for a camera in the low $200s youll get a compact and it wont have the functions like aperture and shutter speed preference or full manual mode. these features will help you develop your photography in the longer term without the need to go full slr (single lens reflex).
anyway thats my two cents. i have had good experiences with former versions of both models.
Monday, May 31, 2010 - 07:04 pm, by: Garion Gibson(Gordy)
I agree on the Fuji Finepix s1600, but if you don't like replacing AA batteries, (the damn thing take's 4) then go for the JZ500, Re-chargable battery.
But your then looking at the $300 range, For something under $250 go for the Sony cybershot DSCW320P
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Monday, May 31, 2010 - 08:34 pm, by: David Vaughan(Davidv)
Check reviews on the net and especially those from photographers or photography magazines. At any price point (<$250 in your case) you are looking for the best lens quality you can buy, because picture quality will be around long after any camera feature. Put up with the rest.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 08:36 am, by: Jeff Bedsor(Jeff_bedsor)
I would give the Canons a miss, I was using them at work but of the 6 purchased in the last 2 years all have had problems with either the lcd screen or the retractable lens/zoom.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 08:43 am, by: Matthew Sharpe(Madmatt)
Canon all the way - the only Fuji Finepix camera I've used belongs to my sister in law, its a "fake SLR" looking thing and its •••••
NB, I do a lot work for Canon and get a staff discount, so I kinda have to support them But really, they do make fantastic low end cameras, give one a go.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 09:20 pm, by: David Tra(Bookie)
Ive read somewhere that cannon IXUS has lens cover issues. They become stuck and dont open...
Im not keen on AA batteries... and compact is the way to go. I will be travelling throughout Asia and the last burden I want is a bulky camera. You can take some amazing shots! I need to weigh up more options...
David V, Ive looked at many reviews founded on the internet but came across to many mixed opinons. The ladder usually consisted of
Panasonic Lumix Canon IXUS95 Canon A1000 IS Nikon Coolpix S520
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 09:21 pm, by: Ben Lipman(Ben12a)
Jeff Bedsor wrote on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 08:36 am:
I would give the Canons a miss, I was using them at work but of the 6 purchased in the last 2 years all have had problems with either the lcd screen or the retractable lens/zoom.
Serious? My experience is very different. My boy has a 6 month old fuji finepix thing, and it constantly drains the batteries, picture quality doesn't seem to match it 'megapixel' rating.
In contrast, I have put my canon through some environments you guys can only imagine. No issues after nearly 4 years of absolute abuse. When I bought it, it had won every compact camera award I was able to google, and was rated #1 on every website I could find. The video it pumps out when bolted to the track car is just a superb bonus, and far better than the GoPro camera I rented for a couple of track days.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 08:30 am, by: David Vaughan(Davidv)
David, I have no knowledge of those four, last having bought one of these types a few years ago (a Canon Powershot for my wife). If the Panasonic genuinely tops that list in reviews then it is probably worth getting because there will be no "brand" dollars inflating the price.
I use a DSLR which is certainly a clumsy thing to wave around when travelling, especially if you decide to carry extra lens . Until it died I also used a very slim Minolta, and its convenience was wonderful.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 10:40 am, by: Callum Finch(Sigeneat)
The new compact full 4/3 sensor DSLR things that Sony (EVIL cameras) have introduced to the market pose a very interesting concept for the pro-sumer market. A "point and shoot" capable camera which you can also manipulate and accessorise as much as any other entry level DSLR cameras? Sign me up.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 12:54 pm, by: Jeff Bedsor(Jeff_bedsor)
http://www.e18error.com/ Google "canon powershot lens problem" there are thousands of complaints. Also the lcd malfunctioning http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=238911 this was identified years ago but occurred on 2 Canon cameras I purchased last year. I do have a Powershot A40 that was purchased about 7 years ago that is still working OK, however this is a different design to the new ones.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 07:05 am, by: Matthew Sharpe(Madmatt)
Not the last one I bought - in NZ they definitely had a local warranty only. Parallel importing is such a huge problem on consumer goods these days, and can run up huge costs for local branch distributors.
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But really, they do make fantastic low end cameras, give one a go.
. Until it died I also used a very slim Minolta, and its convenience was wonderful.
