condor · 10th November 2006, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandeep108

On auto mode, the S3 IS tends to take very noisy pictures except in bright sunny conditions as it pushes the ISO too high.

The S3 is reported to be noisy at higher ISO's. Reviews recommended that the S3 be used upto ISO 200 to be safe.

giri · 10th November 2006, 19:41

Here are some camera tests of locally available models:
http://www.pcworld.in/features/index.jsp/artId=4554799

sandeep108 · 11th November 2006, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor

The S3 is reported to be noisy at higher ISO's. Reviews recommended that the S3 be used upto ISO 200 to be safe.

Yes, but when I compared noise levels across comparable cams like S2, H2, H5, it was quite acceptable or better since it does less in camera processing than the others and does not lose detail.

I have taken fairly decent pictures in low light where flash was not allowed at ISO 400/800 and then used Neat Image/ Noise Ninja to get very acceptable results.

Mostly with today's technology, there is really very minor differences between most comparable cameras and unless one is a total pro, should not matter much. Like cars, best way is to test drive / click as much as possible and then decide.

aZa · 11th November 2006, 14:01

From the reviews and all S3 seems to have a very film like grainy noise at higher ISOs. when comparing noise in H2/H5 or other Superzooms i'd prefer film like Grain than digital artifacts.

kkr2k2 · 13th November 2006, 19:15

my list goes some thing like this :

1. Fuji FinePix S5100, 4 MP , 10X optical zoom.

u can check this link for the review:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms5100/

2. Cannon PowerShot A610, 5MP, 4x optical zoom.

review link:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/05...ona610a620.asp

Tv or the shutter speed adjustment in the cannon is amzing, u can take pics in pitch dark with slower shutter speeds (may be 15 seconds)

3. Sony Erickson T610 cam phone, though pretty handy but disgusting quality.
can take decent pics outdoors.

asad7874 · 14th November 2006, 11:54

Hi folks,

Is there any good camera repair shop in Noida? I own a Canon PS A590 and it has got some problem with its lens. the lens tube doesn't come out fully and lens cover remains shut slightly. Its a mechanical problem and I owe it to my poor handling of the equipment.

Thanks
Asad
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/asad7874/)

abhibh · 16th November 2006, 01:47

Hi,

I have 2 quesries one is digital camera query. I need a digital camera for around 12k. I heared sony DSCs 600 is 6 megapixel and is good buy. I want to know whats its price ?

On ebay its available for around 9.5k with 512 MB card but sony dealers in my town do not have it (Havent checked the Sony world. they are always costly). I want to know do that can this camera record too at a good quality not that good but should be ok. Better than mobile and resolution should be a bigger. And wats the maximum card size this cam can take ?

Second query is how are PanaSonic CamCoders ? I was watching GadgetGuru they they were showing Panasonic DVD camcoder which was for around 23k ? Can someone shed light on this too please.

Also anyone can suggest a good digital camera other than sony for 10k + 2k for the card.

mtnrajdeep · 24th November 2006, 11:52

I have a Sony DCR-HC 30 for video

Just bought a Canon Digital IXUS 850 with Image stabilization and a 2 GB SD card. Yet to get it though, my friend needs to land back in the country!

urdudesamy · 25th November 2006, 17:32

I have a Sony DSC-T5, which is up for sale at 13k with 128MB duo Pro.

Upgraded to a LUMIX FZ30...

Samurai · 17th December 2006, 21:33

Just added a big lens to my collection, the Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm F2.8/3.5. With magnification factor of 2 and a 1.4x teleconverter, I can get to 560mm now.

Mugen_Power · 18th December 2006, 01:31

Samurai,

I have seen your pics in some thread and all are amesome, at that time i think why i am not able to take this type of pic. But now i understand why..

BTW I have Sony T7.

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

Samurai · 18th December 2006, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

I have seen your pics in some thread and all are amesome, at that time i think why i am not able to take this type of pic. But now i understand why..

Thanks for the compliment. I wish it was that simple, besides I just got this lens yesterday. It might take few months before I learn to use this lens properly.

