Volvokiller Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I know there are more than a few camera buffs on here so I want to see what you think of these two choices. I've never had a digital camera of my own so this is my first forray into the market. I'm really interested in the SLR models, but I don't have 1g to spend atm. So I'm basically looking for a compromise model. I have moderate experience with film cameras and have taken film classes before, so I am interested in a model which allows me to set apperature/f-stop/shutter speed if I desire. The two I'm looking at are:1. Konica Minolta DiImage Z62. Kodak EasyShare Z650Both are very similar in terms of features (6 megapixel, 10-12x optical zoom, auto and manual settings...), performance, and price. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with either of these by themselves or in comparison to others. Will one be more reliable than the other? Better tech support? Better software?Both are priced in the $350 range. Is there another camera I should be looking at in the same neighborhood?Thanks in advance for any help.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Chris for about 2 hundo more you can get a Nikon D50...Well worth the $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvokiller Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yeah, the D50 is awesome but its out of my price range. I rather keep it under $400.In doing more research, it looks like a want a camera that supports a RAW image file as opposed to JPEG only, expecially if I'll be printing photos. Does this sound right?Looks like the Fuji Fine-Pix S5200 has this option whereas the others don't.Eh, so confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 RAW isn't necessary....my 3.2mp cam shot some georgous pics, 8x10 prints come out without a hint of distortion/pixelation (saved to highest quality in phsop, nearly doubles the image size). Just look for something atleast 5mp's, with as much manual controll you can get...more optical zoom the better, digital zoom is worthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtownVolvo Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I just bought a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1I like it! Takes pretty good pics...and i'm used to a Nikon D100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadoc Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I'm not an expert, but I've been eyeballing the Canon S2 IS (5mp). They're sitting at $399 right now, and I figure whenthe S3 IS hits the street soon, the S2 will drop in price, drastically. It's got a great 12x optical zoom. I've got an S1 and really like the quality of pix it takes.My 2c, but I'm far for a good photog. Dismal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 sony h2 or even H1.. or the canon S3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadoc Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 sony h2 or even H1.. or the canon S3The Canon S3 will be 500 bones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmetz Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 RAW isn't necessary....my 3.2mp cam shot some georgous pics, 8x10 prints come out without a hint of distortion/pixelation (saved to highest quality in phsop, nearly doubles the image size). Just look for something atleast 5mp's, with as much manual controll you can get...more optical zoom the better, digital zoom is worthlessRAW would help to avoid the "hint of pixelation"... saving to the "highest quality" in pshop is more or less just cheating the image and really doesn't double but rather dithers the image [you can't make something out of nothing]anyway... my 2 cents is to save for the SLR [more options] but there are plenty of non slr digital cameras that take nice shots if you want something that fits your budget now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsandsirens Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Yeah, the D50 is awesome but its out of my price range. I rather keep it under $400.In doing more research, it looks like a want a camera that supports a RAW image file as opposed to JPEG only, expecially if I'll be printing photos. Does this sound right?Looks like the Fuji Fine-Pix S5200 has this option whereas the others don't.Eh, so confusing.The S5200 gets a vote from me. If you want a great "SLR-LIKE" camera. I used one for a long time before I got a Canon XT, but I offten wish I still had my Fuji. It also has an 'Anti-Blur' setting which really helps at night and/or moving shots, that's a feature only some rather expensive SLR lenses have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagan Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Just splurge and get the SLR or wait a while longer and get it later if you have to save the money. I got my brother a D50 for Christmas and its just so much better for the money, than everything! You will really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvokiller Posted April 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Well thanks for the tips. SLR is out of the question for now, but I did look at the Sony DSC-H1. I think my decision is between that and the Fuji S5200. Everything is a trade-off. I guess I can't go wrong with each. the Fuji is the only one that will shoot RAW, but it has no internal memory. Confusion abounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC850T Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Raw is nice, it preserves ALL of the data, no compression from turning it into a jpeg.There are some very nise "pseudo" SLRS out there, grab one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhoeve Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 You just have to think of it on a $/pixel basis and you have the clear winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC850T Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 The man is right, D200 has great bang for the buck.If you go with a P & S, you can certainly get some nice static or still shots. Most of this is up to you to create good pictures. You won't, however, be able to get good action shots.That's all the stuff you wont be able to get, period. P & S's are a lot quicker than they used to be but for action they are completely inadequate. The PS's also use plastic lenses, which will detract significantly from picture quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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