15 May 09
Originally posted by SeitseNarrow it down to 2 or 3 models. Then go to the store and hold it in your hand. They are different sizes and thicknesses. Then ask yourself what you are going to do with it. Size/thickness may make a difference, it may not. Only way to tell is to go to the store.
Who are you addressing, Rags? I am the one searching for a digi camera, not uzless.
So, in your opinion, what's the best value for something 250 Eur tops?
15 May 09
Originally posted by uzlessVery true. You should always try before you buy with a camera. Check out delay of turning on, and delay between pressing the shutter button and the image actually taking.
Narrow it down to 2 or 3 models. Then go to the store and hold it in your hand. They are different sizes and thicknesses. Then ask yourself what you are going to do with it. Size/thickness may make a difference, it may not. Only way to tell is to go to the store.
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17 May 09
Originally posted by SeitseDid you get one yet seitse?
You two, ladies, are awesome. Thanks a bunch. I am actually leaving soon to the camera shop.
I'll report back.
If not and you are looking for a good all rounder at a reasonable price, you could do a lot worse than this canon offering: Better lens than the small compacts - long zoom and a processor which is a lot better at copying with the accompanying reduced light than the Panasonic.
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/PowerShot/PowerShot_SX110_IS/index.asp
17 May 09
Fine gnetlemen, I thank you all for your help. Moments like this make this website a wonderful place to understand more and learn.
I went for Rags knowledge and got myself a Canon IXUS 95 IS. I was about to get the 100 one, but I realized that I really don't need to take video with HD quality... for 50 EUR more! 🙂 If I want to take video, then I get a videocamera.
I can say so far I am very happy with it, and the red eye stuff, the face identification, the rapidly chargeable battery, and the "crisp" in the photos when I check them in the computer, really make it for me.
Now, let's see how it behaves under the heavy use of the summer holidays!
Thanks again to all.