David Yount Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Until this camera: Kyocera SL300R (3MP ~$350) http://global.kyocera.com/news/2003/1106.html I had not used a digicam that didn't bother me with it's slow start up time after pushing the Power/ON button. This camera is crazy fast, less than 1 second. And the delay of taking the photo after I've already pressed the shutter button.... "shutter lag" I couldn't abide; until this camera, 0.07 seconds, as fast as $5000 professional models. I guess the time it takes to turn on a digicam and actually snap the shutter has always been aggravatingly slow to me; the time for the fist picture ("off to shot taken"). With strong light this unit rocks, fastest in the world. And talk about burst mode, how about unlimited continous mode of 3.5 frames per second unlimited! No other camera can do this. The liquid crystal monitor follows and displays images in real-time during consecutive shooting. If it is difficult to photograph the subject, such as children or pets with fleeting expressions, or moving subjects at an athletics meet or in group photograph with a number of people, or a nice phat lead fall taking consecutive photographs enables you to select the best shots afterward. And this unit takes full VGA (640x480 pixels) video up to the remaining memory available. Quality movies, not 5 fps or 10fps.... a full 30 frames per second! With any camera, if you're gonna take movies you GOTTA have Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. Browsing photos is no where faster; not even close. About $300, lightweight (6 oz w/batteries) and impressive form factor (it's very small, "ultra compact"), nice glass (Carl Zeiss), 3x optical zoom and 2x digital = 6x zoom, but not outstanding in low light and for those that lug tripods - no tripod mount. It's new, it's different, it's near perfect for climbing, and it's got some specific features that I've learned are of primary importance to me. --David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 just wondering if any of you that have either of these can give me some opinions on them. how you like them for outdoor shots and whatnot ... i'm looking to get a digital camera but i'm having a hard time choosing! I have an s400 and like it a lot. I really like the 3x zoom and how small it is. Some sample pictures from it are at: http://students.washington.edu/climb/GlacierPeak/ Haven't put it to test in really cold/wet conditions yet though. Wow, great shots. Excellent colour saturation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 i'm still trying to decide between 3 models. does anybody have pics they've taken with the a80 to share? c'mon now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Since my son recently shanghaied my N70 and now my digital (Nikon), I think I'm going to buy an Olympus Stylus and start taking slides again. Sorry no help to you tlg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 http://www.nationleprechaun.com/photos/ Before 9-13-2003: A40 After 9-13-2003: A70 The A80 is basically the same as the A70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracked Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Those who say that you can't take good action shots with digital are absolutely correct. And that friggin shutter latency! Ferget about shooting a climber, let alone a skier! This was my S50 at full zoom. I prefocused on the cornice, so shutter lag wasn't a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 http://www.nationleprechaun.com/photos/ Before 9-13-2003: A40 After 9-13-2003: A70 The A80 is basically the same as the A70. sweet! thanks, kiwi. ps - i liked this one the best: http://www.nationleprechaun.com/photos/2003-11-21_diamond/ woof, woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 does anyone here have the a95? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 get this camera: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 what a terrible picture. i can't even see the camera! wtf is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 much better picture! that looks sweet but unfortunately (despite the "real" job) it is WAY out of my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 okay, after thinking about what camera to get for almost a year now i've decided to take advantage of dell's sale, coupon, and free shipping ... and get the s410. finally!!! some day i'll get a nicer fancier camera to complement it but this is a huge upgrade from the disposable ones i've been using ever since i got rid of my slr years and years ago. can't wait for the postman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Anybody have an opinion on the Sony DSCW1? This the camera I been wondering about, has a decent lens, good price, 5MP, can put filters on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtholmes Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I've had the a80 for a year and think it's a fantastic camera. I thought the flip screen was a gimmick when I got it but now I use it for every shot. Most of the stuff from 2004 here is from the a80: gallery.ulti.org some specific galleries: http://gallery.ulti.org/2004_tantalus http://gallery.ulti.org/2004_starr-wall http://gallery.ulti.org/2004_red-rocks http://gallery.ulti.org/2004_tetrahedron-bachelor_glowballs http://gallery.ulti.org/2004_cypress I've had the camera below -20 C and it's been fine. The battery life cannot be understated, it can take ~600 shots with the screen on before needing new batteries and since it takes AAs they can move into my GPS if I need the extra juice. If you have any specific questions, let me know. --reid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted December 24, 2004 Author Share Posted December 24, 2004 Anybody have an opinion on the Sony DSCW1? This the camera I been wondering about, has a decent lens, good price, 5MP, can put filters on it. i went and looked at cameras this week and was quite intrigued by that sony. the big guy at cameras west downtown seemed to think it's the shit. they have it on sale there for $350. another camera i was intrigued by, though, is the new generation canon elph, the sd300. it's also 5mp but is tiny as all getout. we're talking serious back of your tight-assed jeans pocket size! but at $400 i don't think it's a price point item. i decided i wanted something that was really good quality that was still compact ... and i'm paying just $240 for the canon s410 i ordered. the a85 and a95 were very compelling alternatives - particularly using aa batteries (4, though - that sony only uses 2), but i really wanted something i could literally put in any normal-sized pocket. maybe it's just me, but i really thought the canons felt better in my hands than the sony did. and i can't wait for my new toy to arrive. btw, if you buy the sony at cameras west before christmas you can test drive it basically for free - try it out and they will even pay for you to get prints made ... and then you can return it for a full refund up to 10 days after christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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