Any comments on NIKON S1?

Sjourn · 16th June 2005

Anybody can comment on this camera? Heard that the S2 just launch also, the only difference I see that it has a slider to cover the lens, besides that anyone else know the diff?

thanks.

icarus · 16th June 2005

S1 really feels cheap and plasticky to me. Save the money and buy a Sony instead.

tao · 16th June 2005

Tried it out but didn't like it. Speed wise, it is ok, but the LCD, even though it is large, is kinda low res and low light performance isn't good, find it slow when taking pictures in low light situation. Maybe because of focus hunting and slow flash recharging.

Suggest you also take a look at the Minolta X60 and Casio Exilim series too to compare what you really like.

Sjourn · 16th June 2005

Ok..seems tt most comments are negative, which ultra slim compact would you recommend?

I'm thinking to get one for wify.

icarus · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by Sjourn

Ok..seems tt most comments are negative, which ultra slim compact would you recommend?

I'm thinking to get one for wify.

Sony T7 (this is what i call ultra slim)
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...sony_dsct7.asp

Look at DSC-M1, T33, L1 too

Terence · 16th June 2005

Interesting how Nikon chose to revive the S-range, well, the S2 and possibly S3 that is. These old rangefinders are very sought after now. Here's an extremely rare black S2...

Sjourn · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by Terence

Interesting how Nikon chose to revive the S-range, well, the S2 and possibly S3 that is. These old rangefinders are very sought after now. Here's an extremely rare black S2...

Wow!!

Sjourn · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by icarus

Sony T7 (this is what i call ultra slim)
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...sony_dsct7.asp

Look at DSC-M1, T33, L1 too

I used to own about 4 sony cam b4..one thing i dislike is the expensive MS and the short battery life.

icarus · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by Sjourn

I used to own about 4 sony cam b4..one thing i dislike is the expensive MS and the short battery life.

Compact camera = smaller capacity battery. Its the same for all compact cameras

MS got 3rd party one. Price is higher than CFs though

Lumiere et Fils · 16th June 2005

After doing some research on the internet, I think I'm going to settle for the Canon Ixus 50. The Ixus 700 (dont remember exact model name now) has higher reso but is bulkier and I dont like the shape. I also played with an Ixus 40 and i like the compact size and pics turn out pretty good. I think a 5 megapixel reso is more than enough for printing up to A4 size photos.

Any other model people think I should consider? Casio has a super slim series but I am not familiar with the picture quality of Casios. The Sony t7 does not seem to be particular good, just that ist super slim. I hate Sony's in any case because their proprietary memory sticks are way too expensive.

King Tiger · 16th June 2005

Originally Posted by Sjourn

I used to own about 4 sony cam b4..one thing i dislike is the expensive MS and the short battery life.

I agree which Sony MS card are ultra expensive and dun come with charger.
Got to buy seperately.

yanyewkay · 17th June 2005

Originally Posted by icarus

Compact camera = smaller capacity battery. Its the same for all compact cameras

MS got 3rd party one. Price is higher than CFs though

casio exlim series ultra compact, battery life is amazing.. can last easily minimum 300+ shots. With reviewing.. and playback after playbacks...

My dad just bought 1.. and it's his new toy now.. never leaves home without it.

surge · 17th June 2005

i second casio range of cameras. i bought a p600 some tiime back and the focusing speed and battery life is really fantastic! one thing though, pictures at ISO100 above not really so good, but guess all slima camera of this range suffer same problem. don rule out casio, go take a look. quite nice cameras too

wainism · 18th June 2005

compact cams wise, go for IXUS 30/40/50

Sjourn · 18th June 2005

Originally Posted by surge

i second casio range of cameras. i bought a p600 some tiime back and the focusing speed and battery life is really fantastic! one thing though, pictures at ISO100 above not really so good, but guess all slima camera of this range suffer same problem. don rule out casio, go take a look. quite nice cameras too

I know the P600 have good batt life but I don't think so on the ultra scompact ones like Z57?

Anywayz, was down at TK, compared the S1 and IXUS50. Ixus was the choice, now wift is the "light" side vs me in the "dark: side...lol

jestin · 2nd August 2005

arr.. heh...

im also stuck..but stuck in between S1/S2 or panasonic lumix fx8/fx9...

any comments?

Sjourn · 2nd August 2005

Originally Posted by jestin

arr.. heh...

im also stuck..but stuck in between S1/S2 or panasonic lumix fx8/fx9...

any comments?

research them at www.dpreview.com, and go reputable dealers to have a look see and touch to be comfortable with what you want to buy.

16th June 2005	#1
Sjourn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Punggol 21/中国 Posts: 1,370	Any comments on NIKON S1? Anybody can comment on this camera? Heard that the S2 just launch also, the only difference I see that it has a slider to cover the lens, besides that anyone else know the diff? thanks. __________________ I lup SG, but SG don't love me...

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icarus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,234	S1 really feels cheap and plasticky to me. Save the money and buy a Sony instead. __________________ Ricoh GR Digital, Minolta Hi-matic 7SII

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Sjourn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Punggol 21/中国 Posts: 1,370	Ok..seems tt most comments are negative, which ultra slim compact would you recommend? I'm thinking to get one for wify. __________________ I lup SG, but SG don't love me...

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Terence Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I'm a Llama! Posts: 4,716	Interesting how Nikon chose to revive the S-range, well, the S2 and possibly S3 that is. These old rangefinders are very sought after now. Here's an extremely rare black S2... __________________ Visit my photo blog Email only please, NO PM!

16th June 2005	#3
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,958	Tried it out but didn't like it. Speed wise, it is ok, but the LCD, even though it is large, is kinda low res and low light performance isn't good, find it slow when taking pictures in low light situation. Maybe because of focus hunting and slow flash recharging. Suggest you also take a look at the Minolta X60 and Casio Exilim series too to compare what you really like.

16th June 2005	#10
Lumiere et Fils New Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 23	After doing some research on the internet, I think I'm going to settle for the Canon Ixus 50. The Ixus 700 (dont remember exact model name now) has higher reso but is bulkier and I dont like the shape. I also played with an Ixus 40 and i like the compact size and pics turn out pretty good. I think a 5 megapixel reso is more than enough for printing up to A4 size photos. Any other model people think I should consider? Casio has a super slim series but I am not familiar with the picture quality of Casios. The Sony t7 does not seem to be particular good, just that ist super slim. I hate Sony's in any case because their proprietary memory sticks are way too expensive.

17th June 2005	#13
surge Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: north Posts: 1,247	i second casio range of cameras. i bought a p600 some tiime back and the focusing speed and battery life is really fantastic! one thing though, pictures at ISO100 above not really so good, but guess all slima camera of this range suffer same problem. don rule out casio, go take a look. quite nice cameras too

18th June 2005	#14
wainism Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Beeshan Posts: 1,817	compact cams wise, go for IXUS 30/40/50

2nd August 2005	#16
jestin Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 53	arr.. heh... im also stuck..but stuck in between S1/S2 or panasonic lumix fx8/fx9... any comments?