more camera hunting
I go back and forth between "needing" an SLR. But really, my final conclusion is that I don't want one right now. It's too much. I was at my friend's house yesterday and played with theirs for a little bit. It was fun, because I could catch Ellis signing something without his hands being blurry. But it was too much camera for me and I like greater zoom capabilities (and not have to worry about switching lenses) for when I'm hanging out in the yard with the kids. And you cannot throw an SLR in your purse. If I'm totally honest, gorgeous as they are, what I want is smaller. Okay, I have officially talked myself out of an SLR.
Then I had the brilliant idea of searching Flickr for shots taken by the various kinds of cameras I'm looking at.
I've pretty much ruled out the SD750. I need image stabilization (thanks for that affirmation, RT).
The SD1000 is so sweet and compact. It's face is about the size of a credit card and it's super thin.
This was take with an SD1000:
Originally uploaded by Vince Alongi
I'm not totally convinced of it's people pictures, though.
I like Moriah's suggestion, too, the Canon Powershot A710 IS. Our previous Powershot is an A series. It is a little bulkier, because of the non-proprietary batteries (which, to be honest, we kind of like...the batteries, that is, not so much the bulk). But you know, in the grander scheme of cameras, it's not that big and fits well in a purse. Anyway, I'm going to see her tomorrow, so I'll get to inspect the cam in person.
These were take with the A710. (I love these reflection photos--SOOO not possible on the stupid camcorder, which does take great movies):
Originally uploaded by arekolek
Originally uploaded by Alberto Ferrero.
Originally uploaded by sue323
Originally uploaded by pj_in_oz
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I know a lot of people who have digital SLRs they use on automode with the pop up flash and their pictures aren't any better than point and shoot. Because, basically, they are pointing and shooting. There is a lot to learn, and if you don't care to learn, I'd save my money and get one of those cameras!
And, SLRs are a money pit. Better lenses take better pics, so there's always a new lens to want. And then, a new body that's newer and better.
Posted by: kristen | March 4, 2008 01:23 PM
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When I was searching for my new camera I found the Canon S3 (they now have the S5) was as close to the DSLR line as I could get without crossing it. It has virtually no shutter lag and an awesome zoom. I think the flash is a bit strong, so I have a diffuser I made out of a ping pong ball.
Posted by: alli | March 5, 2008 08:45 PM