In need of a digital camera

[Noobtastic]

I'm looking for a digital camera. I like the powershot, but it's too big. I hate the compact ones because of the super slow shutter (my old takes 4 seconds to take a pic) but the size is my only choice.



HElp?


25th is my birthday!

 

[zig3695]

go to a store and try out the canon sd1000. i dont think you will be disappointed with the shutter speed.

 

[mshan]

How does the Canon Powershot A620 compare to the Canon SD1000 (or even SD750)?

 

[Noobtastic]

GAH! All those cameras look fantastic - but which one is better? My concern is picture speed (i think they call it shutter..)


I hate it when I have to wait 3 whole seconds for a stupid picture. I need something instant.


Cheaper is better too. Hehe.



help!

 

[TheChort]

The canon SD line has proven all around great. They turn on pretty quickly, and picture speed is fine too. You can check out some more details at dpreview.com.
I would recommend you use the dpreview side-by-side analysis

 

[zig3695]

Originally posted by: mshan
How does the Canon Powershot A620 compare to the Canon SD1000 (or even SD750)?

i would assume they are all similar. i think the sd1000 has the digicIII chip, and that is nice because from what i can tell, the a530 is damn close if not just as good as the more expensive but a year older sd630. havent tried a sd750, but if you go that expensive i would look into image stabilization cameras ($250+)

 

[Noobtastic]

Is the SD1000 the cheapest fast-shutter digi camera?


I'm not really a photophile, so super-duper features are not necessary.


My last camera was a sony cyber shot 4 mega pixel and the image quality was fine but the shutter speed was horrible.

Anyways, is the SD1000 the cheapest?

 

[greengrass]

Hey ,not all compact cameras are that slow .I just got to know that Sony has a Cyber-shot 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera ( DSC-W55/B ) is quite god for you :
It has a fast shutter speed: 1/8-1/2000 seconds .
And the size is not big also :
Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.25 x 0.875 inch, 89mm x57mm x 23mm
Weight: 4.2 ounces, 116 grams (Body: 5.1 ounces, 147 grams)
And the camera got pretty decent reviews from the users :
Picture quality 4
Features 5
Battery life 5
Cost-Benefit 5
Overall 4.8
GREAT CAMERA
Reviewer: from Elmont, NY on Wed Apr 11 11:08:32 EDT 2007
I got this camera for my boyfriend for this birthday and he loved it. I had the same one but a 6.0 for two years and it works like brand new. It is a great camera that does not cost a lot.

Another review :
Picture quality 5
Features 5
Battery life 5
Cost-Benefit 5
Overall 5.0
Sony DSC- W55
Reviewer: Eva from Greensburg, PA on Sat Mar 03 09:25:54 EST 2007
This camera is perfect, the price is right!! I love the look of the camera and it has so many options on it i wouldn't buy any other camera! The pictures are beautiful and the screen is big and easy to see.I definetly recommend this camera to anyone wholoves taking alot of pictures or videos!!! I love it!!!

And as far as i know the price is not that high now , a recent deal is only $180 :
http://www.dealstudio.com/viewtopic.php?t=31586
Anyway hope this helps.And happy birthday .

 

[TheChort]

Originally posted by: Noobtastic
Is the SD1000 the cheapest fast-shutter digi camera?


I'm not really a photophile, so super-duper features are not necessary.


My last camera was a sony cyber shot 4 mega pixel and the image quality was fine but the shutter speed was horrible.

Anyways, is the SD1000 the cheapest?

I did a quick search, and unless you want to buy used, it looks like the sd1000 is the cheapest

I think a correction might be in order though ... what you're referring to isn't shutter speed. Shutter speed is how quickly the lens opens and closes, allowing the light to hit the photo-sensor and produce the image. 99% of the time, the shutter speed is less that 1 sec.
(feel free to stop reading if this is getting too long )

What's been bothering you is probably a couple different things. One of them might be a slow startup time for the camera. Some cameras take an extra second or two to boot up. Others can be significantly faster.

Another thing is how quickly the camera focuses on an image before it takes the picture. If you like to take pictures in dark, poorly lit environments, this is something that will take an extra second or two. But some camera can and do focus faster than others. That's something you will have to check in the product reviews.

 

[zig3695]

so you buy a camera yet? i forgot about this thread sorry...

 

[geckojohn]

What camera did you decide on? How do people like the Sony W55?