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dudeguy

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I have around $400-ish to spend. It needs to be small and non-beakable if ukwim, and online, but a big online firm. Of course Im open to ATOTer's suggestions. ;)


In terms fo view finders there are the LCD, and Optical viewfinder. Are all optical viewfinder based on mirrors and viewing what the lens can see or are some just straight-through viewing windows? I was a compact that can see what the lens sees, as its what I am used to with an SLR.
 
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Descartes

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I just bought the Canon A80 for its features relative to other 4MP cameras, the price, and the fact that I can use non-proprietary batteries. I would've bought the S410, but I don't like being dependent on that battery pack while traveling.
 
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faenix

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Canon S60.

I have the S50.

S400, S410, S500 series are nice but they're a little too small + girly for me.

S60 will be great.

CANON FOREVER!
 
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Ausm

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Originally posted by: faenix
Canon S60.

I have the S50.

S400, S410, S500 series are nice but they're a little too small + girly for me.

S60 will be great.

CANON FOREVER!
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Great Choices!


Canon Rox ;)


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I have been quite happy with my Sony DSC-T1, but that us out of your price range, and you'd be very hard pressed to find a private dealer going down to 400 on it.
 
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dudeguy

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Originally posted by: Marauder911
I have been quite happy with my Sony DSC-T1, but that us out of your price range, and you'd be very hard pressed to find a private dealer going down to 400 on it.
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im just a peon so dont worry.
 
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Conky

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I have a Canon A70 and when my gf wanted a camera we got her an A80. She loves it and comes up with some great shots. Call me a Canon fanboy. :p
 
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welst10

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Originally posted by: dudeguy
I have around $400-ish to spend. It needs to be small and non-beakable if ukwim, and online, but a big online firm. Of course Im open to ATOTer's suggestions. ;)
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English translation please. Did I read non-breakable? In that case, stay away from Nikon. It's trash based on my experience with them.
 
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Trey22

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Originally posted by: Descartes
I just bought the Canon A80 for its features relative to other 4MP cameras, the price, and the fact that I can use non-proprietary batteries. I would've bought the S410, but I don't like being dependent on that battery pack while traveling.
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Another vote for the A80.
 
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FleshLight

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Originally posted by: dudeguy
I have around $400-ish to spend. It needs to be small and non-beakable if ukwim, and online, but a big online firm. Of course Im open to ATOTer's suggestions. ;)


In terms fo view finders there are the LCD, and Optical viewfinder. Are all optical viewfinder based on mirrors and viewing what the lens can see or are some just straight-through viewing windows? I was a compact that can see what the lens sees, as its what I am used to with an SLR.
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You will see 90-99% (depending quality) what the "lense sees" with your LCD or optical viewfinder. There are also EVFs (like on camcorders).
 
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Small, compact, yet great pictures: Canon PowerShot S410 Digital Camera for $299.99 Shipped from Newegg

Something a little larger but with a full set of manual controls? Get a Canon PowerShot A80 like a bunch of people have already recommended, it can be had for about $275 - $300.

Once you've got a camera, you've got about $100 to work with to buy a case, memory card, and rechargable batteries and a charger. You should look for about a 512MB CompactFlash card and 2100 MaH or 2300 MaH NiMH batteries + charger.

Lastly, when you get your camera, drop by CanonTalk.net to sign up for free gallery space and share your new pictures with fellow digicam owners. That goes for all of you who've posted in this thread. :)
Originally posted by: dudeguy
In terms fo view finders there are the LCD, and Optical viewfinder. Are all optical viewfinder based on mirrors and viewing what the lens can see or are some just straight-through viewing windows? I was a compact that can see what the lens sees, as its what I am used to with an SLR.
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I assume you mean you want a compact that can see what the lens sees. Unfortunately, AFAIK in a consumer digicam that's next to impossible to get. You'll be about 80% accurate in framing a picture using the optical viewfinder - using the LCD really is key.
 
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LukFilm

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Originally posted by: yllus
Small, compact, yet great pictures: Canon PowerShot S410 Digital Camera for $299.99 Shipped from Newegg

Something a little larger but with a full set of manual controls? Get a Canon PowerShot A80 like a bunch of people have already recommended, it can be had for about $275 - $300.

Once you've got a camera, you've got about $100 to work with to buy a case, memory card, and rechargable batteries and a charger. You should look for about a 512MB CompactFlash card and 2100 MaH or 2300 MaH NiMH batteries + charger.

Lastly, when you get your camera, drop by CanonTalk.net to sign up for free gallery space and share your new pictures with fellow digicam owners. That goes for all of you who've posted in this thread. :)
Originally posted by: dudeguy
In terms fo view finders there are the LCD, and Optical viewfinder. Are all optical viewfinder based on mirrors and viewing what the lens can see or are some just straight-through viewing windows? I was a compact that can see what the lens sees, as its what I am used to with an SLR.
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I assume you mean you want a compact that can see what the lens sees. Unfortunately, AFAIK in a consumer digicam that's next to impossible to get. You'll be about 80% accurate in framing a picture using the optical viewfinder - using the LCD really is key.
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Listen to this man, he knows what he is talking about!
 
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Originally posted by: welst10
Originally posted by: dudeguy
I have around $400-ish to spend. It needs to be small and non-beakable if ukwim, and online, but a big online firm. Of course Im open to ATOTer's suggestions. ;)
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English translation please. Did I read non-breakable? In that case, stay away from Nikon. It's trash based on my experience with them.
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woudl you stop spreading you BS, i could make teh same arguement for Canon, seeing as ive had 3x as many of them break then any nikon
 
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Ornery

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Inch up to the DSC-V1 and save yourself the trouble of going through another upgrade cycle. The Hologram AF Assist makes it worth the price bump.
  • The DSC-V1 uses the same Hologram AF Assist as that found on the DSC-F717. The Hologram AF Assist feature is a Sony-exclusive laser focusing system designed to achieve accurate focus on subjects with little contrast in dark conditions. It projects a safe, visible laser hologram pattern directly onto the subject so the camera can detect the contrast between the edge of the laser pattern and the subject itself.
 
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faenix

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: welst10
Originally posted by: dudeguy
I have around $400-ish to spend. It needs to be small and non-beakable if ukwim, and online, but a big online firm. Of course Im open to ATOTer's suggestions. ;)
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English translation please. Did I read non-breakable? In that case, stay away from Nikon. It's trash based on my experience with them.
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woudl you stop spreading you BS, i could make teh same arguement for Canon, seeing as ive had 3x as many of them break then any nikon
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Canon IS superior to Nikon in every way.

Sorry, there's no argument in this.

Treat your Cameras better if 3 of your Canon's broke.
 
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Shivatron

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Canon IS superior to Nikon in every way.
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That's a very big generalisation to be making. Care to back that up with some facts? (Don't get me wrong, I have been recommending Canon cameras to people for a long time, but I also recognise Nikon's offerings as being comparable in many ways.)

And just to show that there are some camera types at which Nikon bests Canon, read this comparison of the Nikon D70 vs. the Canon Digital Rebel.
 
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