S3 or G6

beckbear · 8th of March 2007 (Thu)

If price were equal which would you get and why?

Jon · 9th of March 2007 (Fri)

Depends on what you need. The S3's bulkier, but has a longer zoom range. The G6 shoots RAW if that matters and accepts external ETTL flashes via hot shoe. As an only camera or a main camera, I think I'd lean toward the S3. To supplement an SLR, I'd go with the smaller G6.

O_T · 9th of March 2007 (Fri)

Both.

beckbear · 9th of March 2007 (Fri)

OK, here is the "real" reason for asking...

We have a Rebel XT and several lenses of various ranges for it and a Sigma flash. We also have the S3 but no lens just the "straight" camera. We also have several SLR film cameras (My husband is OBSESSED with them right now) Anyway, I found a fantastic deal on a G6 which normally I wouldn't blink on but it has a ton of accessories:

# Canon E160814 Battery Packs BP-51A X2
# Canon FC-32MH Compact Flash Card
# SanDisk Ultra II 256mb Compact Flash Card
# Canon TC-DC58N Tele-Converter Lens
# Canon C26-2811 58mm Close-Up Lens 250D
# Canon LH-DC30 Lens Hood
# Canon LA-DC58D Conversion Lens Adapter
# Hoya 58mm Cir-Polarizing Filter
# Hoya 58mm UV Filter
# Sonia Canon Snap-On Caps X3
# Canon Foam Lined Shoulder Camera Bag

that I believe would work with the S3 (with the right adaptor).

My thought was that I'd buy the bundle and keep the accessories to use with the S3 and then resell the G6 making a decent exchange. However, I decided to play with the G6 a little first and Ithink I like it--the problem is that I really like the S3.

Now I don't know what to do--I certainly don't need both

If it helps in the advice giving process I am really just learning "true" photography (not just using automatic)

O_T · 9th of March 2007 (Fri)

If you already purchased the bundle, congrats. If you didn't, and obviously you've done some comparison pricing, I would jump at that idea. You claim you prefer the S3, so you should be able to turn the G6 over with a good return. (I'd still keep both)

Congrats on finding a great deal.

eccles · 10th of March 2007 (Sat)

I don't think that TC-DC58N teleconverter lens is matched to the S3, neither is the 58mm Close-Up Lens 250D. They won't give as good results as you might hope for, or as good as with the G6. If you've already bought the bundle, I would advise keeping the G6 as opposed to getting an S3.

ib2loud · 10th of March 2007 (Sat)

I might have misread but did you say you wanted to use your compact flash cards on the S3? If so, I hate to say that it takes SD cards

beckbear · 10th of March 2007 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ib2loud

I might have misread but did you say you wanted to use your compact flash cards on the S3? If so, I hate to say that it takes SD cards

Yeah, I know the CF cards would not be useable on the S3--didn't really care about that part of the bundle as I have a 2GB CF and a 2GB SD

Quote:

Originally Posted by eccles

I don't think that TC-DC58N teleconverter lens is matched to the S3, neither is the 58mm Close-Up Lens 250D. They won't give as good results as you might hope for, or as good as with the G6. If you've already bought the bundle, I would advise keeping the G6 as opposed to getting an S3.

Really

I didn't think there was a difference as long as you had the right adaptor....I'll have to do some more research on that...thanks for the heads up

8th of March 2007 (Thu)	#1
beckbear Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 19	S3 or G6 If price were equal which would you get and why?

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Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,140	Re: S3 or G6 Depends on what you need. The S3's bulkier, but has a longer zoom range. The G6 shoots RAW if that matters and accepts external ETTL flashes via hot shoe. As an only camera or a main camera, I think I'd lean toward the S3. To supplement an SLR, I'd go with the smaller G6. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

9th of March 2007 (Fri)	#3
O_T Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outside of London, Ontario Posts: 209 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: S3 or G6 Both. __________________ forest fungi my picasa A610/S3 IS/ various adapters/filters/memory/

9th of March 2007 (Fri)	#4
beckbear Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 19	Re: S3 or G6 OK, here is the "real" reason for asking... We have a Rebel XT and several lenses of various ranges for it and a Sigma flash. We also have the S3 but no lens just the "straight" camera. We also have several SLR film cameras (My husband is OBSESSED with them right now) Anyway, I found a fantastic deal on a G6 which normally I wouldn't blink on but it has a ton of accessories: # Canon E160814 Battery Packs BP-51A X2 # Canon FC-32MH Compact Flash Card # SanDisk Ultra II 256mb Compact Flash Card # Canon TC-DC58N Tele-Converter Lens # Canon C26-2811 58mm Close-Up Lens 250D # Canon LH-DC30 Lens Hood # Canon LA-DC58D Conversion Lens Adapter # Hoya 58mm Cir-Polarizing Filter # Hoya 58mm UV Filter # Sonia Canon Snap-On Caps X3 # Canon Foam Lined Shoulder Camera Bag that I believe would work with the S3 (with the right adaptor). My thought was that I'd buy the bundle and keep the accessories to use with the S3 and then resell the G6 making a decent exchange. However, I decided to play with the G6 a little first and Ithink I like it--the problem is that I really like the S3. Now I don't know what to do--I certainly don't need both If it helps in the advice giving process I am really just learning "true" photography (not just using automatic)

9th of March 2007 (Fri)	#5
O_T Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outside of London, Ontario Posts: 209 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: S3 or G6 If you already purchased the bundle, congrats. If you didn't, and obviously you've done some comparison pricing, I would jump at that idea. You claim you prefer the S3, so you should be able to turn the G6 over with a good return. (I'd still keep both) Congrats on finding a great deal. __________________ forest fungi my picasa A610/S3 IS/ various adapters/filters/memory/

10th of March 2007 (Sat)	#6
eccles Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,948 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: S3 or G6 I don't think that TC-DC58N teleconverter lens is matched to the S3, neither is the 58mm Close-Up Lens 250D. They won't give as good results as you might hope for, or as good as with the G6. If you've already bought the bundle, I would advise keeping the G6 as opposed to getting an S3.

10th of March 2007 (Sat)	#7
ib2loud Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 460 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: S3 or G6 I might have misread but did you say you wanted to use your compact flash cards on the S3? If so, I hate to say that it takes SD cards

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