The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

ghpk · 14th July 2010, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbdulRahmanM

Thanks for the fine suggestion, i shall try it out, any suggestions for camera shops in chennai?

try ebay.in to find out what you get can in this budget.
don't buy such expensive stuff online, as you are in a metro you can get rates from ebay and then hunt for camera in local market to get best deals.

I think today itself i saw a sony digi cam w320 for Rs.6700 on ebay.

cyclops · 14th July 2010, 10:32

just thought of sharing, the dpreview 2010 superzoom shootout results.

'Super Zoom' Camera Group Test (Q2 2010) Review: 19. Conclusions and ratings: Digital Photography Review

thelightening · 14th July 2010, 12:22

Guys !! I am confused whether I need to upgrade from my recently bought Panasonic FX28 to a Canon 1000d or Nikon d3000. Can any experts advice me the pros and cons of this upgrade?

By the way if the upgrade is better, then what will be the best price i may get for my recently bought FZ28 in beautiful showroom condition?

Looking answers for both the doubts

cyclops · 21st July 2010, 13:01

Guys.. What camera case are you using for your FZ35's? I am looking for a nice compact case, but could not find any. I would ideally prefer a very compact model.

Please suggest what brand-model are you guyes using. Post a pic if possible and a place where it can procured in pune.

EDIT: What more accessories are recommended? And where to source them???

dreamdiesel · 21st July 2010, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclops

Guys.. What camera case are you using for your FZ35's? I am looking for a nice compact case, but could not find any. I would ideally prefer a very compact model.

Please suggest what brand-model are you guyes using. Post a pic if possible and a place where it can procured in pune.

EDIT: What more accessories are recommended? And where to source them???

Well I am using a Case Logic SLCC-1 with my FZ35. I picked it up from one of the Whizz Camera outlets for about Rs.900. Very compact, its got a carry handle, deattachable shoulder strap and belt loop. Thick padding ensures camera is safe. Main compartment holds the camera. Side pouches holds an extra battery and SD cards. Also has 2 more smaller compartments. Only drawback is there is no space to keep the lens hood that came along with the camera.

Not sure where you can pick one in Pune, but i saw a few of them being sold on ebay.in

No accessories yet, but I am looking at buying a good medium sized tripod and UV filter. Any suggestions on this pls?

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rajismine · 21st July 2010, 17:18

News:

Panasonic announced FZ40/45 and FZ100 with 24x optical zoom and 14mp sensor
FZ40 will have CCD and FZ100 will have CMOS sensor :-)
FZ100 will also have articulated screen like Canon SX10/SX20

Rahulk76 · 21st July 2010, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajismine

News:

Panasonic announced FZ40/45 and FZ100 with 24x optical zoom and 14mp sensor
FZ40 will have CCD and FZ100 will have CMOS sensor :-)
FZ100 will also have articulated screen like Canon SX10/SX20

mmmm $400 for FZ40 and $500 for FZ100 not bad

More at
Panasonic premieres Lumix DMC-FZ100 high-speed superzoom camera: Digital Photography Review

JMaruru · 23rd July 2010, 17:28

Does any one have the Olympus SP-600UZ camera ? It is available for ridiculously low price. The camera has 15x wide-angle zoom and it is of 12 Megapixel. Please advice.

2500cc · 26th July 2010, 14:07

Hello Guys,

Could someone please help me understand how good is Sony Cybershot W-330.

Cheers,
Rajesh

kaushik_s · 26th July 2010, 17:01

If any of you are looking for a good pocketable travel zoom then try your hand at Samsung WB600 (HZ30W). I recently bought this camera for a friend and then used it for 2 days. Seems to be a pretty nice camera. It has 24-360mm zoom lens which I found quite useful for any kind of travel zoom. Also the size is not bulky and can easily go into jeans pocket (bit tight fit but still works). It also have the creative modes (P,A,S,M) but one issue is that you need to set the mode each time you switch on the camera. Small niggle but one might get used to it. 24mm is a pretty good wide angle range and 360mm is good tele range too. Flash is ok but I felt it needed bit more power. I missed shooting in RAW and that's one major disadvantage if I had to get the camera.
It also can capture HD video at 720p and good thing is that you can zoom in and out during shooting video without much noise.
But the best part is the price, it's only 14k with Bill & Warranty and that makes it really good VFM.

gkrishn · 28th July 2010, 19:33

Guys,
Recently, started cycling. Cant really carry a dslr on long rides. So i need a pocket camera, which is really light on both wallet and pocket.

I don't care about megapixel, zoom etc. The minimum zoom factor it has, the better it is. In fact a fixed wide, at about 35mm, should be fine enough.

I do care about things like, weight, how compact it is, noise, pic quality and how quick it is(between shutter press and when the picture is actually shot).

thanks,
Budget is < 10k.

blue_pulsar · 29th July 2010, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

Hi guys,

I'm buying a camera for my dad. He's not too much into technology and wants a totally hassle free camera. He also wants non-bulky camera. I'm currently in US and my budget is $200. I have considered the following:

1. Canon SD1300is
2. Canon SD940is
3. Nikon S570

Most people say that Nikon point and shoots are really bad. I was considering this Nikon because it looks good. Anyways, I'm leaning towards Canon SD940is. Its better looking than the SD1300is, slimmer, lighter. Technically both the cameras read the same specs. Can you guys tell me which is better?

