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Canon S500 vs G6 vs Nikon Coolpix 5400 vs ???
I'm just starting to research digital cameras (for my first digi cam
purchase). The choices are overwhelming! Anyway, I've started reading some review sites, such as dpreview.com, dcresource.com, megapixel.net, dcviews.com, etc. Some of the cameras that I'm starting to look more closely at include, in order of increasing price, the Nikon Coolpix 5400, the Canon PowerShot S500, and the Canon PowerShot G6. My thoughts are that I probably shouldn't spend too much on my first digital camera---I'll use the first purchase to determine what I "really" want, and spend the big money in a year or so. Anyway, the Nikon Coolpix looks like a good value with the $200 rebate; after rebate, it looks as though one of these can be had for just under $300. So my first question is: is their a better digital camera at this price point? As far as I can tell, the Canon PowerShot S500 looks like it's competition for the CP 5400. I can't find anything I don't like about the G6, but I'm not sure if I want to spend that kind of money on my first digital camera purchase. What do I want to use this camera for? I expect to take a lot of outdoor nature shots; I'm going camping in California this summer, so I want to take lots of pictures of the earth. Ideally, I'd like some nice shots that I can have printed and framed to decorate my walls. I'm also planning a trip to Las Vegas this year, and I'd like to capture some of the "look" of that crazy city at night (if you know what I mean). Additionally, I want a generally good camera for various social situations: parties, family events, etc. It's early in my research, so I'm just hoping to get some general comments, what to look for, other models to consider, etc, etc. Thanks! Matt -- Matt Garman email at: http://raw-sewage.net/index.php?file=email |
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I've got the Canon a80, so I can only give you an opinion of these cameras,
not a review. But, skip the g6 - it's heavy and (as you say) probably not the best first camera choice (wouldn't lug it around to parties, for instance). Instead of getting the s500 elph's, why not consider waiting for new the A500 series powershots to come out - they've got a bit more zoom to them, but aren't as heavy as a g6 (or bulky)? e.g. http://www.dcviews.com/press/Canon-A520.htm Small, relativly light, and comes from a good line of cameras. If you really want the features, you can kick it up to the G6. I would imagine though, that if you got one of the A series and played with it for a couple of years then wanted to get something a bit more heafty, you would be mostly going for a DSLR like the nikon d70... P "Matt Garman" wrote in message ... I'm just starting to research digital cameras (for my first digi cam purchase). The choices are overwhelming! Anyway, I've started reading some review sites, such as dpreview.com, dcresource.com, megapixel.net, dcviews.com, etc. Some of the cameras that I'm starting to look more closely at include, in order of increasing price, the Nikon Coolpix 5400, the Canon PowerShot S500, and the Canon PowerShot G6. My thoughts are that I probably shouldn't spend too much on my first digital camera---I'll use the first purchase to determine what I "really" want, and spend the big money in a year or so. Anyway, the Nikon Coolpix looks like a good value with the $200 rebate; after rebate, it looks as though one of these can be had for just under $300. So my first question is: is their a better digital camera at this price point? As far as I can tell, the Canon PowerShot S500 looks like it's competition for the CP 5400. I can't find anything I don't like about the G6, but I'm not sure if I want to spend that kind of money on my first digital camera purchase. What do I want to use this camera for? I expect to take a lot of outdoor nature shots; I'm going camping in California this summer, so I want to take lots of pictures of the earth. Ideally, I'd like some nice shots that I can have printed and framed to decorate my walls. I'm also planning a trip to Las Vegas this year, and I'd like to capture some of the "look" of that crazy city at night (if you know what I mean). Additionally, I want a generally good camera for various social situations: parties, family events, etc. It's early in my research, so I'm just hoping to get some general comments, what to look for, other models to consider, etc, etc. Thanks! Matt -- Matt Garman email at: http://raw-sewage.net/index.php?file=email |
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