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- February 23, 2008 at 3:37 PM #11907
  
  Coronita
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  I know this is off topic. And yes, I read plenty of reviews all over the net..But….
  
  Has anyone recently bought a point and shoot digital camera lately that they could recommend?
  
  I've been lugging around a Canon DSLR camera around a bit…and my latest trip to Spain proved that carrying around a big thing isn't the most fun thing to do all the time.
  
  I recently won a gift certificate from Amazon.com, so I'm thinking of getting a small, point and shoot simple digital camera, sacrificing some image quality for convenience. My limit is $350 or below.
  
  The purpose of it would be an almost everyday camera, that I'd carry around, to snap whatever, including any homes on the markets that are of interest that I run into..(There, that was my real estate content to justify posting here 🙂 )
- February 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM #158583
  
  CVFanGirl
  Participant
  
  I’m one of those overly analytical consumers who research every model, style and feature before I buy. This is my new baby, the Sony DSC-H9 You can get it onsale for just about $370 and it’s worth the upper limit for it’s 15x optical zoom, lots of auto settings for sports, portraits etc Plus if you want to do the hobby thing, settings can go completely manual.
  
  Pop a memory card in the bottom and you can also take MPEGS if you like to capture mini-movies.
  
  Bang for the buck was my goal and this is the one that won.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM #158603
    
    an
    Participant
    
    I also am looking for a point and shoot to go along w/ my Canon DSLR and I’m leaning toward the Canon SD950IS. The IS stands for image stabilization and many people and review said it works really well. I’ve read many reviews and the recurring theme is the canon tends to have the best optics with the least noise. The 12MP also one of the highest you can get in a point and shoot right now. The form factor is very compact. You can always get the 12X optical zoom if you get the Canon S5 IS as well but you’ll be sacrificing size and since you already have a DSLR, I assume you want something compact.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM #158894
    
    an
    Participant
    
    I also am looking for a point and shoot to go along w/ my Canon DSLR and I’m leaning toward the Canon SD950IS. The IS stands for image stabilization and many people and review said it works really well. I’ve read many reviews and the recurring theme is the canon tends to have the best optics with the least noise. The 12MP also one of the highest you can get in a point and shoot right now. The form factor is very compact. You can always get the 12X optical zoom if you get the Canon S5 IS as well but you’ll be sacrificing size and since you already have a DSLR, I assume you want something compact.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM #158904
    
    an
    Participant
    
    I also am looking for a point and shoot to go along w/ my Canon DSLR and I’m leaning toward the Canon SD950IS. The IS stands for image stabilization and many people and review said it works really well. I’ve read many reviews and the recurring theme is the canon tends to have the best optics with the least noise. The 12MP also one of the highest you can get in a point and shoot right now. The form factor is very compact. You can always get the 12X optical zoom if you get the Canon S5 IS as well but you’ll be sacrificing size and since you already have a DSLR, I assume you want something compact.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM #158913
    
    an
    Participant
    
    I also am looking for a point and shoot to go along w/ my Canon DSLR and I’m leaning toward the Canon SD950IS. The IS stands for image stabilization and many people and review said it works really well. I’ve read many reviews and the recurring theme is the canon tends to have the best optics with the least noise. The 12MP also one of the highest you can get in a point and shoot right now. The form factor is very compact. You can always get the 12X optical zoom if you get the Canon S5 IS as well but you’ll be sacrificing size and since you already have a DSLR, I assume you want something compact.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM #158987
    
    an
    Participant
    
    I also am looking for a point and shoot to go along w/ my Canon DSLR and I’m leaning toward the Canon SD950IS. The IS stands for image stabilization and many people and review said it works really well. I’ve read many reviews and the recurring theme is the canon tends to have the best optics with the least noise. The 12MP also one of the highest you can get in a point and shoot right now. The form factor is very compact. You can always get the 12X optical zoom if you get the Canon S5 IS as well but you’ll be sacrificing size and since you already have a DSLR, I assume you want something compact.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:13 PM #158608
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    Here are two fantastic cameras that are very good bets in the upper end of that price range. Both of these cameras are consistantly reviewed as being top cameras, and I also went through a very thorough process of elimination this year and ended up buying one for work (the Canon) and another for home (the Panasonic). The zoom on the Panasonic is great, but I also like the features on the Canon. Overall, I like the newer Panasonic slightly better. They sell it in a package at Costco for the high 300s. If I had to add a 3rd suggestion, it would be the Sony mentioned above. Check out these three cameras and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
    
    Canon
    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
    
    Panasonic
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmcfz18.asp
    - February 23, 2008 at 7:24 PM #158613
      
      not-so-average-joe
      Participant
      
      I used to carry Canon Rebel but couldn’t do anything because of its bulkiness. Now I am a happy user of Canon 950 IS.
      
      By the way, there is always ~ 1 second delay for any point-and-shoot camera, so we have to live with it.
    - February 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM #158663
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      Canon 950 IS.
      That or any Canon that has “IS” at the end.
    - February 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM #158737
      
      CardiffBaseball
      Participant
      
      I have a Canon S3 IS with 12X Zoom and it’s pretty impressive so 15X must be something. I recall taking a picture of the river down at the bottom of Grand Canyon (just to test it out) from up at the top.
      
      As a dad of ball-players I find the Video Capture to be priceless. No more dorking with firewire, recording to PC. I use it do swing clips, and compare the kids to MLBers, and with this model I can capture at 60 FPS or 30 FPS and it just records to a high speed SD card.
      
      Actually I have a clip from a trip up to the Big A, to see my Indians. Here is a clip of Victor Martinez poking a hit I am sitting in this clip at the top of the bleachers just above where the bullpens are located, so I had to be sitting at 380-400 feet without a tripod (better stability with a tripod):
      
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/Victor_hit_2.MPG
      
      Also at Petco I was up in the very top section and here is Lance Berkman hitting a bomb.
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/berkman_1st_b.avi
    - February 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM #159028
      
      CardiffBaseball
      Participant
      
      I have a Canon S3 IS with 12X Zoom and it’s pretty impressive so 15X must be something. I recall taking a picture of the river down at the bottom of Grand Canyon (just to test it out) from up at the top.
      
      As a dad of ball-players I find the Video Capture to be priceless. No more dorking with firewire, recording to PC. I use it do swing clips, and compare the kids to MLBers, and with this model I can capture at 60 FPS or 30 FPS and it just records to a high speed SD card.
      
      Actually I have a clip from a trip up to the Big A, to see my Indians. Here is a clip of Victor Martinez poking a hit I am sitting in this clip at the top of the bleachers just above where the bullpens are located, so I had to be sitting at 380-400 feet without a tripod (better stability with a tripod):
      
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/Victor_hit_2.MPG
      
      Also at Petco I was up in the very top section and here is Lance Berkman hitting a bomb.
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/berkman_1st_b.avi
    - February 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM #159041
      
      CardiffBaseball
      Participant
      
      I have a Canon S3 IS with 12X Zoom and it’s pretty impressive so 15X must be something. I recall taking a picture of the river down at the bottom of Grand Canyon (just to test it out) from up at the top.
      
      As a dad of ball-players I find the Video Capture to be priceless. No more dorking with firewire, recording to PC. I use it do swing clips, and compare the kids to MLBers, and with this model I can capture at 60 FPS or 30 FPS and it just records to a high speed SD card.
      
      Actually I have a clip from a trip up to the Big A, to see my Indians. Here is a clip of Victor Martinez poking a hit I am sitting in this clip at the top of the bleachers just above where the bullpens are located, so I had to be sitting at 380-400 feet without a tripod (better stability with a tripod):
      
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/Victor_hit_2.MPG
      
      Also at Petco I was up in the very top section and here is Lance Berkman hitting a bomb.
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/berkman_1st_b.avi
    - February 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM #159048
      
      CardiffBaseball
      Participant
      
      I have a Canon S3 IS with 12X Zoom and it’s pretty impressive so 15X must be something. I recall taking a picture of the river down at the bottom of Grand Canyon (just to test it out) from up at the top.
      
      As a dad of ball-players I find the Video Capture to be priceless. No more dorking with firewire, recording to PC. I use it do swing clips, and compare the kids to MLBers, and with this model I can capture at 60 FPS or 30 FPS and it just records to a high speed SD card.
      
