 Dalne M. Dola |
New Compact Camera: What to Get? I would like information about suggestions for purchasing a new compact digital camera for travel purposes. I am currently using a Canon PowerShot A710 IS. Thank you for any suggestions that you give me.
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Alan N. Marcus |
For my travel camera - the one I always have with me - I look for the following: 1. Must use common batteries as a power source. Likely, batteries expire at inconvenient times and locations. I elect to pop in new AA batteries that can be purchased anywhere as apposed to recharge devices and their batteries. 2. An eye lever viewfinder because LCD viewing screens fail me in bright light; however, I do want both. 3. Sufficient image density to allow 8x10 and perhaps 11x14 even if cropped. 4. A reasonable zoom and close-up capability. 5. Fits in my pocket. 6. Image viewing on LCD with a slideshow. Plus, outputs to a TV for viewing. 7. SD memory chip. 8. Cost reasonably low - quality high. 9. Auto point-and-shoot with plenty of assist modes. Canon A1000 IS - my choice.
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Dalne M. Dola |
Thank you! You understood the need, and I will certainly look at it. The one I have has served me well, but think I would like something else. Again, many thanks!
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Stanley Joel Schretter |
Good set of criteria. The one at the top of my own list is "The ability to shoot in RAW". With modern software, such as Lightroom or Picasa 3, shooting in RAW is as easy as shooting JPGs and gives more flexibility in editing. The Canon G10 is my choice. It is always in my glove compartment and then in my pocket when I walk around so I never (well almost never) miss that great opportunity. The images have done well in local competitions and when shooting at the lowest ISO (80) it is sometimes difficult to tell them from those shot with the Nikon D300 DSLR.
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Michaelz |
Hi, Why do you need a new camera? Is there anything that you do not like about Canon PowerShot A710? I own and use it and frankly do not see any reason to change it, unless you need wider lens or need to shoot a lot of action. There are a lot of compacts out there, and unless you are looking for a specific feature, I'd say enjoy you A710. It is a great camera.
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Dalne M. Dola |
Thanks to all who took the time to respond. I ordered the Canon A1000 IS after doing some research when I heard from Alan. The A710 has worked very well for me however I do want the capability of shooting raw because the pictures seem sharper and lose less when adjustments are made. The A710 actually is my husband's that I seem to take before he has a chance. So now maybe both of us can go together and take some pictures! Thanks, again! Dalne
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Jessica Jenney |
The Canon G10 shoots in Raw not the Canon A1000, Dalne!
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Dalne M. Dola |
Jessica, Thanks, I stand corrected however I am using another camera also. So I think I'll be happy! Still, lot to learn and will never know it all, for sure. Thank you! Dalne
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