 Jimmy Lam |
Which digital camera is good to buy with $1000 ? Hi, I want to buy a new digital camera. I am thinking to buy one of the following digital cameras: Fuji FinePix 9.0MP Digital Camera (S9000) Both Fuji (S9000) and Panasonic (DMCFZ30S) cost $899 Canadian dollar. I believe the Fuji (S9000) is a better one to buy than the Panasonic (DMCFZ30S). Am I right? If you think that there is a better camera to buy than both Fuji (S9000) and Panasonic (DMCFZ30S). Also, is there any good selective focus digital camera costs not more than $1000 Canadian dollar ? Thanks for your help and time in advanced! Jimmy Lam
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Peter K. Burian |
Jimmy: I have not tested the S9000 but it has gotten rave reviews! See http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/FujifilmS9000/ I have tested the Lumix FZ-30 and several other cameras with very long lenses. Some have built-in Image Stabilizers (including the FZ-30) and that's a very valuable feature for making sharper images. See my Review of such cameras at Regards, Peter Burian, Instructor,
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Justin G. |
Personally if I was going to dump $1151 USD into a camera, I would dump it into a true DLSR. I believe the Canon Digital Rebel XT goes for right around your price range. This way you go with SLR, you can later upgrade lenses, then when you want to upgrade the body, all you're lenses are still good. You will get the best quality from a DSLR. IMHO only. I don't even shoot digital so take it for what it's worth. Regards,
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Peter K. Burian |
Justin: I don't disagree, but some of these cameras include built-in lenses with 35-400mm (or similar) equivalent focal lengths. As I said in my Review, those are not ideal all-purpose cameras. Still, there are people who love them, because they often take photos of their kids playing sports or birds, mammals, etc. And the cost of a Rebel XT plus a telephoto zoom is higher. But sure, if sheer image quality is the primary concern, I would recommend the EOS Digital Rebel XT, for example. Regards, Peter Burian, Instructor,
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Glen Taylor |
I like your idea of doing research on your purchase, be sure it's in-depth research, tho. I think too many people buy digital cameras based on short-term testing of brand-new models by a magazine or internet source. This type of testing often does not reveal design flaws or service issues. Naturally, new models don't have much of a service or repair history. But you can get a good idea of how a camera maker builds a camera and handles problems by researching similar previous models and how they hold up, AND how the manufacturer treats its customers in and out of warranty, speed of repair, etc. I'm not certain about Panasonic but forums like Fuji Talk often have lots of customer feedback on their camera experiences. For fixed zoom DSLR cameras I always want to know the answer to the following: 1)How well is the camera sealed, if at all, against dirt/dust/water. 2)How easy is it to disassemble and clean the sensor if dirt does find its way in? (hint: this happens more often than you'd think) 3)How does the camera's AF mechanism perform under low-light levels 4)Noise at higher ISO 5)Is there noticeable shutter lag 6)Battery consumption 7)What is the manufacturer's reputation from existing customers for sastifactory repairs under warranty.
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Diane Dupuis |
Justin - just FYI - $1,000 Canadian is about $860 US Jimmy - I guess you have to decide what you want the camera for before you decide which is best for you. I love the flexibility of a 10x zoom p&s - I can go from macro to fully zoomed with a touch of a button. It is also small and easy to carry. Jimmy - I've had 2 Fuji's - the S5000 and now the S5200... (with the Nikon 8800 in between)... Don't forget you'll also need to buy buy memory cards, a case and rechargeable batteries, and you should have a tripod - so your costs will be more than just the camera. If you are buying Canadian though - check out http://www.cameracanada.com/ I bought my 3 cameras there - they have great prices - you save the provincial tax if you're not in Ontario and delivery is quick! Great company to deal with. Anyhow - good luck with your decision! PS: the shutter lag on the 5200 is so minimal! I got over 450 shots on a set of 4 NI-MH batteries, it takes great shots in low light (I've shot several shows and the noise is very minimal)
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Justin G. |
I only said the 1151 because of the current exchange rate in Google. I Googled "1 canadian dollar to usd" and it gave me: 1 canadian dollar = 0.871156 US Dollars http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=1+canadian+dollar+to+usd Then I divided 1000 by 0.871156 and it gave me 1147.90 (at the current exchange rate). http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=1000%2F.871156 i'm not good with exchange rates though, maybe I just got it backwards. oh well
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Brendan Knell |
Justin, you needed to multiply 1000 by .871156, not divide. I just did it and it gave me 871.156.
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Diane Dupuis |
Yup at the exchange rate sites you can ask for the exchange from $1,000 Canadian to US and it gives you the US equivalent... No dividing or multiplying needed... http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/exchform.html
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Robyn Mackenzie |
Hi Jimmy, My first digital camera was the Panasonic FZ20 (the model prior to the one you are now considering). I bought it only last year, and was quite impressed with it – particularly the 12 x optical zoom. There is no doubting the convenience and flexibility of having a camera with capability equivalent to 35mm-430mm. It’s great not to have to fiddle around changing lenses! However, I’ve since become more serious with my photography, and found there were definite limitations with a non-DSLR. I’ve now upgraded to the 350D (Digital Rebel XT) – almost had to mortgage my house for it at Australian dollar exchange rates! I don’t regret the purchase at all, even though I now have to save up for better lenses… I still use my FZ20 occasionally when I want the convenience of a compact. SO, it all comes down to money, and the type of photographs you want to take (now there’s original thinking….) The FZ20 was/is excellent as a compact digital, and I understand the FZ30 is improved again. I don’t know anything about the Fuji, but can recommend Panasonic from personal experience, for the type of camera it is.
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Wilfredo De Los Rios |
Hi Jimmy. The s900 is a great camera for the price. You can buy this camera with No Power Accessories $589.63, from www.ALZO digital.com ...check out this site. Some Infor: With a fantastic 10.7X 28mm-300m (equ 35mm) manual zoom lens and the 9 mega-pixel 5th generation super CCD HR sensor, this camera yields superior image quality and accurate color. I highly recommend this camera for both product and portrait photography.
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