The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

devarshi84 · 3rd November 2008, 01:20

Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 8 cameras: Digital Photography Review

I have been looking at the ones on table in the link. Tried to do some research my way. Which is better?

any other option?

need a simple, easy to use and fast P&S with good Image quality. Screen quality needs to be extra good as it is going to be for parents.

Vid6639 · 3rd November 2008, 01:24

I would go for the Panasonic TZ-5. Has the zoom and wide angle. I got 2 friends to buy that and they love it.

khanak · 3rd November 2008, 03:09

Someone is offering me a used Canon Rebel XT. Would you'll recommend that as a first DSLR? Should I just pay more and get a new one? What should I look out for when I buy one?

devarshi84 · 3rd November 2008, 10:16

I Have read that TZ5 doesnt have good flash range and image quality. It does have 28mm wide lens and 10x zoom which is why it is on the list.

I am leaning on canon SD950 or NV24HD from Samsung (Are samsung good???)

tsk1979 · 3rd November 2008, 11:56

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Originally Posted by khanak

Someone is offering me a used Canon Rebel XT. Would you'll recommend that as a first DSLR? Should I just pay more and get a new one? What should I look out for when I buy one?

Used camera will be good if its well maintained.
How much is that person asking for it, and how many actuations does it have?
The shutter life of 350D is atleast 50,000 clicks, so a camera with less than 20K clicks should be good enough.

navin · 3rd November 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by revtech

and whats the difference between the SanDisk 4GB Ultra II SDHC Card and the SanDisk 4GB Standard SDHC Card ?

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Originally Posted by Zappo

The Ultra II card is a high speed card that can write faster than the standard card.

For still pics regular SD cards will work fine, for SD video Ultra 2, for HD video (17Mbps+) you will need Ultra 4; Ultra 2 tops out at about 12Mbps.

BikerSG · 3rd November 2008, 16:03

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khanak · 3rd November 2008, 19:14

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Used camera will be good if its well maintained.
How much is that person asking for it, and how many actuations does it have?
The shutter life of 350D is atleast 50,000 clicks, so a camera with less than 20K clicks should be good enough.

Im getting the XT body only for $260. Futureshop is selling a refurbished body only for $330 + 14% tax. XTi for $399 + 14%tax and the XS is for $530 + tax.

How do I check the number of actuations tanveer? Anything else to check?

johnda · 3rd November 2008, 23:18

This might sound foolish, but anyways - this morning, while looking into my lens i saw a small 'organism' moving from one side to the other.

I freaked I thought it was ON the lens (since i use a filter) after removing the filter I realized that this 'spider like' thingy is actually inside. It's so small, i mean it's almost like dust that happens to be alive. (only as thick as a human hair !!)
Q. what is it?
Is it gonna wreck havoc?
What must I do?

mclaren1885 · 4th November 2008, 09:14

I am planning to pick up a zoom lense for my 1000D.

Which of these would be a better buy?

1.Canon EF 55-250mm IS f/4-5.6 Lens.
2.Tamron AF 18-250mm Di II XR LD f/3.5-6.3 [IF] Aspherical Macro.
3.Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM.

Or do you guys suggest a better lens?

Also how much difference does a lens with IS make?

tsk1979 · 4th November 2008, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

Im getting the XT body only for $260. Futureshop is selling a refurbished body only for $330 + 14% tax. XTi for $399 + 14%tax and the XS is for $530 + tax.
How do I check the number of actuations tanveer? Anything else to check?

Check the file numbers, thats the easiest way, but that can be reset. In that case only canon can tell you.
If you can investigate the camera, go for it. Its better to buy from some known source.
Refurbished bodies are a better bet, but in that case also its impossible to be sure!

androdev · 4th November 2008, 09:24

friends,
How does this pricing sound?

Canon 50D : 62K (this seems OK)
Canon EF-S 17-55: 67K (this seems a bit steep, I am torn between this and 24-105L)

Bangalore (fotocircle, with 2yr canon warranty). I do not plan to get these things from US because of the warranty concerns.

