The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

vaisakhr · 28th September 2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by gopinathann

I checked with Panasonic showroom, they told that it might come for Diwali. I can go with FZ35,

Here in Cochin fz35 costs 27k. I think its high. One can get an entry level dslr for that money. How much is the retail price for FZ35 in Chennai?

gopinathann · 28th September 2010, 23:27

In chennai it is 16K. If that is the case I will go with FZ35 instead FZ100.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Here in Cochin fz35 costs 27k. I think its high. One can get an entry level dslr for that money. How much is the retail price for FZ35 in Chennai?

vaisakhr · 29th September 2010, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopinathann

In chennai it is 16K. If that is the case I will go with FZ35 instead FZ100.

Is that with the shop warranty or company warranty? The price I was talking about were of their authorised dealer. Grey one is available at 16k in cochin with 6 months shop warranty (by mouth only

).

rajismine · 29th September 2010, 11:06

there is a FZ35 for sale in Classified for Rs 9K

ampere · 29th September 2010, 11:19

There is only one caveat while purchasing FZ100 (particularly).
Its so good that you really want to buy, but then again one should not start thinking, if instead I had just bought a DSLR!

One should be very clear on that decision. Because one would nearly spend 30-35K for FZ100. I was under the same cloud, before I shifted for hunting a DSLR.

gopinathann · 30th September 2010, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Is that with the shop warranty or company warranty? The price I was talking about were of their authorised dealer. Grey one is available at 16k in cochin with 6 months shop warranty (by mouth only

).

That shop name is digiclickstudio. he is the authorized dealer for nikon but sells other cameras as well. It should come with company warranty.

karpusv · 30th September 2010, 16:21

Cameras I'm having..

For stills:
Canon EOS 1000D - for serious photographs
Kodak Z760 - for general photos
Nikon Coolpix 10MP - for quick pics
Olympus Trip MD (35mm, film) - not in use
Minolta 1975 (35mm, film) with aperture/shutter control - not in use

For videos: (which i take rarely)
Sony DCR-DVD810E Hybrid

Zenster · 30th September 2010, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

There is only one caveat while purchasing FZ100 (particularly).
Its so good that you really want to buy, but then again one should not start thinking, if instead I had just bought a DSLR!

One should be very clear on that decision. Because one would nearly spend 30-35K for FZ100. I was under the same cloud, before I shifted for hunting a DSLR.

I'd agree with you, but I am buying it from US where its around 22k and hence the price issue is taken care off

Warranty is not my concern for me!

Mine should be here by 11th October.

Abeer · 30th September 2010, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajismine

there is a FZ35 for sale in Classified for Rs 9K

I tried contacting the seller couple of times via email and PM but (s)he did not bother to respond.

shwetanshu · 3rd October 2010, 10:11

my budget is 350$ max. suggest a digicam, will be getting it from my brother in US around december.

arcotsrinivas · 3rd October 2010, 17:41

Hello,

I have a query on buying a Nikon L110 point and shoot.
Below is the specification sheet one dealer in Hyderabad is quoting Rs.14500 where as the price on Nikon's website is Rs.14950.

Specifications:
12.1 MEGA pixel with 15x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom,HDMI ready and 720p video recording with dual microphones.
Package includes : 4 GB memory card,battery charger with 4 Ni-Mh batteries and cables,2year warranty.

Request you to suggest me the right price to be paid for the camera.

srimath · 4th October 2010, 08:50

I am not sure what is the right price. I bought the L110 for 14,161 last week in Reliance Digital.

navin · 4th October 2010, 11:34

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Originally Posted by shwetanshu

my budget is 350$ max. suggest a digicam, will be getting it from my brother in US around december.

If you dont shoot any longer than 100mm the S90 (now S95) is a very nice cam.

SinghBHP · 6th October 2010, 16:29

Hello Guys , I am planning to buy a camera and is confused between few choices
1) P100 - I liked it for its sleek design, 25x Zoom features etc. However it does not have RAW image mode.

