I'm interested in getting a new digital camera...my current one is too bulky...I'm looking for something a little smaller but with good quality pictures. what do you think of the Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Camera? good choice
go for it Depends on the mega pixel. I have a 5.1MP FinePix Z1 that fits in my pocket and that has a 3x zoom. If you are looking into professional photography then bulky is the only real way to go. I it a good little camera. If you use the viewfinder to compose and shoot your photos, you can avoid camera movement because the camera will be firmly against your eye, cheek and both hands will be keeping it steady, so the fact that it does not have IS, will not be a problem.
If you like to shoot at arms length and use the LCD to compose your shots then you will need a camera that has the IS feature.
Auto-focus, IS and flash can induce shutter lag so if you are planning on shooting any action shots, you may want to save your pennies and buy a DSLR. It's a great camera, but the fact that it doesn't have a viewfinder is bad, bad, bad. I use my camera outside and I have to use the viewfinder because I can't see the LCD.
I have a Sony DSC-W80. I got it at Circuit City, and I love that store because the sales associates really know what they're doing. They steered my towards this camera and I'm very happy with the purchase, it was $230, which is a lot to a 14-year-old on a babysitting salary, but I have yet to regret it.
The video mode is better than a camcorder, no lie. The sound is flawless and you can even adjust sound on the camera. The picture...never blurry or anything. The videos play on my 34" LCD with no fault! I'm totally taking advantage of this feature!
The pictures are almost too amazing for me. The camera is a 7.2 megapixel, but I set my picture quality to 5 megapixel because it takes up less space and the pictures turn out beautiful. The image stabilization works really well. I tested it by waving my camera back and forth in the air and randomly took shots without stopping my camera. The weren't the least bit blurry!
There are a few modes in this camera:
Auto Adjustment (For shooting with preset settings)
High Sensitivity (For Low Lighting)
Soft Snap (Adds soft background, good for taking pics of people.)
Twilight Portrait
Twilight
Landscape
Beach
Snow
Video
Prgram Auto (Allows more programming before taking the shot.)
Also, you can remove red-eye, crop the photo, and do a bunch of other editing right on the camera!
The lens is without flaw. I don't even need flash on my shots because the lens can take in enough light.
You can play slideshows on your camera WITH MUSIC!
There's so many things I like about this camera, I can't list them all. I love it so much. If you get this camera, you will not have regrets. It's only $230 max and worth the price. I have the pink one, but it comes in pink, silver, white, and black.
Also, it looks bulky in pictures but it is really small. A little thicker than a casio but less length and width.
Also, don't buy a camera that doesn't have a viewfinder. I was outside in the sun today and I couldn't see my screen! I love that this camera has a viewfinder!
The Only Cons:
*The battery takes 4.5 hours to charge (but it lasts a long time on full charge)
*Sony uses memory stick PRO DUO instead of SD cards, but Circuit City has a deal that when you buy this camera, you get a free 1GB card (which is all you need.)
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/sony-cybe...
I would reccomend this to anyone...it is really user friendly. Each setting you put it on show a description of what it is. Someone who has never used a digital camera could figure this out with ease! I think it's a great choice, especially if you want an ultra compact, take anywhere camera. I'm sure you will really like the movie mode and some of it's features. The orientation sensor is pretty cool too.
The supplied rechargeable Lithium battery should provide up the 210 shots when fully charged.
Just don't expect the miracle of low noise or noise free images in low light (no flash and using a high ISO)... |