      Actually I have a clip from a trip up to the Big A, to see my Indians. Here is a clip of Victor Martinez poking a hit I am sitting in this clip at the top of the bleachers just above where the bullpens are located, so I had to be sitting at 380-400 feet without a tripod (better stability with a tripod):
      
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/Victor_hit_2.MPG
      
      Also at Petco I was up in the very top section and here is Lance Berkman hitting a bomb.
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/berkman_1st_b.avi
    - February 23, 2008 at 11:14 PM #159122
      
      CardiffBaseball
      Participant
      
      I have a Canon S3 IS with 12X Zoom and it’s pretty impressive so 15X must be something. I recall taking a picture of the river down at the bottom of Grand Canyon (just to test it out) from up at the top.
      
      As a dad of ball-players I find the Video Capture to be priceless. No more dorking with firewire, recording to PC. I use it do swing clips, and compare the kids to MLBers, and with this model I can capture at 60 FPS or 30 FPS and it just records to a high speed SD card.
      
      Actually I have a clip from a trip up to the Big A, to see my Indians. Here is a clip of Victor Martinez poking a hit I am sitting in this clip at the top of the bleachers just above where the bullpens are located, so I had to be sitting at 380-400 feet without a tripod (better stability with a tripod):
      
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/Victor_hit_2.MPG
      
      Also at Petco I was up in the very top section and here is Lance Berkman hitting a bomb.
      http://coachdm.hittingillustrated.com/clips/berkman_1st_b.avi
    - February 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM #158954
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      Canon 950 IS.
      That or any Canon that has “IS” at the end.
    - February 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM #158965
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      Canon 950 IS.
      That or any Canon that has “IS” at the end.
    - February 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM #158973
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      Canon 950 IS.
      That or any Canon that has “IS” at the end.
    - February 23, 2008 at 9:55 PM #159047
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      Canon 950 IS.
      That or any Canon that has “IS” at the end.
    - February 23, 2008 at 7:24 PM #158905
      
      not-so-average-joe
      Participant
      
      I used to carry Canon Rebel but couldn’t do anything because of its bulkiness. Now I am a happy user of Canon 950 IS.
      
      By the way, there is always ~ 1 second delay for any point-and-shoot camera, so we have to live with it.
    - February 23, 2008 at 7:24 PM #158915
      
      not-so-average-joe
      Participant
      
      I used to carry Canon Rebel but couldn’t do anything because of its bulkiness. Now I am a happy user of Canon 950 IS.
      
      By the way, there is always ~ 1 second delay for any point-and-shoot camera, so we have to live with it.
    - February 23, 2008 at 7:24 PM #158923
      
      not-so-average-joe
      Participant
      
      I used to carry Canon Rebel but couldn’t do anything because of its bulkiness. Now I am a happy user of Canon 950 IS.
      
      By the way, there is always ~ 1 second delay for any point-and-shoot camera, so we have to live with it.
    - February 23, 2008 at 7:24 PM #158996
      
      not-so-average-joe
      Participant
      
      I used to carry Canon Rebel but couldn’t do anything because of its bulkiness. Now I am a happy user of Canon 950 IS.
      
      By the way, there is always ~ 1 second delay for any point-and-shoot camera, so we have to live with it.
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:13 PM #158900
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    Here are two fantastic cameras that are very good bets in the upper end of that price range. Both of these cameras are consistantly reviewed as being top cameras, and I also went through a very thorough process of elimination this year and ended up buying one for work (the Canon) and another for home (the Panasonic). The zoom on the Panasonic is great, but I also like the features on the Canon. Overall, I like the newer Panasonic slightly better. They sell it in a package at Costco for the high 300s. If I had to add a 3rd suggestion, it would be the Sony mentioned above. Check out these three cameras and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
    
    Canon
    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
    
    Panasonic
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmcfz18.asp
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:13 PM #158909
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    Here are two fantastic cameras that are very good bets in the upper end of that price range. Both of these cameras are consistantly reviewed as being top cameras, and I also went through a very thorough process of elimination this year and ended up buying one for work (the Canon) and another for home (the Panasonic). The zoom on the Panasonic is great, but I also like the features on the Canon. Overall, I like the newer Panasonic slightly better. They sell it in a package at Costco for the high 300s. If I had to add a 3rd suggestion, it would be the Sony mentioned above. Check out these three cameras and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
    
    Canon
    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
    
    Panasonic
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmcfz18.asp
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:13 PM #158918
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    Here are two fantastic cameras that are very good bets in the upper end of that price range. Both of these cameras are consistantly reviewed as being top cameras, and I also went through a very thorough process of elimination this year and ended up buying one for work (the Canon) and another for home (the Panasonic). The zoom on the Panasonic is great, but I also like the features on the Canon. Overall, I like the newer Panasonic slightly better. They sell it in a package at Costco for the high 300s. If I had to add a 3rd suggestion, it would be the Sony mentioned above. Check out these three cameras and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
    
    Canon
    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
    
    Panasonic
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmcfz18.asp
  - February 23, 2008 at 7:13 PM #158992
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    Here are two fantastic cameras that are very good bets in the upper end of that price range. Both of these cameras are consistantly reviewed as being top cameras, and I also went through a very thorough process of elimination this year and ended up buying one for work (the Canon) and another for home (the Panasonic). The zoom on the Panasonic is great, but I also like the features on the Canon. Overall, I like the newer Panasonic slightly better. They sell it in a package at Costco for the high 300s. If I had to add a 3rd suggestion, it would be the Sony mentioned above. Check out these three cameras and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
    
    Canon
    http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=15207
    
    Panasonic
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Panasonic/panasonic_dmcfz18.asp
  - March 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM #164063
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    For durability, great pics and ease of use, my canon powershot elph is great. I bought an old 2 MP one way back ago, and just got an updated model about 6 months ago. Plus, the casing is metal and it feels like it won’t break so easily…mostly psychological I bet.
  - March 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM #164372
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    For durability, great pics and ease of use, my canon powershot elph is great. I bought an old 2 MP one way back ago, and just got an updated model about 6 months ago. Plus, the casing is metal and it feels like it won’t break so easily…mostly psychological I bet.
  - March 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM #164384
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    For durability, great pics and ease of use, my canon powershot elph is great. I bought an old 2 MP one way back ago, and just got an updated model about 6 months ago. Plus, the casing is metal and it feels like it won’t break so easily…mostly psychological I bet.
  - March 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM #164395
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    For durability, great pics and ease of use, my canon powershot elph is great. I bought an old 2 MP one way back ago, and just got an updated model about 6 months ago. Plus, the casing is metal and it feels like it won’t break so easily…mostly psychological I bet.
  - March 4, 2008 at 2:29 PM #164476
    
    Anonymous
    Guest
    
    For durability, great pics and ease of use, my canon powershot elph is great. I bought an old 2 MP one way back ago, and just got an updated model about 6 months ago. Plus, the casing is metal and it feels like it won’t break so easily…mostly psychological I bet.
- February 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM #158873
  
  CVFanGirl
  Participant
  
  I’m one of those overly analytical consumers who research every model, style and feature before I buy. This is my new baby, the Sony DSC-H9 You can get it onsale for just about $370 and it’s worth the upper limit for it’s 15x optical zoom, lots of auto settings for sports, portraits etc Plus if you want to do the hobby thing, settings can go completely manual.
  
  Pop a memory card in the bottom and you can also take MPEGS if you like to capture mini-movies.
  
  Bang for the buck was my goal and this is the one that won.
- February 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM #158885
  
  CVFanGirl
  Participant
  
  I’m one of those overly analytical consumers who research every model, style and feature before I buy. This is my new baby, the Sony DSC-H9 You can get it onsale for just about $370 and it’s worth the upper limit for it’s 15x optical zoom, lots of auto settings for sports, portraits etc Plus if you want to do the hobby thing, settings can go completely manual.
  
  Pop a memory card in the bottom and you can also take MPEGS if you like to capture mini-movies.
  
  Bang for the buck was my goal and this is the one that won.
- February 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM #158893
  
  CVFanGirl
  Participant
  
  I’m one of those overly analytical consumers who research every model, style and feature before I buy. This is my new baby, the Sony DSC-H9 You can get it onsale for just about $370 and it’s worth the upper limit for it’s 15x optical zoom, lots of auto settings for sports, portraits etc Plus if you want to do the hobby thing, settings can go completely manual.
  
  Pop a memory card in the bottom and you can also take MPEGS if you like to capture mini-movies.
  
  Bang for the buck was my goal and this is the one that won.
- February 23, 2008 at 6:35 PM #158967
  
  CVFanGirl
  Participant
  
  I’m one of those overly analytical consumers who research every model, style and feature before I buy. This is my new baby, the Sony DSC-H9 You can get it onsale for just about $370 and it’s worth the upper limit for it’s 15x optical zoom, lots of auto settings for sports, portraits etc Plus if you want to do the hobby thing, settings can go completely manual.
  
