Trying to decide on a new camera...

legmaker72 · 3rd of March 2007 (Sat)

Hey all,
I am trying to decide on a new camera, and as always I'm getting myself overwhelmed reading all the reviews and opinions...
To give you an idea of what I am looking for:

-I had 10D for a few years and recently sold all of my DSLR gear.
-I am looking at something smaller without detachable lenses.
-I still want to take artistic shots
-I would love Wide angle capabilities
-Would love a low f-stop for background blur
-I do alot of car shows now, so alot of close, wide angle type of shots for dramatic presentation.

I've been looking at the
G7
G6
A640
A710 IS

The G7 seems like a great camera, but it's hard not to take into consideration all of the negative views on removing the swivel screen, no Raw format etc..

But I have never used a swivel screen and never dove into RAW processing much...so I really would not miss those things.

I would love to get some opinions on cameras to consider, especially with what I plan to do with it.
Thanks all
Christopher

legmaker72 · 4th of March 2007 (Sun)

Anyone? Beuler?

AndreyD · 4th of March 2007 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by legmaker72

Hey all,
I am trying to decide on a new camera, and as always I'm getting myself overwhelmed reading all the reviews and opinions...
To give you an idea of what I am looking for:

-I had 10D for a few years and recently sold all of my DSLR gear.
-I am looking at something smaller without detachable lenses.
-I still want to take artistic shots
-I would love Wide angle capabilities
-Would love a low f-stop for background blur
-I do alot of car shows now, so alot of close, wide angle type of shots for dramatic presentation.

I think G7 would be OK, but you without that option: "-Would love a low f-stop for background blur ". Not really with any compact camera I think.

Master-9 · 4th of March 2007 (Sun)

Get a G7 and don't look back

dbump · 5th of March 2007 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreyD

I think G7 would be OK, but you without that option: "-Would love a low f-stop for background blur ". Not really with any compact camera I think.

I'll have to echo this. If you hadn't mentioned wide angle, I think you'd be fine--with mid- to full-zoom, and positioning the camera close to the subject, you can get some great background blur, but it's going to be pretty hard to get much at full wide.

Except for certain folks with very specific needs and budgets, there are sacrifices involved in choosing your camera (at least right now). It sounds like you've already been down the DSLR road, so I'd say go with a G7, or find a used G6.

Saudidave · 14th of March 2007 (Wed)

If u want WA go Olympus SP550. All the image qualities of the superzooms are so close as to be indistinguishable in the real world

Amateur-Studio-Oscar · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

I have Canon G2 and also G7. The G7 is highly recommended by me , get it , I am quite sure you will not regret buying it

chris clements · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Why is your shortlist all Canon ? I'm a believer too, but you're not buying into a system when you get a compact.
IMO wait to see if the new Noink P5000 is better matched to the Sony chip it shares with the G7.

touchmyichi · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

I would check out some older high end models, you can often score some great deals. I just got my Canon G6 for 250 bucks (that's right

), if you look around you might have similar luck. The Olympus SP-350 is also becoming really popular, they were originally 400 dollar cameras about a year ago and now can be found for 160 on ebay.Here's a new thread on dpreview where there's a lot of discussion and pictures from it. It's very small, has raw, and the IQ looks great. I'm thinking of getting one as a pocketable complement to my G6.

Falkon · 19th of March 2007 (Mon)

Get the G7.....OR spend 1000.00 more and go for the 30D.

silvex · 21st of March 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by legmaker72

Hey all,
I am trying to decide on a new camera, and as always I'm getting myself overwhelmed reading all the reviews and opinions...
To give you an idea of what I am looking for:

-I had 10D for a few years and recently sold all of my DSLR gear.
-I am looking at something smaller without detachable lenses.
-I still want to take artistic shots
-I would love Wide angle capabilities
-Would love a low f-stop for background blur
-I do alot of car shows now, so alot of close, wide angle type of shots for dramatic presentation.

I've been looking at the
G7
G6
A640
A710 IS

The G7 seems like a great camera, but it's hard not to take into consideration all of the negative views on removing the swivel screen, no Raw format etc..

But I have never used a swivel screen and never dove into RAW processing much...so I really would not miss those things.

I would love to get some opinions on cameras to consider, especially with what I plan to do with it.
Thanks all
Christopher

Canon S3.

Andy_T · 22nd of March 2007 (Thu)

Christopher ...

just a question ... what is your budget?

