I just recommended away from Canon...

KevC · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

... *lowers head... sob*

I friend was about to buy the Canon IXUS65 (SD630) but I said "STOP!". I turned her to the Panasonic Lumix FX-01.

With a 28mm equiv on the wide end (the IXUS is 35mm), Mega O.I.S (IXUS doesn't have IS), ISO1600 (IXUS' max is 800) and a Leitz DC Vario-Elmarit lens (the IXUS isn't "L" but I don't think this means much in compacts anyway) I felt obliged to push for the better deal.

Also the Lumix was cheaper....

Carzee · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

[warning; your local Canon enforcers have been dispatched to your home]

catsith · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

i have the panasonic fx9, and it rocks! I couldn't be happier with my little p n s, in fact, i just got a merit tonite at the photo club for a piccie from my fx9.

Az2Africa · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

Say 5 Hail Canons and send a donation to POTN and you will be forgiven.

Really though I think it best to advise your friend to get to most for their money for their type of shooting. I got my girfriend a Sony T1 last Christmas becaure she's a P&S kinda gal. I'm working on her though and slowly getting her used to my 20D backup

chris clements · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

This kind of behaviour is only acceptable within limits.
Anyone suggesting a Nosy or a Noink should be banished.

CRE@TE · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

Good choice, I was considering getting one for a P&S also. None of the Canon ones seemed to catch my attention.

Ronald S. Jr. · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

I like the SD700 IS for an "in pocket" camera. I was impressed by the IS. I purposely shook a bit while taking a shot, and it came out ever so sharp. It was a pleasant surprise.

Tee Why · 12th of July 2006 (Wed)

That's ok,
I often recommend the Nikon D50 over the XT and many non Canon lenses over comparable Canon lenses. Haven't been beat up once yet...

Camera and lenses are just a tool to capture light. Canon doesn't make stuff that fits everyone's needs. Sometimes other makers do a better job filling the photographic needs of some.

OdiN1701 · 12th of July 2006 (Wed)

Recommended away from Canon

BAN!!!

:P

Mark0159 · 12th of July 2006 (Wed)

Don't worry, if you hear some black helicopters , they are just the local canon inforcement group

I can understand why you recommend that camera tho. I believe in the best product for price.

However I don't think that the D50 is better than the XT. Hell it can't even take a battery grip, what's the point in that.

CyberDyneSystems · 12th of July 2006 (Wed)

O-aky./ we have no problem with the Lumix over the Canon P&S.. (seriously cool cameras those Lumix)

But Tee Why spends 30 days on the cooler for even mentioning Noink!
And another 30 for the recomendation and not seeing the tongues firmly planted in cheeks...

KevC · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

*GASP* You recommend D50 over 350XT? Wah... I'd recommend a *IST DL over the 350XT cos of the sexy huge viewfinder but I don't see antyhing about the D50 that does better than the XT

I just spent an hour playing with my friend's Lumix, and wow it's photos are nice. The 28mm wide is definitely a plus, considering EVERYTHING else these days starts at 35mm (PnS).

I also took 10min VGA movie 16:9... pretty nice!!

lakiluno · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

the pannys are pretty nice... (i'd probably get one if I had the cash)

The *ist DL is a bit of a sexy camera - it looks pretty much like an XT though, but I'd happily have one.

MegaHurtz · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

In before the ban :P

condyk · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

I had several Panasonics over the last three years and they are my first choice and recommendation. As a package for P&S style shooting they are hard to beat.

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#1
KevC Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: to Posts: 3,154 IMAGE EDITING OK	I just recommended away from Canon... ... lowers head... sob I friend was about to buy the Canon IXUS65 (SD630) but I said "STOP!". I turned her to the Panasonic Lumix FX-01. With a 28mm equiv on the wide end (the IXUS is 35mm), Mega O.I.S (IXUS doesn't have IS), ISO1600 (IXUS' max is 800) and a Leitz DC Vario-Elmarit lens (the IXUS isn't "L" but I don't think this means much in compacts anyway) I felt obliged to push for the better deal. Also the Lumix was cheaper.... __________________ Too much gear... take nothing but pictures .... kill nothing but time .... leave nothing but footprints

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#2
Carzee Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 6,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... [warning; your local Canon enforcers have been dispatched to your home] __________________ POTN Aussie Club CameraJuice.com / my EOS gear "Photograph like a hunter... and hunt like a photographer." -RC

