The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

suman · 3rd February 2009, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Got my Canon 40D yesterday.... loving every bit of it!

Congrats Lavkesh, this should be in the DSLR thread, methinks

extreme_torque · 3rd February 2009, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

Congrats Lavkesh, this should be in the DSLR thread, methinks

It is digital and it is a camera so it belongs here too, me thinks

sukrit7 · 4th February 2009, 09:33

I have a budget of 10k, I'm not altogether new to photography but not a professional either. I'm planning to go in for a new camera, i don't want a simple digital, i'd like something with somewhat slr capabilities. Can anyone recommend a camera?
How's fujifilm as a company? anyone using one ?

rajismine · 4th February 2009, 11:01

Hey sukrit. for 10K if you want SLR capabilities then go for a Film SLR

But if, by SLR, you meant manual capabilities with good overall package, I think Canon A590IS is the best option...

Rajeev

inder · 5th February 2009, 10:35

Need advice guys.I am travelling to Australia in first week of march and intend to purchase a Canon SX10 IS in Melbourne at digital camera warehouse.Its available there for AUD 535,including 10% GST (which can be refunded at the airport). Is this a good deal? For how much is it available in grey market in India.Since they are only providing australian warranty,hence it would be as good as grey market.Only thing is it would be genuine,and comparatively cheaper.Also they wont provide any Memory card,charger or bag.Should I take this from here,or buy it from there? What card should I buy,I have zeroed on SAndisk extreme III 2 GB,and one SD 2 GB.The charger which I take from here,will it fit in sockets in Australia??
Phew lots of queries,plz try to help guys.

rajismine · 5th February 2009, 10:58

u can buy it from Australia. even if the warranty is not valid, you can atleast try for discount on repairs; if any; quoting some reasons for relocation...

If you take from grey market, you are on your own,

However my experience says there is no problem with digicams in 99.9% of the cases

trance_nut · 5th February 2009, 23:59

Planning to purchase the Raynox DCR250 macro extension. Any ideas of its availability in India, especially in Mumbai?

FATAL3RROR · 7th February 2009, 05:09

Hey guys!

I have been out of touch with normal P&S cameras of late and need some advice from you guys! I am looking for a compact P&S to complement my Pentax K200D DSLR.
What I want from the camera:

Size: I want to be able to carry it around everywhere I go. Not possible with the Pentax and I hate cellphone cameras.

Control: Accustomed to a DSLR, I would want as much manual control as possible.

Zoom: I don't need much. Anything till 3X would do for me.

Image Quality: Low Light image quality needs to be good. Therefore, good high ISO performance. I hate flashes.

Video: Not much of a video person but why not!

Usage: Should be immune to rough handling. Will need it only for random pictures, party pics, nice unexpected cars!

Budget: I am in UK right now. Anything around 100 pounds!

More: No Sony/Olympus as I don't want to move to a proprietary memory platform. I already have couple of SD cards and AA cells lying around. So any camera which uses these will be preferred!

Hope to get some good advice!

Cheers!

navin · 7th February 2009, 16:16

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Originally Posted by FATAL3RROR

Size:
Control:
Image Quality:
Usage:
Budget: I am in UK right now. Anything around 100 pounds!

If you could up your budget consider the Panny LX3. Outside of that I dont know of a camera under 200 pounds that offers you even apature and shutter control leave alone full manual.

MustangMan · 7th February 2009, 20:14

Guys,
Need suggestions.
Need a Ultracompact, budget max 9K
Prefer a Battery pack against AAs

Looking to pick it up from Delhi on Monday....

MindSpeeDs · 7th February 2009, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by MustangMan

Guys,
Need suggestions.
Need a Ultracompact, budget max 9K
Prefer a Battery pack against AAs

Looking to pick it up from Delhi on Monday....

Either the Canon Powershot SD1100 IS or Nikon S52 should be decent for that price.

MindSpeeDs · 7th February 2009, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by FATAL3RROR

Hey guys!

I have been out of touch with normal P&S cameras of late and need some advice from you guys! I am looking for a compact P&S to complement my Pentax K200D DSLR.
What I want from the camera:

Size: I want to be able to carry it around everywhere I go. Not possible with the Pentax and I hate cellphone cameras.

Control: Accustomed to a DSLR, I would want as much manual control as possible.

Zoom: I don't need much. Anything till 3X would do for me.

Image Quality: Low Light image quality needs to be good. Therefore, good high ISO performance. I hate flashes.

