Cannon A95 vs S500

[toant103]

price is not an issue.


I'm thinking of getting either one of those but don't know which one has better image quality.

Thanks

 

[imported_Mike]

why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

 

[Turkish]

I just bought a S500 because it's more compact. I'm pretty sure the A95 can take better pics but you should look into a dSLR if you want anything better than what the S500 offers.

Edit: that means I voted S500.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

lol, ok. Like I said, between those...the a95. Did you do research to narrow it down to canon only or are you being a fanboi?

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: The Boss
I just bought a S500 because it's more compact. I'm pretty sure the A95 can take better pics but you should look into a dSLR if you want anything better than what the S500 offers.

Edit: that means I voted S500.

there is a huge step inbetween the s500 and a Dslr

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

lol, ok. Like I said, between those...the a95. Did you do research to narrow it down to canon only or are you being a fanboi?

i've used Kodak, fuji, nikon, and sony before. None of them can compare to Cannon according to my finding.

dSLR is nice but i'm on a budget. The lens cost more than the camera.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

lol, ok. Like I said, between those...the a95. Did you do research to narrow it down to canon only or are you being a fanboi?

i've used Kodak, fuji, nikon, and sony before. None of them can compare to Cannon according to my finding.

dSLR is nice but i'm on a budget. The lens cost more than the camera.

That might not be saying much as all of those have some pretty sh!tty lower end models. I like canon as a company b/c they make nice cameras up and down the board from 2mp to 6mp. In the $300 range, you can do better though.

edit: Actually, all the Kodaks are pretty sh!tty except for the 64/7590

 

[SynthDude2001]

Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

lol, ok. Like I said, between those...the a95. Did you do research to narrow it down to canon only or are you being a fanboi?

i've used Kodak, fuji, nikon, and sony before. None of them can compare to Cannon according to my finding.

dSLR is nice but i'm on a budget. The lens cost more than the camera.

That might not be saying much as all of those have some pretty sh!tty lower end models. I like canon as a company b/c they make nice cameras up and down the board from 2mp to 6mp. In the $300 range, you can do better though.

edit: Actually, all the Kodaks are pretty sh!tty except for the 64/7590

what other cameras should i take a look at in that price range?

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse
why just those 2?

btw, between those, I said the a95.

i narrow it down to those 2. I will not consider another brand for digicam beside Cannon.

lol, ok. Like I said, between those...the a95. Did you do research to narrow it down to canon only or are you being a fanboi?

i've used Kodak, fuji, nikon, and sony before. None of them can compare to Cannon according to my finding.

dSLR is nice but i'm on a budget. The lens cost more than the camera.

That might not be saying much as all of those have some pretty sh!tty lower end models. I like canon as a company b/c they make nice cameras up and down the board from 2mp to 6mp. In the $300 range, you can do better though.

edit: Actually, all the Kodaks are pretty sh!tty except for the 64/7590

what other cameras should i take a look at in that price range?

Sony V1...simply can't be beat for $300.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price now. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

 

[imported_Mike]

Check this out. Its hosted by Ornery, but its a couple dozen threads from OT throughout the past 6 months all about which camera to get. There are hundreds of replies, but it will be good info IMO.

EDIT: They may make your decision solid on getting a canon or may sway you towards another.

EDIT 2: I just remembered, that list is missing the biggest most recent thread about cameras. Here

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

EDIT: and their S series is even worse(in comparison)

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

Go to dpreview or steve's, most people would agree that (although Sony is getting closer) Canon makes the better imaging chip. My opinion: Go with Canon.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: The Boss

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

Go to dpreview or steve's, most people would agree that (although Sony is getting closer) Canon makes the better imaging chip. My opinion: Go with Canon.

OVERALL, yes. Sony has made and is still making some pretty sh!tty cameras in their line up. Sony's discontinued models(S70, S85, f707, f717, V1) are giving everything on the market today a run for their money and have better quaility IMO.

And you get a lot of people who bitch about sony memory sticks b/c they would rather compromise quality than pay $5 for a different memory card.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: The Boss

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

Go to dpreview or steve's, most people would agree that (although Sony is getting closer) Canon makes the better imaging chip. My opinion: Go with Canon.

OVERALL, yes. Sony has made and is still making some pretty sh!tty cameras in their line up. Sony's discontinued models(S70, S85, f707, f717, V1) are giving everything on the market today a run for their money and have better quaility IMO.

