Compact or DSLR??

[calebk]

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OT abit from the TS question, if you are going for prosumer camera, I would recommend the Panasonic FZ50. Currently I think (correct me if I am wrong...) it is the only non-dslr that offer manual zoom/focus rings with an external TTL flash control. :thumbsup:

My shots on using the FZ50 can be found on the following thread:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350711&page=4

The Fujifilm S100FS has zoom and focus ring control too. Also, TTL support on the FZ50 is with which flashes?

 

[Anson]

The Fujifilm S100FS has zoom and focus ring control too. Also, TTL support on the FZ50 is with which flashes?

FZ50 uses the flash from the 4/3 system... eg: FL36, FL50..... The S100FS have a generic external flash port that always using full flash output...:think:

 

[Anson]

Hmmm... my current inventory of lenses are as follows. All lower cost options No Gs no CZs

1. Kit lens SAL1870
2. SAL50F14
3. SAL18250
4. Beercan (From a fellow CSer)
5. Raynox DCR250 (not really a lens)
6. Sigma 10-20mm

Beercan? Nice name.... what that?

 

[photatographer]

Beercan? Nice name.... what that?

its the 70-210mm AF, pictured below

As for prosumer cameras, what you guys think about the upcoming Sony HX1?

 

[Rashkae]

As for prosumer cameras, what you guys think about the upcoming Sony HX1?

Looks very very promising. Might be a great travel cam.

 

[Anson]

As for prosumer cameras, what you guys think about the upcoming Sony HX1?

No manual zoom ring & external TTL flash function...

 

[Rashkae]

No manual zoom ring & external TTL flash function...

It's a PnS after all.

 

[Anson]

It's a PnS after all.

Too big to be pocketable.... too restrict compared to a prosumer Camera... :think:

 

[JulesJue]

Hi everyone!
Thanks for the reply..

I have a question...

i was wondering wat sorts of extra accessories are there, available for Sx10 IS??

 

[zac08]

Heya!! Help is needed!!

I'm currently using Canon SX1 IS. Still playing around with it. I love compact cameras cos it has everytin in one...but recently, i fell in love with my fren's DSLR...

I'm thinking of whether to upgrade to DSLR..or stay with my compact camera. Can i get nice pictures (like dslr can) using Compact camera?? Hw do i go abt capturing unique pictures with compact camera??

If i'm gonna go to dslr, i'm tinking of either Sony A350 or Canon 450D...

HEEEELLLP!!! Nid your expert comments and suggestions pls...

Thanks!!!

First thing first.... Do you know the learning curve involved? Have you thought about the budget if you do decide on a DSLR? It is not as easy as just one camera and one lens.

Go read up more first. Make sure you understand all of the parts involved, accessories, required equipment, etc... (such as a dry cabinet)

With a compact camera, you have certain limitations such as specialised pictures are not easy, such as isolated DOF, etc. But some of these can be replicated thru post processing. You'd just need to spend more time in front of the computer and know how to achieve it. The flash control off a compact is also poorer and often leads to the deer in headlights effect. You can opt to diffuse it with a simple piece of tissue paper.

Now, before you really make the jump. Go ask your fren to loan you the camera on short outings together and make sure you have a better feel of the things you need.