The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

hari_rama · 28th March 2007, 17:48

yeah yogi me too confused....but in my option list i have canon s3IS ,canon ixus 850, and fujifilm s6500fd....all these cams have IS and plus points of S3IS and fuji s6500fd is the loong zoom....also fuji i thik is the cheapest...

DriverR · 28th March 2007, 18:03

Yogi, Hari, Sure thing. Will upload some sample pics.
Btw, my primary research site was Steve's Digicam. I find the reviews very good and comprehensible. Link - [COLOR=#008000]www.steves-digicams.com

aZa · 28th March 2007, 19:55

Guys whats the pricing for D80 in grey? just the body... and would a Nikkor AFS 50MM work with it ? and Sigma 90MMAF ?

Samurai · 28th March 2007, 20:36

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Originally Posted by aZa

Guys whats the pricing for D80 in grey? just the body... and would a Nikkor AFS 50MM work with it ? and Sigma 90MMAF ?

Any of the Nikkor or Nikon mount lenses will work with Nikon dSLRs. But the AF-S won't work with film SLRs.

v1p3r · 30th March 2007, 15:31

Ok, I'm planning to buy a digital camera. Requirements are:
1. 5+ mp
2. VGA res 30 fps video
3. 3" screen
4. 15k or below

It will probably end up being a grey buy. As of now I'm looking at the Nikon S6, S7 and S50, and a Pentax Optio T20. Leaning towards the Nikons because of the rotary menu commander.

Now will the experts please pronounce judgement?

rkg · 30th March 2007, 16:48

I have shortlisted Fujifilm S6500 fd. next is panasonic FZ50. . it is available for 21.5 with 2 year fuji warranty from JJmehta. grey may be 17-18K. i choose it over canon bec of 28-300 zoom, larger sensor(1 /1.7"i.e 7.6 X 5.7 mm) compared to canon S3( 1/2.5" 5.76 X 4.29mm sensor) and also due to better ISO performance and aperture range.
Dp review says 6500fd does not have image stabilizer. whereas fuji website says it has picture stabilizer
what is the opinion of the experts on the forum regarding the fuji . shall i go for fuji or canon or panasonic

DriverR · 1st April 2007, 10:07

Yogi, Hari, as promised here are some sample pics from my Canon Powershot A710 IS

Testing for colour contract

Night shot

Day shot (Same scene as night shot)

Shot taken in total darkness (Flash test)

Hope these will give you a sense of the capabilities of the A710IS.

Like I said I have to use it more before I can say anything, but it looks good and give very clear images. I'm trying to fiddle around with the manual control so as to get a better appriciation of its capabilities.

rkg · 1st April 2007, 13:42

what is the quality level and warranty status of FUJI in india. is it reliable? can it be compared with canon with regard to quality. officially fuji is offering 2 years warranty in India.

V-16 · 1st April 2007, 15:14

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Ok, I'm planning to buy a digital camera. Requirements are:
1. 5+ mp
2. VGA res 30 fps video
3. 3" screen
4. 15k or below

It will probably end up being a grey buy. As of now I'm looking at the Nikon S6, S7 and S50, and a Pentax Optio T20. Leaning towards the Nikons because of the rotary menu commander.

Now will the experts please pronounce judgement?

Im no expert but am happy with what i bought. Its a good camera with exceptional quality pics and videos. Its a sony cybershot DSC-W70. 7.2 mgp and movie with sound. only screen is 2.5'' is priced below 15K...how does 12k or lower sound?? and its got a rotary commander too.

v1p3r · 1st April 2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Im no expert but am happy with what i bought. Its a good camera with exceptional quality pics and videos. Its a sony cybershot DSC-W70. 7.2 mgp and movie with sound. only screen is 2.5'' is priced below 15K...how does 12k or lower sound?? and its got a rotary commander too.

Sirji, am trying to stay away from Sony, I don't really like their brand. Though their stuff isn't too bad, I must admit. Also, I was told last time around, to stick with people who make cameras/optical instruments for a living, ie Canon Nikon Pentax etc

Rudra Sen · 1st April 2007, 16:52

v1p3r, where is that camera I saw last? That blue one?
Can we see some results from that?

v1p3r · 1st April 2007, 17:02

It was lost in the aftermath of Memo's crash. Most of our track day pics, 1st and 2nd lot, are from that camera.

Surprise · 2nd April 2007, 14:16

Can anyone suggest me a digital camera for around 10k?

Requirement: Wanted to take few stills and video recording of my kid (and upload my garage at Team-Bhp)

Surprise · 2nd April 2007, 18:07

I had filtered down the following

1. Cannon Power shot 530, 1.8" display, 5 Mega Pixel, 4x zoom, video recording, 512 memory card, 2 yrs national warranty - Rs.10,500/-
(They say 550 will be available only from the month of May 07)

2. Sony S 500, 2.4" display, 6 mega pixel, 3x zoom, videp recoring, 3 yrs national warranty - Rs.10,800/-

3. Fuji F20, 2.5" display, 6 mega pixel, 3x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty, Li-ion battery - Rs.13,500/-

4. Fuju A 700, 2.5" display, 7.1 mega pixel, 3x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty- Rs.11,500/-

5. Fuji A 500, 2" display, 5 mega pixel, 3 x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty - Rs.7000/-

(Fuji dealers have only the above 3 models)

I had indicated the reason of purchase. Which of the above would be a better buy?

