My new camera should be here tommorow. . .

[episodic]

Some of you may have remembered that I was looking into a new camera. I agonized over getting a lower end DSLR. However, after thinking about the kind of shots I like to do and how much money I'd have to spend on tubes, lenses, etc - I decided to get a prosumer superzoom. I narrowed my choices down to the FZ7 and the Canon s2/s3 IS

After reading the warranty on the FZ7, I looked at the canon offerings again. After agonizing for a day reading the differences between the s2/s3 - I opted for the 70$ cheaper S2.

I'm upgrading from an A series P&S.

I'm getting a lensmate adapter so that I can use graduated neutral density filters and a linear polarizer. I am also getting a canon 250d closeup filter soon for macro shots. I will also gain the 432 mm zoom, and the exposure bracketing - I want to play with HDR. I've been toying with a hoya r72 infrared as well after seeing this gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/tomcat27/infrared_experiments



Arrived at Memphis yesterday, so should be here tommorow!

 

[Gooberlx2]

Also, the Panasonics suck with their focusing speed (at least the ones I've used did). I think you made the better choice going with Canon.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Yay!!!

 

[episodic]

Fuzzy, what do you think about infrared on this camera? Worth it?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I personally don't know anything about IR on the S2. I've never done it myself but have considered it. Should be a very worthwhile venture, and I can see that you prefer more of an abstract look to your photography

 

[jadinolf]

The weather in "somewhere" will slow down delivery to January 16.

 

[AndrewR]

Briefly tried my in-laws' S3, and I was fairly impressed. It felt like a toy compared to my DSLR, but the swivel screen is really a nice feature that I miss from my Sony F717 (ok, so the body swiveled, same thing). Enjoy your new toy!