Updating Camera ??

David3807 · 30th October 2009, 23:31

Looking to update current camera (Canon Powershot A720) cos I am getting a little disappointed when I compare my results with those of friends DSLR’s (mostly Canon) . Comparisons done with JPG files before any Photoshop by the way.

I appreciate that any compact is very unlikely to give DSLR results but I would like to get a bit closer if I can without going the DSLR route

The A720 is pretty much what I am after in a camera apart from quality of result - 35-210 Zoom, manual control if I need it, IS, not too much noise up to 800iso, doesn’t weigh a lot and fits in my pocket (OK not shirt or jeans but most others).

The only current camera which appears (on paper anyway) to fit the bill appears to be a Canon G11 but at a pretty steep price of £450/499 at the moment.

Any suggestions for other cameras I should be looking at ??

Lates · 30th October 2009, 23:38

Not sure on this one Mr D but I sent you some post the other day, did you get it ?

David3807 · 30th October 2009, 23:51

I did indeed Mr L.

Many thanks.

Lates · 31st October 2009, 00:15

Job done

I have spent all week priming hmrc's back pocket,.Now looking forward to the bill

David3807 · 8th November 2009, 13:12

Any thoughts on other cameras I should look at, anyone.??:lol:

FredSpencer · 8th November 2009, 15:09

All I can suggest is for you to take an appropriate memory card to a shop and ask if you can try some cameras then compare the results.

If you want some fun though get a DSLR and just walk around a meet with it. It's amazing how many people hide from you.

James.uk · 8th November 2009, 16:11

It's not the camera they are hiding from Fred --- sorry, couldn't resist! lmho..

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FredSpencer · 8th November 2009, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

It's not the camera they are hiding from Fred --- sorry, couldn't resist! lmho..

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I shall treat your remark with the contempt it deserves.

But I shall get you back.

30th October 2009, 23:31	#1
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Updating Camera ?? Looking to update current camera (Canon Powershot A720) cos I am getting a little disappointed when I compare my results with those of friends DSLR’s (mostly Canon) . Comparisons done with JPG files before any Photoshop by the way. I appreciate that any compact is very unlikely to give DSLR results but I would like to get a bit closer if I can without going the DSLR route The A720 is pretty much what I am after in a camera apart from quality of result - 35-210 Zoom, manual control if I need it, IS, not too much noise up to 800iso, doesn’t weigh a lot and fits in my pocket (OK not shirt or jeans but most others). The only current camera which appears (on paper anyway) to fit the bill appears to be a Canon G11 but at a pretty steep price of £450/499 at the moment. Any suggestions for other cameras I should be looking at ??

30th October 2009, 23:38	#2
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Not sure on this one Mr D but I sent you some post the other day, did you get it ?

30th October 2009, 23:51	#3
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did indeed Mr L. Many thanks.

31st October 2009, 00:15	#4
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Job done I have spent all week priming hmrc's back pocket,.Now looking forward to the bill

8th November 2009, 13:12	#5
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Any thoughts on other cameras I should look at, anyone.??:lol:

8th November 2009, 15:09	#6
FredSpencer Passed Away Typhoon ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 6,833 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	All I can suggest is for you to take an appropriate memory card to a shop and ask if you can try some cameras then compare the results. If you want some fun though get a DSLR and just walk around a meet with it. It's amazing how many people hide from you.

8th November 2009, 16:11	#7
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	It's not the camera they are hiding from Fred --- sorry, couldn't resist! lmho.. .