As to your requirements ...
- a more compact camera ... this I understand
- without detachable lenses ... what does this mean?
Does it mean 'It does not have to have detachable lenses' or 'I don't want a camera with detachable lenses' (for whatever reason)

Because, in case 1, I would suggest to look at the Canon 350D.
Really, your other requirements
- wide angle capabilits ... hard to meet on a compact
- low f-stop for DOF blur ... nearly impossible.

My fear is that if you are coming from a 10D, you might be a bit disappointed - even with a good compact camera.

Best regards,
Andy

3rd of March 2007 (Sat)	#1
legmaker72 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Trying to decide on a new camera... Hey all, I am trying to decide on a new camera, and as always I'm getting myself overwhelmed reading all the reviews and opinions... To give you an idea of what I am looking for: -I had 10D for a few years and recently sold all of my DSLR gear. -I am looking at something smaller without detachable lenses. -I still want to take artistic shots -I would love Wide angle capabilities -Would love a low f-stop for background blur -I do alot of car shows now, so alot of close, wide angle type of shots for dramatic presentation. I've been looking at the G7 G6 A640 A710 IS The G7 seems like a great camera, but it's hard not to take into consideration all of the negative views on removing the swivel screen, no Raw format etc.. But I have never used a swivel screen and never dove into RAW processing much...so I really would not miss those things. I would love to get some opinions on cameras to consider, especially with what I plan to do with it. Thanks all Christopher

4th of March 2007 (Sun)	#2
legmaker72 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... Anyone? Beuler?

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Master-9 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Decatur, Ga. Posts: 764	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... Get a G7 and don't look back __________________ From Decatur Georgia(USA) Canon 40D+ BG-E2N, Canon 20D, Canon PowerShot G12, Canon PowerShot G7, Canon Rebel(Film)EF-S 18-55mm f4-5.6, EF 28mm f2.8, EF 50mm f1.8 Mk I, EF 85mm f1.8 USM, EF 24-70 f2.8L USM, EF 70-200mm f4L USM, Canon Speedlite 420 EX

14th of March 2007 (Wed)	#6
Saudidave Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Poynton, Cheshire, UK Posts: 415	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... If u want WA go Olympus SP550. All the image qualities of the superzooms are so close as to be indistinguishable in the real world __________________ Panasonic TZ5 ;Canon IXUS 850; (Canon 400D, 17-85IS; 75-300; bag; filters and all that stuff given to my very clever daughter for passing her exams!)

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#7
Amateur-Studio-Oscar Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... I have Canon G2 and also G7. The G7 is highly recommended by me , get it , I am quite sure you will not regret buying it

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#8
chris clements Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: this scepter'd isle (bottom right corner) Posts: 1,644	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... Why is your shortlist all Canon ? I'm a believer too, but you're not buying into a system when you get a compact. IMO wait to see if the new Noink P5000 is better matched to the Sony chip it shares with the G7.

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#9
touchmyichi Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 30	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... I would check out some older high end models, you can often score some great deals. I just got my Canon G6 for 250 bucks (that's right ), if you look around you might have similar luck. The Olympus SP-350 is also becoming really popular, they were originally 400 dollar cameras about a year ago and now can be found for 160 on ebay.Here's a new thread on dpreview where there's a lot of discussion and pictures from it. It's very small, has raw, and the IQ looks great. I'm thinking of getting one as a pocketable complement to my G6. __________________ Pentax K10D, K100D DA 18-55, FA 50 f1.4, FA limited 77mm f1.8, tokina 80-200 f2.8 Canon Powershot G6

19th of March 2007 (Mon)	#10
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22nd of March 2007 (Thu)	#12
Andy_T Compensating for his small ... sensor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stuttgart/Cologne, Germany Posts: 9,848 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trying to decide on a new camera... Christopher ... just a question ... what is your budget? As to your requirements ... - a more compact camera ... this I understand - without detachable lenses ... what does this mean? Does it mean 'It does not have to have detachable lenses' or 'I don't want a camera with detachable lenses' (for whatever reason) Because, in case 1, I would suggest to look at the Canon 350D. Really, your other requirements - wide angle capabilits ... hard to meet on a compact - low f-stop for DOF blur ... nearly impossible. My fear is that if you are coming from a 10D, you might be a bit disappointed - even with a good compact camera. Best regards, Andy __________________ some cameras, some lenses, and still a lot of things to learn... (so post processing examples on my images are welcome ) If you like the forum, vote for it where it really counts! CLICK here for the EOS FAQ CLICK here for the Post Processing FAQ CLICK here to understand a bit more about BOKEH

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