|   Digital still Cameras?.... | Hubba
Oct 4, 2002 9:57 AM | | I know this must have been asked before (and if so anyone have the link?) but does anyone have any recommendations for small digi still cams I could take on rides?....I'm looking at the Minolta F100.
Just curious what others are using and if there's anything specific I should look for, so far my main concern was shutter priority for action shots, image size in case I want to print anything and compact enough to fit in my camelback, I even wondered about a remote (which this one has available) for solo ride pics! (I end up riding solo quite a bit)
Thanks
Hubba |
| Not to beat this subject to death... | næstep
Oct 4, 2002 11:41 AM | | ...since it seems to have come up alot in the past few weeks, but...
I've had my F100 for just shy of a month now, and it's great combination of capability and portability.
If you haven't already, check out the forums on http://dpreview.com, and check that site, along with http://steves-digicams.com and http://imaging-resource.com for a collection of UP TO DATE, well composed camera reviews. There are a bunch of good cameras in this size and price range that will meet your critera. I, too, thought the F100 offered the best all-around package for what I needed, also giving consideration to the Oly D50, Pentax 430RS, Canon S40 and a few others.
I've been using it a bunch for eBay stuff (I'm very happy with the macro capability) and snapshots, but no "action shots" until I get my foot out of a splint.
Found the camera at FotoConnection.com and had it shipped for just shy of $400, but don't forget about batteries, memory (16mb is good for only 7 hi-res pics), and the remote and a case.
næstep |
| Not to beat this subject to death... | Hubba
Oct 5, 2002 6:33 AM | | Thanks for the opinion. I've been checking the dpreview site but didn't know about the others.
Good luck with the foot....
Hubba |
| Thanks. And I just saw... | næstep
Oct 5, 2002 9:53 AM | | ...yet another review posted on http://dcresource.com that was put up on Wednesday. At the end of that review, it points out some similar cameras you should take a look at.
The reviews, in and of themselves, aren't the best basis for judging a camera. When you stack the reviews up side by side, that gives a better picture of what you're comparing. The Olympus, for instance, also has remote capability, and has a remote sensor on the back of the camera in addition to on the front in case you're doing tripod photography (using the remote as a sub for a cable release). The Optio RS cameras have a low-light autofocus assist lamp to help with indoor shots.
And I'm sure you're familiar with the forums at DP Review already, where you can get a flavor of the misses of each camera (cause folks love to complain over there -- awfully difficult to browse those forums after you've made your decision/purchase). But, at least you'll know if low-light autofocus is really a problem of the camera you're considering, for instance.
Good luck with your decision.
næstep |
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