The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

abhijitvp · 14th October 2006, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

Shortlisted following models

SONY DSC W50 6M.P 3X Opticle Zoom 2.5in LCD
Nikon Coolpix L1 6.2M.P 5x Opticle Zoom 2.5in LCD
Nikon Coolpix S6 6M.P 3x Opticle Zoom 3in LCD

any body has review on these ? any recommendation/suggestion most welcome.

My friend has Nikon Coolpix L1. Its good camera in the daylight but in the night quality of the pics is not up to the mark. Red-Eye reduction fails most of the time. It has normal pencil cells so battery life is poor and it takes a bit more time to get ready for next shot.
After using his camera, I bought S6 for myself and I am happy with it. It is sleek and compact. Easy to use (It has got Jog Dial so browsing is easy). Plus you get Wi-Fi. So you can connect it to ur Laptop wirelessly. If you go for nikon memory card is also cheap(Rs.975 for 1GB otherise for Sony it is Rs. 2000). Battery lasts for atleast 100 shots.

gigy · 14th October 2006, 18:06

when i was buying s2 in july s3 was 21k. expect it to be +/- 1to2k.
didnt go to alfa for long.

sandeep108 · 16th October 2006, 17:04

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Originally Posted by gigy

when i was buying s2 in july s3 was 21k. expect it to be +/- 1to2k.
didnt go to alfa for long.

gigy is about right. But also recently s3 prices have dropped a bit, perhaps spending 4-5k more for warranty and freebies like battery charger/memory card, etc. may be a better overall deal. I believe JJ Mehta was advt. 26-27k official with these freebies. Of course, then grey market may have dropped to 19k so... your choice.

aZa · 16th October 2006, 17:21

i think 19K is a ok price for the camera but anything above 20K and then i'd rather buy an H5 with bill/emi or probably pick up the S3 itself with bill at 25K. anyway before diwali for sure

sandeep108 · 16th October 2006, 17:33

The H5 was 29k at Vijay sales last time I checked and very little difference between h5 and s3, but there is a huge debate about this - google for it 'h5 vs s3 vs h2'. All three are great cameras, you cannot really go wrong with either one. Like a car - ensure you test drive the ones you short list and then decide.

aZa · 17th October 2006, 15:02

Guys suggest some indian photography forums other than jjmehta.com/forum

tsk1979 · 17th October 2006, 15:18

http://paai.in is a decent photography forum. though not very active.

Samurai · 17th October 2006, 15:39

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

http://paai.in is a decent photography forum. though not very active.

It is an excellent place to learn by watching some masterful work. Some superb macro/wildlife/landscape work can be seen in the showcase. Some very good external links on post-processing is also available.

However, don't expect much feedback or comments unless you post some excellent images yourself. Be prepared to be ignored completely.

aZa · 17th October 2006, 16:29

tx tskkkk Awesome site, just wot i was lookin for.

rjstyles69 · 17th October 2006, 21:18

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Originally Posted by aZa

Guys suggest some indian photography forums other than jjmehta.com/forum

You could try this forum (http://dpreview.com) not Indian though but some simply amazing galleries and info. on camera's.

My camera's..

1 - HP Photosmart R707
2 - Nikon D50

Sks_Biker · 19th October 2006, 12:05

What I'm using now is a Canon 350D with a couple of lenses (hope to add 2 more soon). And my phone cam in SE K750i. Makes for a decent combo on the whole.

autopsyche · 19th October 2006, 14:21

I just bought a Sony 7.2mp DSC-T50, decent camera with good features, im not a very technical user so it works for me. Was planning to go in for the 10mp N2 first which is slightly cheaper too but then i kinda liked this one more.

sandeep108 · 19th October 2006, 16:11

Just a note: MP is not everything beyond a point. After about 5MP, unless you are a pro or printing in huge blow-ups, MP should not be a deciding factor. Look for better optical zoom, image quality, image stabilisation (newer cameras) lower noise at higher iso, usability, flash strength, etc.

rohithdr · 19th October 2006, 20:20

I have a Sony DC 93(5 MP) digi cam and HC 90 handycam.

speedofreak · 20th October 2006, 19:48

hi fellas
iam here in london......was plannin to buy a digicam
shortlisted the folowing.......any advice...........

basically i am looking for a pocketable compact ,for all purpose......camera under 20 k

1. Canon 800 IS for 230 gbp
2.Sony N1 for 215 gbp
3.canon sd 630 for 175 gbp
4.sony T9-T10 for 235 gbp

how about a nikon coolpix/s6...

any advices,leads are most welcome

14th October 2006, 18:06	#242
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	when i was buying s2 in july s3 was 21k. expect it to be +/- 1to2k. didnt go to alfa for long.
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16th October 2006, 17:21	#244
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	i think 19K is a ok price for the camera but anything above 20K and then i'd rather buy an H5 with bill/emi or probably pick up the S3 itself with bill at 25K. anyway before diwali for sure
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16th October 2006, 17:33	#245
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 313 Times	The H5 was 29k at Vijay sales last time I checked and very little difference between h5 and s3, but there is a huge debate about this - google for it 'h5 vs s3 vs h2'. All three are great cameras, you cannot really go wrong with either one. Like a car - ensure you test drive the ones you short list and then decide.
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17th October 2006, 15:02	#246
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	Guys suggest some indian photography forums other than jjmehta.com/forum
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17th October 2006, 15:18	#247
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	http://paai.in is a decent photography forum. though not very active.
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17th October 2006, 16:29	#249
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	tx tskkkk Awesome site, just wot i was lookin for.
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19th October 2006, 12:05	#251
Sks_Biker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 113 Thanked: 48 Times	What I'm using now is a Canon 350D with a couple of lenses (hope to add 2 more soon). And my phone cam in SE K750i. Makes for a decent combo on the whole.
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19th October 2006, 14:21	#252
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	I just bought a Sony 7.2mp DSC-T50, decent camera with good features, im not a very technical user so it works for me. Was planning to go in for the 10mp N2 first which is slightly cheaper too but then i kinda liked this one more.
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19th October 2006, 16:11	#253
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 313 Times	Just a note: MP is not everything beyond a point. After about 5MP, unless you are a pro or printing in huge blow-ups, MP should not be a deciding factor. Look for better optical zoom, image quality, image stabilisation (newer cameras) lower noise at higher iso, usability, flash strength, etc.
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19th October 2006, 20:20	#254
rohithdr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 104 Thanked: 0 Times	I have a Sony DC 93(5 MP) digi cam and HC 90 handycam.
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20th October 2006, 19:48	#255
speedofreak BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dilli Posts: 104 Thanked: 2 Times	hi fellas iam here in london......was plannin to buy a digicam shortlisted the folowing.......any advice........... basically i am looking for a pocketable compact ,for all purpose......camera under 20 k 1. Canon 800 IS for 230 gbp 2.Sony N1 for 215 gbp 3.canon sd 630 for 175 gbp 4.sony T9-T10 for 235 gbp how about a nikon coolpix/s6... any advices,leads are most welcome
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