  Pop a memory card in the bottom and you can also take MPEGS if you like to capture mini-movies.
  
  Bang for the buck was my goal and this is the one that won.
- February 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM #158598
  
  bsrsharma
  Participant
  
  Anything from Nikon or Canon will exceed your expectations. I have an ancient Nikon Coolpix 4300 that is still great.
- February 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM #158888
  
  bsrsharma
  Participant
  
  Anything from Nikon or Canon will exceed your expectations. I have an ancient Nikon Coolpix 4300 that is still great.
- February 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM #158899
  
  bsrsharma
  Participant
  
  Anything from Nikon or Canon will exceed your expectations. I have an ancient Nikon Coolpix 4300 that is still great.
- February 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM #158908
  
  bsrsharma
  Participant
  
  Anything from Nikon or Canon will exceed your expectations. I have an ancient Nikon Coolpix 4300 that is still great.
- February 23, 2008 at 7:06 PM #158982
  
  bsrsharma
  Participant
  
  Anything from Nikon or Canon will exceed your expectations. I have an ancient Nikon Coolpix 4300 that is still great.
- February 23, 2008 at 11:51 PM #158772
  
  ucodegen
  Participant
  
  For a good site for evals, I would look at http://www.dpreview.com. He does get technical though.
  
  One thing you would want to determine is what size of camera that you want for a point and shoot (dimensions). Determine under what conditions will be using the camera (like amount of light, do you want the lens to retract and protect itself when turning the camera off). Do you want a point and shoot that allows all the controls of an SLR? Larger cameras allow larger sensors with less noise and better light sensitivity. Lower f-stops allow more light into the camera.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM #158782
    
    jamsvet
    Participant
    
    Bought my wife a Cannon EOS40D for Christmas. She is a semi-pro photog and I am an amateur. I bought myself a Canon 870IS. I LOVE my camera. My wife liked it so much she had me get her one. I keep mine in my pocket and love the fact that I can use it anywhere I go and its so convenient.
    I am amazed at its capabilities. I sound like a commercial but its rare that I buy something that exceeds all of my expectations.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM #159074
    
    jamsvet
    Participant
    
    Bought my wife a Cannon EOS40D for Christmas. She is a semi-pro photog and I am an amateur. I bought myself a Canon 870IS. I LOVE my camera. My wife liked it so much she had me get her one. I keep mine in my pocket and love the fact that I can use it anywhere I go and its so convenient.
    I am amazed at its capabilities. I sound like a commercial but its rare that I buy something that exceeds all of my expectations.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM #159086
    
    jamsvet
    Participant
    
    Bought my wife a Cannon EOS40D for Christmas. She is a semi-pro photog and I am an amateur. I bought myself a Canon 870IS. I LOVE my camera. My wife liked it so much she had me get her one. I keep mine in my pocket and love the fact that I can use it anywhere I go and its so convenient.
    I am amazed at its capabilities. I sound like a commercial but its rare that I buy something that exceeds all of my expectations.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM #159093
    
    jamsvet
    Participant
    
    Bought my wife a Cannon EOS40D for Christmas. She is a semi-pro photog and I am an amateur. I bought myself a Canon 870IS. I LOVE my camera. My wife liked it so much she had me get her one. I keep mine in my pocket and love the fact that I can use it anywhere I go and its so convenient.
    I am amazed at its capabilities. I sound like a commercial but its rare that I buy something that exceeds all of my expectations.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM #159168
    
    jamsvet
    Participant
    
    Bought my wife a Cannon EOS40D for Christmas. She is a semi-pro photog and I am an amateur. I bought myself a Canon 870IS. I LOVE my camera. My wife liked it so much she had me get her one. I keep mine in my pocket and love the fact that I can use it anywhere I go and its so convenient.
    I am amazed at its capabilities. I sound like a commercial but its rare that I buy something that exceeds all of my expectations.
- February 23, 2008 at 11:51 PM #159064
  
  ucodegen
  Participant
  
  For a good site for evals, I would look at http://www.dpreview.com. He does get technical though.
  
  One thing you would want to determine is what size of camera that you want for a point and shoot (dimensions). Determine under what conditions will be using the camera (like amount of light, do you want the lens to retract and protect itself when turning the camera off). Do you want a point and shoot that allows all the controls of an SLR? Larger cameras allow larger sensors with less noise and better light sensitivity. Lower f-stops allow more light into the camera.
- February 23, 2008 at 11:51 PM #159076
  
  ucodegen
  Participant
  
  For a good site for evals, I would look at http://www.dpreview.com. He does get technical though.
  
  One thing you would want to determine is what size of camera that you want for a point and shoot (dimensions). Determine under what conditions will be using the camera (like amount of light, do you want the lens to retract and protect itself when turning the camera off). Do you want a point and shoot that allows all the controls of an SLR? Larger cameras allow larger sensors with less noise and better light sensitivity. Lower f-stops allow more light into the camera.
- February 23, 2008 at 11:51 PM #159083
  
  ucodegen
  Participant
  
  For a good site for evals, I would look at http://www.dpreview.com. He does get technical though.
  
  One thing you would want to determine is what size of camera that you want for a point and shoot (dimensions). Determine under what conditions will be using the camera (like amount of light, do you want the lens to retract and protect itself when turning the camera off). Do you want a point and shoot that allows all the controls of an SLR? Larger cameras allow larger sensors with less noise and better light sensitivity. Lower f-stops allow more light into the camera.
- February 23, 2008 at 11:51 PM #159158
  
  ucodegen
  Participant
  
  For a good site for evals, I would look at http://www.dpreview.com. He does get technical though.
  
  One thing you would want to determine is what size of camera that you want for a point and shoot (dimensions). Determine under what conditions will be using the camera (like amount of light, do you want the lens to retract and protect itself when turning the camera off). Do you want a point and shoot that allows all the controls of an SLR? Larger cameras allow larger sensors with less noise and better light sensitivity. Lower f-stops allow more light into the camera.
- February 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM #158827
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
  
  I think I'll end up getting an CanonIS850 or CanonIS950. Haven't decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there's a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
  
  I do like sony, except unfortunately I'm not a big of memory sticks. I'm sort of bummed that it's getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM #158997
    
    afx114
    Participant
    
    I’ve owned 3 generations of the Canon Powershot Digital Elph series and have loved ALL of them. Small, compact, durable, decent quality for such a small camera. I’ve traveled all over the world with my Elphs, they take a beating and still work great. Fits perfectly in any pocket without giving you an uncomfortable bulge. I currently own the SD1000 and it’s great. I went with the smaller LCD to get better battery life. I think you can find it for around $150-$175 currently, although there are probably better ones out there nowadays. Seems that every year they just get better and better.
    
    The only issues I have are shared with EVERY point and shoot: red eye is bad, and sometimes it takes a few seconds for the flash to charge, making it difficult to snap fast pics at night. Digital zoom is pretty worthless.
    - February 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM #159085
      
      SD Transplant
      Participant
      
      I would also back up anything from Canon or Nikon. For mobility, I would recommend the Canon Elph series.
    - February 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM #159379
      
      SD Transplant
      Participant
      
      I would also back up anything from Canon or Nikon. For mobility, I would recommend the Canon Elph series.
    - February 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM #159392
      
      SD Transplant
      Participant
      
      I would also back up anything from Canon or Nikon. For mobility, I would recommend the Canon Elph series.
    - February 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM #159399
      
      SD Transplant
      Participant
      
      I would also back up anything from Canon or Nikon. For mobility, I would recommend the Canon Elph series.
    - February 24, 2008 at 4:09 PM #159475
      
      SD Transplant
      Participant
      
      I would also back up anything from Canon or Nikon. For mobility, I would recommend the Canon Elph series.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM #159290
    
    afx114
    Participant
    
    I’ve owned 3 generations of the Canon Powershot Digital Elph series and have loved ALL of them. Small, compact, durable, decent quality for such a small camera. I’ve traveled all over the world with my Elphs, they take a beating and still work great. Fits perfectly in any pocket without giving you an uncomfortable bulge. I currently own the SD1000 and it’s great. I went with the smaller LCD to get better battery life. I think you can find it for around $150-$175 currently, although there are probably better ones out there nowadays. Seems that every year they just get better and better.
    
