Suggestions???
Submitted by alfred on Fri, 2008-03-07 13:01
I have one , but it is an antique and moves like one! It takes 8 sec from switcing on till it is ready to take a shot and the shutter activates only 2 sec after you press the shutter release! Cycle time before the next shot is 6 sec!!! Needless to say, this makes it a pain in the behind when taking fishing photos.
So........ I am in the market for a new digital camera. Any suggestions? I am after one that is small enough to put in my pocket, not one of the big fancy ones.
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My wife received a Cannon
digital camera free when she signed up for a mobile phone contract. 8 megapixels, about half the size of a packet of cigarettes, takes great pics. Not sure what model it is, but I can check for you when I get home if you want.
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Rodrat
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Alfred
I recently purchased a sony cybershot 7.2 mega pixel digital camera. Takes fantastic pics and came with carry case and tripod and some other extras.
Well worth a look.
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vans
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Fuji Film F50fd - Why, super
Fuji Film F50fd - Why, super fast start up, no viewfinder = bigger screen and lowlight photo's have little noise. Very easy to get pro looking photo's. Just turn the wheel to flower setting, point , shoot and you get this...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/
these guys know their stuff! I was reccomended that site from a few photographer friends.
Quan
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Choosing one
Alfred...
Check the above site out....great site.
Quanalfred
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Any idea what they cost
Any idea what they cost now? Don't want an expensive fancy doodle that might get destroyed by the salt environment soon! Just something simple.
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tailor marc
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Sony cybershot.......
Sony cybershot....... $370
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alfred
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Nice shots. Will keep an
Nice shots.
Will keep an eye out for it.
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Tim
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Olympus
Just bought one of those Olympus Waterproof to 3m point and shoot models as a work camera Alfred. 7.1Mp and seems to take a good pic. Will be handy on the boat too. No need to worry about splashes.
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alfred
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Ahhh - tell me more! How
Ahhh - tell me more!
How many coins?
Pictures decent
Water proof to 3M??
Shock proof?
Also what is the memory type? Keeping fingers crossed that it is SD
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Three Lions
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Hey Tim
I thought the Olympus was waterproof to 10m. The old models were 5m i think.
Moohan
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Olympus Waterproof
I got one of the olympus waterproof cams after drowning my other cam while fishing. They are rated waterproof to 3 metres, though I have dived to at least 6 for short periods of time without probs. I've also dropped it a few times with no probs. It's a rugged camera, great for taking fishing. Doesn't take an SD card. Mine was around $599, probably cheaper now. The pics are ok, though judging by some of Tailor Marcs shots, the sharpness and colour saturation are better in the cybershot.
Tim
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$299
Just picked it up for $299. There is a 10m version but it is in the $500 range.
Is shoch proof to 1.5m and has an XD card. No real issue Alfred as a card reader is only $20 anyway. Only got it yesterday but pictures seem OK.
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Three Lions
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Alfred
The olympus mju 795 is waterproof to 10m and shock proof to 1.5m $599 7 mega pixel, there is also a 10meg model mju 1030sw it has movie mode. Good luck choosing.
Moohan
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Olympus
Old models were waterproof to 1.5 metres (5ft). New ones are 3 metres (10ft).
Moohan
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10 metres would be sweet.
Just did some googling and realised I have the 10 metre one :s Might have to do some deeper dives :) I should add that it doesn't take instantaneous photos, you press the button and wait a second or two, which is a pain for action shots.
Rodrat
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Ebay
Try ebay alfred, i got my cybershot for $280 delivered wif heaps of extras!
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alfred
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Thanks guys. Looking up
Thanks guys. Looking up info at the moment and going into info overload! LOL!
XD hmmm. Not worried about reading the card, it's just that I have tons of SD cards.
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Tim
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2GB
2gb XD was $50. Will fit heaps of video and photos on it
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davey
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olympus
i have the olympus too
great camera, i used mine a lot in PNG where everyone elses cameras were fogging up inside due to the humidity the olympus worked fine.
battery life is great and it was also ok after being left on the floor of the boat for 4 months outside.
hoghly recommended
milsey
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i also have a olympus 790
i also have a olympus 790 tough, i reacon its awsome for being such a tough camera, its too perfect for the boat and it takes great high quality shots obove and under water
have a look
http://fishwrecked.com/node/10184
http://fishwrecked.com/node/10194
alfred
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That underwater shot -
That underwater shot - you're kidding right?
Was that really taken by that camera?
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milsey
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yep sweer on my life i took
yep sweer on my life i took that in the last school holidays
alfred
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Just saw the Olymups 790 in
Just saw the Olymups 790 in the Harvey Norman flyer at $299. Very tempting. Gotta head down to take a look see.
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