YADCT - Yet another digital camera thread :)

[Adrian Tung]

I'd like to get some suggestions for my second digicam. The features that I'm looking for include:

- Large optical zoom (200mm or greater)
- SLR-like features (arpeture priority, shutter priority, full manual)
- Manually selectable ISO100-400
- Manually selectable white balance
- AE lock (preferably on a dedicated button)

Resolution is not an issue but price is, I don't mind a 2.0MP camera as I usually print 4R only.

I've looked at some models at www.dpreview.com and so far the Olympus C-730UZ fits my bill. However, I'm a bit concerned about the user reports of high noise levels so... any comments from owners of this model, or any other suggestions?


Thanks in advance,
atwl

 

[RossMAN]

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[Anubis]

I have the C-720 and it takes great pics. the only time I get noise is when im takeing pics with exposure times of 2 seconds or more. but thats expected. PS cleans them up real nice

EDIT: if i were you id just spring and but a Canon 10D

 

[Adrian Tung]

Originally posted by: TheEvil1
I have the C-720 and it takes great pics. the only time I get noise is when im takeing pics with exposure times of 2 seconds or more. but thats expected. PS cleans them up real nice

EDIT: if i were you id just spring and but a Canon 10D

LOL! As RossMAN puts it...

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atwl

 

[Placer14]

A40 WHAT?!

 

[RossMAN]

Adrian Tung,

You didn't understand my post.

You forgot the most important piece of information, what is your $$$ BUDGET $$$

 

[kyutip]

With those specs, DC that I can think of are Minolta Dimage 7Hi 7X Zoom, Coolpix 5700 8X Zoom or DSC-F717 5X Zoom.
Oly C-7XX series have 8X - 10X zoom but I think the picture quality kinda average, too much noise and lack of detail.
2MP that does all of those ? make it yourself

 

[Adrian Tung]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Adrian Tung,

You didn't understand my post.

You forgot the most important piece of information, what is your $$$ BUDGET $$$

Ahh... that... oops! :Q

I'm planning to allocate about US$500 inclusive of accessories (128MB storage, extra battery, charger, lens hood, etc).


atwl

 

[Adrian Tung]

Originally posted by: kyutip
With those specs, DC that I can think of are Minolta Dimage 7Hi 7X Zoom, Coolpix 5700 8X Zoom or DSC-F717 5X Zoom.
Oly C-7XX series have 8X - 10X zoom but I think the picture quality kinda average, too much noise and lack of detail.
2MP that does all of those ? make it yourself

I really like the DSC-F717 but it is way out of my budget...
What about the Minolta Dimage 5? Specs look good on paper but I've read a lot of complaints about focusing....


atwl

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Adrian Tung

Originally posted by: kyutip
With those specs, DC that I can think of are Minolta Dimage 7Hi 7X Zoom, Coolpix 5700 8X Zoom or DSC-F717 5X Zoom.
Oly C-7XX series have 8X - 10X zoom but I think the picture quality kinda average, too much noise and lack of detail.
2MP that does all of those ? make it yourself

I really like the DSC-F717 but it is way out of my budget...
What about the Minolta Dimage 5? Specs look good on paper but I've read a lot of complaints about focusing....


atwl

Get the olympus with a tripod i think it takes awesome pics