Pointers Rule Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I am wanting to get a camera that I can point and shoot, I don't want to bother with lens and fancy stuff. I am not into photographing flowers and landscapes etc. It would only get used for dog related stuff and snapshots when we travel. I thinking about this..... http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controll...#ModelDetailAct Any thoughts? It is around the $350 mark, I think, although I am only at the beginning of research on this so not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 The Canon compact cameras are awesome and you can't go wrong with their S, A or SD series. Go the S if you don't mind the extra size. Go the A if you want all of the manual controls (plus all of the auto modes so you can just totally point and shoot) in a smaller package (way smaller). There are hacks out there to add RAW to many of these models, if RAW is something that is important to you. Go the SD if you know you don't want any manual controls, want something that is as small as can be so it slips in any bag, pocket or purse. I love the SD range for a happy snappy camera - so tiny, really nice photos and just easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bella* Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 The S5 IS is a great camera for a point and shoot, my mum got one recently before she went to Scotland. Remembering that she's a beginner, these are some of the pics it took on auto This one was taken through the window of the bus she was travelling on, whilst the bus was in motion Low light and moving subjects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 The Canon compact cameras are awesome and you can't go wrong with their S, A or SD series.Go the S if you don't mind the extra size. A friend has an earlier version of the s51s and I actually like the size and feel of it, you can feel it in your hands, it is what prompt me to look into this one. The S5 IS is a great camera for a point and shoot, my mum got one recently before she went to Scotland. Remembering that she's a beginner, these are some of the pics it took on auto Lovely photos, the camera is looking better and better for what we want it for, now just got to find one in Rockhampton... Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 This camera is no longer being made, is not in stock and Canon does not have an equivalent. Does anyone have any alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Try one of the fuji finepix range HERE I have a finepix S8000fd. photos HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Sorry, weren't you looking at the S5? Seems available... S5 The G9 is also a pretty capable camera that you might want to consider... Edited September 2, 2008 by kja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) Sorry, weren't you looking at the S5? Seems available... S5 The G9 is also a pretty capable camera that you might want to consider... Yes, we are looking at the s5. We are in Rockhampton, so not a huge range. Spoke to both Harvey Norman and also the large camera shop in town and was told the same thing by both, although it looks to be available online, so niot sure what is going on... Edited September 2, 2008 by Pointers Rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ah, just order it online. Harvey is almost always totally overpriced and I've yet to be in one that has anyone behind the desk who has a real clue anyway FWIW camera models get superseded usually at least once or twice a year and many retailers will tell you that a model is no longer available once they have cleared stock so they can get in the newer, higher priced models. Newer models sometimes aren't that much better (or better at all - sometimes they aren't as good!) and you'll never keep up with the ever changing digital race. Just find a camera that suits your needs now, grab it and get out there and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 This is what we are going with, ordering online today!!!! http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displ...--1005965_.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Wooohooo! New toys are always fun! Enjoy and make sure to post lots of photos :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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