Canon S2

[makinorlando]

My S2 should be here tomorrow! Yeah! I can not wait to play with it this weekend.

Better yet, I found that I had to amend my income tax return for some interest paid that I had forgotten about, and what they owe me over and above my return I should be getting tomorrow more than pays for the S2 package I purchased. Now I can stop feeling guilty (well just a little!)

I love to play with the pictures (you pros call it manipulate LOL!!!) on the computer. I've been trying to figure out PhotoImpact 11 tonight and not getting very far!

 

[Stephanie218]

Hi everyone,

Hope you can give me some advice. My parents told me they'd split the cost of a new digital camera for me for my birthday, so I've been doing a lot of research (my birthday's next week). I have the Rebel EOS in film now, and am looking at upgrading to digital, because I have the lenses and everything already.

I've heard a lot of good things about the S2 IS though, and it is cheaper. However, the Rebel is cheap enough that cost doesn't matter that much. I just want a really solid camera that will last a long time, so that's why I was looking at the 350 D.

Photo background - I've taken a few courses in HS and College and won't end up doing this for a profession, but I just like doing it often for fun. Plus, I'm going to Hawaii for spring break and I can't wait to take some awesome pictures! So which do you feel is better?

Thanks for any help or suggestions!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Depends on your need. I need high ISO, I need zero shutter lag. If that's the case, dSLR is the only way to go. If IS is a concern, don't worry, S2IS Image Stabilization is about 2-stop advantage. Just set your RebelXT to ISO400 for moderately bright scenes and ISO1600 for indoor/dark scenes.

Oh, and the dSLR instantaneous power-on feature is also a big plus.

So, for me, although I love S2IS, now that I already have my dSLR, I won't even bother with S2IS anymore.

You want to go crazy? get dSLR with a kit lens for now and wait for another month and (supposedly) an 18-200 IS lens will be released too (by Canon)

 

[Razor Roman]

If you have lenses, you can get the Digital Rebel body only and save about $100 off the price, too.

I'd go with the dSLR. I have the original Digital Rebel and I love it.

Also, obsiouly if you have multiple lenses you already get that benefit at 0 cost.

The S2IS is a nice camera, but you will get better photos from the Rebel XT (less noise, etc)

 

[handicap18]

If you've already got the SLR camera then go with the dSLR. When I went digital 4 years ago the dSLR's were out of control price wise. They've finally come down to my budget and I'm the happy owner of a Nikon D50 (having been a previous 15 year Nikon owner). If you didn't already have the SLR then the S2 IS might make a better choice.

Just my $0.02.

 

[brack]

I love my Digital Rebel. I've had it for two years now (maybe time to move up to EOS1d .... my DW would shoot me though) and it works great. I bought it because I have an EOS1 film camera with lenses that fit.

Get the Rebel.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

brack, no need for 1D. Especially when 3D is nearing completion and 35D will be announced soon.

 

[Stephanie218]

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! Looks like i'll go with the Rebel, which is what I wanted to do to begin with -- just wanted to make sure before I told my parents

 

[Charade]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022111canons3is.asp

meet the S3 IS!!!

 

[PhotobearSam]

Nice...I was looking for a compact camera for a trip to France...Looks like I found it.

 

[manning]

Photobearsam

I noticed you said compact.

You may want to take a look at the new Panasonic DMC-TZ1K.

It sells for around $350.00, Has 10x optical zoom (35mm-350mm)Lumix® 5 Megapixel, MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer & High Sensitivity Mode.

It is the world's smallest 10x optical zoom digital compact measuring 4.41" x 2.29" x 1.58". It will fit into your pocket.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06021405panasonictz1.asp#images

 

[Charade]

Neither dpreview or Steve's have sample images for that Panasonic. It would be nice to see some.

 

[RadioNate]

sure really rub it in .....

 

[Marseeya]

A week ago I couldn't decide between the Canon and the Panasonic Z5, and went ahead and ordered the Panasonic from Amazon after DH decided for me. Well, after originally giving me a shipping date of 2/22, they changed it to 3/9!

I have no patience whatsoever, so I went ahead and paid the extra $30 for the Canon. It'll arrive tomorrow.

(I really wanted that one a little more anyway, so I'm glad it worked out that way.)

I plan on ignoring the thread about the new Canon S3. According to DH, it's always better to wait and get the new technology. Agree or disagree? I think I'll be happy with what the S2 has to offer without getting the newer one, don't you?

 

[anut4disney]

Welcome to the world of Canon S2 IS. I got mine in December, had no idea that they were coming out with a new one. I am still in the learning process but enjoying it very much.

 

[geetey]

Oh dear! I will never be able to make a decision if this keeps happening!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Welcome To The Canon Side! Bwa Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

PS: no, I don't think the S3 is offering THAT significant of an improvement. The only thing that will sway me towards S3 is the ISO800 capability (I take LOTS of low-light pics) and the fact that it's gun-metal in colour (I dislike silver... although my phone, Palm Pilot, car, earpiece are all silver)

 

[Dan Murphy]

Mars, there will ALWAYS be a new one just around the corner, in ANY tech field, cameras inclusive. When you want something, pick a point in time to buy, make your budget, do your research, go with it. Repeat again some point in the future.

Enjoy.

 

[ndelaware]

According to DH, it's always better to wait and get the new technology.

If you constantly wait for new technology you will never buy a camera.