I bought a P&S instead of a lens!!

airshaq20 wrote in post #2933107
If I were you OP, I would stop buying and selling equipment (and loosing money in the process) and get into a photography class.

Know each of your equipment, learn how to use their potential and take better pictures.
I know, some of us (including me) love the feeling of acquiring new rig - but there's so much things you can do to improve your self - one of them is developing your very own style.

And next time you go out and buy something - research them for at least a few days from non-biased sources. Who knows, after those few days, you will realize that you dont really need or want it.

Just my opinion so you may take or leave it - No offense meant or anything.

None taken, I appriciate your thoughts and concern!

I am guessing your daughter is copying Dad. That makes the 800 a nice way of getting your kid involved in photography.

spaceCow wrote in post #2934572
I am guessing your daughter is copying Dad. That makes the 800 a nice way of getting your kid involved in photography.

LOL, I guess. I havent quite done a studio setting yet so I am not sure where she got that idea. Probablly from the hours I spend on here

August, it looks from your sig that you have a great line up of lenses. 2 great zooms and 2 great primes. If you don't need anything else, based on your shooting style, then you made the right choice.

There have been many times I wish I had a P&S with me. My wife carries it all the time, but I think I might need one for myself.

Way to go!

I think you made the right choice. There are times when a P&S means bringing your camera or not bringing your camera. I've found it hard to get the shot when you don't have your camera.

That's why I have little boys with little cameras. When I don't have my big set-up, their little P&S A530 is just right. Don't feel like you made a bad choice. Let's remember to use all the gear we have or else, what's the point?

What does the SD800 have over the SD700?? If I had a P&S, its anyway a standby and unless it was a really old one, I wouldnt upgrade it.

cdifoto wrote in post #2933019
I have no imagination.
Why do you think I shoot sports?

Careful. We sports shooters can be a little sensitive about our lack of imagination.

As for the red eye issue with the P&S, just put a piece of Scotch Magic Tape over the flash to alleviate the problem. It's a poor man's diffuser.

kram wrote in post #2936274
What does the SD800 have over the SD700?? If I had a P&S, its anyway a standby and unless it was a really old one, I wouldnt upgrade it.

I wanted something "newer." Plus, I wanted a wider angle, and the latest IS and features like face detection. Hey if I'm gonna have high end DSLR stuff, my P&S needs to keep up too.

My wife and I are forever fighting over the IXUS 800IS (=SD). I have to use a jimmy bar to get it off her!

I use the video camera HEAPS! I record bits n' pieces at weddings. When putting the dvd together (PSG), I'll often use some snippets as opening sequences, or backgrounds etc.

I get humbug with the manual settings tho'. Too many menus, buttons, beeps and stuff for me. However 'she' flies through them like nobody's business.

Cheers to you Sam. And may I never suffer the pain of having to share my electronic toys with a soul mate.

august23 wrote in post #2936774
Cheers to you Sam. And may I never suffer the pain of having to share my electronic toys with a soul mate.

Unless she's real hot of course

Wouldn't the heat from the flash burn the glue onto the flash unit?

IMHO August, if you can afford it get what YOU want. Still a cheaper hobby than race cars.

cameras cheaper?? eh...you can get a car cheaper than some of these lenses. 20 grand and you can have a nice car, especially if you dont pay for labor.