Post #278,373
3/15/07 3:53:18 PM
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I have powershot s2
Love it. Image stabilization is key benefit for shakey me. Zoom is really nice too.
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Post #278,398
3/15/07 8:46:50 PM
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Re: I have powershot s2
I've been looking at getting the [link|http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_s3-review/index.shtml|s3].
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Post #278,418
3/16/07 6:20:22 AM
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S3 had just come out
when I went to buy. I looked at it - only improvements seem to be new software, slight rearrangement of controls, and new housing color - but it cost $100 more. Probably has come down by now.
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Post #278,452
3/16/07 1:36:06 PM
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low $300s
Per the review I linked to, the changes are:
* Uses a 6 Megapixel CCD (instead of 5MP)
* New ISO range of 80 - 800 (instead of 50 - 400); lower noise than previous sensor
* 2" LCD display (versus 1.8")
* Live histogram in record mode
* New widescreen (16:9) still image mode
* New Sports scene mode
* Black-colored body; slightly larger and heavier than S2
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Post #278,487
3/16/07 3:57:48 PM
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It has come down it was $400+ when I looked - get it!
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Post #278,559
3/17/07 6:24:13 AM
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Wide-angle still only 36mm (equiv), though.
That gives me pause. I should point out that my film camera has a 24-50 lens and a 70-300 lens. And I *do* use the 24 end a bit.
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Post #278,570
3/17/07 9:04:46 AM
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Is a digital back that uses your existing lenses an option?
If they're high-end lenses, you might find a compatible back. If the cost is an issue, many places like B&H sell [link|http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=UsedHomePage.jsp&A=FetchChildren&Q=&ci=2872|used digital equipment].
Let's see, you've got a Nikon [link|http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/content/show?contentid=277234|F60]. (I'm assuming the F70 is similar here.) It looks like your lenses [link|http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00EYZ9&tag=|should work with the D70], with some caveats (check the comments). B&H has a used D70 back for [link|http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=2891&A=details&Q=&sku=800517109&is=USE&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation|$449]. Presumably there are places in Oz that would have comparable deals.
HTH a bit. Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
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Post #278,649
3/18/07 4:17:43 AM
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Already explored.
That's why I originally picked a D70. ;-) Nikon lens compatability is legendary, and although not 100% they are very thorough at telling you what doesn't work. My lenses will work on a D70 and on a D50. They will be manual focus only on a D40, however.
I actually mentioned my lenses to show why I was favouring a bridge camera with a wider lens. My two are just ordinary consumer lenses, though each worth perhaps as much as a D50 body. Even second-hand, a D70 is nearly as much new, otherwise that's what I'd consider. I will keep looking, though, as the D70 has been superseded and people will be trading up.
Wade.
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Is it enough to breathe
Somebody rip my heart out
And leave me here to bleed
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Is it enough to die
Somebody save my life
I'd rather be Anything but Ordinary
Please
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