Bill S.
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 5:14 am Post subject:
DSC-P150 or PowerShot S70? |
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I think it's high time I geta new digital camera - the free 1
megapixel camera that came with my computer isn't quite cutting it
anymore, and the one on my phone is great if you like to spend hours
trying to figure out whether the blurs are people or buildings.
Anyways, I was considering one of two cameras, since I've seen great
reviews of both:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150
Canon PowerShot S70 Digital Camera
I know that some of this is subjective, and maybe even splitting
hairs, but I'm looking to get the camera that gives me the best
quality picture. I'm not the kind of person who will fiddle around
for each photo to get the right settings, but I do want the best
quality picture I can get. I was told by someone who worked at
CompUSA that the Sony is a beter camera out of the box...?
Another question I had was about the batteries. I know the Sony takes
just special batteries, right? Does the Canon take disposable
batteries, or does it also use only a special rechargable kind?
Any advice to help me through my dilema would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much!!
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Corey
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:08 am Post subject:
Re: DSC-P150 or PowerShot S70? |
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"Bill S." <ziphem@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150
Canon PowerShot S70 Digital Camera
I know that some of this is subjective, and maybe even splitting
hairs, but I'm looking to get the camera that gives me the best
quality picture. I'm not the kind of person who will fiddle around
for each photo to get the right settings, but I do want the best
quality picture I can get. I was told by someone who worked at
CompUSA that the Sony is a beter camera out of the box...?
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I just bought the Sony 150 and have had a little trouble getting good
pictures in the automatic settings. Either the focus produces a blur or the
auto selected speed produces underexposure. I am finding myself having to
tweak some settings (I haven't cared for the multi area focus at all so far,
setting the film speed myself for the conditions). Also, the 150 is pretty
small. I'm changing from a DSC-70, which is a 4 1/2 year old model that was
larger and felt more like a camera. I think I might be having trouble
adjusting to keeping the camera still with the smaller 150.
I'm not down on the 150 yet though. I think I just need to get up to speed
on the right settings and adjust to the small size. |
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Nostrobino
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Sat Nov 27, 2004 6:08 am Post subject:
Re: DSC-P150 or PowerShot S70? |
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"Bill S." <ziphem@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:21ee69a6.0411261614.5ea7c0be@posting.google.com...
| Quote: | I think it's high time I geta new digital camera - the free 1
megapixel camera that came with my computer isn't quite cutting it
anymore, and the one on my phone is great if you like to spend hours
trying to figure out whether the blurs are people or buildings.
Anyways, I was considering one of two cameras, since I've seen great
reviews of both:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150
Canon PowerShot S70 Digital Camera
I know that some of this is subjective, and maybe even splitting
hairs, but I'm looking to get the camera that gives me the best
quality picture. I'm not the kind of person who will fiddle around
for each photo to get the right settings, but I do want the best
quality picture I can get. I was told by someone who worked at
CompUSA that the Sony is a beter camera out of the box...?
Another question I had was about the batteries. I know the Sony takes
just special batteries, right? Does the Canon take disposable
batteries, or does it also use only a special rechargable kind?
Any advice to help me through my dilema would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks very much!!
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I have the Canon S60, which is very similar to the S70. It takes a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. You don't want ordinary (disposable)
batteries for a digital camera anyway, because all digicams use batteries up
so fast. The only question is whether you want standard AA-size batteries
(NiMH rechargeable) or Li ion batteries (which come in many types and
sizes). There are arguments for or against either one. I have several
digital cameras; some use AA-size batteries and others use various sizes of
Li ion batteries. Each has its advantages and personally I have no
preference between the battery types.
The Sony DSC-P150 takes those pesky Memory Sticks, which is enough reason
for me to never consider buying one. I strongly recommend that you buy a
camera that takes either CompactFlash or SD (Secure Digital) memory cards,
as these are the most commonly used types of flash memory and both are often
available at really good sale prices, usually with very nice rebates too.
The Canon S70 takes CompactFlash.
Both of these cameras you mention are 7-megapixel models. That is almost
certainly more resolution than you need, unless you're planning on making
really big prints, much larger than 8 x 10. You surely do need more than the
1-MP camera you're using now, but I doubt you need 7 MP.
If as you say you are "not the kind of person who will fiddle around for
each photo to get the right settings" then the Canon S70 is perhaps a lot
more camera than you need, since it is designed especially for camera
enthusiasts who DO want lots of control over many kinds of settings. There
are probably many cameras more suitable for your purpose, and less expensive
too. Consider the Minolta Xg for just one example. It doesn't have the wide
range of controls that the Canon S60/S70 cameras do (but it has more
controls than you will probably ever use anyway), and delivers excellent
photos right "out of the box" as you say, with no fiddling around on your
part. It's 3.2 MP and produces nice, sharp prints up to 8 x 10 or 8½ x 11.
It's extremely compact and can be carried in a shirt pocket. It's also about
$200 less than the Canon S70. I have one and love it. Highly recommended.
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