2) P700 - This is a new launch, almost all features same as P100, minus 26x zoom but additional feature of RAW images.

3) D3000 or D3100 - This is an entry level DSLR, I actually wanted to but one like this but i am scared if I will be able to make full use of it's features. Also I have heard that in-order to extract complete capabilities I will have to spend a lot in Lenses.

As always, Teambhp is the only place where I can look for suggestions/advice.

tsk1979 · 6th October 2010, 17:06

I think P100 has limited manual controls.
FZ100 from panasonic may be a better bet if you are interested in "getting creative". Another good cam is Fuji HS10, but the zoom is manual, and there are no manual controls for video recording(you cannot set aperture shutter etc., for video)

If you are not too much in Zoom, and are okay with 18x, then look no further than the FZ38. The more I use this cam, the more I fall in love with it.

29th September 2010, 11:06	#4129
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	there is a FZ35 for sale in Classified for Rs 9K
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29th September 2010, 11:19	#4130
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,339 Thanked: 13,628 Times View My Garage	There is only one caveat while purchasing FZ100 (particularly). Its so good that you really want to buy, but then again one should not start thinking, if instead I had just bought a DSLR! One should be very clear on that decision. Because one would nearly spend 30-35K for FZ100. I was under the same cloud, before I shifted for hunting a DSLR.
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30th September 2010, 16:21	#4132
karpusv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: BLR / NGO Posts: 291 Thanked: 188 Times	Cameras I'm having.. For stills: Canon EOS 1000D - for serious photographs Kodak Z760 - for general photos Nikon Coolpix 10MP - for quick pics Olympus Trip MD (35mm, film) - not in use Minolta 1975 (35mm, film) with aperture/shutter control - not in use For videos: (which i take rarely) Sony DCR-DVD810E Hybrid Last edited by karpusv : 30th September 2010 at 16:24.
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3rd October 2010, 10:11	#4135
shwetanshu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 46 Thanked: 2 Times	my budget is 350$ max. suggest a digicam, will be getting it from my brother in US around december.
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3rd October 2010, 17:41	#4136
arcotsrinivas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 65 Thanked: 96 Times View My Garage	Hello, I have a query on buying a Nikon L110 point and shoot. Below is the specification sheet one dealer in Hyderabad is quoting Rs.14500 where as the price on Nikon's website is Rs.14950. Specifications: 12.1 MEGA pixel with 15x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom,HDMI ready and 720p video recording with dual microphones. Package includes : 4 GB memory card,battery charger with 4 Ni-Mh batteries and cables,2year warranty. Request you to suggest me the right price to be paid for the camera. Last edited by arcotsrinivas : 3rd October 2010 at 17:44. Reason: to add specifications
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4th October 2010, 08:50	#4137
srimath BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 156 Thanked: 86 Times	I am not sure what is the right price. I bought the L110 for 14,161 last week in Reliance Digital.
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6th October 2010, 16:29	#4139
SinghBHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 131 Thanked: 123 Times	Hello Guys , I am planning to buy a camera and is confused between few choices 1) P100 - I liked it for its sleek design, 25x Zoom features etc. However it does not have RAW image mode. 2) P700 - This is a new launch, almost all features same as P100, minus 26x zoom but additional feature of RAW images. 3) D3000 or D3100 - This is an entry level DSLR, I actually wanted to but one like this but i am scared if I will be able to make full use of it's features. Also I have heard that in-order to extract complete capabilities I will have to spend a lot in Lenses. As always, Teambhp is the only place where I can look for suggestions/advice.
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6th October 2010, 17:06	#4140
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	I think P100 has limited manual controls. FZ100 from panasonic may be a better bet if you are interested in "getting creative". Another good cam is Fuji HS10, but the zoom is manual, and there are no manual controls for video recording(you cannot set aperture shutter etc., for video) If you are not too much in Zoom, and are okay with 18x, then look no further than the FZ38. The more I use this cam, the more I fall in love with it.
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