Re: FN-FORUM: In a good mood - Now camera advice

date posted 20th August 2004 14:51

In regards to your choice of camera, take a look on dpreview.com or
steves-digicams.com, I'm sure you can find something that suits. I also
read the user comments on CNet reviews, they seem helpful.

While we're on subject, I wouldn't mind some opinions/advice either! I
am also looking into getting a new camera soon. I've been looking at the
ultra-compact models as I want something that'll fit nicely in my pocket
for random, but nice quality stills and the odd clip of video. The
Pentax Optio S4i looked great until I saw the picture quality, same with
the Casio ultra-compacts I've seen so far. The Canon S500 looks pretty
good, but at the moment my attention is on the Sony DSC-W1. I previously
had a DSC-F717 which was awesome, but I ended up hardly ever using it
because it was such a chore to carry about. So... does anyone have any
comments on the Sony DSC-W1? Or some alternatives?

Niall :-)


Julian Voelcker wrote:

>Hi John,
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>>Anything you have seen or fancy?
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>To be honest that's the problem, I have no idea what I am looking for.
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>At the moment we have a small Olympus 35mm with Zoom, which is OK for
>most of our needs and will take good shots with a good film and I have
>messed around with decent SLRs and Hi-8 handicams in the past.
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>The trouble is I am fed up with scanning photos so now want to go
>digital and also want to do more video stuff.
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>Not sure of the quality of video on the modern 'stills' cameras so
>don't know if to go for one that does both or separate stills camera
>and video camera.
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>Photos will generally be of children, dogs, scenery. Videos of
>children playing, school shows, etc.
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>A good zoom is essential and Low light capability for the video would
>be handy.
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>Obviously the ability to download photos and video to a computer is
>essential.
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>Any pointers from you or others on the list would be appreciated:-)
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