Digital cameras 101

[kayls]

Let me know when you find out info about the cameras! ..

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[ShutterbugGail]

I have been looking at these two cameras.

Canon PowerShot 10.0MP Digital Camera (SX10 IS)

Canon PowerShot 10.0MP Digital Camera (SX1IS)

To be honest, neither camera has rave reviews for low light performance (though they should do very well in good light). I understand that ISO 800 and 1600 are very noisy and of limited use.

However if you can wait, you may want to consider a newer model, the PowerShot SX20 IS super-zoom. It has Canon's new DIGIC 4 sensor, so may be better in low light than the predecessors.

http://www.digicamhelp.com/amazon-store/?apid=B002LITT3I

You may want to consider two new Canon cameras, if you're looking at that brand. Both have large sensors as far as compact digital cameras go, and should do much better overall in low light.

More about the two cameras, fifth post down - the entire thread is related to your inquiries.

http://www.digicamhelp.com/forum/index.php/topic,1688.0.html

[kayls]

Yep, I have to save up some cash first...

As long as the camera doesn't have a detachable lens then we are golden.

But what you're are saying.. is that I should be looking for a camera thats good in low light?


EDIT: do you know when the PowerShot SX20 IS will be available in Canada?

[ShutterbugGail]

But what you're are saying.. is that I should be looking for a camera thats good in low light?

EDIT: do you know when the PowerShot SX20 IS will be available in Canada?

If I took a lot of concert shots, or low light photos, a camera that is good in low light is a must, imho, for all the reasons stated elsewhere in this thread. DSLRs are probably the best but they are big, bulky and expensive. In some venues, a DSLR may not even be allowed inside.

So, if you're looking for an all-in-one camera, the best performance will be from compacts that have a larger sensor and/or a faster lens. All digital cameras will perform well in good light.

No digital camera has it "all" so get one with the features you need most.

Another new camera which looks interesting is the Pany FZ38:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/amazon-store/?apid=B002IKLJU0

Do read some reviews before making your final purchase.

[kayls]

Helllo again,

so my camera is officially done. I had it around my wrist and was clapping for an opener.. it broke off the string, fell to the floor and is now in like 5 pieces.

Any ways, I wasn't sure if I should make a new post.. But I was wondering if there is some sorta of Buyers Guide Magazine... I've done some research on the internet, but it would be nice to have something in hand to refer to.

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi kayls,

You're always welcome to post questions and comments in the forum!

Ouch, sorry to hear about your camera...but it is a nice opportunity to get a new one. 

Consumer Reports would be a good place to check. The cover of the July 09 issue is about cameras, and the article rates 77 point and shoot and digital single lens reflex cameras. It contains a lot of good information. Note however, that it does not cover digital cameras that came out in the last few months. It also rates the reliability of cameras based on subscriber feedback.

If you can't get a copy, contact me by email.

You may also want to check out what PC Photo has to say. If you go to a large bookstore, they may have back issues of popular digital photography magazines.

http://www.dpmag.com/cameras/compact/buyers-guide-2009-best-of-compact-cameras.html

As an aside, we have an article about the #1 a camera gets dropped. Can you guess?

http://www.digicamhelp.com/camera-care/dos-donts/dropping/