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Without reading any reviews on the new S95 I'm going to bet that it's not going to be much different than the S90. It seems typical of Canon to offer minor updates to their P&S lines just to make sure they push a camera out every year. I don't plan to upgrade my S90 for another year or two unless there is some kind of dramatic improvement. Even then I'll probably hang on to it until it shits out on me.
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krushgroove posted:Does anyone know when the next batch of S95's will be getting to Amazon.com? I would imagine it's a monthly thing, but don't really know how the camera companies operate their manufacturing schedules. It's in stock on B&H. Looks to be about $10 shipping though.
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Fists Up posted:Is there a consensus for the best waterproof/tough camera? I've heard good things about the Canon PowerShot D10, thought it doesn't look like the video is anything special.
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manpants posted:I am about to (possibly) buy a Canon G10. Does anyone have any experience with this camera? I'm looking to find any weaknesses before I hand over my cash. Don't waste the money on it. Sounds like it's in pretty bad shape. Also, aside from that the G10 wasn't a very good camera. It was a step down from the G9. G11 and 12 are ok though.
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qirex posted:Has anyone ever had a bad experience with an off-brand battery? Because the idea of having a camera that's not just out of juice but actually busted while I'm on a trip freaks me out. I've been using cheap ebay batteries for several years on my Rebel Xti, G9, and at present my 50D and S90. I kinda notice a slight difference in charge in my 50D but I cannot/could not tell any difference between OEM and off brand in the other cameras I've used. I wouldn't worry about it. Boner Honkfarts posted:I've heard that in colder climates, the third-party batteries definitely start to show a difference in performance. I've read everything from half the normal working time to completely worthless, no idea how accurate that information is. I don't have any cold weather experience where I live but I've heard that cold weather is a problem for all batteries and I'm sure at a certain temperature, no battery will be immune. I remember reading about a Nat Geo photographer shooting deep within Antarctica a few years ago. It was so cold that he couldn't use any batteries so he chose to shoot with a completely manual film camera and metered with his eyes. What ever batteries you buy, think of a way to constantly keep your batteries warm, possibly by keeping them real close to your body. A trick I heard is to keep them under your armpit but I'm sure that won't be too comfortable on a long hike.
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Korwen posted:I've been wanting to get a point and shoot camera because I'm going to be wanting a small camera to take with me while motorcycling/camping, and while I loved owning a DSLR and want to own one again, I want a point and shoot for the times I don't feel like carrying around camera gear. With the G12 you get: A camera that'll fit in a jacket pocket but not really a jeans pocket. Has a hotshoe Has a view finder Its widest aperture is 2.8 The lens is 35mm longer than the S95 With a S95 You get a camera that can fit into a jeans pocket. Has a wider aperture of 2.0 Only old people like the view finder, I find it pointless with a LCD. As for the hotshoe that's useless too because you're not going to be hauling around speedlite that's twice the size of the camera. As for the lens you're trading an extra 35mm of zoom for faster glass on the S95, that's a good deal to me. You can always walk a few steps forward but you can't make your lens faster. Now consider the smaller size and cheaper price, and the S95 is a clear winner. As for the tripod mount my S90 has one and I don't see why the 95 wouldn't. Haggins fucked around with this message at 17:59 on Nov 17, 2010 |
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Since there seems to be a lot of people who've hopped on the S90/95 bandwagon, I'm going to throw out my recommendation for Canon's official case. Back when i got my S90 I wanted a case that protected my camera, didn't make it much more bulkier, and allowed me to clip it to a belt when needed. The Canon case is all three of those along with being very well made. The leather used is of high quality and the case fits like a glove. The case stays closed with two strong magnets, one that clips so it doesn't slide open. I've been using mine for the better part of a year now and have no complaints.
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Sad Panda posted:It's 560,000 won (about $500) here in Korea although that includes a spare unofficial battery, 8GB card and a case. I'll probably still buy it but it's a little expensive. Are they jacking up the price because of the accessories? Can you buy it with out that stuff? Sounds like they're adding $10 worth of junk to not make you feel bad for paying more. I don't know what is considered a good deal over there but that's a tactic shady dealers use over here to rip people off. ______ In other news, I saw a tweet by B&H yesterday advertising this 32gb sdhc card for around $50 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=getItemDetail&Q=&sku=712659&is=REG&si=rev#anchorToReadReviews It's OOS now but a pretty good deal if you ask me. I have a 16gb in my S90 and I never even get close to filling it up.
