 kevin yocum |
tack sharp images I upgraded (or so I thought) from a coolpix 5400 5.1 MPX to Canon Powershot SX20 IS 12.1 MPX. I expected a vast difference in the end product but have found disappointing results. I have worked the camera for 6 months now and still cannot enlarge the sweet spot beyong macro and 15 meters. The zoom 20x is great on the LCD but resolution is poor..this amera is okay for snap shots and post cards but not to produce marketed images. Can anyone give advice ont his camera?
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amy becerra |
Kevin, I understand!! I wanted to bring a point and shoot to Europe instead of a DSLR. I own a Lumix DSC-ZS3 but I purchased 2 other Sony's, a TX-7 (newest one on the market) and a WS370 ( a 14.2 mega pixel). I "tested" all three of them in several modes against my "old" Canon Rebel xt. No contest. The Canon kicked all three of the compacts butts. The resolution with the Canon was FAR superior!! At 100% magnification the compacts were terrible! I was able to return the two Sonys to Best Buy ( the Lumix has been owned for a year). I am resolved to bring the old Canon with a Sigma 18-250mm lens because I don't want to delete all of my precious vacation pictures..lol. You cannot replicate resolution with anything other then a DSLR. Even the NEWEST Sony TX-7 was awful at 100% magnification. Don't even try to replicate a DSLR with a point and shoot, it's not going to happen. I really did NOT want to lug aroung the rebel but after testing all three I am convinced it's what I HAVE to do. I am leaving my Canon 50D and 7D at home for fear of mugging, but I am hoping my non-camera bag will be enough to sneak around with a decent camera. Sorry I can't give you more help, but I spent over $1000 to test out what you are trying to accomplish. Save up for a DSLR, you will be SOOOOOO happy!!!
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hi Kevin, Another thing to consider is the glass. The lens on an average Point & shoot that sells for $400 cannot compete with the sharpness you will get from a $1000+ L lens that are used on DSLRs. I know the Sony's do use Zeiss lenses but just how many elements/groups and the quality of the optics are still below the quality of lenses such as my 24-70mm f/2.8L which has 16 elements in 13 groups. This lens runs about $1300. Its the optics that captures the image onto the sensor and they directly affect the sharpness & clarity of an image which are why they are so $$. I used some very good quality P&S's like the Fuji Finepix S602 which did a great job for its time but I finally came to the conclusion that to get the quality I desired, I would have to go via the DSLRs. Cheers, Carlton
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kevin yocum |
Great info Carlton...yes--the optics are a serious element in design and function. I can just chalk it up "please Kevin, do not do that again". I really liked my 4x5 and wish I had not sold it. Sheets are so expensive 5 usd each. Chem's and darkroom set up is just too difficult to maintain. So your suggestion is well taken..Kevin
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
I thought for a long time that with the leaps & bounds technology & cameras were making, it would not be long before we would get superior quality from a P&S but the big issue with this picture is again - optics. They may make a camera that will fit in your pocket but it will look funny mounted to that 70-200mm foot long 77mm lens :) Cheers, Carlton
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