Sean was showing off his beauty of a new camera at Scooterpalooza, and I think it's pushed me over the edge to grab one to complement my Nikon 8008s. I've been reading up for the last few days, on the web, looking over a few models and I'd like to get the HTF's picks on current models. I also dont want to start a film versus digital freak out =) I appreciate the qualities of both and both have their place.
I think at this point my top picks are the Canon G4 (I think that was the one Shawn had) and the Nikon Coolpix 4300, but I could be swayed by good reviews and feedback. PC magazine did a nice multi-camera review this month so I've already seen that. Other web sites and online reviews are appreciated.
Goals for this camera:
- Mostly for online use. Dont expect to need many paper transfers.
- Max image resolution doesnt need to be huge. 1600x1200 is about the largest I'd ever consider using, and rarely.
- Internal memory isnt a consideration, I anticipate purchasing multiple SDRAM cards.
- Color accuracy is high importance, fill flash modes are a bonus but not critical.
- Manual focus & override of F stops a bonus but not critical
- Autofocus reliability is a moderate concern
- External LCD quality/size bonus but not critical.
- Build quality is high priority. I am used to the quality of Nikon...
- Pocket size/fit isnt huge but would be nice. I can live with the size of the Coolpix for example but shirt pocket storable is a bonus.
- Price is a moderate concern. I'd obviously rather spend $200 than $400, and cant possibly see spending over $500.
EDIT: Add
- Battery reliability and rechargability moderate to high concern. This is one thing that I have seen bad reviews levied at the Nikon Family.
- Video capture is NOT a factor at all. Will be exclusively for stills.
- Bundled software is not a concern.
Anyway, comments good or bad on any current model are appreciated.
Sam
I think at this point my top picks are the Canon G4 (I think that was the one Shawn had) and the Nikon Coolpix 4300, but I could be swayed by good reviews and feedback. PC magazine did a nice multi-camera review this month so I've already seen that. Other web sites and online reviews are appreciated.
Goals for this camera:
- Mostly for online use. Dont expect to need many paper transfers.
- Max image resolution doesnt need to be huge. 1600x1200 is about the largest I'd ever consider using, and rarely.
- Internal memory isnt a consideration, I anticipate purchasing multiple SDRAM cards.
- Color accuracy is high importance, fill flash modes are a bonus but not critical.
- Manual focus & override of F stops a bonus but not critical
- Autofocus reliability is a moderate concern
- External LCD quality/size bonus but not critical.
- Build quality is high priority. I am used to the quality of Nikon...
- Pocket size/fit isnt huge but would be nice. I can live with the size of the Coolpix for example but shirt pocket storable is a bonus.
- Price is a moderate concern. I'd obviously rather spend $200 than $400, and cant possibly see spending over $500.
EDIT: Add
- Battery reliability and rechargability moderate to high concern. This is one thing that I have seen bad reviews levied at the Nikon Family.
- Video capture is NOT a factor at all. Will be exclusively for stills.
- Bundled software is not a concern.
Anyway, comments good or bad on any current model are appreciated.
Sam