And you get a lot of people who bitch about sony memory sticks b/c they would rather compromise quality than pay $5 for a different memory card.

V1 is not competing with the SXXX or SDXXX series. V1 is more in the G5, G6 market. I would consider P100/150 to be the direct competitors to S500 or SDXXX, and from my experience, Canon makes better camera in this market.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: The Boss

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

LMK find a link for ya, 1 sec.

Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

Go to dpreview or steve's, most people would agree that (although Sony is getting closer) Canon makes the better imaging chip. My opinion: Go with Canon.

OVERALL, yes. Sony has made and is still making some pretty sh!tty cameras in their line up. Sony's discontinued models(S70, S85, f707, f717, V1) are giving everything on the market today a run for their money and have better quaility IMO.

And you get a lot of people who bitch about sony memory sticks b/c they would rather compromise quality than pay $5 for a different memory card.

V1 is not competing with the SXXX or SDXXX series. V1 is more in the G5, G6 market. I would consider P100/150 to be the direct competitors to S500 or SDXXX, and from my experience, Canon makes better camera in this market.

I was going by price mainly. Im not too keen on the new sonys(p100/150), so I really don't know how they compare. If you think the V1 is in the same market as the G series(I can see how it is) that just compliments the V1 even more. For $300, WHY not buy something comprable to Canons top of the line?(excluding dslr)

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: The Boss

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: luvya

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: toant103

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Another vote for the A95. It was one of the ones I was considering a few months back when I was researching my camera purchase.

Edit: Be ready for Ornery to come in here and tell you that both of your options are crap. Whenever he wakes up, that is.

Ornery makes a stronger case b/c he provides links to back him up, but he is right...nothing can come close to Sony's V1 in that price range.

I'm not saying he's necessarily wrong in what he's trying to say, but it's just somewhat amusing to me that he responds to each camera thread in exactly the same way without fail.

I think its b/c there are so many camera threads, and they are basically asking the same thing, which camera to get? Alot people go to canon right away...they are nice cameras, very popular. People brush sony aside b/c of their memory stick, while way back when were much more expensive, are comprable to other memory standards in price. The V1 used to be a $500 camera when it first came out, and it is worth it for $500. The simple fact that you can get a new, unopened one from reputable resellers without having to sift through the scum of ebay to get a good price on it is a steal.

according to this website, the camera is pretty good. But i don't want to spent more money on the memory stick. I already have 2 512MB compact flash. I do have 2 memory stick but it's only 8MB and 64 each.



http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscv1/

Also check out image-source and steve's digicams for 2 more reviews. Having a gig of CF already puts ya in a tight position and the logical thing would be to get a camara that takes CF. I personally would sell the CF cards and buy some MS sticks and get the V1. You will not regret it....of course, that is just my opinion.

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Disagree. Canon still makes better camera than Sony. I am using Sony P150 now, it's brilliant...but Canon's comparative models are still better than Sony's.

I dunno how you can say that. Canon has nothing that can compare to the F707/717 except the G5/G6 which both came out how many more months after Sony's?

For $300, canon's A series or Elph series cant compare in quality to the V1

Go to dpreview or steve's, most people would agree that (although Sony is getting closer) Canon makes the better imaging chip. My opinion: Go with Canon.

OVERALL, yes. Sony has made and is still making some pretty sh!tty cameras in their line up. Sony's discontinued models(S70, S85, f707, f717, V1) are giving everything on the market today a run for their money and have better quaility IMO.

And you get a lot of people who bitch about sony memory sticks b/c they would rather compromise quality than pay $5 for a different memory card.

V1 is not competing with the SXXX or SDXXX series. V1 is more in the G5, G6 market. I would consider P100/150 to be the direct competitors to S500 or SDXXX, and from my experience, Canon makes better camera in this market.

Cannon does does have better image quality. The V1 is designed to compete with the G5 and G6 but the price for the V1 is very tempting. I think it's in the low $3xx while the G5 and G6 is pretty much up in the high $4xx and $5xx

 

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Cannon does does have better image quality. The V1 is designed to compete with the G5 and G6 but the price for the V1 is very tempting. I think it's in the low $3xx while the G5 and G6 is pretty much up in the high $4xx and $5xx

$299.99 at sears.com last time I checked(awhile ago) and that was before their 10% off they usually do.