Requesting User Views on 7070WZ

marcwang · 11th June 2005

Hie Guys,

Currently I am considering the Nikon 8400, Canon S70 Powershot or the 7070WZ to compliment my Nikon D100. I have seen many test image taken with the following cameras, and I still cannot really decide.

I am looking for a travel , street photography camera. So far, how is your 7070WZ running ? What are the perks and quirks that you have encountered, not covered in camera reviews ?

Some nice samples would be lovely.

chancy · 12th June 2005

Hello Marc,

In case you've missed, I've put up a personal review a while back. It ain't perfect, hope you find it useful.

Image samples from the review are available here.

Cheers,

marcwang · 12th June 2005

Thanks. ANy bugs in this camera ? I comments on the C5050 wasnt favourable, alot of software problem I heard.

tao · 12th June 2005

C5050Z has software problem? are you sure your source isn't an isolated case? IMO, the C5050Z is one solid stable camera that produces great images.

Anyway, the C7070WZ is basically an upgrade over the C5060WZ, in which the latter's mode dial problem has been solved. On top of that the firmware is also updated. All this results in a camera that have better image quality, higher ISO with less noise and faster startup and operation.

If you wanna compare with the Nikon CP8400, I can tell you that the C7070WZ has better image quality and less image noise. That 8MP CCD in the 8400 is known for higher than average noise, even at low ISOs while the 7MP CCD in the C7070WZ has been a revelation, it has shown great performance in other cameras too, such as the Canon G6 and the Sony P150. But you also have to decide between the 2 cameras' lenses, the CP8400 has a wider 24mm which is great for indoor and architectural shots vs the C7070WZ's still very wide 27mm.

As for the Canon S70, in spite of its manual functions, I will still consider it an advanced P&S that cannot compare to the CP8400 and C7070WZ as it is not as expandable and the lens is not very good optically in comparison due to the purple fringing you get in high contrast situations. IMO, its only advantage is its smaller size that is all, so go for it if you prefer something smaller.

ricohflex · 12th June 2005

5060 got filter thread for 40.5 filter
does 7070 have this too?
You know how many cam makers and also reviewers overlooked this detail on their compact digicams?
Canon and Nikon too...alamak.
So just to put on a filter, we need a silly tube adapter -- YUKS!!!

I cannot figure why they missed this important detail out.
Or is it a plan to make money from you, to force you to buy an adapter tube, just to fit on a filter?
Once the silly tube is put on, the camera is not compact anymore.
It spoils the whole look and feel of the digicam.

I don't think I will buy the conversion lenses, so the silly tube adapter is OUT.

tao · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by ricohflex

5060 got filter thread for 40.5 filter
does 7070 have this too?

yes, the C7070WZ has the same lens as the C5060WZ, so it has that 40.5mm lens thread too.

buddy · 16th June 2005

the tube adaptor is typically needed for cameras that have a built-in lens cover (which is convenient to me). those cameras that can take screw in filters usually have lens caps. i am not sure this the case for all cameras but think it is generally so.

marcwang · 16th June 2005

Latest Quote by MS color stands at $889 ....

Any cheaper ?

nicky · 17th June 2005

With or without 5% GST ?

tao · 24th June 2005

Originally Posted by nicky

With or without 5% GST ?

obviously without.

ricohflex · 24th June 2005

just saw one at mustaffa this afternoon.
$999.
got free 1 GB card

nice size. It has 4 excellent qualities (which for me are important)
1. can use 40.5mm filter (WITHOUT needing tube adapter).
2. can flip the lcd screen backwards to protect it from scratches against your shirt/jacket buttons when carrying it about on a strap.
3. it has optical finder.
4. can use CF card.

not sure if the flash hot shoe has TTL contacts.
If it has, then very good, since that means close up shots with flash will not be over-exposed.

tao · 25th June 2005

$999 is overpriced.

C7070WZ, as ALL Olympus digicams with hotshoe, has FULL TTL capability. I believe Olympus is the only brand that even its lower end models with flash hotshoe has full TTL, just as capable as their DSLRs.

yzr500abe · 25th June 2005

Originally Posted by tao

$999 is overpriced.

C7070WZ, as ALL Olympus digicams with hotshoe, has FULL TTL capability. I believe Olympus is the only brand that even its lower end models with flash hotshoe has full TTL, just as capable as their DSLRs.