Also, any better options to consider?

Thanks guys!

Hi guys, please help me!!! I'm leaning towards the Canon SD940is. Its the best looking of the three I've mentioned. Only worried about image quality.

navin · 29th July 2010, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

I'm currently in US and my budget is $200. I have considered the following:

1. Canon SD1300is
2. Canon SD940is
3. Nikon S570

I'd look athe SX120 as well it is not as pocketable as the ones you have selected but it has got better reviews.

If compact is what you are after I'd get the SD980IS instead of the 940IS.

Chipz · 31st July 2010, 07:38

Hi I am getting a NIKON D40 with 18-55 mm 3.5/5.6 Lens with Filter second hand for 13000, It is 2 years old. Do you think it is a good buy. Is there any way to find out how many photos are clicked, also is there a way to check the cmos sensor.

thanks for any help.

mail4ajo · 10th August 2010, 23:37

Time for a new camera purchase to replace my aging Canon powershot. The EOS 350D with 70-300IS USM was given away, so need a new fast superzoom which can shoot great videos too.

Being a Canon loyal, my first preference is the SX20 IS. However I also like to consider the Fuji HS10 for its 30x zoom, Any direct reviews comparing the models? I am also unsure of the Fuji support in India. Any pointers?

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cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	2010 Shootout just thought of sharing, the dpreview 2010 superzoom shootout results. 'Super Zoom' Camera Group Test (Q2 2010) Review: 19. Conclusions and ratings: Digital Photography Review
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thelightening BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Guys !! I am confused whether I need to upgrade from my recently bought Panasonic FX28 to a Canon 1000d or Nikon d3000. Can any experts advice me the pros and cons of this upgrade? By the way if the upgrade is better, then what will be the best price i may get for my recently bought FZ28 in beautiful showroom condition? Looking answers for both the doubts
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cyclops BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 297 Thanked: 12 Times	Camera Case Guys.. What camera case are you using for your FZ35's? I am looking for a nice compact case, but could not find any. I would ideally prefer a very compact model. Please suggest what brand-model are you guyes using. Post a pic if possible and a place where it can procured in pune. EDIT: What more accessories are recommended? And where to source them???
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rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	News: Panasonic announced FZ40/45 and FZ100 with 24x optical zoom and 14mp sensor FZ40 will have CCD and FZ100 will have CMOS sensor :-) FZ100 will also have articulated screen like Canon SX10/SX20
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JMaruru BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BLR/EWR Posts: 848 Thanked: 431 Times	Olympus SP-600UZ camera ?? Does any one have the Olympus SP-600UZ camera ? It is available for ridiculously low price. The camera has 15x wide-angle zoom and it is of 12 Megapixel. Please advice.
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26th July 2010, 14:07	#4029
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 739 Thanked: 354 Times	Hello Guys, Could someone please help me understand how good is Sony Cybershot W-330. Cheers, Rajesh
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26th July 2010, 17:01	#4030
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	If any of you are looking for a good pocketable travel zoom then try your hand at Samsung WB600 (HZ30W). I recently bought this camera for a friend and then used it for 2 days. Seems to be a pretty nice camera. It has 24-360mm zoom lens which I found quite useful for any kind of travel zoom. Also the size is not bulky and can easily go into jeans pocket (bit tight fit but still works). It also have the creative modes (P,A,S,M) but one issue is that you need to set the mode each time you switch on the camera. Small niggle but one might get used to it. 24mm is a pretty good wide angle range and 360mm is good tele range too. Flash is ok but I felt it needed bit more power. I missed shooting in RAW and that's one major disadvantage if I had to get the camera. It also can capture HD video at 720p and good thing is that you can zoom in and out during shooting video without much noise. But the best part is the price, it's only 14k with Bill & Warranty and that makes it really good VFM.
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28th July 2010, 19:33	#4031
gkrishn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 650 Thanked: 149 Times View My Garage	Guys, Recently, started cycling. Cant really carry a dslr on long rides. So i need a pocket camera, which is really light on both wallet and pocket. I don't care about megapixel, zoom etc. The minimum zoom factor it has, the better it is. In fact a fixed wide, at about 35mm, should be fine enough. I do care about things like, weight, how compact it is, noise, pic quality and how quick it is(between shutter press and when the picture is actually shot). thanks, Budget is < 10k. Last edited by gkrishn : 28th July 2010 at 19:35.
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31st July 2010, 07:38	#4034
Chipz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Trivandrum, Thrissur Posts: 160 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi I am getting a NIKON D40 with 18-55 mm 3.5/5.6 Lens with Filter second hand for 13000, It is 2 years old. Do you think it is a good buy. Is there any way to find out how many photos are clicked, also is there a way to check the cmos sensor. thanks for any help.
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10th August 2010, 23:37	#4035
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	Time for a new camera purchase to replace my aging Canon powershot. The EOS 350D with 70-300IS USM was given away, so need a new fast superzoom which can shoot great videos too. Being a Canon loyal, my first preference is the SX20 IS. However I also like to consider the Fuji HS10 for its 30x zoom, Any direct reviews comparing the models? I am also unsure of the Fuji support in India. Any pointers? Last edited by mail4ajo : 10th August 2010 at 23:44.
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