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krushgroove posted:I don't shoot in RAW and don't have Photoshop at home (barring :files:) - I didn't even know your computer needed the 'right' software to even read RAW from particular cameras...does GIMP or Paint.Net have RAW support, or should I just load the Canon software and convert it? I'd highly recommend using a piece of software to manage/edit your photos. If you're on the mac just use iPhoto and if you're on a PC I heard Picasa is good. Both are free and will read raws (though they may not be able to read S95 files just yet, they will very soon). If you want something more professional Lightroom is great and if you're on a mac you have the additional choice of using Aperture. These programs cost money but they're the best things out there for editing and managing your photos.
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gregarious Ted posted:A friend has the Olympus Tough, I think its the MJU Tough 8010. It seems to take good quality basic photos (ie poo poo for facebook), is waterproof, and damage proof. I haven't really played with the settings (or really know much about them) but as someone who is clumsy with expensive things I like the idea of a tough camera. I always tell people to go with the Canon D10 if their budget for a camera is $250 or more. It's a solid Canon P&S that works underwater. Personally I use a S90 with a Canon underwater housing which works great, but costs a lot more money.
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Sad Panda posted:I think you're probably right. I'll pick up some extra batteries and run them in a cycle so I know which ones to charge. If I stop somewhere for 30+ minutes I'll set them charging. Look at it this way... These batteries are about the size of a book of matches; they don't weigh anything and don't take up much room. The Canons cost $20 a piece where as you can find generics for $5 bucks a pop. Even if they're half as good as OEM, they're only a quarter of the price. Batteries are expendables and IMO, it's not worth the money to invest in top of the line. caberham posted:Maybe I'm photo cursed or something. I lost my s90 and I could not film Angkor Wat and when I buy a s95 and go to SE Asia again with a shiny new 1 month old s95 this happens Send it in for warranty repair. Warranty should be at least 90 days if not a year.
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My S95 just broke down with the lens retract error just before I was in Angkor Wat so I could not do any video or snapshots as well. I think I crashed it by trying to do a HDR and switching from HDR mode and video mode back and forth because of slippery fingers. Even after taking out the battery for a while, the camera still crashes and the lens will never retract. 
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Prathm posted:How big a pain in the rear end is that loose ISO-ring on the s90? Maybe I don't keep up on internet complaints enough, but I've had an S90 since last spring and I haven't had any problem with a loose ISO ring or really anything else. It's still an awesome camera.
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spog posted:Stick a circular piece of tinfoil on the front of a body cap and walk through security without a lens on it, pretending you have a pancake lens. Or just try to get a photo pass 
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scorntic posted:Are there any decent nikon point and shoots out there? I have a dslr, but I really want a point in shoot for times that I dont carry my camera case around...something I can just stash in my purse or something. Why does it have to be a Nikon?
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WAFFLEHOUND posted:This thread just cost me a lot of money because I read the thread title and bought an S95. Don't forget your water proof housing for $180. It's awesome and a lot of fun when you're around and in water.
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I got one for my S90 and it's awesome. Haven't had a problem with leaks or anything. The only issue I have with it is that it only works for the S90 and I'm not sure if it'll work with a 95. However, that's just the nature of the beast because it has to fit exactly so you can control everything.
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BetterLekNextTime posted:Anyone have a Nikon P7000? I saw one at a store last night and I really like how the controls look. Reviews seem pretty down on it though, at least compared to the equivalent Canons. As far as specs go, IIRC, it's a trade off. You get a little more reach on the G12 and the aperture on the S90/95 opens up a little bit wider. The other advantage is that the G series have hot shoes on them, however, I doubt you'll ever use a speedlite with a point and shoot. Looking at specs alone, I'd personally still go with an S series because I find a wider aperture is more useful than a bit of extra reach. As for size, this is actually one of the most important features for us DSLR owners. Most of us want point and shoots so that we can carry a camera on us when we can't/don't want to lug a DSLR around. The G series are jacket pocket cameras, where S series can fit in a jeans pocket.
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The real secret is there no single focal length/lens that works perfect for every situation. As we've just seen you can take great landscapes with a wide or telephoto lens. You can also make great portraits with a wide angle lens if you know how to use it right (think environmental). Best thing is not limit yourself to one approach and experiment.
