Which is the most versatile prosumer camera ?

2nd February 2003

Which digicam in your opinion is the most versatile ? (as in ... ... shoot anywhere/anytime/anyplace)

mpenza · 2nd February 2003

I would just choose the smallest. It needn't be the "best" in terms of features though.

hazardman · 3rd February 2003

i vote for the G3

given a choice i'll vote for Ixus V series... Ixus v3 is pretty good. Or fuji finepix s402. the Minidisc sized camera.. i've used both of em be4.. n love the s402 for it's size, beautiful colors n image sharpness and ixus for it's veresatility, sleek feel, size.

djork · 4th February 2003

this topic should be changed to "which is the most versatile prosumer DIGITAL camera."

Evilmerlin · 4th February 2003

Where are all the 5700 owners? Come on! You guys know that NOTHING beats the 5700 in the price range!

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thomaschan · 4th February 2003

Canon g3..

in fact, i had a s45 then sold it and got a g3...

superb so far!

espn · 4th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Evilmerlin
Where are all the 5700 owners? Come on! You guys know that NOTHING beats the 5700 in the price range!

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mpenza · 4th February 2003

seems like most just voted their camera?

Zerstorer · 4th February 2003

What's the use of the poll? A scan through the specifications would reveal the extent of the adaptability of most of the cameras. If one is truly interested in stretching the camera to the limit and actually making use of the capabilities, thorough research and personal testing is much recommended.

ivor · 4th February 2003

In my honest opinion, E20 should not be in the list... while C-5050 is missing from the list...

I will vote for C-5050, as the price of it ain't very high... and it has the full features of the E20... Of course, nothing is perfect, it does has its con...

5th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Evilmerlin
Where are all the 5700 owners? Come on! You guys know that NOTHING beats the 5700 in the price range!

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For all who wrote about price, it is irrelevant. The vote is for the most versatile prosumer camera. So features, flexibility and full user controls are more appropriate. So many on the list are actually not very versatile.

mpenza · 5th February 2003

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Originally posted by konei

For all who wrote about price, it is irrelevant. The vote is for the most versatile prosumer camera. So features, flexibility and full user controls are more appropriate. So many on the list are actually not very versatile.

hmm... which ones are not very versatile?

5th February 2003

Well, you can judge for yourself. Which ones do not startup fast, performs slowly at focusing, takes only very few frames, do not allow full user controls, does not support a good external flash, has limited or slow zoom, or limited storage. Imagine having to take actions shots, night shots, indoor shots, video, landscape, macro. Cameras that can take all that kind of shots well is most versatile.

mpenza · 5th February 2003

Rephrase,

In your opinion, which ones do not meet the criteria you set down?

I could judge on my own but would really like to hear your opinion, if any.

Snowcrash · 5th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by s45newbie
Which digicam in your opinion is the most versatile ? (as in ... ... shoot anywhere/anytime/anyplace)

My c4040 can adjust all the settings as well as holding it with one hand only. Is that versatile enough?

Now using another hand to hold my slave flash.... waiting to get a bracket for it.

mpenza · 5th February 2003

get a head mount

just kidding....

roon2c · 5th February 2003

wah............ currently leading by 7Hi.... hehehe

beluga · 5th February 2003

These kind of poll will never be accurate. The result will more likely show what kind of camera(s) these people who took part on this poll owns. Each will usually say theirs is the most versatile.

denizenx · 6th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by beluga
These kind of poll will never be accurate. The result will more likely show what kind of camera(s) these people who took part on this poll owns. Each will usually say theirs is the most versatile.

the C2100UZ most versatile! cheap and good!

roon2c · 6th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by denizenx

the C2100UZ most versatile! cheap and good!

View Poll Results: Which digicam in your opinion is the most versatile/adaptable ?
Canon Powershot G3	36	25.35%
Canon Powershot S45	8	5.63%
Nikon Coolpix 5700	27	19.01%
Fujifilm Finepix S602z	30	21.13%
Minolta Dimage 7Hi	33	23.24%
Olympus E20	5	3.52%
Olympux C730uz	5	3.52%
Sony DSC-F717	17	11.97%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll

2nd February 2003	#1
s45newbie Guests Posts: n/a	Which is the most versatile prosumer camera ? Which digicam in your opinion is the most versatile ? (as in ... ... shoot anywhere/anytime/anyplace)

4th February 2003	#4
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4th February 2003	#5
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5th February 2003	#14
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	Rephrase, In your opinion, which ones do not meet the criteria you set down? I could judge on my own but would really like to hear your opinion, if any. Last edited by mpenza; 6th February 2003 at 07:54 AM.

3rd February 2003	#3
hazardman Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eunos Posts: 369	i vote for the G3 given a choice i'll vote for Ixus V series... Ixus v3 is pretty good. Or fuji finepix s402. the Minidisc sized camera.. i've used both of em be4.. n love the s402 for it's size, beautiful colors n image sharpness and ixus for it's veresatility, sleek feel, size.

4th February 2003	#6
thomaschan Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 552	Canon g3.. in fact, i had a s45 then sold it and got a g3... superb so far!

4th February 2003	#9
Zerstorer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,610	What's the use of the poll? A scan through the specifications would reveal the extent of the adaptability of most of the cameras. If one is truly interested in stretching the camera to the limit and actually making use of the capabilities, thorough research and personal testing is much recommended.

4th February 2003	#10
ivor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SINGAPOUR Posts: 1,905	In my honest opinion, E20 should not be in the list... while C-5050 is missing from the list... I will vote for C-5050, as the price of it ain't very high... and it has the full features of the E20... Of course, nothing is perfect, it does has its con...

5th February 2003	#13
konei Guests Posts: n/a	Well, you can judge for yourself. Which ones do not startup fast, performs slowly at focusing, takes only very few frames, do not allow full user controls, does not support a good external flash, has limited or slow zoom, or limited storage. Imagine having to take actions shots, night shots, indoor shots, video, landscape, macro. Cameras that can take all that kind of shots well is most versatile.

5th February 2003	#16
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	get a head mount just kidding....

5th February 2003	#17
roon2c Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Johore Bahru, Malaysia Posts: 326	wah............ currently leading by 7Hi.... hehehe

5th February 2003	#18
beluga Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 240	These kind of poll will never be accurate. The result will more likely show what kind of camera(s) these people who took part on this poll owns. Each will usually say theirs is the most versatile.