I'd like to throw my opinion in on this subject -
I think low sensor noise is even MORE important than density. (i.e. high
number of pixels)
It seems to be frequently left out of specifications and 8 megapixels ain't
jack if they're noisy!
I have a reasonable Leica lensed Panasonic camera which ta
Scott,
Check out dpreview.com and robgalbraith.com. www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos40d/page23.asp
* Canon has less sensor noise at high ISO.
* Canon has more IS, image stabilized, lenses available.
* Canon has more of the big glass. Witness how many white lenses are on the cameras at sporting e
exascavers] Digital (cave) Photography
All of my TCR images were taken with a $450 Canon SD850 that fits in my
pocket. I can't imagine what I could do if I had the money to spend on
a digital camera that actually had parts.
Gregg
A lot of the fun/pain of digital photography for many people is
interface dominated. The same is true for film cameras with
computerized controls. If the interface of that really nice camera
doesn't jive with the way you think, or controls you use all the time
are buried in layers of menues t
Last summer I bought myself a Canon PowerShot A630. Don't know how it is in
caves since I don't cave any more, but it's great for outdoor and indoor shots
and has a lot of bells and whistles which will take me some time to, if not
master, at least get the hang of. Cost on sale less than $300.
