Some Help, Please?
As I have been planning for my upcoming trip I have been looking at getting a new camera as my current digital camera is about 5 years old so an upgrade is definitely needed. I have looked at some review sights and the thing I have discovered is that the more I search the more I am confused about whether I want a compact, a SLR or a cross between the two.
Here is what I am looking for and hopefully someone can recommend something which will meet my needs. The camera needs to have better than 3X Optical zoom, good startup speed so I am ready to take pictures quickly, image stabilization of some sort, a flash, a viewfinder would be nice but is not necessary and although not a deal breaker good low light/night pictures would be nice. I have been looking at the Canon Digital Rebel XT as well as the Canon A570 and some different Olympus cameras as well. I think I would like a compact SLR like camera as I do not believe I will be changing lens at all. Looking for some recommendations to help me make the decision. I am open to suggestions if someone knows about a compact that will meet my needs I will certainly have a look.
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September 27th, 2007 at 4:26
Have a look at the Fuji FinePix S9600. I have the S9500, but the 600 is the latest version. It has everything you’ll find in an SLR, the only difference is you can’t change the lens.
“With a high-performance zoom lens equivalent to 28-300mm on a 35mm camera, the FinePix S9600 covers the full range photographic possibilities from wide-angle landscape or architectural shots to normal focal length snapshots and telephoto portraits or sports shooting. With no need to carry additional equipment and no photo opportunities missed because of changing lenses.” - fujifilm(dot)com
… and of course you won’t be paying an SLR price because it’s not officially an SLR. All the reviews I’ve read have raved about how what an awesome camera it is. This review of the S9500 is what helped me make up my mind:
http://www(dot)trustedreviews(dot)com/digital-cameras/review/2005/11/01/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9500/p1
http://www(dot)trustedreviews(dot)com/digital-cameras/review/2007/01/31/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9600/p1
September 28th, 2007 at 7:27
Thanks I will check that one out
October 30th, 2007 at 8:32
bernie macs
Thanks for the nice read, keep up the interesting posts..