Team-BHP - The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

Does anybody know if nikon L6 supports higher video length with SDHC cards?

I have one and it seems to stop at 20 mins even with larger (8GB) SD cards, but Wondering if a class 6 card will let it go beyond that. In that case I will order a class 6 SDHC card.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid (Post 1186710)

Sometime back I posted a query on Sigma cameras at a time when I hadnt seen any from the brand. They were launched with great fanfare about a year or two ago.

Any idea what happened to this venture? I havent come across a single person using a Sigma SLR so far.

Hey Steeroid,

see full Lenses and Point and Shoot lineup of Sigma here

Sigma: PMA 2009 Show Report: Digital Photography Review

Rajeev

Finally I could win a bid on the beercan.
Wondering what a beercan has got to do with a camera?

Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4 lens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Minolta*AF 70-210 F4 (beercan)*2555-110 lens for Sony Alpha - Minolta camera mount

So now I have a zoom lens for my Alpha!! :-)

These old Minolta glasses are becoming more and more costlier in the second hand market becuase Sony Alphas are gaining popularity. There used to be a time when one could get a beercan 70-210 for $50. I bought mine for $162. I get a pouch, UV filter and circular polarizer also along with the lens.

Similar lens (70-210mm, f/2.8) from Sony costs a whopping $1700!!
Waiting for the shipment to arrive, will post few pics then.

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Originally Posted by anonymous (Post 1192476)

I am planning to buy a digital camera. I am not very fond of photography and will only be using occasionally. I have narrowed down to two model, Canon SX10 IS and Canon Powershot A2000 IS. I will be sourcing them from US. I think Powershot suits the best to my choice as its cheap. What do you think guys?

If budget is not an issue , go for the SX10. A quick and random online search reveals that the SX10 retails for anywhere between $150-$180 (since you are sourcing from US) more than the A2000. I guess in India the price difference is more significant.
I have been using an A2000 for the past few months and the results are pretty satisfactory for a newbie. It is mostly used for family shots and events, so it has not been used for what can be termed as hobby photography yet.
However, it does not come with a viewfinder, and you have to rely on the LCD one and that I found to be a bit of an issue while clicking in very bright sunlight outdoors.

Dear friends which is the best place to buy grey market camera in Chennai?

What is the current price of SX10 IS in Chennai? or is it cheap in Singapore compared to Chennai if so what is the price difference?

Pls reply soooooon as iam planning to buy in this week, thks in advance.

Hi friends I am putting this question again pls help me which is the best place for grey market cameras & which is the best price i can bargain SX10 IS?

I need to buy within this week as one of my friend is comming from Sing is it wise to ask him to buy there what will be the price difference?

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Originally Posted by anonymous (Post 1192476)

and Canon Powershot A2000 IS. I will be sourcing them from US. I think Powershot suits the best to my choice as its cheap. What do you think guys?

I opted for the A2000 IS, found it to be quite popular and feature rich.

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Originally Posted by The_Warrior (Post 1210727)

Hi Friends. Need your help.

I am confused between CANON SX 10 IS and OLYMPUS SF 570.

Please advise.

Buy a SX10. I have used both and canon is much better in handling different scenarios. Its not SF 570 nut SP570UZ and its stopped now. SX10 would be my sincere advise..Retails at around 17K in grey market, Rs 23.5K with bill and canon warranty and appx. 19K for used with bill and warranty

regards

Rajeev

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Originally Posted by rajismine (Post 1215282)

Thanx a ton Rajeev. I have already taken a call and arranged for Canon SX10IS from US for USD 240. In fact, it is already on the way here clap:...

Cheers

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Originally Posted by revtech (Post 1192649)

hey i have the SX10 IS.bought it as an upgrade to the S3 IS..great camera.i got it for around 390 USD when it just came out.now you should get it for around $ 350.

rev

PS: buying online is cheaper

How much customs duty and shipping costs did you pay in addition to 390 USD ?

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Originally Posted by wmax (Post 1216703)

Hi All,

Recently bought one Panasonic Lumix TZ11 for 12.5 k(8.1. MP, 10x Optical Zoom) . With original bill, 3 years warranty and 2 GB card.

Any user reviews?

Can you please tell em the source? Also any idea about Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1?

Where and what price can I get it?

Comparing exif information from canon and nikon digicam pictures I see that canon's pic info reads 180 DPI where as NIKON DPI is 300.
I am perplexed!
As far as the cameras are concerned DPI is irrelevant.Both the pics I compared as 8M snaps. So, effectively on 72 DPI monitor exif must read same DPI. Is Windows partial towards nikon by projecting more DPI than canon of same pixel dimension?
This might seem trivial but am not able comprehend how this happens.