Over priced if the purchase only involves the Camera and a 1Gb CF (redeemable at Olympus). If other freebies are given away, it may be a good deal actually (depends on what items are given). For juz the camera and CF, AP,MS,CP are offering competitive prices.

I'm impressed with Olympus's build, quality and performance...it simply rocks. SLR quality body for a P&S, for others it's juz a flimsy plasticky body

11th June 2005	#1
marcwang Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Singapore Posts: 1,023	Requesting User Views on 7070WZ Hie Guys, Currently I am considering the Nikon 8400, Canon S70 Powershot or the 7070WZ to compliment my Nikon D100. I have seen many test image taken with the following cameras, and I still cannot really decide. I am looking for a travel , street photography camera. So far, how is your 7070WZ running ? What are the perks and quirks that you have encountered, not covered in camera reviews ? Some nice samples would be lovely. __________________ Marc Wang Photography

12th June 2005	#2
chancy Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Singapore Posts: 556	Hello Marc, In case you've missed, I've put up a personal review a while back. It ain't perfect, hope you find it useful. Image samples from the review are available here. Cheers, Last edited by chancy; 12th June 2005 at 09:43 AM.

12th June 2005	#3
marcwang Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Singapore Posts: 1,023	Thanks Thanks. ANy bugs in this camera ? I comments on the C5050 wasnt favourable, alot of software problem I heard. __________________ Marc Wang Photography

12th June 2005	#4
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	C5050Z has software problem? are you sure your source isn't an isolated case? IMO, the C5050Z is one solid stable camera that produces great images. Anyway, the C7070WZ is basically an upgrade over the C5060WZ, in which the latter's mode dial problem has been solved. On top of that the firmware is also updated. All this results in a camera that have better image quality, higher ISO with less noise and faster startup and operation. If you wanna compare with the Nikon CP8400, I can tell you that the C7070WZ has better image quality and less image noise. That 8MP CCD in the 8400 is known for higher than average noise, even at low ISOs while the 7MP CCD in the C7070WZ has been a revelation, it has shown great performance in other cameras too, such as the Canon G6 and the Sony P150. But you also have to decide between the 2 cameras' lenses, the CP8400 has a wider 24mm which is great for indoor and architectural shots vs the C7070WZ's still very wide 27mm. As for the Canon S70, in spite of its manual functions, I will still consider it an advanced P&S that cannot compare to the CP8400 and C7070WZ as it is not as expandable and the lens is not very good optically in comparison due to the purple fringing you get in high contrast situations. IMO, its only advantage is its smaller size that is all, so go for it if you prefer something smaller. Last edited by tao; 12th June 2005 at 01:25 PM.

12th June 2005	#5
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,538	filter 5060 got filter thread for 40.5 filter does 7070 have this too? You know how many cam makers and also reviewers overlooked this detail on their compact digicams? Canon and Nikon too...alamak. So just to put on a filter, we need a silly tube adapter -- YUKS!!! I cannot figure why they missed this important detail out. Or is it a plan to make money from you, to force you to buy an adapter tube, just to fit on a filter? Once the silly tube is put on, the camera is not compact anymore. It spoils the whole look and feel of the digicam. I don't think I will buy the conversion lenses, so the silly tube adapter is OUT.

16th June 2005	#7
buddy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Singapore, Central Posts: 626	the tube adaptor is typically needed for cameras that have a built-in lens cover (which is convenient to me). those cameras that can take screw in filters usually have lens caps. i am not sure this the case for all cameras but think it is generally so.

17th June 2005	#9
nicky Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 385	With or without 5% GST ?

24th June 2005	#11
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,538	7070 just saw one at mustaffa this afternoon. $999. got free 1 GB card nice size. It has 4 excellent qualities (which for me are important) 1. can use 40.5mm filter (WITHOUT needing tube adapter). 2. can flip the lcd screen backwards to protect it from scratches against your shirt/jacket buttons when carrying it about on a strap. 3. it has optical finder. 4. can use CF card. not sure if the flash hot shoe has TTL contacts. If it has, then very good, since that means close up shots with flash will not be over-exposed.

25th June 2005	#12
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	$999 is overpriced. C7070WZ, as ALL Olympus digicams with hotshoe, has FULL TTL capability. I believe Olympus is the only brand that even its lower end models with flash hotshoe has full TTL, just as capable as their DSLRs.