    The only issues I have are shared with EVERY point and shoot: red eye is bad, and sometimes it takes a few seconds for the flash to charge, making it difficult to snap fast pics at night. Digital zoom is pretty worthless.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM #159301
    
    afx114
    Participant
    
    I’ve owned 3 generations of the Canon Powershot Digital Elph series and have loved ALL of them. Small, compact, durable, decent quality for such a small camera. I’ve traveled all over the world with my Elphs, they take a beating and still work great. Fits perfectly in any pocket without giving you an uncomfortable bulge. I currently own the SD1000 and it’s great. I went with the smaller LCD to get better battery life. I think you can find it for around $150-$175 currently, although there are probably better ones out there nowadays. Seems that every year they just get better and better.
    
    The only issues I have are shared with EVERY point and shoot: red eye is bad, and sometimes it takes a few seconds for the flash to charge, making it difficult to snap fast pics at night. Digital zoom is pretty worthless.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM #159307
    
    afx114
    Participant
    
    I’ve owned 3 generations of the Canon Powershot Digital Elph series and have loved ALL of them. Small, compact, durable, decent quality for such a small camera. I’ve traveled all over the world with my Elphs, they take a beating and still work great. Fits perfectly in any pocket without giving you an uncomfortable bulge. I currently own the SD1000 and it’s great. I went with the smaller LCD to get better battery life. I think you can find it for around $150-$175 currently, although there are probably better ones out there nowadays. Seems that every year they just get better and better.
    
    The only issues I have are shared with EVERY point and shoot: red eye is bad, and sometimes it takes a few seconds for the flash to charge, making it difficult to snap fast pics at night. Digital zoom is pretty worthless.
  - February 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM #159385
    
    afx114
    Participant
    
    I’ve owned 3 generations of the Canon Powershot Digital Elph series and have loved ALL of them. Small, compact, durable, decent quality for such a small camera. I’ve traveled all over the world with my Elphs, they take a beating and still work great. Fits perfectly in any pocket without giving you an uncomfortable bulge. I currently own the SD1000 and it’s great. I went with the smaller LCD to get better battery life. I think you can find it for around $150-$175 currently, although there are probably better ones out there nowadays. Seems that every year they just get better and better.
    
    The only issues I have are shared with EVERY point and shoot: red eye is bad, and sometimes it takes a few seconds for the flash to charge, making it difficult to snap fast pics at night. Digital zoom is pretty worthless.
  - February 24, 2008 at 5:46 PM #159135
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_
    
    Haven’t decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there’s a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
    
    As you go to a higher resolution on same size sensor chip, you run into ISO noise issues. You are trying to capture light with a smaller cell within the chip. To do this, the gain on the op-amps has to be pushed up. Any noise or even quantization noise gets magnified. DPreview shows both the resolution and sensor size. They also run noise analysis.
    
    sensor size definitions
    
    One thing I did notice is that the SD950IS(12Mpixel) has a larger sensor (1/1.7″) vs the SD850IS(1/2.5″)(8Mpixel). This would mean that the SD950IS will do as well or better in low light and the flash response would be better (would not need as bright a flash).
    SD850IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    SD950IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    
    If you are shooting 4×6, anything over about 4Mpixel doesn’t add anything. If you want to print an 8×10, larger resolution does matter. I have a 12Mpixel DSLR and a friend of mine has a 6Mpixel DSLR. The difference is quite noticeable. on 8x10s.
    
    I’m sort of bummed that it’s getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
    
    I agree here.. for the heck of it, I checked if my old point and shoot was still available.. it is and they are asking insane prices for it now, much more than what I paid. It does take CF (as do my other digitals).
    - February 24, 2008 at 7:41 PM #159185
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Again folks, thanks for more input. I hate shopping for electronics, because the moment you buy it, it depreciates by 50% the next day. But I guess I can think of it as a freebie.
      
      ucodegen,
      
      thanks for the input. I didn't realize the sd950is has a larger sensor. I thought both had the same size sensor, which to me made think the higher res a moot point. But now that you point out sensor size is different, now I'm leaning there. For point and shoot, we rarely do anything larger than 5×7. But I guess since this is a free gift card, I might as well use it up. We've use to use a Digital S110, which is a 2.1 mp camera. Gave my sis a S300(or something like that) and my dad an S400(or something like that). Everyone's been pretty happy. I thought there might be something other interesting from another brand. Sony was interesting, but again I have issues with memory sticks…. I guess I'll continue the tradition with canon.
      
      For quality shots of my daughter, I still plan on using my Digital Rebel XT with my Tamron 17-50/2.8. Yes, I'm no pro, and couldn't justify buying a full frame Canon DSLR with a Canon L series lense. I've been pretty happy with it, except the lense won't be transferable to a full frame camera if I ever want to go there. Plus it was also free from another gift card and with Best Buy making a $100 pricing mistake on the body.
      
      Guess I need to buy another memory card too. Grrrrr
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - February 24, 2008 at 7:41 PM #159476
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Again folks, thanks for more input. I hate shopping for electronics, because the moment you buy it, it depreciates by 50% the next day. But I guess I can think of it as a freebie.
      
      ucodegen,
      
      thanks for the input. I didn't realize the sd950is has a larger sensor. I thought both had the same size sensor, which to me made think the higher res a moot point. But now that you point out sensor size is different, now I'm leaning there. For point and shoot, we rarely do anything larger than 5×7. But I guess since this is a free gift card, I might as well use it up. We've use to use a Digital S110, which is a 2.1 mp camera. Gave my sis a S300(or something like that) and my dad an S400(or something like that). Everyone's been pretty happy. I thought there might be something other interesting from another brand. Sony was interesting, but again I have issues with memory sticks…. I guess I'll continue the tradition with canon.
      
      For quality shots of my daughter, I still plan on using my Digital Rebel XT with my Tamron 17-50/2.8. Yes, I'm no pro, and couldn't justify buying a full frame Canon DSLR with a Canon L series lense. I've been pretty happy with it, except the lense won't be transferable to a full frame camera if I ever want to go there. Plus it was also free from another gift card and with Best Buy making a $100 pricing mistake on the body.
      
      Guess I need to buy another memory card too. Grrrrr
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - February 24, 2008 at 7:41 PM #159495
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Again folks, thanks for more input. I hate shopping for electronics, because the moment you buy it, it depreciates by 50% the next day. But I guess I can think of it as a freebie.
      
      ucodegen,
      
      thanks for the input. I didn't realize the sd950is has a larger sensor. I thought both had the same size sensor, which to me made think the higher res a moot point. But now that you point out sensor size is different, now I'm leaning there. For point and shoot, we rarely do anything larger than 5×7. But I guess since this is a free gift card, I might as well use it up. We've use to use a Digital S110, which is a 2.1 mp camera. Gave my sis a S300(or something like that) and my dad an S400(or something like that). Everyone's been pretty happy. I thought there might be something other interesting from another brand. Sony was interesting, but again I have issues with memory sticks…. I guess I'll continue the tradition with canon.
      
      For quality shots of my daughter, I still plan on using my Digital Rebel XT with my Tamron 17-50/2.8. Yes, I'm no pro, and couldn't justify buying a full frame Canon DSLR with a Canon L series lense. I've been pretty happy with it, except the lense won't be transferable to a full frame camera if I ever want to go there. Plus it was also free from another gift card and with Best Buy making a $100 pricing mistake on the body.
      
      Guess I need to buy another memory card too. Grrrrr
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - February 24, 2008 at 7:41 PM #159498
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Again folks, thanks for more input. I hate shopping for electronics, because the moment you buy it, it depreciates by 50% the next day. But I guess I can think of it as a freebie.
      
      ucodegen,
      
      thanks for the input. I didn't realize the sd950is has a larger sensor. I thought both had the same size sensor, which to me made think the higher res a moot point. But now that you point out sensor size is different, now I'm leaning there. For point and shoot, we rarely do anything larger than 5×7. But I guess since this is a free gift card, I might as well use it up. We've use to use a Digital S110, which is a 2.1 mp camera. Gave my sis a S300(or something like that) and my dad an S400(or something like that). Everyone's been pretty happy. I thought there might be something other interesting from another brand. Sony was interesting, but again I have issues with memory sticks…. I guess I'll continue the tradition with canon.
      
      For quality shots of my daughter, I still plan on using my Digital Rebel XT with my Tamron 17-50/2.8. Yes, I'm no pro, and couldn't justify buying a full frame Canon DSLR with a Canon L series lense. I've been pretty happy with it, except the lense won't be transferable to a full frame camera if I ever want to go there. Plus it was also free from another gift card and with Best Buy making a $100 pricing mistake on the body.
      
