The Official S-T.N Digital Camera Thread

[Avigar]

Any suggestions on a quality P&S under $300?  I had a nice Kodak back when digicams were new, replaced it with a crap one I can'd stand, and want a real camera again.  

The reviews seem to point to either the elph 500hs or sony hx9v depending on how much I want to spend.  I already have too many expensive hobbies to get a DSLR.

I'd go with the Canon Elph 500 due to the faster lens aperture of f/2.0 vs. Sony's at f/3.3. This would mean your indoor pics should come out much brighter. Action type pics should also fare a little better when the lens is used wide.

[cultureslayer]

I'd go with the Canon Elph 500 due to the faster lens aperture of f/2.0 vs. Sony's at f/3.3. This would mean your indoor pics should come out much brighter. Action type pics should also fare a little better when the lens is used wide.

I found the elph 500 on clearance at target.  Electronics get marked down on Monday, so I got one for $90 monday afternoon.  They still have the elph 300 that should be getting marked down soon too (currently $150 at my store).  Just FYI in case any of you want a cheap camera to throw in the tankbag.

Now I just have to order a screen protector, extra battery, and case.  

[Avigar]

Congrats on a great find and price. For accessories and selection, try Amazon.

[Yankee Dog]

The missus just got a new camera, a Pentax Optio WG-2. Seems the old one didnt take to well to being dipped in muddy water.    but anyway thats another story.


takes nice photos standing still, but the basic point and shoot setting doesnt do too well when photo are taken under way. Come out way blurry. Anyone familiar with this model. It has a bazillion settings. Which one will speed the shutter up a bit. Setting the camera to manual is not a good solution. the missus wants to keep it simple and frankly so do I.

[Jeff]

Is there a shutter priority option? That will allow you to set the shutter speed, and then the camera will automatically chose the aperture setting. If there isn't that, see if there's an option for a sports setting, or something that would have an icon like a person running.

Jeff

[JReazor]

Nikon's new full frame DSLR is coming! The price is rumored to be in the $1500 range. If that's true, I might have some Canon gear to sell.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/nikon-d600-pictures-leak-offers-full-frame-snapping-at-a-crop-f/

[Corbeau]

I'm about a week away from making the jump to my first dSLR, after years of shooting film (with a SLR, of course) and using an old Canon digital P&S.

Canon 7D, 17-55 f/2.8, 50 f/1.4 and 70-200 f/4L (non IS)

Got Busch's book on the 7D for Xmas as well as Kelby's book on Lightroom 4.

Next step is figure out a way to carry that on the bag.

[Corbeau]

Well, I got it!

Found myself a nice kit: Soon to be gripped 7D, EF 20mm f/2.8 USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, 580 EX II Speedlite. On the wish list: Grip and a 70-200 f/4L

[JReazor]

Well, I got it!

Found myself a nice kit: Soon to be gripped 7D, EF 20mm f/2.8 USM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM, EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, 580 EX II Speedlite. On the wish list: Grip and a 70-200 f/4L

That's a very nice rig. I just bought a 50 1.4 and couldn't be happier with it.

Are you looking at the IS or non-IS version of the 70-200? The non-IS lens is a heck of a bargain.

[Corbeau]

Are you looking at the IS or non-IS version of the 70-200? The non-IS lens is a heck of a bargain.

$ of 70-200 IS = $ of 70-200 non IS + $ good tripod + $ ballhead

[JReazor]

$ of 70-200 IS = $ of 70-200 non IS + $ good tripod + $ ballhead

Yeah, no kidding. The way I look at it, if I'm shooting a 70-200 I'm probably outside anyway. I should have enough light for a decent shutter speed.