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#3
catsith Mighty Award Winner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: brisbane australia Posts: 6,044 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... i have the panasonic fx9, and it rocks! I couldn't be happier with my little p n s, in fact, i just got a merit tonite at the photo club for a piccie from my fx9. __________________ Tina www.tinadial.smugmug.com http://tinadial.blogspot.com

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#4
Az2Africa Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Scottsdale, Arizona USA Posts: 3,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... Say 5 Hail Canons and send a donation to POTN and you will be forgiven. Really though I think it best to advise your friend to get to most for their money for their type of shooting. I got my girfriend a Sony T1 last Christmas becaure she's a P&S kinda gal. I'm working on her though and slowly getting her used to my 20D backup __________________ "If you're not living on the edge. You're taking up too much room !" My Gear Arizona's POTN Flickr Gallery Last edited by Az2Africa : 11th of July 2006 (Tue) at 07:59.

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#5
chris clements Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: this scepter'd isle (bottom right corner) Posts: 1,644	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... This kind of behaviour is only acceptable within limits. Anyone suggesting a Nosy or a Noink should be banished.

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#6
CRE@TE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,676	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... Good choice, I was considering getting one for a P&S also. None of the Canon ones seemed to catch my attention. __________________ I got stuff for taking pictures. When things are unclear - It's time to refocus. My Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/7605380@N08/

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#7
Ronald S. Jr. Prodigal "Brick" Layer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sayre, Pennsylvania Posts: 16,187	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... I like the SD700 IS for an "in pocket" camera. I was impressed by the IS. I purposely shook a bit while taking a shot, and it came out ever so sharp. It was a pleasant surprise. __________________ Mac users swear by their computers. PC users swear at theirs.

12th of July 2006 (Wed)	#8
Tee Why "Monkey's uncle" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 10,579	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... That's ok, I often recommend the Nikon D50 over the XT and many non Canon lenses over comparable Canon lenses. Haven't been beat up once yet... Camera and lenses are just a tool to capture light. Canon doesn't make stuff that fits everyone's needs. Sometimes other makers do a better job filling the photographic needs of some. __________________ Gallery: http://tomyi.smugmug.com/ Last edited by Tee Why : 12th of July 2006 (Wed) at 11:57.

12th of July 2006 (Wed)	#9
OdiN1701 User is banned from forums Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,523	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... Recommended away from Canon BAN!!! :P

12th of July 2006 (Wed)	#10
Mark0159 I say stupid things all the time Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Tron, New Zealand Posts: 11,349	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... Don't worry, if you hear some black helicopters , they are just the local canon inforcement group I can understand why you recommend that camera tho. I believe in the best product for price. However I don't think that the D50 is better than the XT. Hell it can't even take a battery grip, what's the point in that. __________________ Mark's gear list "the fact is that relatively few photographers ever master their medium" - Edward Weston

12th of July 2006 (Wed)	#11
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,446 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... O-aky./ we have no problem with the Lumix over the Canon P&S.. (seriously cool cameras those Lumix) But Tee Why spends 30 days on the cooler for even mentioning Noink! And another 30 for the recomendation and not seeing the tongues firmly planted in cheeks... __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

13th of July 2006 (Thu)	#12
KevC Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: to Posts: 3,154 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... GASP You recommend D50 over 350XT? Wah... I'd recommend a *IST DL over the 350XT cos of the sexy huge viewfinder but I don't see antyhing about the D50 that does better than the XT I just spent an hour playing with my friend's Lumix, and wow it's photos are nice. The 28mm wide is definitely a plus, considering EVERYTHING else these days starts at 35mm (PnS). I also took 10min VGA movie 16:9... pretty nice!! __________________ Too much gear... take nothing but pictures .... kill nothing but time .... leave nothing but footprints

13th of July 2006 (Thu)	#13
lakiluno slightly jealous Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeds, UK (formerly Edinburgh, Scotland) Posts: 2,895 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... the pannys are pretty nice... (i'd probably get one if I had the cash) The ist DL is a bit of a sexy camera - it looks pretty much like an XT though, but I'd happily have one. __________________ Leo 20D\|Tamron 17-50 2.8\|Sigma 70-300mm APO DG Macro\|50 1.8\|Sigma EF-500 DG Super\| My Photo Gallery New* \| My Gear List \| Backup Photos Easily with Robocopy Last edited by lakiluno : 13th of July 2006 (Thu) at 07:42.

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13th of July 2006 (Thu)	#15
condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 20,732	Re: I just recommended away from Canon... I had several Panasonics over the last three years and they are my first choice and recommendation. As a package for P&S style shooting they are hard to beat. __________________ Now full! Great African Photo Safari 2013 - Kruger National Park, South Africa click

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