shulmaad
11-29-2004, 02:57 PM
Why the heck won't anyone respond to this?
I have a budget of approximately $400 and am seeking a camera that will fulfill point-and-shoot desires as well as artistic urges. I am not incredibly experienced in photography, but I feel that a camera with many manual options would allow me to grow. I certainly would be willing to read the manual and experiment.
I am trying to choose between the CP5700 ($150 rebate) and Powershot 45/50 or the A85/95. The size of the 5700 is slightly prohibitive, but if the camera is as good as it seems it would be worth it.
My question to the experts is, is it as good as it seems? Can the 5700 do point-and-shoot shots as well, or is it just too complex? Does the CP have the various scene modes that the 5400 and 8700 have? Is the bulkiness worth it, or would an S45 give me the same image quality and features (8x zoom nonwithstanding) in a pocket-sized format? Overall, which should I get?
I keep oscillating between the two cameras and cannot settle on one. Any advice that could be offered would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I have a budget of approximately $400 and am seeking a camera that will fulfill point-and-shoot desires as well as artistic urges. I am not incredibly experienced in photography, but I feel that a camera with many manual options would allow me to grow. I certainly would be willing to read the manual and experiment.
I am trying to choose between the CP5700 ($150 rebate) and Powershot 45/50 or the A85/95. The size of the 5700 is slightly prohibitive, but if the camera is as good as it seems it would be worth it.
My question to the experts is, is it as good as it seems? Can the 5700 do point-and-shoot shots as well, or is it just too complex? Does the CP have the various scene modes that the 5400 and 8700 have? Is the bulkiness worth it, or would an S45 give me the same image quality and features (8x zoom nonwithstanding) in a pocket-sized format? Overall, which should I get?
I keep oscillating between the two cameras and cannot settle on one. Any advice that could be offered would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!