      Guess I need to buy another memory card too. Grrrrr
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - February 24, 2008 at 7:41 PM #159575
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Again folks, thanks for more input. I hate shopping for electronics, because the moment you buy it, it depreciates by 50% the next day. But I guess I can think of it as a freebie.
      
      ucodegen,
      
      thanks for the input. I didn't realize the sd950is has a larger sensor. I thought both had the same size sensor, which to me made think the higher res a moot point. But now that you point out sensor size is different, now I'm leaning there. For point and shoot, we rarely do anything larger than 5×7. But I guess since this is a free gift card, I might as well use it up. We've use to use a Digital S110, which is a 2.1 mp camera. Gave my sis a S300(or something like that) and my dad an S400(or something like that). Everyone's been pretty happy. I thought there might be something other interesting from another brand. Sony was interesting, but again I have issues with memory sticks…. I guess I'll continue the tradition with canon.
      
      For quality shots of my daughter, I still plan on using my Digital Rebel XT with my Tamron 17-50/2.8. Yes, I'm no pro, and couldn't justify buying a full frame Canon DSLR with a Canon L series lense. I've been pretty happy with it, except the lense won't be transferable to a full frame camera if I ever want to go there. Plus it was also free from another gift card and with Best Buy making a $100 pricing mistake on the body.
      
      Guess I need to buy another memory card too. Grrrrr
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
  - February 24, 2008 at 5:46 PM #159430
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_
    
    Haven’t decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there’s a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
    
    As you go to a higher resolution on same size sensor chip, you run into ISO noise issues. You are trying to capture light with a smaller cell within the chip. To do this, the gain on the op-amps has to be pushed up. Any noise or even quantization noise gets magnified. DPreview shows both the resolution and sensor size. They also run noise analysis.
    
    sensor size definitions
    
    One thing I did notice is that the SD950IS(12Mpixel) has a larger sensor (1/1.7″) vs the SD850IS(1/2.5″)(8Mpixel). This would mean that the SD950IS will do as well or better in low light and the flash response would be better (would not need as bright a flash).
    SD850IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    SD950IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    
    If you are shooting 4×6, anything over about 4Mpixel doesn’t add anything. If you want to print an 8×10, larger resolution does matter. I have a 12Mpixel DSLR and a friend of mine has a 6Mpixel DSLR. The difference is quite noticeable. on 8x10s.
    
    I’m sort of bummed that it’s getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
    
    I agree here.. for the heck of it, I checked if my old point and shoot was still available.. it is and they are asking insane prices for it now, much more than what I paid. It does take CF (as do my other digitals).
  - February 24, 2008 at 5:46 PM #159444
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_
    
    Haven’t decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there’s a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
    
    As you go to a higher resolution on same size sensor chip, you run into ISO noise issues. You are trying to capture light with a smaller cell within the chip. To do this, the gain on the op-amps has to be pushed up. Any noise or even quantization noise gets magnified. DPreview shows both the resolution and sensor size. They also run noise analysis.
    
    sensor size definitions
    
    One thing I did notice is that the SD950IS(12Mpixel) has a larger sensor (1/1.7″) vs the SD850IS(1/2.5″)(8Mpixel). This would mean that the SD950IS will do as well or better in low light and the flash response would be better (would not need as bright a flash).
    SD850IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    SD950IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    
    If you are shooting 4×6, anything over about 4Mpixel doesn’t add anything. If you want to print an 8×10, larger resolution does matter. I have a 12Mpixel DSLR and a friend of mine has a 6Mpixel DSLR. The difference is quite noticeable. on 8x10s.
    
    I’m sort of bummed that it’s getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
    
    I agree here.. for the heck of it, I checked if my old point and shoot was still available.. it is and they are asking insane prices for it now, much more than what I paid. It does take CF (as do my other digitals).
  - February 24, 2008 at 5:46 PM #159447
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_
    
    Haven’t decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there’s a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
    
    As you go to a higher resolution on same size sensor chip, you run into ISO noise issues. You are trying to capture light with a smaller cell within the chip. To do this, the gain on the op-amps has to be pushed up. Any noise or even quantization noise gets magnified. DPreview shows both the resolution and sensor size. They also run noise analysis.
    
    sensor size definitions
    
    One thing I did notice is that the SD950IS(12Mpixel) has a larger sensor (1/1.7″) vs the SD850IS(1/2.5″)(8Mpixel). This would mean that the SD950IS will do as well or better in low light and the flash response would be better (would not need as bright a flash).
    SD850IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    SD950IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    
    If you are shooting 4×6, anything over about 4Mpixel doesn’t add anything. If you want to print an 8×10, larger resolution does matter. I have a 12Mpixel DSLR and a friend of mine has a 6Mpixel DSLR. The difference is quite noticeable. on 8x10s.
    
    I’m sort of bummed that it’s getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
    
    I agree here.. for the heck of it, I checked if my old point and shoot was still available.. it is and they are asking insane prices for it now, much more than what I paid. It does take CF (as do my other digitals).
  - February 24, 2008 at 5:46 PM #159524
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_
    
    Haven’t decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there’s a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
    
    As you go to a higher resolution on same size sensor chip, you run into ISO noise issues. You are trying to capture light with a smaller cell within the chip. To do this, the gain on the op-amps has to be pushed up. Any noise or even quantization noise gets magnified. DPreview shows both the resolution and sensor size. They also run noise analysis.
    
    sensor size definitions
    
    One thing I did notice is that the SD950IS(12Mpixel) has a larger sensor (1/1.7″) vs the SD850IS(1/2.5″)(8Mpixel). This would mean that the SD950IS will do as well or better in low light and the flash response would be better (would not need as bright a flash).
    SD850IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    SD950IS photo sensor cell is 2.2um across
    
    If you are shooting 4×6, anything over about 4Mpixel doesn’t add anything. If you want to print an 8×10, larger resolution does matter. I have a 12Mpixel DSLR and a friend of mine has a 6Mpixel DSLR. The difference is quite noticeable. on 8x10s.
    
    I’m sort of bummed that it’s getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
    
    I agree here.. for the heck of it, I checked if my old point and shoot was still available.. it is and they are asking insane prices for it now, much more than what I paid. It does take CF (as do my other digitals).
- February 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM #159119
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
  
  I think I'll end up getting an CanonIS850 or CanonIS950. Haven't decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there's a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
  
  I do like sony, except unfortunately I'm not a big of memory sticks. I'm sort of bummed that it's getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- February 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM #159131
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
  
  I think I'll end up getting an CanonIS850 or CanonIS950. Haven't decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there's a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
  
  I do like sony, except unfortunately I'm not a big of memory sticks. I'm sort of bummed that it's getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- February 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM #159138
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
  
  I think I'll end up getting an CanonIS850 or CanonIS950. Haven't decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there's a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
  
  I do like sony, except unfortunately I'm not a big of memory sticks. I'm sort of bummed that it's getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- February 24, 2008 at 7:55 AM #159215
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
  
  I think I'll end up getting an CanonIS850 or CanonIS950. Haven't decided if the extra $100 would be well spent on the 12.1mp versus 8mp, especially with these point and shoot, I suspect there's a limit how effective a higher res camera would be beyond 6mp.
  
  I do like sony, except unfortunately I'm not a big of memory sticks. I'm sort of bummed that it's getting harder to find simple point and shoot that take the compact flash format. I hate memory sticks and SD cards are yet another format I need to stock now.
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- March 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM #163676
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
  
  Anyway, thanks all for the recommendation. I haven’t bought a electronic toy that wasn’t work related in over 2.5 years. So I’m a little giddy right now. (Ah yes, it’s the little things in life that make things interesting).
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
  - March 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM #163716
    
    Doofrat
    Participant
    
    Hi FLU,
    Where’d you buy it and how much was it? Also, what type of memory cards did you get? We’re deciding between the 870IS and the 950IS. We like the larger preview screen of the 870IS because we’ll be shooting underwater, but it’d sure be nice to have the 12 MP.
    
    BTW: I was thinking of getting these memory sticks:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDSDJ-2048-418OEM&cat=RDM
    - March 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM #163745
      
      afx114
      Participant
      
      Doof,
      
      Keep in mind, a larger LCD = less battery life.
    - March 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM #164058
      
      afx114
      Participant
      
      Doof,
      
      Keep in mind, a larger LCD = less battery life.
    - March 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM #164069
      
      afx114
      Participant
      
      Doof,
      
      Keep in mind, a larger LCD = less battery life.
    - March 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM #164077
      
      afx114
      Participant
      
      Doof,
      
      Keep in mind, a larger LCD = less battery life.
    - March 3, 2008 at 10:51 PM #164161
      
      afx114
      Participant
      
      Doof,
      
      Keep in mind, a larger LCD = less battery life.
    - March 4, 2008 at 8:13 AM #163833
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      If you get fast SD card for your Cannon, you will be able to shoot long videos (up to 1Gb in size). Also faster card significantly shorten time between shots.
      
