Disney Picture of the Day Thread - February 1, 2010

[Gdad]

 

[TinaLala]

Anyone else think this is strange because she's faceless??
It's beautiful don't get me wrong, but it kinda freaks me out.

 

[padlock]

 

[tx2tn]

Hi!

I am looking to get a new P&S camera.

I currently have, and have had for years, an Olympus C-740 Ultra Zoom and I LOVE this camera but there are three matters that are driving me to replace it.

First requirement is the super zoom- 10X or better- as anyone who has had this will know, once you have it, you cannot live without it!

Next among my concerns is SHARPNESS of image. Without going to a full DSLR (and lenses), I still want that razor sharp imagery that is the hallmark of such cameras. I have learned that in digital cameras that is not completely a matter of the lens, but also of the sensor and at least one of the new P&S's is using the larger CMOS sensor normally reserved for the DSLR.

Third concern is shutter lag: I don't want it! So minimal shutter lag is a major factor.

Fourth is video capability. Since most are now very strong in the field, I do require HD, though will settle for 780 versus 1080, and ability to run as long as I want, as opposed to the ten second clips that my C-740 has. Sound is secondary as I usually overlay a separate soundtrack anyway and am also planning on getting a separate sound recorder for those times when I do want a 'real' soundtrack. http://www.ionaudio.com/palmtrack

Behind these matters is size, feel, and a strong preference for power via rechargeable Double A's, 2 or 4. One of the ones I am looking at runs Double A's, but will not function (reportedly) on rechargeables!

The five I am looking at at the moment are, in no particular order:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Nikon Coolpix P90
Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom
Fujifilm FinePix S200EXR

I would like feedback on any of these by people who have actually used them- and copies of any shots that show incredible sharpness if applicable!

Super Zoom
Sharpness
Lack of Shutter Lag
Video capability
Power source
Overall feel, ease of operation, controls.

Thanks for any feedback!



Jud

I'm looking at the Olympus E-PL1

 

[ejud]

Anyone else think this is strange because she's faceless??
It's beautiful don't get me wrong, but it kinda freaks me out.

Yes- Snow White was particularly off-putting.

Jud

 

[EchoThree76]

 

[ejud]

I'm looking at the Olympus E-PL1

Check out the Sony NEX 5.

But again, looking for P&S.



Jud

 

[LuvEeyore]

Love the pictures. Thanks for posting.

 

[ejud]

 

[SC Mouse Fan]

 

[Jamian]

Wishing Well:

 

[Ilivetogo]

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[wdwensel]

wdwensel-I recognize that skyline in your signature! We are from Saint paul. Great pics.

wdwensel - Another Twin Cities resident here. Love your local shots on Flickr.

Hey Neighbors! Thanks!

 

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[ejud]

Now that's a hell of a shot!



Jud

 

[SrisonS]

Love that crispness!!!!

Great job in giving this a unique look. I likes.

 

[SrisonS]

(click pic for its Flickr page)

 

[South Carolina]

 

[helloconnie]

Check out the Sony NEX 5.

But again, looking for P&S.



Jud

After months of research and hours in the camera stores, I finally decided to go DSLR. I bought the Nikon D5000 with two lens kit. My previous film SLR was a Canon and that was a few years ago. I am having a ton of fun playing with my new toy so far and can't wait to take it to WDW next weekend!

 

[pwdebbie]

I like this shot. Makes me wonder though, If that guy on the right looks that unhappy ridding Soarin', just how grumpy is he the rest of the time.

Did you notice the grip he has on the bars on the sides of the seats? That's about how my dh was on this attraction. As soon as we "lifted off" he grabbed hold of the bars and started praying (umm, he is a preacher). The whole time all I heard was, "Oh, dear Jesus." He was ashen and shakey when we got off and it took him several hours to recover. (He has equilibrium issues due to his disability, but I didn't think Soarin' would bother him.) Bad thing was that this was the very first thing we did on our very first trip to WDW. Sort of got the trip off to a bad start but by the time we left, he was ready to come back again, so all was redeemed. Any way, I'm not sure that guy is unhappy -- he might be reacting to the visuals.