moeluv4u7
24th of March 2009 (Tue), 07:23
Hello, I am new to the forums. I googled quite a few terms to find a forum specific to Canon cameras and found this one. I have read a few sticky's and posts from members and like the fact that all Canon cameras seem to be the subject matter here.
My questions on the SX10is that I have are...
I am pretty much set in buying this camera- I have researched for a long time and originally had 4 cameras I had decided upon and decided to go with the Canon SX10is after all reviews and such.
Am I choosing a "good to grow into" camera- (my goal)
I am not ready now nor will I ever probably choose a DSLR- I work 12 plus hours a day 6 days a week, I am a mom of 5 and my choice of cameras is based on very simply, wanting excellent photos using the small amount of know how that I have without having to change out various lens, filters, etc- I don't have the time to learn a DSLR and quite frankly, the budget.
I intend to use the best for what I need and the SX10is seems to be it. Suggestions are welcome from you all who have experience.
Also, I have been pricing for weeks! I am not an online purchaser- I am weary of purchasing and not receiving or getting something damaged and not having the situation rectified in a satisfactory manner. So local retailers are all I am looking at and of course, I am limited! Best Buy is where we buy most of our electronics and it is at $399- right now
Walmart has it for $369 but not in any stores within 100 miles from me-
Any suggestions or hints as to another good place to look or even if there is an online source that someone has had a long time relationship with and always been completely satisfied... I am open.
I will probbaly be more of a lurker here to start with- I am just a regular "Jane" and although I have a small understanding of some photography terms, I am a beginner- I will experiment quite a lot w/ shots to make sure I am choosing the best setting until I get it right-
I chose the Canon SX10is also due to it's Image stabilization, ISO capacities, the overall ability to manually change some settings rather than being locked into auto...
I like the shots I've seen people have taken of dark, low light, night time situations- as well as action shots and the everyday kid shots- I also chose for the zoom capabilities. All of my kids are in sports so I will definitely be zooming in to catch them suspended in air as they jump, leap, run, etc- I am excited to see what shots I get while in the stadium and the stadium lights are glaring at night as well as very bright sunlight.
Heck, I am excited about my choice and I guess need some justification and I am excited to have found these forums- I hope to learn a lot and eventually begin sharing my shots and even posting shots taken for a few reviews- I can take constructive criticism very well so I do welcome it -
Thx if you are still with me reading this post- I can also get somewhat long winded- If you are a member at any other boards I belong to you already know this- LOL Thanks again for any thoughts and experiences you can share on the SX10is-
My questions on the SX10is that I have are...
I am pretty much set in buying this camera- I have researched for a long time and originally had 4 cameras I had decided upon and decided to go with the Canon SX10is after all reviews and such.
Am I choosing a "good to grow into" camera- (my goal)
I am not ready now nor will I ever probably choose a DSLR- I work 12 plus hours a day 6 days a week, I am a mom of 5 and my choice of cameras is based on very simply, wanting excellent photos using the small amount of know how that I have without having to change out various lens, filters, etc- I don't have the time to learn a DSLR and quite frankly, the budget.
I intend to use the best for what I need and the SX10is seems to be it. Suggestions are welcome from you all who have experience.
Also, I have been pricing for weeks! I am not an online purchaser- I am weary of purchasing and not receiving or getting something damaged and not having the situation rectified in a satisfactory manner. So local retailers are all I am looking at and of course, I am limited! Best Buy is where we buy most of our electronics and it is at $399- right now
Walmart has it for $369 but not in any stores within 100 miles from me-
Any suggestions or hints as to another good place to look or even if there is an online source that someone has had a long time relationship with and always been completely satisfied... I am open.
I will probbaly be more of a lurker here to start with- I am just a regular "Jane" and although I have a small understanding of some photography terms, I am a beginner- I will experiment quite a lot w/ shots to make sure I am choosing the best setting until I get it right-
I chose the Canon SX10is also due to it's Image stabilization, ISO capacities, the overall ability to manually change some settings rather than being locked into auto...
I like the shots I've seen people have taken of dark, low light, night time situations- as well as action shots and the everyday kid shots- I also chose for the zoom capabilities. All of my kids are in sports so I will definitely be zooming in to catch them suspended in air as they jump, leap, run, etc- I am excited to see what shots I get while in the stadium and the stadium lights are glaring at night as well as very bright sunlight.
Heck, I am excited about my choice and I guess need some justification and I am excited to have found these forums- I hope to learn a lot and eventually begin sharing my shots and even posting shots taken for a few reviews- I can take constructive criticism very well so I do welcome it -
Thx if you are still with me reading this post- I can also get somewhat long winded- If you are a member at any other boards I belong to you already know this- LOL Thanks again for any thoughts and experiences you can share on the SX10is-