      I’d recommend anything with x133 or x150 marking on it. They are considerably more expensive, but they’re worth it.
      
      This is one of my favorites:
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171258
    - March 4, 2008 at 8:13 AM #164145
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      If you get fast SD card for your Cannon, you will be able to shoot long videos (up to 1Gb in size). Also faster card significantly shorten time between shots.
      
      I’d recommend anything with x133 or x150 marking on it. They are considerably more expensive, but they’re worth it.
      
      This is one of my favorites:
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171258
    - March 4, 2008 at 8:13 AM #164154
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      If you get fast SD card for your Cannon, you will be able to shoot long videos (up to 1Gb in size). Also faster card significantly shorten time between shots.
      
      I’d recommend anything with x133 or x150 marking on it. They are considerably more expensive, but they’re worth it.
      
      This is one of my favorites:
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171258
    - March 4, 2008 at 8:13 AM #164162
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      If you get fast SD card for your Cannon, you will be able to shoot long videos (up to 1Gb in size). Also faster card significantly shorten time between shots.
      
      I’d recommend anything with x133 or x150 marking on it. They are considerably more expensive, but they’re worth it.
      
      This is one of my favorites:
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171258
    - March 4, 2008 at 8:13 AM #164246
      
      Sandi Egan
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      If you get fast SD card for your Cannon, you will be able to shoot long videos (up to 1Gb in size). Also faster card significantly shorten time between shots.
      
      I’d recommend anything with x133 or x150 marking on it. They are considerably more expensive, but they’re worth it.
      
      This is one of my favorites:
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171258
    - March 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM #163917
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      I got mine from amazon. They were running a deal for $337 for the camera plus a Kingston 2gb sd card (or $12 towards the purchase of an sd card).
      
      It was the cheapest I could find, plus I needed to use a amazon gift card. Local stores were more expensive, plus from amazon I didn't pay tax and shipping was free. I would have considered costco if they carried it, because costco extends the manufacturer's warranty for about 2 years i think, but again they don't carry it. They carry the 850is though.
      
      The 870is is nice, but I wanted to have a viewfinder for the cases that I forgot to charge the battery and needed to conserve battery life. The screen on the 950is was already large enough for me. I was considering the 850is as well because it was almost the same as the 870is expect the screen size is smaller and it has a viewfinder.
      
      i would have been happy with the 850is, but I wanted to use up the gift card, and I figure I wouldn't purchase something like this for another couple of years. The only complaint i have about the camera, is that Canon decided to make the external body very rounded…I guess it looks cooler, but if you try to sit the camera on a bench or table to take a self-timed picture, it doesn't exactly like to sit still 🙂
      
      For memory, for my digital SLR that uses compact flash memory cards, I exclusively SanDisk extreme 3 4gb card for speed (SanDisk extreme 4 is too expensive for me).
      
      But for this point and shoot camera it's already pretty slow, so an expensely fast SD is overkill for me imho. The Kingston should do just fine. Plus I found out I have a few 1GB SD cards lying around from an mp3 player that I can use. At 12.1mp, you probably need at least 4gb of storage to be ok. I generally stay with a name brand, just so there's some quality guarentee. The last thing I want to find out is I've taken a few days of pictures,forgot to upload it during a trip, and my memory card craps out.
      
      If you take a lot of pictures and travel alot, I strongly recommend a portable burner you can take along, because I've had memory that crapped out unexpectedly.
      
      NOTE: i don't own one of these, because I usually just carry around a very pocket laptop 5×7 laptop, and move the pictures to the laptop each day.
      
      As far as the memory prices at geeks.com. You could do better on amazon i think. Plus, I'd get something that comes in the retail packaging. The "sandisk" cards that geeks.com is selling comes only with a 90day warranty, which is a little suspicious because SanDisk typically has a lifetime warranty. You could probably get an Ultra 2 for $26, which is a better card (though I don't plan on it).
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM #164227
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      I got mine from amazon. They were running a deal for $337 for the camera plus a Kingston 2gb sd card (or $12 towards the purchase of an sd card).
      
      It was the cheapest I could find, plus I needed to use a amazon gift card. Local stores were more expensive, plus from amazon I didn't pay tax and shipping was free. I would have considered costco if they carried it, because costco extends the manufacturer's warranty for about 2 years i think, but again they don't carry it. They carry the 850is though.
      
      The 870is is nice, but I wanted to have a viewfinder for the cases that I forgot to charge the battery and needed to conserve battery life. The screen on the 950is was already large enough for me. I was considering the 850is as well because it was almost the same as the 870is expect the screen size is smaller and it has a viewfinder.
      
      i would have been happy with the 850is, but I wanted to use up the gift card, and I figure I wouldn't purchase something like this for another couple of years. The only complaint i have about the camera, is that Canon decided to make the external body very rounded…I guess it looks cooler, but if you try to sit the camera on a bench or table to take a self-timed picture, it doesn't exactly like to sit still 🙂
      
      For memory, for my digital SLR that uses compact flash memory cards, I exclusively SanDisk extreme 3 4gb card for speed (SanDisk extreme 4 is too expensive for me).
      
      But for this point and shoot camera it's already pretty slow, so an expensely fast SD is overkill for me imho. The Kingston should do just fine. Plus I found out I have a few 1GB SD cards lying around from an mp3 player that I can use. At 12.1mp, you probably need at least 4gb of storage to be ok. I generally stay with a name brand, just so there's some quality guarentee. The last thing I want to find out is I've taken a few days of pictures,forgot to upload it during a trip, and my memory card craps out.
      
      If you take a lot of pictures and travel alot, I strongly recommend a portable burner you can take along, because I've had memory that crapped out unexpectedly.
      
      NOTE: i don't own one of these, because I usually just carry around a very pocket laptop 5×7 laptop, and move the pictures to the laptop each day.
      
      As far as the memory prices at geeks.com. You could do better on amazon i think. Plus, I'd get something that comes in the retail packaging. The "sandisk" cards that geeks.com is selling comes only with a 90day warranty, which is a little suspicious because SanDisk typically has a lifetime warranty. You could probably get an Ultra 2 for $26, which is a better card (though I don't plan on it).
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM #164239
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      I got mine from amazon. They were running a deal for $337 for the camera plus a Kingston 2gb sd card (or $12 towards the purchase of an sd card).
      
      It was the cheapest I could find, plus I needed to use a amazon gift card. Local stores were more expensive, plus from amazon I didn't pay tax and shipping was free. I would have considered costco if they carried it, because costco extends the manufacturer's warranty for about 2 years i think, but again they don't carry it. They carry the 850is though.
      
      The 870is is nice, but I wanted to have a viewfinder for the cases that I forgot to charge the battery and needed to conserve battery life. The screen on the 950is was already large enough for me. I was considering the 850is as well because it was almost the same as the 870is expect the screen size is smaller and it has a viewfinder.
      
      i would have been happy with the 850is, but I wanted to use up the gift card, and I figure I wouldn't purchase something like this for another couple of years. The only complaint i have about the camera, is that Canon decided to make the external body very rounded…I guess it looks cooler, but if you try to sit the camera on a bench or table to take a self-timed picture, it doesn't exactly like to sit still 🙂
      
      For memory, for my digital SLR that uses compact flash memory cards, I exclusively SanDisk extreme 3 4gb card for speed (SanDisk extreme 4 is too expensive for me).
      
      But for this point and shoot camera it's already pretty slow, so an expensely fast SD is overkill for me imho. The Kingston should do just fine. Plus I found out I have a few 1GB SD cards lying around from an mp3 player that I can use. At 12.1mp, you probably need at least 4gb of storage to be ok. I generally stay with a name brand, just so there's some quality guarentee. The last thing I want to find out is I've taken a few days of pictures,forgot to upload it during a trip, and my memory card craps out.
      
      If you take a lot of pictures and travel alot, I strongly recommend a portable burner you can take along, because I've had memory that crapped out unexpectedly.
      
      NOTE: i don't own one of these, because I usually just carry around a very pocket laptop 5×7 laptop, and move the pictures to the laptop each day.
      
      As far as the memory prices at geeks.com. You could do better on amazon i think. Plus, I'd get something that comes in the retail packaging. The "sandisk" cards that geeks.com is selling comes only with a 90day warranty, which is a little suspicious because SanDisk typically has a lifetime warranty. You could probably get an Ultra 2 for $26, which is a better card (though I don't plan on it).
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM #164247
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      I got mine from amazon. They were running a deal for $337 for the camera plus a Kingston 2gb sd card (or $12 towards the purchase of an sd card).
      
