Very Cool New Compact Digital Cameras

[SHIVA]

you're welcome!!!!

[SHIVA]

Canon PowerShot G9

* 12.1 effective Megapixel CCD
* F2.8-4.8, 6X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 210 mm
* Optical image stabilization
* DIGIC III image processor
* 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels
* Full manual controls; shutter speed range of 15 - 1/2500 sec; ISO range of 80 - 1600
* Hot shoe for external flash
* Enhanced face detection feature lets you select a face to "track" as it moves around the frame; in playback mode, camera can zoom directly to someone's face
* In-camera redeye reduction
* Records movies at 1024 x 768 (15 fps) or 640 x 480 (30 fps) until 4GB file size is reached
* SD/SDMC/MMC/MMCplus memory card slot
* Supports optional conversion lenses
* Uses NB-2LH li-ion battery; 240 shots per charge
* USB 2.0 High Speed support
* Ships in October for $499

[macrozan]

Just returned from a holiday in Crete where I tested the newly acquired aforementioned G5 by Canon. What a camera ! Shoots great video too. Can post few pics if you like.

[SHIVA]

did you say G5?

[macrozan]

Sorry for the typo, Shiva. Meant the Canon Powershot S5 that you mentioned a few posts earlier.

[SHIVA]

hey man, post some pics if you like. this is the Open Forum section anything goes...

[macrozan]

So, armed with the new Canon S5 camera, I visited the old port in the town of Chania in Western Crete.

Camera pros, may I have your sympathy, please ?

So, here goes :


The old port area has literally dozens of interesting shops









and boats








and children






and buildings




coming closer with your megazoom you can observe more people




and time - beaten decors hiden by the outer walls




beautiful sunsets





coming even closer, a whole different world gets revealed where these 'people' become the protagonists on a shadow stage




another boat entering the harbour





while the city lights wake up and prepare you for another busy evening

[SHIVA]

hi, thanks for posting, but your linking system is hard to see.

to post images in our forum.

place an image tag like this: [img]
then place your link: http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc26 ... G_0616.jpg

then immediately after close your image tag like this: [/img]

so sandwich your image address between two image tags like this:
[img]put%20your%20image%20address%20here[/img]

try it now, you can hit edit and correct your post...

[macrozan]

any better ?

[SHIVA]

not yet...

you need to close your img tag like this [/img]

notice this line "/"

[macrozan]

got it !

[SHIVA]

you got it... nice pics... see how easy it can get... thanks for sharing... you have a good eye and a nice cam... S

[macrozan]

cheers mate ... ii's a whole lot sweeter coming from a pro

[CoryK1200S]

Wow those pictures you took with the S5 sure are impressive.

[macrozan]

Cheers CoryK1200S. It certainly looks like a good package and shoots good stereo video as well.

[Eka]

I bought yesterday Panasonic DMC-TZ3 and i like it.


Lumix® 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer & High Sensitivity Mode, Black

Haven't got much photos yet, but the first impression is positive.

[SHIVA]

don't forget 3" screen, right? congrats... S

[GSRider]

I still think that you can't beat an SLR and if size is a problem, the likes of the Canon 400D is pretty good. Currently using a Canon 5D and a Canon 20D with a variety of glass.

I straightened up the pic from above that caught my eye and enhanced the colours slightly - good pic...!



here's a coupla recent ones of mine

Dubai earlier this year



Houses of Parliament



Lady at the NEC Bikeshow - colour removed from the background to emphasise her:



Kent airshow:



Budapest Castle from my last tour there:

[SHIVA]

cool mate! by the way, I got the Canon G9 last week... S

[caratz]

I bought yesterday Panasonic DMC-TZ3 and i like it.


Lumix® 7.2-Megapixel Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer & High Sensitivity Mode, Black

Haven't got much photos yet, but the first impression is positive.

Based on Shiva's recommendation, I bought one too. On the last day of our vacation, I slipped on a rock in the Swiss Alps and totalled it. Funny, today I got a bill from FNAC -after I told them to destroy it- (costs are same as a new one) for 67 €. I wonder if they repaired it or not.

[Silverado_au]

Yep! I bought one as well. I reallyagonised about going to a compact camera without manual controls but I was drawn to the 28mm lens. So far results are very impressive and I have found a number of tricks to manipulate the programmed scene settings.

[GSRider]

I don't have a problem with having less manual settings on a compact, it tends to be more the shutter lag that I find annoying and also the relative lack of iso control coupled with slow glass - resulting in less usability all round...

Take for instance these shots...

First - 50 second exposure on a tripod using a remote shutter release



Second, indoor shot using a 24-70mm f2.8 lens at iso400 - no flash



Third, moon shot using a 100-400mm lens at iso800@1/1000 sec on a tripod



As for detail:

Original shot (scaled down) Canon 5d + 50mm 1.4USM f1.4L:



1:1 crop:

[SHIVA]

cool that you are sharing these images. I agree that you can't beat a DSLR, but considering the small size of today's digicams, and the fact that you can practically slip them in your pocket, make them very versatile, even though they are a compromise in portability...

The Canon G9 that I just got, is a feature-packed digicam, with a separate knob for ISO control and basically full control options and a beautiful 3" screen. S

[GSRider]

Sounds good Shiva, the new gen of compacts is coming up fast. I do have a Pentax Optio which is waterproof to 2 metres or so, I tend to take it if I'm off roading or in rain...

[SHIVA]

that's wild... olympus makes a similar camera that is water and shock proof... the pocketable cameras have their place for certain... S