First digicam

[quentinterintino]

Well, I'm an avid 35mm and large format photographer, and even had a darkroom in my old house; but when I paid freaking $27 to get some reprints for my friend, I decided that film is starting to piss me off.

I want an SLR, but the 10d is a little out of my price range right now, so I settled on a sleek little point and shoot Canon SD110. I bought a 256 card from newegg, so hopefully both will be arriving soon. From what I've read, this camera is pretty hot - plus I only paid 230 for it new. Anyone have this model as well, and were you happy with it?

 

[new2AMD]

now you need to join canontalk.net

 

[quentinterintino]

will do.

 

[DaWhim]

256mg sd card was dirt cheap, about $25 after rebates. hope you got a deal on that. sd110 is cheap too. I guess you should get an A80 instead.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
256mg sd card was dirt cheap, about $25 after rebates. hope you got a deal on that. sd110 is cheap too. I guess you should get an A80 instead.

I agree with that. Being a photographer, it looks like you know what you're doing. The a80's controls probably would have suited you better, aside from the difference in size.

 

[LordSnailz]

canontalk.net? Is this a new site, forum seems a little slow ...

 

[vshah]

its off the bandwagon

 

[DaWhim]

I just remember now sd110 is not a good choice for you as a photographer. that thing has no full manual. really, A7x or A80 fit you better. btw, check out the macro mode, it is fun

 

[LordSnailz]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
I just remember now sd110 is not a good choice for you as a photographer. that thing has no full manual. really, A7x or A80 fit you better. btw, check out the macro mode, it is fun

hey I have an A70 ... any tips on how to take macro shots? Problem with mine is that they're really blurry and I dont' know if the flash should be on or not.

 

[quentinterintino]

Yeah, the reason I went with the 110 was the size. I still plan to use the SLR for any serious shots, but candids and night on the town pics will be ideal for this camera. The fact that I can fit it in my pocket was the selling point - not to mention I am brand loyal to canon.

 

[quentinterintino]

Originally posted by: DaWhim
256mg sd card was dirt cheap, about $25 after rebates. hope you got a deal on that. sd110 is cheap too. I guess you should get an A80 instead.

Yeah, paid ~25 AR from newegg.

 

[new2AMD]

Originally posted by: LordSnailz
canontalk.net? Is this a new site, forum seems a little slow ...

started by members here. still in development but the more people who join and contribute the better.

 

[quentinterintino]

I just joined up - but snailz is right, seems a 'lil bit laggy

 

[ThePresence]

I just got on the digicam wagon too, I got a Finepix S3000.

 

[quentinterintino]

cool - how do you like it so far (mine's still en route)?

 

[desiplaya4life]

congrats/// canon are awesome camera.. is it the one w/ digic chipset?

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: quentinterintino
cool - how do you like it so far (mine's still en route)?

I love it, but I'm a n00b when it comes to photography (see this thread), so my opinion is worthless.

 

[randomlinh]

hrmm.. maybe it's time to sell my s400... and get the sd110.....

oh.. it's hard to use these after using the rebel... lagfree shooting... soooo nice

 

[elanarchist]

How did you get it for 230 from newegg? I've been following the price of this camera for a couple of weeks now and its still about $250 shipped.

 

[wiredspider]

I'm waiting for my Canon A300 to get here today! Hopefully I'll be able to get it all up and running to post some pics later.

 

[quentinterintino]

Originally posted by: desiplaya4life
congrats/// canon are awesome camera.. is it the one w/ digic chipset?

Yes, yes it is. I didn't get the camera from newegg, i got the SD card from newegg. The camera i got from buydig.com - think it was 236 shipped. Not bad.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: quentinterintino
Yeah, the reason I went with the 110 was the size. I still plan to use the SLR for any serious shots, but candids and night on the town pics will be ideal for this camera. The fact that I can fit it in my pocket was the selling point - not to mention I am brand loyal to canon.

why not get the sd10 instead? I grew to hate the size of sd100 and went with sd10. can't be happier. sd110 is small compare to other camera, but if you want a truly small pocket size one, go with sd10. you won't even fit it in your pocket. there was time I didn't realize it was in my pocket.
2x zoom is pointless and useless. sd10 has 4mp to compensate that and the super marco mode you can't find with other camera. heh

Digital SLR is my next target....only if i have the money