This is what I am considering

[hjx]

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Canon PowerShot A620

Canon PowerShot A540

Canon PowerShot S80

Canon PowerShot A700

Fujifilm F11

Fujifilm E900


assuming budget not a issue .. but need a camera that is relatively handy, and taking of people subject in dim light .. as in street / night scene, etc ... relatively good battery life .. at least 250 shots and up...

which is a better camera .. Thanks

 

[taiwanapurasteve]

I don't have any first-hand knowledge of using the Fujifilm F11, but I have read that one of its greatest assets is its high ISO of 1600. Shooting at 1600 will give you a lot more flexibility in lighting.

 

[Canew]

I don't have any first-hand knowledge of using the Fujifilm F11, but I have read that one of its greatest assets is its high ISO of 1600. Shooting at 1600 will give you a lot more flexibility in lighting.

Provided that the shots taken at ISO 1600 are not noisy.

 

[Nikonnew]

Provided that the shots taken at ISO 1600 is not noisy.

I feel this noise thing is really an overexpectation. If you shoot film at 1600, you do expect some kind of grains, and it should not be any different for Digital.

 

[hjx]

hmm so which of the camera listed above would be a better choice

 

[Hexlord]

The S80 is a good choice.. it is small and can take great pictures!

But since its for dim pictures and night shooting.. the F11/F30 is a good choice..

 

[hjx]

seems that most people points to F11 .. but i need a camera by early April for my Tour to Eastern Europe .. so should i still buy a F11 ??? btw is the E900 newer than F11 ??? Thanks

 

[kelccm]

If it is for low light and night shooting, you are better off taking your photos with a tripod. Using high ISO will only degrade the quality of your image and increase the graininess. With the few cameras you have in mind, you can easily lug along a small and light tripod for your trip. Nothing can beat a tripod when taking night photography.

My personal preference among your choices would be the S80. Good optical qualities and lots of manual settings for you to play with.

 

[hjx]

but to take photo at night with people ... wouldn't it be very dark .. such that only can see the people .. but not the background ... if i dun use a cam with higher ISO of more than 400 ???

 

[Pablo]

Hi hjx,

Look up the Fuji V10 camera. Quite nice.

My choice from your list would be the Fuji E900 !


Cheers.

 

[hjx]

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Canon PowerShot A620 - $600

Canon PowerShot A540 - $425

Canon PowerShot S80

Canon PowerShot A700 - $520

Fujifilm F11 - $593

Fujifilm E900 - $595

all with prices i got on 16 March 2006 from Parisilk all w free 512mb card

 

[hjx]

think A700 at that price is worth a try ... as for E900 .. seems good too ... really at a spot

 

[hjx]

so anyone tried their A700 liao ???