      It was the cheapest I could find, plus I needed to use a amazon gift card. Local stores were more expensive, plus from amazon I didn't pay tax and shipping was free. I would have considered costco if they carried it, because costco extends the manufacturer's warranty for about 2 years i think, but again they don't carry it. They carry the 850is though.
      
      The 870is is nice, but I wanted to have a viewfinder for the cases that I forgot to charge the battery and needed to conserve battery life. The screen on the 950is was already large enough for me. I was considering the 850is as well because it was almost the same as the 870is expect the screen size is smaller and it has a viewfinder.
      
      i would have been happy with the 850is, but I wanted to use up the gift card, and I figure I wouldn't purchase something like this for another couple of years. The only complaint i have about the camera, is that Canon decided to make the external body very rounded…I guess it looks cooler, but if you try to sit the camera on a bench or table to take a self-timed picture, it doesn't exactly like to sit still 🙂
      
      For memory, for my digital SLR that uses compact flash memory cards, I exclusively SanDisk extreme 3 4gb card for speed (SanDisk extreme 4 is too expensive for me).
      
      But for this point and shoot camera it's already pretty slow, so an expensely fast SD is overkill for me imho. The Kingston should do just fine. Plus I found out I have a few 1GB SD cards lying around from an mp3 player that I can use. At 12.1mp, you probably need at least 4gb of storage to be ok. I generally stay with a name brand, just so there's some quality guarentee. The last thing I want to find out is I've taken a few days of pictures,forgot to upload it during a trip, and my memory card craps out.
      
      If you take a lot of pictures and travel alot, I strongly recommend a portable burner you can take along, because I've had memory that crapped out unexpectedly.
      
      NOTE: i don't own one of these, because I usually just carry around a very pocket laptop 5×7 laptop, and move the pictures to the laptop each day.
      
      As far as the memory prices at geeks.com. You could do better on amazon i think. Plus, I'd get something that comes in the retail packaging. The "sandisk" cards that geeks.com is selling comes only with a 90day warranty, which is a little suspicious because SanDisk typically has a lifetime warranty. You could probably get an Ultra 2 for $26, which is a better card (though I don't plan on it).
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 9:53 AM #164331
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      doofrat,
      
      I got mine from amazon. They were running a deal for $337 for the camera plus a Kingston 2gb sd card (or $12 towards the purchase of an sd card).
      
      It was the cheapest I could find, plus I needed to use a amazon gift card. Local stores were more expensive, plus from amazon I didn't pay tax and shipping was free. I would have considered costco if they carried it, because costco extends the manufacturer's warranty for about 2 years i think, but again they don't carry it. They carry the 850is though.
      
      The 870is is nice, but I wanted to have a viewfinder for the cases that I forgot to charge the battery and needed to conserve battery life. The screen on the 950is was already large enough for me. I was considering the 850is as well because it was almost the same as the 870is expect the screen size is smaller and it has a viewfinder.
      
      i would have been happy with the 850is, but I wanted to use up the gift card, and I figure I wouldn't purchase something like this for another couple of years. The only complaint i have about the camera, is that Canon decided to make the external body very rounded…I guess it looks cooler, but if you try to sit the camera on a bench or table to take a self-timed picture, it doesn't exactly like to sit still 🙂
      
      For memory, for my digital SLR that uses compact flash memory cards, I exclusively SanDisk extreme 3 4gb card for speed (SanDisk extreme 4 is too expensive for me).
      
      But for this point and shoot camera it's already pretty slow, so an expensely fast SD is overkill for me imho. The Kingston should do just fine. Plus I found out I have a few 1GB SD cards lying around from an mp3 player that I can use. At 12.1mp, you probably need at least 4gb of storage to be ok. I generally stay with a name brand, just so there's some quality guarentee. The last thing I want to find out is I've taken a few days of pictures,forgot to upload it during a trip, and my memory card craps out.
      
      If you take a lot of pictures and travel alot, I strongly recommend a portable burner you can take along, because I've had memory that crapped out unexpectedly.
      
      NOTE: i don't own one of these, because I usually just carry around a very pocket laptop 5×7 laptop, and move the pictures to the laptop each day.
      
      As far as the memory prices at geeks.com. You could do better on amazon i think. Plus, I'd get something that comes in the retail packaging. The "sandisk" cards that geeks.com is selling comes only with a 90day warranty, which is a little suspicious because SanDisk typically has a lifetime warranty. You could probably get an Ultra 2 for $26, which is a better card (though I don't plan on it).
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
  - March 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM #164028
    
    Doofrat
    Participant
    
    Hi FLU,
    Where’d you buy it and how much was it? Also, what type of memory cards did you get? We’re deciding between the 870IS and the 950IS. We like the larger preview screen of the 870IS because we’ll be shooting underwater, but it’d sure be nice to have the 12 MP.
    
    BTW: I was thinking of getting these memory sticks:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDSDJ-2048-418OEM&cat=RDM
  - March 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM #164040
    
    Doofrat
    Participant
    
    Hi FLU,
    Where’d you buy it and how much was it? Also, what type of memory cards did you get? We’re deciding between the 870IS and the 950IS. We like the larger preview screen of the 870IS because we’ll be shooting underwater, but it’d sure be nice to have the 12 MP.
    
    BTW: I was thinking of getting these memory sticks:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDSDJ-2048-418OEM&cat=RDM
  - March 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM #164047
    
    Doofrat
    Participant
    
    Hi FLU,
    Where’d you buy it and how much was it? Also, what type of memory cards did you get? We’re deciding between the 870IS and the 950IS. We like the larger preview screen of the 870IS because we’ll be shooting underwater, but it’d sure be nice to have the 12 MP.
    
    BTW: I was thinking of getting these memory sticks:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDSDJ-2048-418OEM&cat=RDM
  - March 3, 2008 at 9:30 PM #164131
    
    Doofrat
    Participant
    
    Hi FLU,
    Where’d you buy it and how much was it? Also, what type of memory cards did you get? We’re deciding between the 870IS and the 950IS. We like the larger preview screen of the 870IS because we’ll be shooting underwater, but it’d sure be nice to have the 12 MP.
    
    BTW: I was thinking of getting these memory sticks:
    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=SDSDJ-2048-418OEM&cat=RDM
  - March 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM #163952
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_..
    
    Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
    
    Part of that is the ‘megapixel’ factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
    - March 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM #164078
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Part of that is the 'megapixel' factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
      
      Actually, it's 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM #164143
      
      hipmatt
      Participant
      
      These are the right places to debate cameras and get recommendations. The patrons at these forums are a wealth of knowledge. No offense to those who contributed here.
      
      http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
      http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
      http://www.dcresource.com/forums/
      
      BTW.. if you think that 12 MPs on a point and shoot camera is going to make your pictures better than your buddy who “ONLY” has 8MP, think again.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM #164452
      
      hipmatt
      Participant
      
      These are the right places to debate cameras and get recommendations. The patrons at these forums are a wealth of knowledge. No offense to those who contributed here.
      
      http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
      http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
      http://www.dcresource.com/forums/
      
      BTW.. if you think that 12 MPs on a point and shoot camera is going to make your pictures better than your buddy who “ONLY” has 8MP, think again.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM #164465
      
      hipmatt
      Participant
      
      These are the right places to debate cameras and get recommendations. The patrons at these forums are a wealth of knowledge. No offense to those who contributed here.
      
      http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
      http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
      http://www.dcresource.com/forums/
      
      BTW.. if you think that 12 MPs on a point and shoot camera is going to make your pictures better than your buddy who “ONLY” has 8MP, think again.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM #164474
      
      hipmatt
      Participant
      
      These are the right places to debate cameras and get recommendations. The patrons at these forums are a wealth of knowledge. No offense to those who contributed here.
      
      http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
      http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
      http://www.dcresource.com/forums/
      
      BTW.. if you think that 12 MPs on a point and shoot camera is going to make your pictures better than your buddy who “ONLY” has 8MP, think again.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:30 PM #164556
      
      hipmatt
      Participant
      
      These are the right places to debate cameras and get recommendations. The patrons at these forums are a wealth of knowledge. No offense to those who contributed here.
      
      http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
      http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
      http://www.dcresource.com/forums/
      
