G9's a nice camera - own one myself along with 2 DSLR's but I'd say
for generalist the S5 is probably the more versatile camera.
Personally I prefer AA batteries for compacts, you can usually get
400+ shots out of good rechargeable and use alkaline batteries in a
pinch (leave a set in the camera's bag if the rechargeable ones run
out or have self discharged).
Am thinking I might get one my self and hack the OS to get RAW format
out of it.
On 03/06/2008, at 1:05 PM, Frank Biundo wrote:
Hi Tony
I would recommend the Canon G9. An amazing point and shoot camera
with many
features.
You should be able to get it for $600. It has a 12 Megapixel sensor,
6x
optical zoom, large 3" LCD screen, optical image stabilizer,advanced
image
presets and can shoot in RAW as well as JPEG.
I take photos for a living using large heavy DSLR's.
I have been looking for a small point and shoot for holidays and
general
photos but still want good quality shots. The G9 is the best I have
found
under $1000. I don't have one yet but have tested one at a retail
outlet.
While I am photoshoping I listen to a number of different photography
podcasts and the G9 gets a lot of favourable mentions.
Happy shooting.
Cheers
Frank
On 3/6/08 8:15 AM, "Evers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Greetings all WAMUGers,
Some advice/user experience please.
Our small primary school (Woodbury Boston Primary School -
www.woodburyboston.wa.edu.au - some of you have been generous with
advice and support in the past) is about to purchase a digital still
camera. Requirements include good optical zoom - 8-10x - and
resolution 6+ megapixels minimum (lots of outdoor and action shots -
sailing etc, so good zoom essential). Largish screen would help
students ease of use. Easy interface to eMac OS 10.3.9 network
essential (although I've yet to see a USB camera that won't talk to
this system).
Budget is $600 or less. There is some bias toward Canon. The school
has had disappointing/frustrating recent experience with a Fuji
FinePix 90 (devours AA batteries, indifferent performance,
intermittent crashes - I think they got a lemon) although this is
helping to guide current purchase parameters.
Past experience suggests that cameras with dedicated lithium ion
rechargeable batteries (same as video cameras) perform better/last
longer/are more reliable between battery changes than those using AA
cells - any comments?
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Tony Evers
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