The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

vivekiny2k · 2nd March 2009, 21:09

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.

rajismine · 4th March 2009, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

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

clevermax · 10th March 2009, 10:28

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.

sajo · 11th March 2009, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymous

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.

sathyaprakash · 12th March 2009, 17:25

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.

The_Warrior · 12th March 2009, 21:59

Hi Friends. Need your help.

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

Please advise.

sathyaprakash · 13th March 2009, 16:41

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?

emkay456 · 13th March 2009, 17:11

Olympus FE20 is on offer at Rs. 4400+ as a one day offer on ebay. See link on home page.
Seems to be a good budget camera. 8MP, 3X Optical zoom Face detection and Image stabilisation.

for_cars1 · 16th March 2009, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymous

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.

rajismine · 16th March 2009, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Warrior

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

wmax · 17th March 2009, 11:24

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?

The_Warrior · 20th March 2009, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajismine

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

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

...

Cheers

emkay456 · 20th March 2009, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by revtech

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 ?

hrishig · 27th March 2009, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmax

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?

deetee · 28th March 2009, 11:40

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.

2nd March 2009, 21:09	#3196
vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	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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10th March 2009, 10:28	#3198
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	Bought a beercan!! 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 MinoltaAF 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.
	() Thanks

12th March 2009, 17:25	#3200
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	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.
	() Thanks

12th March 2009, 21:59	#3201
The_Warrior BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travelling Most of the time!!! Posts: 130 Thanked: 23 Times	Hi Friends. Need your help. I am confused between CANON SX 10 IS and OLYMPUS SF 570. Please advise.
	() Thanks

13th March 2009, 16:41	#3202
sathyaprakash BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 448 Thanked: 46 Times	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?
	() Thanks

13th March 2009, 17:11	#3203
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	Olympus FE20 is on offer at Rs. 4400+ as a one day offer on ebay. See link on home page. Seems to be a good budget camera. 8MP, 3X Optical zoom Face detection and Image stabilisation.
	() Thanks

17th March 2009, 11:24	#3206
wmax BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 64 Thanked: 0 Times	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?
	() Thanks

28th March 2009, 11:40	#3210
deetee BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 485 Thanked: 1,593 Times View My Garage	need some gyan here 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.
	() Thanks