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  • cmahajan
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    Can someone over here tell me abt the advantages and disadvantages of cameras with NiMH batteries and AA batteries.

    Which battery type is desirable?

    I think AA batteries take a very long time to recharge unless they are good ones (I mean costly ones).

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  • princesirohi
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    Originally posted by vijith.unnithan View Post
    I have a HX100V which i purchased recently.. i compared it with Nikon and Canon in the same category and the Sony stands out.... Picture quality and zoom feature are good with Auto detect.. am still novice in this field though but can vouch for the HX 100
    sorry for the delayed reply.... yes i agree with you , ...

    one more thing i wanna say is sony's anti-shake and anti-blur features are miles ahead of cannon and nikon, i have used both cannon and nikon, and i had this typical problem of shaky images, almost 1/4 th of my total pictures used to be useless, not a problem anymore with sony.

    one more thing, sony's flash range is simply fantastic.

    other electronic gimmickery that is found in sony also comes handy sometimes.

    other things like capability to click in 3D, optical image stabilization ( that actually works- even at full 30x zoom), faster burst shooting modes etc.

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  • cmahajan
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    Originally posted by steveburnside2001 View Post
    If you want a no nonsense Pand S camera to shoot pictures of family and some landscape try the canon A2200 or the A3200Is. I have one and the image quality is pretty good for the price. the a2200 is around 6k with 2 yrs of canon warrenty. it has 720p HD video recording as well which adds value to it. looks sleek ,cool and handy.

    Disadvantages -

    1.no manuel mode or manuel settings - so cannot learn photography, I have a Canon 500d and this is my back up cam for shooting landscape on the move when I travel.

    2nd disadvantage is the burst speed is slow which means there is a time lag of about 2-3 seconds between pictures so shooting action pics can be a challange.

    3. The A2200 lacks IS, the 3200Is has this feature, personaly i did not need it as I shoot landscape and zoom is not of manor use to me but for 8k you will get one with Image stabilization.

    apart from this it is a lovely camera to own for that price
    Point taken. IS would be good to have. I will check the cameras you suggested. Thanks !

    Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post
    have you checked canons new range of cameras?
    Not yet. Will check.

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  • Pinaki
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    Originally posted by Brat View Post
    Guys, planning to get a good lens for sharp images with decent low light performance, a good bokeh will be ideal as well. Shortlisted the Canon 50mm 1.8 II Lens and the 1.4, does anyone already have one of these to their collection? I would like to get to know some details about user friendliness and ease of use before buying.
    I have the canon 50mm 1.8 as well as the 1.4 (new) but in the old FD slr mount ... but they are basically the same designs as these new EF ones . The 1.4 is a superior lens in every way , great colours & sharpness . Bokeh is pretty good ... not creamy dreamy like the summilux 1.4 though .

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  • vijith.unnithan
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    Originally posted by vvijkumar View Post
    any specific reason to choose DSC HX-100V over Nikon p500??
    I have a HX100V which i purchased recently.. i compared it with Nikon and Canon in the same category and the Sony stands out.... Picture quality and zoom feature are good with Auto detect.. am still novice in this field though but can vouch for the HX 100

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  • Brat
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    Guys, planning to get a good lens for sharp images with decent low light performance, a good bokeh will be ideal as well. Shortlisted the Canon 50mm 1.8 II Lens and the 1.4, does anyone already have one of these to their collection? I would like to get to know some details about user friendliness and ease of use before buying.

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  • steveburnside2001
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    Originally posted by cmahajan View Post
    Hi All,

    I am absolutely new to photography and don't know much about the intricacies. I'm looking forward to buying a new point and shoot camera under 8k.

    What are my best bets? Experts please comment.

    PS: I would prefer Canon but Nikon and Sony will work too if they have something good on offer.
    If you want a no nonsense Pand S camera to shoot pictures of family and some landscape try the canon A2200 or the A3200Is. I have one and the image quality is pretty good for the price. the a2200 is around 6k with 2 yrs of canon warrenty. it has 720p HD video recording as well which adds value to it. looks sleek ,cool and handy.

