white_n_slow

I know pretty much nothing about digital cameras, but I'm trying to learn so I can buy the right one for christmas.

My requirements:

-at least 4 mp, preferably 5
-snapshot and advanced controls
-continuous burst (at least 2 frames/sec) capability
-no shutter lag
-small enough to carry everywhere (fits in baggy jean pockets)
-storage?

According to this buyer's guide I bought at the grocery store, I'm looking for an "advanced compact." Aside from general pic-taking, this camera will be used mostly for snowboarding photography (hence the need for continuous burst).

I'd like to keep it under $350, but it looks like most of the cameras that suit me are in the $400-500 range MSRP... i dunno if they're cheaper in the shops or online.

I didn't want to noob it up on a real dp website, so I'm asking you folks first. I'm no noob to photography, just digital.

TIA

DakarM

Dell has been selling the Canon A95 for $280-290 range.

It's 5mp has snapshot and advanced controls.

Not sure about the continuous burst

small enough to carry every where (the A85 is and I believe they are the same size)

uses CF and you can buy a 1GB CF for under $100 and that's for SanDisk Ultra II CF.

DakarM

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white_n_slow

CF?

DakarM

yeah carbon fiber :rick:



compact flash

white_n_slow

ahhh...

that cannon a-95 sounds pretty good if its got continuous burst.

Any thoughts on Kyocera M410R or sony cybershot dsc-v1?

DakarM

no experience with M410R but I didn't like the V1

it's probably okay for just quick snapshot but the picture quality wasn't that great for a 5MP. I blame it on the cheap lens and sensor h: sony over plays the carl zeiss just like dodge over plays the hemi angle.


oh the only drawback to the A95 is that it uses 4 AA batteries.

but I already had a 40 pack of AA recharagables and charger so it wasn't a problem for me.

Derek

you know...this thread's title is very misleading, I was beginning to think we had some kinky bastards on the board :eek4:

Grifter

or you could do like i did and get a mediocre sony dsc and find out what you want out of a digicam

DakarM

5 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 2592x1944 pixel images
Postcard (1600x1200) mode with 3:2 ratio for making 4x6" prints
3x optical 38-114mm f/2.8-4.9 zoom, 4.1x digital zoom
360° "vari-angle" 1.8" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system
Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Movie mode w/sound, 640x480 for up to 30secs, 320x240 and 160x120 up to 3 minutes
2.0fps Continuous burst capture up to 14 frames
Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
15 pre-programmed creative scene modes
Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
Built-in microphone and speaker
Powered by four standard AA type batteries
Direct print and PictBridge Compatible
USB connectivity for PC and Mac
CompactFlash Type I memory cards, 32MB supplied
Optional WP-DC30 Waterproof Case