Finally got the A95!

[Perplexed]

After months of agonizing and researching, I finally broke down and got the Canon A95. I was torn between it and the Coolpix 5400. Unfortunately for Nikon, I was not able to find the 5400 anywhere locally and I wasn't going to get a camera without being able to see and feel it first. My professional photographer brother-in-law also recommended the Canon over the Nikon so I went with the Canon.

I was looking at B&H Photo or Amazon to get it, but BestBuy.com had it at 10% off, I wanted it before taking a vacation next week, so I got it at Best Buy. Can't wait to start using it.

Now I guess I can change my name from "Perplexed" to something more suitable.

Thanks to all the great ideas being posted on this forum. They have been invaluable and I hope to contribute to them in the future.

David :)

[Bluedog]

Hope you enjoy it as I'm enjoying mine too from Best Buy also for $309.95. I like it much better than the Fuji E550 I took back.

[D70FAN]

After months of agonizing and researching, I finally broke down and got the Canon A95. I was torn between it and the Coolpix 5400. Unfortunately for Nikon, I was not able to find the 5400 anywhere locally and I wasn't going to get a camera without being able to see and feel it first. My professional photographer brother-in-law also recommended the Canon over the Nikon so I went with the Canon.

I was looking at B&H Photo or Amazon to get it, but BestBuy.com had it at 10% off, I wanted it before taking a vacation next week, so I got it at Best Buy. Can't wait to start using it.

Now I guess I can change my name from "Perplexed" to something more suitable.

Thanks to all the great ideas being posted on this forum. They have been invaluable and I hope to contribute to them in the future.

David :)

There was no bad choice in this case. But I will bet that your brother in law shoots Canon. ;)

[Perplexed]

But I will bet that your brother in law shoots Canon. ;)

I know he owns the S500 for quick shooting and to have with him all the time. I don't know what he uses for his professional work. He did say that Canon has better software and chips. I don't know enough to argue. I figured either A95 or 5400 would satisfy my needs and since the A95 was available I went with that.

David

[Fred]

Good luck and good pictures with your new A95. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. :)

[Perplexed]

Good luck and good pictures with your new A95. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. :)

Thanks Fred. Going on vacation to California. Should have plenty of picture taking opportunities. I'll let you know when I get back.

David

[EAP]

Welcome to CA! We are enjoying some fine weather at the moment, although it is forecast to rain again this weekend. Any particular sights you plan to photograph?

[Perplexed]

Thanks EAP. Going to San Francisco and driving down to LA seeing Hearst Castle on the way. I am sure we'll find a few things to take pictures of ;)

David