In this day and age where digital SLR are the craze and the entry-level units are becoming cheaper, people are starting to drop the point-and-shoot and move up. They’re still here to stay though.
Our poll for this week is — which point-and-shoot camera are you still using?
- Sony
- Canon
- Samsung
- Kodak
- Pentax
- Panasonic
- Leica
- Casio
- Olympus
- HP
- Fujifilm
- Nikon
- Vivitar
I personally own an Olympus 1050 SW and a Canon Ixus 80 (both of which I very rarely use). I also use a Samsung T100 and a Sony TX1 for review purposes. I have my eyes set on the Sony Cybershot TX5 though. Despite owning a dSLR, I’m looking at a range finder camera for rugged use (more likely for underwater shooting).
I’ve added the new poll on the right side of the navigation bar but you can leave a comment to share which specific model you currently use.
Twitter: kzapkzap
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i dont understand the dLSR craze?
what is it exactly?
i always thought it was for professionals so why is it going mainstream now?
someone please explain to me…. I use a Canon Ixus 80 btw
@andre -it’s primarily because the price has gone down within the range of the hing-end point-and shoot cameras.
Take a look at the prices of the Nikon D40, Nikon D60 and the Canon 1000D. They’re even cheaper than a number of point-and-shoot cameras (like the Canon G11).
So by going for dSLR, people feel they get a much better deal for their money.
I use a FujiFilm FinePix as a hand-me-down from my cousin in the states. However, I wasn’t exactly satisfied with its performance so I saved up for a better point-and-shoot. Ended up buying a D60 as it was way within budget.
Twitter: council
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I have, but rarely use, an Olympus 1030 SW underwater camera.
Am happily using a Canon S3IS at the moment. More than 2 yrs old and it still meets my needs.
Panasonic Lumix LX3..perfect blogging buddy.
abe 1050SW ata yung camera mo.
i use a panasonic lumix ZS1 and can’t wait for my LX3 to arrive. I also have the 1050SW and just like you wants to trade it for a Sony TX5. i also still have my Nikon Coolpix s10 (swivel lens) camera that i rarely use anymore.
Twitter: eguar51
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Sony. Cybershot DSC-T9. Still using it, enough for my needs for now.
Twitter: mrsnoodleboy
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Panasonic Lumix LX3, Sony T700, and Casio S880
Twitter: arnoldzafra
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I use a Canon Ixus 100IS for food blogging and sometimes when I’m too lazy for unboxing photos and videos…:-)
Sony Cybershot DSC-W70
Been serving its purpose for years. Always comes in handy when I am not carrying my SLR.
Twitter: kzapkzap
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ok but aside from being big and large, what is the advantage of a dSLR over a point and shoot?
are there no compact dSLRs?
I’m using a Sony T70 now for more than 2 years already. I’m looking forward to getting a better camera, perhaps a Canon IXUS 120.
Twitter: bobreyes
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I always have inside my backpack my Kodak CX6330 3.1MP digicam.
i use a canon SX200is and i love it! wouldnt exchange it for an slr. with its fantastic features and 48x ultra-zoom capability i cant ask for more (for now). anyway, im not a photographer but capturing moments is my hobby. although i admire slr’s pic clarity over the point and shoot, portability is very important for me as i always have my camera wherever i go. i cant fit an slr inside my pocket
i have samsung st550/tl550… i have one word to describe it: awesome!
ay pwede pang isa: cheap! @12300 its a steal… hehehe…
Dslr = fast shutter, capable of lowlight shooting, sharp images compared to pns
Its just bulky
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i have a canon a720 is for 2 years.
future compact to get: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 (leica 25-300mm zoom, built-in GPS, aperture/shutter priority (unpopular in pocketable cams), image stabalization avchd lite (panny is one of the best in video category)
waterproof camera to get: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (leica 28-128mm zoom, WATERPROOF up to 32ft, SHOCKPROOF 7ft, DUSTPROOF.
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@andre, these advantages of dslr over compacts
- instant autofocus. no shutter lag as compared to compacts which are painfully slow.
- higher image quality coz of big sensor
- low noise even in in higher iso setting
- interchangeable lens + option to add ext flash
- more customization controls
there are also pseudo-dslrs or hybrid cameras (compacts with feature-like of dslrs..but still laggy with fixed zoom lens >non-interchangeable)
canon g11 is an example.
pls do more google search like “understanding digital cameras”
@ andre:
Well Mr. Rico has already cited a number of features that a dslr will have over your typical point and shoot. You can google for images taken with a dslr and those taken with compact cams and without even knowing a thing about camera specs or photography, you’ll immediately see the disparity in quality
There are now compact DSLRs, if you heard of micro four-thirds, olympus and panasonic already have models in the market. you can google it again but basically they’re DSLRs in a much more compact body.
I just got the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 last year and I must say the quality is great in terms of HD video capture and underwater shots. Now I’ve learned this year there is a TS2 out and even better.
i own a Sony Cybershot W220.
i personally don’t take full advantage of the 12.1MP… i find it good at rush shots and the focus was enough to blend with the image. The noise on enlarged image is one big fail on this camera.
i super love my Cyber-shot T900! Not only does it take great photos, I can also take HD videos.
Videocam and camera in one in this little fashion body! love it!
i use canon powershot A560 (almost 4 years w me already) and now i am waiting for the SX20IS i have ordered for my wife…
i’m still using my sony DSC-T2 touch screen very compact… but im planing to bu DSLR Nikon D5000 bcoz very cheap here in korea..
Twitter: wentot
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I’ve using a Nikon D40 for 3 years now. I am planning to get a smaller camera (Canon G11 or Lumix LX3 or Olympus Pen).
Twitter: jadejavu
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Casio = Cheaper
Sony = Style
Canon = Features
Kodak = Name
Samsung = Expensive
So I will go for CANON. They have the best sensor in a dSLR today so I bet big on this company.
Offtopic!
@@@ If ever APPLE will produce a camera in future, then I will really2 to call them FEELERS. Think they got an innovations on their products, especially on their iPhone 3G? No they didnt, they are USING CCD sensors, only Apple uses these today, CMOS are on the run.