    Disadvantages -

    1.no manuel mode or manuel settings - so cannot learn photography, I have a Canon 500d and this is my back up cam for shooting landscape on the move when I travel.

    2nd disadvantage is the burst speed is slow which means there is a time lag of about 2-3 seconds between pictures so shooting action pics can be a challange.

    3. The A2200 lacks IS, the 3200Is has this feature, personaly i did not need it as I shoot landscape and zoom is not of manor use to me but for 8k you will get one with Image stabilization.

    apart from this it is a lovely camera to own for that price

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  • shrinathrao
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    Originally posted by cmahajan View Post
    Hi All,

    I am absolutely new to photography and don't know much about the intricacies. I'm looking forward to buying a new point and shoot camera under 8k.

    What are my best bets? Experts please comment.

    PS: I would prefer Canon but Nikon and Sony will work too if they have something good on offer.
    have you checked canons new range of cameras?

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  • RAK
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    After a lot of research I finally ordered this Camera. I wanted a rugged and easy to use PS camera and I guess this should serve the purpose.

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  • cmahajan
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    Camera for Casual Photography (Suggestions?)

    Hi All,

    I am absolutely new to photography and don't know much about the intricacies. I'm looking forward to buying a new point and shoot camera under 8k.

    What are my best bets? Experts please comment.

    PS: I would prefer Canon but Nikon and Sony will work too if they have something good on offer.

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  • vvijkumar
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    Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
    thanks, still learning all the modes and buttons .....
    any specific reason to choose DSC HX-100V over Nikon p500??

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  • kkrk2
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    Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
    Thanks for your response, buddy.

    Could you please compare Nikon L23 with Nikon CoolPix s3100 and Canon Powershot A2200?

    I'm confused about these two.
    Comparing the Nikons the main differences between the L23 and S3100 are (from the specs)- size, video specs and lens speed. The S3100 is sleek and better video. But If I were to chose between them I would chose the L23 as it has faster lens.

    Now between the Nikon and Canon, I would say it depends which brand you like the most. Also the Canon A2200 looks cool in looks department and its specs present a mixed alternative to L23 and S3100 but at a higher price point. With the canon P&S cameras you hardly go wrong.

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  • Garry_Menace
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    Originally posted by kkrk2 View Post
    Nikon L23, complete bang for the buck for a beginner on a budget. 5k including 4GB SD Card + Pouch + Rechargeable battery charger + with bill & warranty. Not to forget 5x zoom and 28mm wide!!! (focal length range same as my Nikon DSLR with 18-70 lens!!!)
    Nikon India Private Limited
    Thanks for your response, buddy.

    Could you please compare Nikon L23 with Nikon CoolPix s3100 and Canon Powershot A2200?

    I'm confused about these two.

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  • kkrk2
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    Originally posted by Garry_Menace View Post
    Guys, wanna buy a digicam. I'm no pro, neither I know much about photography. As for starting, I want to buy a digicam to use it for the trips and occasions etc.. Maybe I'll also use it for clicking frames in free time as timepass (like macros or something) and my budget is around 7K INR only as I am planning to buy it from my own savings. Please suggest me some of the decent cams with nice features. Also, it will be helpful if you give some small descriptions about the features and why you recommend that cam because I am just a lay man in the field.
    Nikon L23, complete bang for the buck for a beginner on a budget. 5k including 4GB SD Card + Pouch + Rechargeable battery charger + with bill & warranty. Not to forget 5x zoom and 28mm wide!!! (focal length range same as my Nikon DSLR with 18-70 lens!!!)
    Nikon India Private Limited

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  • Garry_Menace
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    Guys, wanna buy a digicam. I'm no pro, neither I know much about photography. As for starting, I want to buy a digicam to use it for the trips and occasions etc.. Maybe I'll also use it for clicking frames in free time as timepass (like macros or something) and my budget is around 7K INR only as I am planning to buy it from my own savings. Please suggest me some of the decent cams with nice features. Also, it will be helpful if you give some small descriptions about the features and why you recommend that cam because I am just a lay man in the field.

    Leave a comment:

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