Thanks.

reignofchaos · 4th November 2008, 10:08

^^Excellent combo but I'm not sure about the prices. The body price seems okay but the lens price seems high. Internationally the 17-55 f/2.8 retails for around 900$. So thats around 45k at current exchange rates. 22k more for warranty sounds like a rip off.

@mcl: 55-250 IS is easily the best out of those.

suman · 4th November 2008, 10:10

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

@mcl: 55-250 IS is easily the best out of those.

I was wondering if he should go with the Sigma 18-200 since the kit lens on the EOS 1000D doesn't have IS

tsk1979 · 4th November 2008, 10:20

18-200's optical quality leaves a lot to be desired. The 18-55IS is much better.
Moreover, with Sigma-Canon combo, there is always the risk of "focus issues"

3rd November 2008, 01:20	#2986
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 8 cameras: Digital Photography Review I have been looking at the ones on table in the link. Tried to do some research my way. Which is better? any other option? need a simple, easy to use and fast P&S with good Image quality. Screen quality needs to be extra good as it is going to be for parents.
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3rd November 2008, 01:24	#2987
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,133 Times View My Garage	I would go for the Panasonic TZ-5. Has the zoom and wide angle. I got 2 friends to buy that and they love it.
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3rd November 2008, 03:09	#2988
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,867 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	Someone is offering me a used Canon Rebel XT. Would you'll recommend that as a first DSLR? Should I just pay more and get a new one? What should I look out for when I buy one?
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3rd November 2008, 10:16	#2989
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I Have read that TZ5 doesnt have good flash range and image quality. It does have 28mm wide lens and 10x zoom which is why it is on the list. I am leaning on canon SD950 or NV24HD from Samsung (Are samsung good???)
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3rd November 2008, 16:03	#2992
BikerSG BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai, INDIA Posts: 378 Thanked: 15 Times	For courses/workshops in photography (in Chennai), check out Photography Academy - Chennai: Fulltime Photography, Digital Camera Techniques, Photography Career, Photographer Wedding.
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3rd November 2008, 23:18	#2994
johnda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tvla Posts: 394 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	question This might sound foolish, but anyways - this morning, while looking into my lens i saw a small 'organism' moving from one side to the other. I freaked I thought it was ON the lens (since i use a filter) after removing the filter I realized that this 'spider like' thingy is actually inside. It's so small, i mean it's almost like dust that happens to be alive. (only as thick as a human hair !!) Q. what is it? Is it gonna wreck havoc? What must I do?
	() Thanks

4th November 2008, 09:14	#2995
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,818 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I am planning to pick up a zoom lense for my 1000D. Which of these would be a better buy? 1.Canon EF 55-250mm IS f/4-5.6 Lens. 2.Tamron AF 18-250mm Di II XR LD f/3.5-6.3 [IF] Aspherical Macro. 3.Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM. Or do you guys suggest a better lens? Also how much difference does a lens with IS make?
	() Thanks

4th November 2008, 09:24	#2997
androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,255 Thanked: 25,276 Times	friends, How does this pricing sound? Canon 50D : 62K (this seems OK) Canon EF-S 17-55: 67K (this seems a bit steep, I am torn between this and 24-105L) Bangalore (fotocircle, with 2yr canon warranty). I do not plan to get these things from US because of the warranty concerns. Thanks.
	() Thanks

4th November 2008, 10:08	#2998
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	^^Excellent combo but I'm not sure about the prices. The body price seems okay but the lens price seems high. Internationally the 17-55 f/2.8 retails for around 900$. So thats around 45k at current exchange rates. 22k more for warranty sounds like a rip off. @mcl: 55-250 IS is easily the best out of those.
	() Thanks

4th November 2008, 10:20	#3000
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,695 Thanked: 23,484 Times View My Garage	18-200's optical quality leaves a lot to be desired. The 18-55IS is much better. Moreover, with Sigma-Canon combo, there is always the risk of "focus issues"
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