The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

HellwratH · 15th November 2007, 11:38

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

Entry level DSLR plus lens will cost about $700, which is more than double the cost of S5IS.

Entry level costs that much? which DSLR are you talking about? I doubt if Nikon D40 or Canon 350D would cost that much!

tsk1979 · 15th November 2007, 11:44

with a 70-300 lens along with the kit an entry level DSLR will push 700$. But that will also mean that you can take sharp pics at ISO 1600. with the compact cams, the best you can do is ISO400 and even that is pretty noise.
As for IS, lets say at full zoom end IS gives you a 2 stop advantage.
DSLR ISO 1600 = Compact ISO 200
So you have a 3 stop advantage if you use a DSLR even without an IS lens. this negates the IS benefits of a compact cam.

Elito11 · 15th November 2007, 11:55

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Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

Currently confused between the S5 IS and DSC H7

DSC H7
- Nah! Don't like the colour/high ISO etc of Sony

S5 IS
- Better than H7...also more 'professional' of the two

I am a bit inclined towards Sony because my current point and shoot digicam is by Sony and I love it!!

Well...point and shoot is a completely diffrent category!

Also I love the performance of my Sony's Li-ion batteries. Still after almost 4 years, they last for almost 250-300 photos
I am not sure about the performance of AA NiMh batteries.

Also, reviews say that there is not much difference between S3 IS and S5 IS apart from higher resolution and DIGIC III processor. So is the S5 IS really worth extra cash?

Yes! A canon is a canon! ALso companies like Sony often offer well rounded, novice friendly, all sundry feature thrown-in tyoe stuff. Its thier business philosophy!

However a specialist manufacturer like canon or nikon will always offer more accurate, proffesionally aligned stuff..its just a diffrent business philosophy!

Anywaz..that was my 2 cents!

Also do chek out Fujifilm FinePix S8000 fd. The S series is often overlooked, but Fuji makes some real sturdy and interesting cameras!

ELito

mail4ajo · 15th November 2007, 11:59

I would suggest you go for the Sony H7 unless you are too used to the Canon's menu and features or are a diehard Canon freak.

I had this tough decision between H9 and S5IS. I just didnt want pay so much for a P&S camera and plunged for a canon DSLR.

Samurai · 15th November 2007, 16:24

I hear Olympus E-3 is now freely available in most countries including USA. Many new owners are going gaga. Now, I have no access to any Olympus retail shop. Can somebody swing by your neighbourhood Olympus retail store and see whether it is available in India and check it out personally?

Thanks in advance.

tsk1979 · 15th November 2007, 16:27

I am going to CP in Delhi in saturday, I will swing by at Palika Bazaar exclusive Olympus showroom

Samurai · 15th November 2007, 16:37

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

I am going to CP in Delhi in saturday, I will swing by at Palika Bazaar exclusive Olympus showroom

That's great, I hope they have it.

Edit: Also checkout if they have the new 70-300mm or any of the SWDs yet.

sathyaprakash · 15th November 2007, 18:44

As I have decided to buy S5IS in grey market at chennai fellow Bhpians pls guide me the best price, points i should take into note while buying and also the accesories that come along with it & any other important thing,as i am new to the grey market trade, thanks bye.

koolaruny · 15th November 2007, 21:07

Be very careful Sathyaprakash espicially in Chennai, these guys in the grey market will fleece you. A digi camera in every sense has to be treated more like an investment for life and so please be careful. Ideally the accesories would be a leather case, memory card and possibly a tripod - if you are lucky. If you are looking at Grey market, don't give more than 18K

rr_zen · 15th November 2007, 21:26

Finally, its time for me to say that I have ordered my S5 IS. It should be reaching me in the next few days and I coughed up $302 for the same !

abhijitaparadh · 15th November 2007, 22:18

rr-zen,
Which website gave you canon S5IS for $302?

I am not getting anywhere less than $330.