Video: Not much of a video person but why not!

Usage: Should be immune to rough handling. Will need it only for random pictures, party pics, nice unexpected cars!

Budget: I am in UK right now. Anything around 100 pounds!

More: No Sony/Olympus as I don't want to move to a proprietary memory platform. I already have couple of SD cards and AA cells lying around. So any camera which uses these will be preferred!

Hope to get some good advice!

Cheers!

Panasonic LX3..if you can up the budget
Canon SX110 IS.. if you don't intend to
Canon A590 IS.. if you wish to save a tad more!

MustangMan · 7th February 2009, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindSpeeDs

Either the Canon Powershot SD1100 IS or Nikon S52 should be decent for that price.

Any thoughts on the Samsung i85 or Nikon s550?

MindSpeeDs · 7th February 2009, 23:19

I wouldn't go for a samsung. Nikon S550 doesn't have Optical Image Stabilization, it would be best to go for a camera that has OIS.

MustangMan · 8th February 2009, 11:06

MindSpeeDs: Thanks for the help.

4th February 2009, 09:33	#3153
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 747 Thanked: 333 Times	I have a budget of 10k, I'm not altogether new to photography but not a professional either. I'm planning to go in for a new camera, i don't want a simple digital, i'd like something with somewhat slr capabilities. Can anyone recommend a camera? How's fujifilm as a company? anyone using one ?
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4th February 2009, 11:01	#3154
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Hey sukrit. for 10K if you want SLR capabilities then go for a Film SLR But if, by SLR, you meant manual capabilities with good overall package, I think Canon A590IS is the best option... Rajeev
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5th February 2009, 10:35	#3155
inder BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: nagpur Posts: 388 Thanked: 101 Times	Canon SX10 In Australia or India Need advice guys.I am travelling to Australia in first week of march and intend to purchase a Canon SX10 IS in Melbourne at digital camera warehouse.Its available there for AUD 535,including 10% GST (which can be refunded at the airport). Is this a good deal? For how much is it available in grey market in India.Since they are only providing australian warranty,hence it would be as good as grey market.Only thing is it would be genuine,and comparatively cheaper.Also they wont provide any Memory card,charger or bag.Should I take this from here,or buy it from there? What card should I buy,I have zeroed on SAndisk extreme III 2 GB,and one SD 2 GB.The charger which I take from here,will it fit in sockets in Australia?? Phew lots of queries,plz try to help guys.
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5th February 2009, 10:58	#3156
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	u can buy it from Australia. even if the warranty is not valid, you can atleast try for discount on repairs; if any; quoting some reasons for relocation... If you take from grey market, you are on your own, However my experience says there is no problem with digicams in 99.9% of the cases
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5th February 2009, 23:59	#3157
trance_nut BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 64 Thanked: 54 Times	Raynox Lenses? Planning to purchase the Raynox DCR250 macro extension. Any ideas of its availability in India, especially in Mumbai?
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7th February 2009, 05:09	#3158
FATAL3RROR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 115 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Hey guys! I have been out of touch with normal P&S cameras of late and need some advice from you guys! I am looking for a compact P&S to complement my Pentax K200D DSLR. What I want from the camera: Size: I want to be able to carry it around everywhere I go. Not possible with the Pentax and I hate cellphone cameras. Control: Accustomed to a DSLR, I would want as much manual control as possible. Zoom: I don't need much. Anything till 3X would do for me. Image Quality: Low Light image quality needs to be good. Therefore, good high ISO performance. I hate flashes. Video: Not much of a video person but why not! Usage: Should be immune to rough handling. Will need it only for random pictures, party pics, nice unexpected cars! Budget: I am in UK right now. Anything around 100 pounds! More: No Sony/Olympus as I don't want to move to a proprietary memory platform. I already have couple of SD cards and AA cells lying around. So any camera which uses these will be preferred! Hope to get some good advice! Cheers!
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7th February 2009, 20:14	#3160
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	Guys, Need suggestions. Need a Ultracompact, budget max 9K Prefer a Battery pack against AAs Looking to pick it up from Delhi on Monday....
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7th February 2009, 23:19	#3164
MindSpeeDs BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 116 Thanked: 84 Times	I wouldn't go for a samsung. Nikon S550 doesn't have Optical Image Stabilization, it would be best to go for a camera that has OIS.
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8th February 2009, 11:06	#3165
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	MindSpeeDs: Thanks for the help. Last edited by MustangMan : 8th February 2009 at 11:11.
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