Digital camera?

[Stratus_Power]

i notice there is a few threads around already, especially about how sony camera sucks. but Im just wondering what do you guys think about the Sony DSC-V1. ( my sis just lost our camera so im Kindaaaa in the market for another one)

i read alot of great reviews on that camera, but i personally dont know much about camera at all, but being inspired by all the pictures posted by you guys, i figuredi would get something a little higher end than the S300 we had.

So anyway. Any take on the Sony V1? ( or G5?, slightly.. well alot more expensive)

[Ben]

G5 will decimate pretty much any camera in the <$1000 range

If I were you I'd buy a Canon S400, S50, G5 or A80.

I'm not onna get into a huge message of why I hate Sony, so I'm just gonna say Buy Canon/Nikon/Olympus/

[Melinda]

:werd: what ben said. Sony makes TV's, stereos, ect ect...they should not make cameras :thumbsdow

[benyl]

as important as the lens is ( I think the sony you are talking about has a Carl Zeiss lens ), the sensor is also important.

I love my Canons. I still have my Sony, but it is collecting dust.

Personally, for a point and shoot, I would get an S400 or even a G4... do you really need 5MP?

[sml]

Originally posted by benyl

Personally, for a point and shoot, I would get an S400 or even a G4... do you really need 5MP?

G4??? Is that a new model??? :rofl: Canon is the bomb!

[benyl]

my bad, I meant the G3... 4.0 MP... silly me.

[Stratus_Power]

yeh everyone i asked recommanded Cannon.. and i dont think i'll need 5MP too.. hmm The new Cannon S1 looks pretty neat

[EVOI]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pc818be7eca4010b707564ac4d76903e4/fa215bc9.jpg.orig.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/p14e1ee88a85fc2c1b11215b98ff0bc78/fa215806.jpg.orig.jpg
Sorry about the size!

Those two pic are taken by V1.
so you can judge youself!

correct me if i am wrong but as i recall Stratus_Power you own quite a few products from Sony, am i right?

[Impreza]

what does everyone think about the A80?? between the A80 and S400 and any camera from that price range, what would you guys choose?

[Ben]

S400

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Impreza
what does everyone think about the A80?? between the A80 and S400 and any camera from that price range, what would you guys choose? it depends on YOUR individual needs which are different than everyone elses individual needs.

so, what do u want out of the camera? u cant expect recommendations if we dont know what u want.

[t3rry]

Originally posted by Melinda
:werd: what ben said. Sony makes TV's, stereos, ect ect...they should not make cameras :thumbsdow

and they dont even do thatw ell :rofl: :rofl:

[benyl]

Originally posted by Impreza
what does everyone think about the A80?? between the A80 and S400 and any camera from that price range, what would you guys choose?

I have an S400. I chose that over the A70 (don't think the A80 was out yet) because of the size and shape. The A70-80 doesn't really fit in your pocket.

Also, you can't really compare the two. The A series is the entry level series and the S is the next model up. Kinda like comparing the 3 series to the 5 series BMW.

The one nice thing about the A70-A80 is the manual functions. I didn't need them because I have a 300D. If you want manual and a good camera, look at the G series or the S45-S50 cameras.

[benyl]

Originally posted by t3rry


and they dont even do thatw ell :rofl: :rofl:

Yeah, I think Sony has rested on it laurels for a while. Our old Sony shit is way better quality that the new stuff we have.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by benyl


Yeah, I think Sony has rested on it laurels for a while. Our old Sony shit is way better quality that the new stuff we have. well give sony some credit. they have always been and still are the leaders with TVs.

[benyl]

well, yes and no. There is no doubt that they make good shit. My opinion is that they have let the competition catch up.

Samsung currently (or at least the last time I checked which was 3 months ago) had the best projection TV... the one with DLP.

The WEGA XBR is no doubt the best CRT on the market, but it is now 2 years old with no replacement. But this is totally off topic.

[A2VR6]

goto www.dpreview.com it's a great site with reviews for just about every single digital camera.

[googe]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
well give sony some credit. they have always been and still are the leaders with TVs.

behind toshiba, you mean?

[Strider]

any thoughts on the konica/minolta g400?

[Phats]

ok, I'm not trying to jack the thread, but all the camera guru's seem to be answering this one. My mom is looking at getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel, any thoughts on this camera, good/bad, and where can she get a good price and good service

[Melinda]

Originally posted by Phats
ok, I'm not trying to jack the thread, but all the camera guru's seem to be answering this one. My mom is looking at getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel, any thoughts on this camera, good/bad, and where can she get a good price and good service
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: For the camera, and go get it from Vistek, great service there

[slickerish]

Stick with a brand name.
It will cost more, but they have refined products.
Like everyone is saying go with cannon.

[slickerish]

[i] My mom is looking at getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel, any thoughts on this camera, good/bad, and where can she get a good price and good service [/B]

That is a great camera, and the price should be dropping now that the 8MPixle cameras are hitting the market.

[BebeAphrodite]

I like my Pentax Optio S4. I bought it for the size and it's so small that it fits in an altoids can and it still a 4.0 with pretty good zoom. I needed a small size because I can carry it in my purse and take it everywhere. For photo colors (not sure if I'm explaining it right) I've found that my brother's cheapo Christmas present Canon A10 (I believe that's the model that it is) has better colors than any other camera that I've seen whether it be a better version of the Canon or Sony.
And yes, I'm aware that there are settings on the camera to change it as well as color balance/levels etc on photo editing programs to change it but I've found that the pictures show up really nice on the cheapo cam.

[polaris]

I really like my minolta dimage xt. its so small, decent pictures. great camera to take to the bar or snowboarding, cause its small so it fits in just about any pocket.