PS: I could not even find a single dealer for Nikon. All the dealers mentioned in website has discontinued dealing with it

extreme_torque · 2nd April 2007, 19:42

@Surprise... Among the options I would say the Canon 530, it takes amazingly clear pics for a prosumer P&S camera, has also got the largest sensor size among all of these. Others have small sensors with pixels crammed resulting in blurry noisy images when seen at full resolution.

P.S. I would also advice you to look at Fuji, haven't seen or used a fuji ever but I have heard that sensors on Fuji's are pretty good. I hate sony digicams.... dont ask me why.

28th March 2007, 17:48	#406
hari_rama BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trichur Posts: 270 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	yeah yogi me too confused....but in my option list i have canon s3IS ,canon ixus 850, and fujifilm s6500fd....all these cams have IS and plus points of S3IS and fuji s6500fd is the loong zoom....also fuji i thik is the cheapest...
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28th March 2007, 18:03	#407
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 414 Thanked: 526 Times	Yogi, Hari, Sure thing. Will upload some sample pics. Btw, my primary research site was Steve's Digicam. I find the reviews very good and comprehensible. Link - [COLOR=#008000]www.steves-digicams.com
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28th March 2007, 19:55	#408
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Guys whats the pricing for D80 in grey? just the body... and would a Nikkor AFS 50MM work with it ? and Sigma 90MMAF ?
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30th March 2007, 15:31	#410
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Ok, I'm planning to buy a digital camera. Requirements are: 1. 5+ mp 2. VGA res 30 fps video 3. 3" screen 4. 15k or below It will probably end up being a grey buy. As of now I'm looking at the Nikon S6, S7 and S50, and a Pentax Optio T20. Leaning towards the Nikons because of the rotary menu commander. Now will the experts please pronounce judgement?
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30th March 2007, 16:48	#411
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	I have shortlisted Fujifilm S6500 fd. next is panasonic FZ50. . it is available for 21.5 with 2 year fuji warranty from JJmehta. grey may be 17-18K. i choose it over canon bec of 28-300 zoom, larger sensor(1 /1.7"i.e 7.6 X 5.7 mm) compared to canon S3( 1/2.5" 5.76 X 4.29mm sensor) and also due to better ISO performance and aperture range. Dp review says 6500fd does not have image stabilizer. whereas fuji website says it has picture stabilizer what is the opinion of the experts on the forum regarding the fuji . shall i go for fuji or canon or panasonic Last edited by rkg : 30th March 2007 at 16:50. Reason: spelling correction
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1st April 2007, 10:07	#412
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 414 Thanked: 526 Times	Canon A710IS Sample Pics Yogi, Hari, as promised here are some sample pics from my Canon Powershot A710 IS Testing for colour contract Night shot Day shot (Same scene as night shot) Shot taken in total darkness (Flash test) Hope these will give you a sense of the capabilities of the A710IS. Like I said I have to use it more before I can say anything, but it looks good and give very clear images. I'm trying to fiddle around with the manual control so as to get a better appriciation of its capabilities.
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1st April 2007, 13:42	#413
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	what is the quality level and warranty status of FUJI in india. is it reliable? can it be compared with canon with regard to quality. officially fuji is offering 2 years warranty in India.
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1st April 2007, 16:52	#416
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	v1p3r, where is that camera I saw last? That blue one? Can we see some results from that?
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1st April 2007, 17:02	#417
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	It was lost in the aftermath of Memo's crash. Most of our track day pics, 1st and 2nd lot, are from that camera.
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2nd April 2007, 14:16	#418
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Can anyone suggest me a digital camera for around 10k? Requirement: Wanted to take few stills and video recording of my kid (and upload my garage at Team-Bhp)
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2nd April 2007, 18:07	#419
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	I had filtered down the following 1. Cannon Power shot 530, 1.8" display, 5 Mega Pixel, 4x zoom, video recording, 512 memory card, 2 yrs national warranty - Rs.10,500/- (They say 550 will be available only from the month of May 07) 2. Sony S 500, 2.4" display, 6 mega pixel, 3x zoom, videp recoring, 3 yrs national warranty - Rs.10,800/- 3. Fuji F20, 2.5" display, 6 mega pixel, 3x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty, Li-ion battery - Rs.13,500/- 4. Fuju A 700, 2.5" display, 7.1 mega pixel, 3x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty- Rs.11,500/- 5. Fuji A 500, 2" display, 5 mega pixel, 3 x zoom, video recording, 2 yrs warranty - Rs.7000/- (Fuji dealers have only the above 3 models) I had indicated the reason of purchase. Which of the above would be a better buy? PS: I could not even find a single dealer for Nikon. All the dealers mentioned in website has discontinued dealing with it
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2nd April 2007, 19:42	#420
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	@Surprise... Among the options I would say the Canon 530, it takes amazingly clear pics for a prosumer P&S camera, has also got the largest sensor size among all of these. Others have small sensors with pixels crammed resulting in blurry noisy images when seen at full resolution. P.S. I would also advice you to look at Fuji, haven't seen or used a fuji ever but I have heard that sensors on Fuji's are pretty good. I hate sony digicams.... dont ask me why. Last edited by extreme_torque : 2nd April 2007 at 19:49.
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