Akshay1234 · 18th December 2006, 13:56

i just got a sont dsc-w100.

its 8.1mp. i love it.

filcord · 21st December 2006, 16:27

Used a Sony Cybershot T72, 3x opt zoom 3.2mp, for three years. No problems except one set of bogus batteries sold to me that used to drain out after ten shots, and I valiantly tried to use them for a year before buying myself a great set of Camelion AA rechargeables.
Now I have a Sony DSC H5, lovely machine, super LCD screen, 12x opt zoom, 7.2mp . This a pre-Christmas gift from the wife!

10th November 2006, 13:53	#286
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	From a noise perspective, Fuji makes the best digicams. Their ISO 1600 is the cleanest and for small prints even ISO 3200 is usable! (I am talking about the F11-30-30d series as well as the 6900etc.,)
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10th November 2006, 19:41	#288
giri BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 35 Thanked: 4 Times	Here are some camera tests of locally available models: http://www.pcworld.in/features/index.jsp/artId=4554799
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11th November 2006, 14:01	#290
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	From the reviews and all S3 seems to have a very film like grainy noise at higher ISOs. when comparing noise in H2/H5 or other Superzooms i'd prefer film like Grain than digital artifacts.
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13th November 2006, 19:15	#291
kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	my list goes some thing like this : 1. Fuji FinePix S5100, 4 MP , 10X optical zoom. u can check this link for the review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilms5100/ 2. Cannon PowerShot A610, 5MP, 4x optical zoom. review link: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0508/05...ona610a620.asp Tv or the shutter speed adjustment in the cannon is amzing, u can take pics in pitch dark with slower shutter speeds (may be 15 seconds) 3. Sony Erickson T610 cam phone, though pretty handy but disgusting quality. can take decent pics outdoors.
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14th November 2006, 11:54	#292
asad7874 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Noida Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Camera repair shop in Noida? Hi folks, Is there any good camera repair shop in Noida? I own a Canon PS A590 and it has got some problem with its lens. the lens tube doesn't come out fully and lens cover remains shut slightly. Its a mechanical problem and I owe it to my poor handling of the equipment. Thanks Asad (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asad7874/)
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16th November 2006, 01:47	#293
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Hi, I have 2 quesries one is digital camera query. I need a digital camera for around 12k. I heared sony DSCs 600 is 6 megapixel and is good buy. I want to know whats its price ? On ebay its available for around 9.5k with 512 MB card but sony dealers in my town do not have it (Havent checked the Sony world. they are always costly). I want to know do that can this camera record too at a good quality not that good but should be ok. Better than mobile and resolution should be a bigger. And wats the maximum card size this cam can take ? Second query is how are PanaSonic CamCoders ? I was watching GadgetGuru they they were showing Panasonic DVD camcoder which was for around 23k ? Can someone shed light on this too please. Also anyone can suggest a good digital camera other than sony for 10k + 2k for the card. Last edited by abhibh : 16th November 2006 at 01:53.
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24th November 2006, 11:52	#294
mtnrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 904 Thanked: 338 Times View My Garage	I have a Sony DCR-HC 30 for video Just bought a Canon Digital IXUS 850 with Image stabilization and a 2 GB SD card. Yet to get it though, my friend needs to land back in the country! Last edited by mtnrajdeep : 24th November 2006 at 11:53.
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25th November 2006, 17:32	#295
urdudesamy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 59 Thanked: 2 Times	I have a Sony DSC-T5, which is up for sale at 13k with 128MB duo Pro. Upgraded to a LUMIX FZ30...
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17th December 2006, 21:33	#296
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,815 Thanked: 45,448 Times View My Garage	Just added a big lens to my collection, the Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm F2.8/3.5. With magnification factor of 2 and a 1.4x teleconverter, I can get to 560mm now.
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18th December 2006, 01:31	#297
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat 03 Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 18 Times	Samurai, I have seen your pics in some thread and all are amesome, at that time i think why i am not able to take this type of pic. But now i understand why.. BTW I have Sony T7. Cheers, Mugen_Power.
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18th December 2006, 13:56	#299
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	i just got a sont dsc-w100. its 8.1mp. i love it.
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21st December 2006, 16:27	#300
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	Used a Sony Cybershot T72, 3x opt zoom 3.2mp, for three years. No problems except one set of bogus batteries sold to me that used to drain out after ten shots, and I valiantly tried to use them for a year before buying myself a great set of Camelion AA rechargeables. Now I have a Sony DSC H5, lovely machine, super LCD screen, 12x opt zoom, 7.2mp . This a pre-Christmas gift from the wife!
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