ThePhotoGuy
12-06-2004, 12:38 PM
Hi Guys,
I went thru all previous posts but couldn't find anything specific to my request.
Anyone know of a camera (closer to the $500 range) that does all of the following, and does it well i.e. with clear/sharp pictures, quick response times etc. ?
o Fully manual i.e. Aperture and Shutter Priority
o Shutter speeds of at least 30 sec's or better (night shots)
o Uncompressed file format support
o Hot Shoe
o Filter and add'l lenses support
I've kinda narrowed down the following cameras and was hoping someone could help eliminate one or more of them for various flaws (I know I can't expect the "perfect camera" at that price point)
o Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom (only 3 sec SS)
o Sony DSC-V1 (read bad reviews here)
o Panasonic DMC-FZ3 (too bulky ?)
o Canon PowerShot A95 (No uncompressed format)
I was leaning towards a Sony since I already have a 128mb MemoryStick which I use with the Sony Camcorder.
Also, this camera is primarily for my wife (point-and-shoot important), but I would use it sometimes (along with my Nikon F90X and F-801S).
I know the Sony DSC-V1 supports non-Sony flashes, and the filter adapter gives a thread size of 52 mm (of which I have numerous Hoya filters).
Appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.
I went thru all previous posts but couldn't find anything specific to my request.
Anyone know of a camera (closer to the $500 range) that does all of the following, and does it well i.e. with clear/sharp pictures, quick response times etc. ?
o Fully manual i.e. Aperture and Shutter Priority
o Shutter speeds of at least 30 sec's or better (night shots)
o Uncompressed file format support
o Hot Shoe
o Filter and add'l lenses support
I've kinda narrowed down the following cameras and was hoping someone could help eliminate one or more of them for various flaws (I know I can't expect the "perfect camera" at that price point)
o Fujifilm FinePix E550 Zoom (only 3 sec SS)
o Sony DSC-V1 (read bad reviews here)
o Panasonic DMC-FZ3 (too bulky ?)
o Canon PowerShot A95 (No uncompressed format)
I was leaning towards a Sony since I already have a 128mb MemoryStick which I use with the Sony Camcorder.
Also, this camera is primarily for my wife (point-and-shoot important), but I would use it sometimes (along with my Nikon F90X and F-801S).
I know the Sony DSC-V1 supports non-Sony flashes, and the filter adapter gives a thread size of 52 mm (of which I have numerous Hoya filters).
Appreciate any help, and thanks in advance.