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Tagra posted:I've got a new question. I'm looking for a spare battery for my s95, something that will likely just sit around but be available to charge up and shove in my bag for "emergencies" on longer trips. Off brand batteries are ridiculously cheap on Amazon, like 50 cents. I didn't buy the 50¢ batteries but I did buy something that was two for under $10 off Amazon for my S90. I don't remember the brand but what ever I bought has been working great. If there is a difference in battery life, it isn't immediately obvious. Even if it were much less than OEM, they're so small and cheap it's easy to carry around a few of them.
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Takes No Damage posted:Damnit guys, I think my s90 has a dead pixel on the sensor When was it bought new? There is a 1 year warranty on it, but I managed to get mine fixed one month out of warranty. But yeah the service was great. I shipped my camera out USPS priority on a Saturday and I got it back and repaired on Friday.
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What you don't know can't hurt you. I'm sure it'll be fine.
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Kalix posted:What is the take on the Canon ELPH 500 HS? The S95 is going to be better even if you don't shoot RAW. I think it has a bigger sensor with less MPs crammed on it (which is a good thing) and it has physical buttons for most of the control. However, I don't think you're making a bad choice if you really don't want to spend $400. Judging from the specs, it looks pretty good and the common advice around here is "just buy the most expensive Canon you can afford". Either way, if you do find out you really like photography, you won't kick yourself or buying the cheaper camera. You'll probably start considering a DSLR at that point.
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Zegnar posted:Could anyone recommend a P&S camera available new for less than £100 for a friend who has no experience with photography, going on a once in a lifetime trip? Aside from the high end stuff, point and shoots change models almost monthly and it's hard to keep up with. Standard advice is to buy the best Canon P&S you can afford as they don't really make any lovely cameras.
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Lowness 72 posted:I'm actually looking for recommendations as well. The s95 looks awesome but 400 is just alot of money, especially since I'm not that experienced so maybe I don't need all the features? That said, are there better options in the sub 300 range? Or should I just tough it out and get the s95? You could try to find a used s90.The 95 isn't very different from the 90. I think the biggest thing is it has a bit better video. What you're paying for with the S series is the use of RAW (which is useful in post processing), fast 2.0 glass for low light, and good performance up to ISO 800. These are the reasons why most us serious photography goons like the S90/95; it's one of the best point and shoots for low light. Not to mention the size is perfect. Any point and shoot will work well in good light, only the good ones will work well in low light. Haggins fucked around with this message at 20:11 on Jul 29, 2011 |
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Lowness 72 posted:So then is there a step below those, like the elph series or something, that still shoots well in low light? Aside from the G and S series and maybe the D10 underwater, the point and shoot models change so frequently it's hard to keep track of them. Generally with Canon P&S the more you spend, the better the camera is and the standard piece of advice around here is to just buy the most expensive Canon you can. The main exception to this rule is stay away from bridge cameras which are bulky and lovely.
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Krakkles posted:Disclaimer: I'm aware this is petty and likely just due to the employee I spoke to, not necessarily the company. I'd probably be pissed too so I can't blame you. However, I will say that a few of us goons, including myself, have had great service in regards to our S90/95s. A couple months ago the LCD went out on my S90. It was one month out of warranty, but I figured I'd give it a shot and send it in to Canon. I mailed it USPS priority on a Saturday and had it fixed and back on my doorstep the following Friday. No questions asked and the only thing I paid for was the $4 to ship it to Canon.
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Ropes4u posted:Is a refurbished s95 a safe bet, or am I better off spending the extra fifty on a new one. I am headed to Italy for two weeks and would rather save as much as possible, but I also do not want a dog.. If it's refurbished from Canon, it should be fine. Many a goon has had good experiences with refurbs from Canon.
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Ropes4u posted:s95 arrived, memory cards and spare battery should be here tomorrow. Anyone have a suggestion for a good case and screen protector? My wife and I are headed to Italy for a few weeks and I would like to carry it in my pocket if possible.. I like the other official one a lot.The leather is very high high quality, it doesn't add much bulk to the camera, has a belt loop, and the flap tends to stay closed when you want it to.
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Lowness 72 posted:So here's my conundrum. I need a camera for a trip taking place mid October. I want to get the s95 or it's successor. However if it's successor isn't released until September, when would it actually be available in stores? Canon has been pretty unreliable with getting announced products to market when they say they are going to. It was like this before the earthquake and I'm sure it's worse now. For example the new 8-15 lens was supposed to come out around January this year. It's just now hitting stores. I'm sure things are more efficient on the Point and Shoot side of things, but don't expect it to be like an Apple product where it's in stores when they say it's going to be in stores.
