Camera Choices

[IXTA]

Yeah Canon has the new eos 10d, I should have waited. I rec the canon over the d100 due to the CMOS sensor and it runs about 1500.

[Pacu Man]

I use a Sony P-71 3.2 Megapixels 3 x optical / 6 x digital zoom digital video is ok but mines without sound, the newer model does have sound though. Not a bad camera for the money

[peterp]

Canon has added the eos-300 or digital Rebel depending on where you live :P same 6mp sensor as the 10d but a all plasticy body.
and 1/2 the price. Body is ~800$us
Can use all lenses compatible with the EOS line.

Originally Posted by Pacu Man

I use a Sony P-71 3.2 Megapixels 3 x optical / 6 x digital zoom digital video is ok but mines without sound, the newer model does have sound though. Not a bad camera for the money

[peterp]

My digital p&s is a Nikon 5400

Effective pixels 5.24 million
ISO rating Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Zoom wide (W) 28 mm
Zoom tele (T) 116 mm (4 x)
Digital zoom Yes
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Autoexposure: standard range of programs
Manual shutter:Yes
Manual apature:Yes
Macro focus range 1/2 inch
White balance override Yes
Aperture range F2.8 - F8
Min shutter 10minute Bulb
Built-in Flash Yes
external hotshoe:yes

35mm is curently Canon EOS body's & lenses, still holding on to old canon manual FD series gear.

[reefrunner69]

35mm is curently Canon EOS body's & lenses, still holding on to old canon manual FD series gear.

You planning on geting the digital rebel? I'm looking at trying to talk the wife into it at tax time, should be much easier than my previous task of talking her into the 10D

[alrmc4]

rr-just tell the wife that you "need" it to take awesome pics of the kids in the long run it will save you money on photographer and developing costs

[peterp]

maybeeeee I am waiting for the price to drop, have heard it may be in the 500's$ at some of the discount stores. Might be reeeel good by christmas

[morleyz]

Originally Posted by reefrunner69

You planning on geting the digital rebel? I'm looking at trying to talk the wife into it at tax time, should be much easier than my previous task of talking her into the 10D

We just bought the rebel and love it so far, well worth the money. I was using a Minolta Dimage 5 before and it simply doesn't compare in any way. You can see some sample shots on fully-auto in a separate post.

[ellisz]

I have a Olympus C-720. I have had olympus cameras for years and they have always served me well.

Anyone else use this camera? I have trouble getting in close to objects in the tank which I guess is due to the glass. I am still learning about the manual aspects of this camera.

[reefrunner69]

I have trouble getting in close to objects in the tank which I guess is due to the glass.

Consult your user manual and make sure your model has a macro function and make sure it is turned on. This will allow you to focus on things that are close up, als make sure you know the minimum focal length and how it is measured, some measure from the CCD sensor and some from the lens. Do not try to get closer than the minimum focal distance