      BTW.. if you think that 12 MPs on a point and shoot camera is going to make your pictures better than your buddy who “ONLY” has 8MP, think again.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM #164153
      
      ucodegen
      Participant
      
      @fat_lazy_union_…
      
      Actually, it’s 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      And in a few years.. even more megapixels..It is nice that the newer digitals are coming out with more for less… unlike many things in life. You just have to pick a point where the number of pictures you take will justify the cost. I did jump on a 12Megapixel DSLR recently, when it came out (SonyA700, body only – partially because it is compatible with my existing lenses(Minolta), and because of the build quality – enviro sealed with magnesium/aluminum alloy frame). At this point I’ll stand pat until the full-frame sensors come down in price.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM #164464
      
      ucodegen
      Participant
      
      @fat_lazy_union_…
      
      Actually, it’s 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      And in a few years.. even more megapixels..It is nice that the newer digitals are coming out with more for less… unlike many things in life. You just have to pick a point where the number of pictures you take will justify the cost. I did jump on a 12Megapixel DSLR recently, when it came out (SonyA700, body only – partially because it is compatible with my existing lenses(Minolta), and because of the build quality – enviro sealed with magnesium/aluminum alloy frame). At this point I’ll stand pat until the full-frame sensors come down in price.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM #164475
      
      ucodegen
      Participant
      
      @fat_lazy_union_…
      
      Actually, it’s 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      And in a few years.. even more megapixels..It is nice that the newer digitals are coming out with more for less… unlike many things in life. You just have to pick a point where the number of pictures you take will justify the cost. I did jump on a 12Megapixel DSLR recently, when it came out (SonyA700, body only – partially because it is compatible with my existing lenses(Minolta), and because of the build quality – enviro sealed with magnesium/aluminum alloy frame). At this point I’ll stand pat until the full-frame sensors come down in price.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM #164483
      
      ucodegen
      Participant
      
      @fat_lazy_union_…
      
      Actually, it’s 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      And in a few years.. even more megapixels..It is nice that the newer digitals are coming out with more for less… unlike many things in life. You just have to pick a point where the number of pictures you take will justify the cost. I did jump on a 12Megapixel DSLR recently, when it came out (SonyA700, body only – partially because it is compatible with my existing lenses(Minolta), and because of the build quality – enviro sealed with magnesium/aluminum alloy frame). At this point I’ll stand pat until the full-frame sensors come down in price.
    - March 4, 2008 at 7:44 PM #164566
      
      ucodegen
      Participant
      
      @fat_lazy_union_…
      
      Actually, it’s 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      And in a few years.. even more megapixels..It is nice that the newer digitals are coming out with more for less… unlike many things in life. You just have to pick a point where the number of pictures you take will justify the cost. I did jump on a 12Megapixel DSLR recently, when it came out (SonyA700, body only – partially because it is compatible with my existing lenses(Minolta), and because of the build quality – enviro sealed with magnesium/aluminum alloy frame). At this point I’ll stand pat until the full-frame sensors come down in price.
    - March 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM #164387
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Part of that is the 'megapixel' factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
      
      Actually, it's 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM #164399
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Part of that is the 'megapixel' factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
      
      Actually, it's 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM #164410
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Part of that is the 'megapixel' factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
      
      Actually, it's 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
    - March 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM #164491
      
      Coronita
      Participant
      
      Part of that is the 'megapixel' factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
      
      Actually, it's 8mp. Though if I waited the XTi is 10.1mp. And the latest addition the XSi will be 12.1mp. Doh, if I only waited.
      
      [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
      
      —– Sour grapes for everyone!
  - March 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM #164263
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_..
    
    Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
    
    Part of that is the ‘megapixel’ factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
  - March 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM #164275
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_..
    
    Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
    
    Part of that is the ‘megapixel’ factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
  - March 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM #164282
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_..
    
    Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
    
    Part of that is the ‘megapixel’ factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
  - March 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM #164366
    
    ucodegen
    Participant
    
    @fat_lazy_union_..
    
    Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
    
    Part of that is the ‘megapixel’ factor (beyond technology improvements). I think the Rebel DSLR is a 6Mpixel. Where the Rebel will have an advantage is in low light. It will do better in focusing speed, flash depth(how far it can throw the flash) and have less noise in the images. The SD950IS will have noise start to creep in after ISO 100. The Rebel should be able to run up to ISO 400 without problems. For pictures in bright daylight, the SD950IS should do a lot better.
- March 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM #163988
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
  
  Anyway, thanks all for the recommendation. I haven’t bought a electronic toy that wasn’t work related in over 2.5 years. So I’m a little giddy right now. (Ah yes, it’s the little things in life that make things interesting).
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- March 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM #164000
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
  
  Anyway, thanks all for the recommendation. I haven’t bought a electronic toy that wasn’t work related in over 2.5 years. So I’m a little giddy right now. (Ah yes, it’s the little things in life that make things interesting).
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- March 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM #164007
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
  
  Anyway, thanks all for the recommendation. I haven’t bought a electronic toy that wasn’t work related in over 2.5 years. So I’m a little giddy right now. (Ah yes, it’s the little things in life that make things interesting).
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- March 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM #164091
  
  Coronita
  Participant
  
  Well, my Canon SD950IS arrived today. All I can say is wow. Image Stabilization is awesome. The sad part is that I think my pictures taken with this camera are coming out better than the ones I shoot with my digital SLR, which was considerably more expensive (tells you what my skills are like).
  
  Anyway, thanks all for the recommendation. I haven’t bought a electronic toy that wasn’t work related in over 2.5 years. So I’m a little giddy right now. (Ah yes, it’s the little things in life that make things interesting).
  
  [img_assist|nid=5962|title=selfportrait|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=100|height=80]
  
  —– Sour grapes for everyone!
- March 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM #163808
  
  MANmom
  Participant
  
  The best resource for this information that I know is CNET. Google it, they provide updated information on all kinds of things, computers, printers, cameras, and they are a no bull kind of site. You can even input your price range and compare different products. You should find all the information you need there. PS, turn those sour grapes into wine!
  
  MANmom
- March 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM #164120
  
  MANmom
  Participant
  
  The best resource for this information that I know is CNET. Google it, they provide updated information on all kinds of things, computers, printers, cameras, and they are a no bull kind of site. You can even input your price range and compare different products. You should find all the information you need there. PS, turn those sour grapes into wine!
  
  MANmom
- March 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM #164129
  
  MANmom
  Participant
  
  The best resource for this information that I know is CNET. Google it, they provide updated information on all kinds of things, computers, printers, cameras, and they are a no bull kind of site. You can even input your price range and compare different products. You should find all the information you need there. PS, turn those sour grapes into wine!
  
  MANmom
- March 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM #164137
  
  MANmom
  Participant
  
  The best resource for this information that I know is CNET. Google it, they provide updated information on all kinds of things, computers, printers, cameras, and they are a no bull kind of site. You can even input your price range and compare different products. You should find all the information you need there. PS, turn those sour grapes into wine!
  
  MANmom
- March 4, 2008 at 7:57 AM #164221
  
  MANmom
  Participant
  
  The best resource for this information that I know is CNET. Google it, they provide updated information on all kinds of things, computers, printers, cameras, and they are a no bull kind of site. You can even input your price range and compare different products. You should find all the information you need there. PS, turn those sour grapes into wine!
  
  MANmom
- March 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM #164024
  
  Doofrat
  Participant
  
  Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about the speed of the memory, and the burner is a great idea, if not kind of expensive, but I’m sure they’ll come down in price.
  We’re probably going to take the shorter battery life for having a larger screen though so it’ll be easier to frame up what’s being shot underwater.
- March 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM #164332
  
  Doofrat
  Participant
  
  Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about the speed of the memory, and the burner is a great idea, if not kind of expensive, but I’m sure they’ll come down in price.
  We’re probably going to take the shorter battery life for having a larger screen though so it’ll be easier to frame up what’s being shot underwater.
- March 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM #164344
  
  Doofrat
  Participant
  
  Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about the speed of the memory, and the burner is a great idea, if not kind of expensive, but I’m sure they’ll come down in price.
  We’re probably going to take the shorter battery life for having a larger screen though so it’ll be easier to frame up what’s being shot underwater.
- March 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM #164355
  
  Doofrat
  Participant
  
  Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about the speed of the memory, and the burner is a great idea, if not kind of expensive, but I’m sure they’ll come down in price.
  We’re probably going to take the shorter battery life for having a larger screen though so it’ll be easier to frame up what’s being shot underwater.
- March 4, 2008 at 12:47 PM #164436
  
  Doofrat
  Participant
  
  Thanks for the tips, I didn’t even think about the speed of the memory, and the burner is a great idea, if not kind of expensive, but I’m sure they’ll come down in price.
  We’re probably going to take the shorter battery life for having a larger screen though so it’ll be easier to frame up what’s being shot underwater.
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