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Lowness 72 posted:I have 0 photographic experience (well I did take a class in HS but I don't remember a thing). However, I would certainly like to learn. I think you will. My girlfriend abandoned her old camera and now uses my S90 exclusively. She only shoots snapshots on auto but raves about how good the camera is. It's got a larger sensor, better low light performance, and I'm assuming better metering. One example she mentions is shooting people in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom at night. Most cameras she's used will under expose the lit up castle and only properly expose the people she's shooting. This would make a photo that showed the subjects with a dim background. The S90 is smart enough (or good enough in low light) to expose the background castle properly and pop off enough flash to properly expose the people in the photo. So if she notices a big difference, I'm sure you will.
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Lowness 72 posted:Well lets say we just can't come to an agreement and the S95 isn't happening. We are planning on heading down to B and H today to check out cameras. It's hard to say as the selection of point and shoot changes almost every month (aside from the high end like the Canon S and G series). The only thing that remains constant is that when you buy a Canon P&S you generally get what you pay for. The general consensus of this thread is that you should just buy the most expensive Canon you can get. I agree with this advice.
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BeastOfExmoor posted:It's probably going to cost way more than the S95, but Fuji just announced a P&S that looks absolutely amazing on paper. The X100 seemed like a cool idea but I've been hearing a lot of very bad things about it. I don't know if I trust Fuji. When you look past the hype it seems like laggy, $1200 point and shoot with a busted focusing system and poor battery life. Cost more than a DSLR set up, does less, and doesn't work as well as a $100 point and shoot. Right now this thing looks like a less pocket-able G12. I'm not falling for any magic Fuji hype.
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poopinmymouth posted:And how does it cost more than a dslr setup? Name me a single DSLR where you can get a 35mm equivalent F2 lens for 1,200 dollars that autofocuses? I'm guessing by "does less" you mean you can't change lenses? That's kind of the point, and how they get it so small. I don't know what the low end Nikons are but you could find a body for $400-$900 and pick up a 35 1.8 for $200. Same goes for Sony. Or you could get Rebel XS for under $400 and a Sigma 30 1.4 for $500. You'd save a ton of money, have a camera that can do a lot more, and have a AF system that works. Also comparing a X100 to a S90 isn't very fair. The X100 isn't pocket camera and costs 4x more. Haggins fucked around with this message at 16:00 on Sep 2, 2011 |
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Ahh, I was thinking crop factor with the Fuji too. Now don't get me wrong, as much as I'm not very impressed with the X100 or the X10, I still like where Fuji is going. If they could make an real range finder with solid performance for under $2000, I'd be very interested. Edit: I wasn't suggesting used, Rebel XS are under $400 new . Direct from Amazon and B&H only sell kits for around $440. Haggins fucked around with this message at 16:48 on Sep 2, 2011 |
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A G12 is great for old people. It's got an optical viewfinder and it feels like a real camera when you shoot with it. Granted, it's not as grip-tastic as a bridge camera, but surely even the elderly can see the advantage of carrying around a jacket pocketable camera. I gave my G9 to my mom before I got my S90. She's really big on the optical view finder thing and loves the hell out of it. Now that I've been using a S90 for over a year, I kinda miss the G series. Shooting a camera when it's not held to my face still feels very odd to me and I always feel like I'm going to drop it. I still love my s90, I just think I might get a G series next time.
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Pockyless posted:S100 announced and previewed at dpreview Built in GPS is very cool. Finally Canon is starting to support tagging.
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ExecuDork posted:This is an excellent suggestion. Going through 1800 photos and individually cropping or clone-stamping would be mind-destroying. We used to buy them off ebay until Amazon picked up on it and starting selling them. If you can get them for less than $5 a pop, then don't worry about quality.
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How are you liking the X10 anyway? Since I broke my s90 I've been thinking about what I want out of a point and shoot. The canon S series is awesome but I missed how great my old g9 felt in my hands and liked that I could shoot with the camera up to my face thanks to the view finder. I was considering the Canon g1x but I decided I don't like the fly by wire zoom; it's always jankey. I think I'm attracted to the X10 because seems like a camera that can used like/shoot like a slr or rangefinder instead of a slower point and shoot. I'm not really interested in systems with interchangeable lenses; at that point I may as well just lug around my slr. I just want an all in one system that I can jam in a big pocket.
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