What Do You Think?

[Shane]

Hello Everyone :)

Although I have not made my mind up, nor have i been to my electronics store for a play, I would like your suggestions on the :

Canon PowerShot S80
http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_S80/4505-6501_7-31475440.html?tag=tpr

And

Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_Cyber_Shot_DSC_T9/4505-6501_7-31570876.html?tag=tpr

Or

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_n1-review/

Or may you totally disagree with me, let me know :banana:

[campinggal]

Ohh...always fun shopping for a new camera!

I've been a fan of the Canon series cameras for years. I currently have the S80 you are looking mentioned above. Since it only came out last fall- I have't had it very long but I have been very pleased with it.

One nice accessory they have for it is a waterproof case. I recently purchased one and it worked great! My DD and I recently went to an indoor waterpark and gave it a good workout and I was amazed. We also do quite a lot of boating as a family so the investment in the case will be well worth it.

I don't know what accessories the Sony cams have or if you will have an occaision to have your camera waterproof but just a thought.

Happy shopping!

[Shane]

Sounds great!

Do you have any pictures I could see? :thumbsup2

[Kelly Grannell]

As a Canon fan, I would recommend Canon. However, those are tiny-sized camera. So the one best fit in your hand will be the best for you.

[Shane]

As a Canon fan, I would recommend Canon. However, those are tiny-sized camera. So the one best fit in your hand will be the best for you.

Sorry, do you mean out of the three?

[campinggal]

Kelly has a good point about comfort in your hand.

My first Canon digitals were part of the A series- check out the Canon Powershot A610 or A620 (most recent models). While the design is a bit 'chunky', I found that in an active situation- I really liked how the grip was designed. I still use my older Powershot A80 for some situations. A80 can us AA batteries too which is nice in a pinch.

I ended up with the S80 because I was looking for something a little smaller but also that had a wider angle lens.

Yeah, it is odd that I have both- especially since I bought one with the other still working just fine. Call me a camera geek!

[Kelly Grannell]

Sorry, do you mean out of the three?

Yes.

Smaller sized camera are very very light in weight. This will create uneccesary shakes when you press the shutter button. Therefore, the best fit in your hands will minimize the shake, hence creating a better picture.

For example, I did not buy Rebel XT just for that reason, I bought the original Rebel instead (which now I'm selling because I've just bought a 30D, an even heavier camera).

[campinggal]

Sounds great!

Do you have any pictures I could see? :thumbsup2

Here are a few from our recent waterpark trip:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p7a40c622b659fce4912cc940f59de7ae/efb7b81f.jpg

DD on the boogie board wave simulator (this was very cool!):

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p6a5aa49a0772cbfb4e331f2efecd7421/efb7b7d8.jpg

And an underwater shot (not framed very well- I didn't have goggles on so I was hard to see the LCD screen clearly!! LOL):

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p45f50faf37d3f49382fa9b4bb7b60701/efb7b789.jpg

[Shane]

Thanks alot, the information and pictures are great, im really leaning towards to S80, I will of course goto my nearest Jessops to get a feel for it though, any more pictures or information would be great, once again, thanks! :sunny:

[Daisy57b]

I've recently become a Canon fan myself. My husband bought my the 8 Megapixel N1 Sony Cybershot, and I ended up returning it. I bought a Canon S2 IS. Even though it's smaller in megapixel, the pictures turn out much nicer. Now I'm shopping for a Rebel.....

[Kelly Grannell]

That is correct, too many individuals bought in to/got stuck with the megapixel race. It's more than just the number of pixels. The optics, size of sensor, speed of processor (and what the processor can do), colour accuracy need to be taken into consideration.

Most importantly: ergonomics. It can be the best camera on the planet but if can't hold it perfectly in your hands, then everything else is moot (that's why I chose the original Rebel instead of RebelXT. The XT is far too small for my hand)

[tmt martins]

Don't get the Sony N1 if you really want to take anything but very still shots .With the high MP with no stabilizer it's hard to stop the blurs.

Now don't get me wrong it's a great camera with some great features and I will wait until our trip to really tell.But it's hard for action shots and low light.

[Shane]

That is correct, too many individuals bought in to/got stuck with the megapixel race. It's more than just the number of pixels. The optics, size of sensor, speed of processor (and what the processor can do), colour accuracy need to be taken into consideration.

Most importantly: ergonomics. It can be the best camera on the planet but if can't hold it perfectly in your hands, then everything else is moot (that's why I chose the original Rebel instead of RebelXT. The XT is far too small for my hand)

Hmm..I have big hands

[Daisy57b]

Yes, Kelly - I got sucked into that race!! But I was highly disappointed with the N1. Could have been some operator error, but for a point and shoot camera and using auto, I knew I should be able to get better pictures for the money paid.

As far as the XT - I have very small hands, so it's perfect for me, but I can see how others would have a problem holding it.

[Kelly Grannell]

Me too! That's why I bought (used, and hated) Olympus C8080WZ. It's a 10 MP camera (or is it 8, can't remember). Used it for no more than a week or two, felt like slamming it t the ground, sold it, and get the Rebel + battery grip (perfect ergonomics for me at the time... I can't afford two 20D bodies, so I have to settle with a Rebel).