Abhijit

Samurai · 18th November 2007, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

I am going to CP in Delhi in saturday, I will swing by at Palika Bazaar exclusive Olympus showroom

So, what did you find out?

aZa · 18th November 2007, 23:01

heard there was a theft in Palika, a bunch of high end cameras were stolen!! Tanveer any news/?

rr_zen · 19th November 2007, 06:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhijitaparadh

rr-zen,
Which website gave you canon S5IS for $302?

I am not getting anywhere less than $330.

Abhijit

Try this site: LowPriceDigital*>*Canon*Powershot S5IS 8.3 Megapixel 12x Optical/4x Digital Zoom Digital Camera*>*Digital Cameras*>*Cameras and Photography

By the way, I cancelled my previous order as it was a chinese import item that had all menus in chinese and not english. However, that was a blessing in disguise as I got a better deal today where I paid only $262 including shipping. I called up, reconfirmed if it was the US model and about the menus and stuff. Once bitten, twice shy

tsk1979 · 19th November 2007, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

So, what did you find out?

The E510 2 lens kit costs around 54K, if you want grey its around 50K.
The E-3 is not launched in India yet, but it will be in 15 days with cost around 75K, grey price will hover around 68-70K. If I am ready to pay some advance they guarantee getting it from Singapore in a weeks time for around 70K

That said the exclusive showroom is a joke. A tiny shop with lots of olympus signboards and a few camera. Maybe they have a warehouse nearby, and display less stuff at shop.
Oly should learn from Canon and Sony about what a showroom looks like.
I can pick up a Canon/Sony camera for zero interest EMI, but for oly I have to shell out the moolah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aZa

heard there was a theft in Palika, a bunch of high end cameras were stolen!! Tanveer any news/?

Read about it in papers

15th November 2007, 11:44	#1397
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	with a 70-300 lens along with the kit an entry level DSLR will push 700$. But that will also mean that you can take sharp pics at ISO 1600. with the compact cams, the best you can do is ISO400 and even that is pretty noise. As for IS, lets say at full zoom end IS gives you a 2 stop advantage. DSLR ISO 1600 = Compact ISO 200 So you have a 3 stop advantage if you use a DSLR even without an IS lens. this negates the IS benefits of a compact cam.
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15th November 2007, 11:59	#1399
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	I would suggest you go for the Sony H7 unless you are too used to the Canon's menu and features or are a diehard Canon freak. I had this tough decision between H9 and S5IS. I just didnt want pay so much for a P&S camera and plunged for a canon DSLR.
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15th November 2007, 16:24	#1400
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,514 Times View My Garage	I hear Olympus E-3 is now freely available in most countries including USA. Many new owners are going gaga. Now, I have no access to any Olympus retail shop. Can somebody swing by your neighbourhood Olympus retail store and see whether it is available in India and check it out personally? Thanks in advance.
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15th November 2007, 16:27	#1401
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	I am going to CP in Delhi in saturday, I will swing by at Palika Bazaar exclusive Olympus showroom
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15th November 2007, 18:44	#1403
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	As I have decided to buy S5IS in grey market at chennai fellow Bhpians pls guide me the best price, points i should take into note while buying and also the accesories that come along with it & any other important thing,as i am new to the grey market trade, thanks bye.
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15th November 2007, 21:07	#1404
koolaruny BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Be very careful Sathyaprakash espicially in Chennai, these guys in the grey market will fleece you. A digi camera in every sense has to be treated more like an investment for life and so please be careful. Ideally the accesories would be a leather case, memory card and possibly a tripod - if you are lucky. If you are looking at Grey market, don't give more than 18K
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15th November 2007, 21:26	#1405
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Finally, its time for me to say that I have ordered my S5 IS. It should be reaching me in the next few days and I coughed up $302 for the same !
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15th November 2007, 22:18	#1406
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	rr-zen, Which website gave you canon S5IS for $302? I am not getting anywhere less than $330. Abhijit
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18th November 2007, 23:01	#1408
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	heard there was a theft in Palika, a bunch of high end cameras were stolen!! Tanveer any news/?
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