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Posted by Enjoy on Jun-11-2007 17:25:

Help me pick a camera plz

My old point & shoot camera broke, so now I'm looking for a new one..
I'll use it primarily during my travels in the near future, so size does matter. I've narrowed my choices to 2 cameras, namely Canon SD750 and Canon S3 IS. The obvious choice is the SD750, since I can just put it in my pocket and off I go. However the S3 IS has 12X zoom, and that pretty awesome (I think?), and it runs on normal AA batteries, so if my rechargeable die, I can just pick some in any store. Size-wise, I'll need to buy a special case, or pants with bigger pockets. And the S3 IS is on sale now (100$ off) since S5 IS, the new model, comes out in couple of days.

Ugh.

1. Canon SD750

* 7.1 Megapixels
* 3x optical zoom 35-105mm (35mm equivalent) with UA lens
* DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and Noise Reduction
* Red-Eye Correction in playback
* 3.0� PureColor LCD (Digital IXUS 75)
* ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
* 17 Shooting modes plus My Colors photo effects
* 30fps VGA Movies and Time Lapse Movie function

2. Canon S3 IS

* 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element
* Optical Image Stabilizer
* 6.0 Megapixel CCD
* 2.0� Vari-angle LCD
* 30fps VGA movies with stereo sound and Photo in Movie feature
* DIGIC II, iSAPS and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results and 2.3 fps continuous shooting
* 20 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects
* High ISO Auto and ISO 800 for low light flexibility
* Widescreen (16:9) recording

Posted by Spin Laden on Jun-11-2007 17:28:

anyone stores sell cameraphones with at least 2.0MP but for under $200?

Posted by Enjoy on Jun-11-2007 17:29:

WTF is this hijack?

Posted by Marcus007 on Jun-11-2007 17:50:

Anyone know where I can find a stand for my CDJs?

Posted by Enjoy on Jun-11-2007 17:52:

WTF

GTFO my Internets!

Posted by John_H2O on Jun-11-2007 17:54:

haha

Val you should invest in a very nice one like D70 or a canon rebel.

Posted by Marcus007 on Jun-11-2007 17:56:

Can someone hook me up with tickets for Sander K next week?

Posted by Enjoy on Jun-11-2007 17:59:

quote:
Originally posted by John_H2O
haha

Val you should invest in a very nice one like D70 or a canon rebel.

Nah, I don't want a dSLR for now, its way too expensive and bulky. I need something relatively small.

Posted by Leif on Jun-11-2007 18:05:

Does anyone have an extra floor ticket for daft punk?

oh, and off-topic:

If you're going for a point and shoot, the whole point seems to be that it fits in your pocket, so definitely go for the SD750.

I have a DSLR but i end up using my gf's sony more often for said reason... With a tiny vs clunky camera, you end up deciding; am I going out somewhere where I might wanna take pictures, or am I going out to take pictures?

Posted by 404 Science on Jun-11-2007 22:21:

Canon Rebel XTi!!!

Posted by 404 Science on Jun-11-2007 22:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Leif
With a tiny vs clunky camera, you end up deciding; am I going out somewhere where I might wanna take pictures, or am I going out to take pictures?

well said

Posted by Enjoy on Jun-16-2007 22:17:

Just picked up the A710 IS, sort of a compromise between the other two.

7MP, 6x Optical Zoom, 2AA batteries, Optical IS, manual controls, etc. Not too bulky, fits in a pocket, good grip. Oh and has the ability to take RAW pics with an unofficial firmware update.