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DJ

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Since: Jan 14, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:34 pm
Post subject: Looking for a decent camera for $400 or so. Sony comparisons?
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I need a digital camera. I have purchased (and returned) a number of
pocket size cameras (Pentax Optio-60, Canon A520, HP707, Kodak Z760)
While I like the size, I wasn't satisfied with the picture quality. I
think I need a better lense. I like the sony cameras and I have
looked at the DSC-H1. Seems like a pretty nice camera but I haven't
had an opportunity to test it well. I have an opportunity to buy a
second hand DSC-F717 for about $375. Spent the day with it and it
seems pretty nice.

I really like some of the low light focus features on the F717 and
from what I have read, the Ziess lense is pretty good. Also battery
life seems unbelievable compared to others.

Can anyone offer any comparison between the H1 and a F717, or
otherwise offer any advice?

Thanks!

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:42 am
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I recently purchased the Kodak p850 and despite problems with Quicktime
I do like the camera. However, my previous camera was a Canon A75. I
opted for the Kodak because of the zoom 12X , large LCD (2.5), and Dell
had it on for $449. Otherwise I would have gone for the Sony. I see
they price is dropping on the Sony. I always go to Steve's Digicams or
dcresource for reviews. It is generally a matter of what features you
want and the price you are willing to pay. Hope this helps. Good luck!
DJ wrote:
> I need a digital camera. I have purchased (and returned) a number of
> pocket size cameras (Pentax Optio-60, Canon A520, HP707, Kodak Z760)
> While I like the size, I wasn't satisfied with the picture quality. I
> think I need a better lense. I like the sony cameras and I have
> looked at the DSC-H1. Seems like a pretty nice camera but I haven't
> had an opportunity to test it well. I have an opportunity to buy a
> second hand DSC-F717 for about $375. Spent the day with it and it
> seems pretty nice.
>
> I really like some of the low light focus features on the F717 and
> from what I have read, the Ziess lense is pretty good. Also battery
> life seems unbelievable compared to others.
>
> Can anyone offer any comparison between the H1 and a F717, or
> otherwise offer any advice?
>
> Thanks!

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:48 am
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You might like to wait and pick up the Sony dch1 when it goes on sale.
(and it will!) It is smaller than the F717. (It has a 12x zoom.) The
F717 originally went for $1000(suggested) Price now though means
nothing. Digital cameras have gone way down in price for the features
you get. The dsch1 has dropped $100 since it was first introduced. I'm
glad I went for the extreme zoom. I can take photos now that I could
only take before with my film camera and bulky lenses. You may tire
quickly of a 5x zoom. With the dsch1 you get everything you could ever
use for a long time. An added bonus is the video mode on it is
excellent. Two cameras in one. I like my Kodak for that it also has a
great video which is one of the reasons I bought it. Hope this helps.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:57 am
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Thanks for the info. I gues what I was really concerned with was the
fact that the F717 was a few years old. Knowing how technology
changes with the times, I was wondering if the reviews I have been
reading were relevant today. They sound great but for all I know,
the F717 could be a total junk compared to the H1.

There are just so many cameras out there it's tough to decide.

Thanks-



On 15 Jan 2006 07:42:21 -0800, "Nemo" <carobert.RemoveThis@lakeheadu.ca> wrote:

>I recently purchased the Kodak p850 and despite problems with Quicktime
>I do like the camera. However, my previous camera was a Canon A75. I
>opted for the Kodak because of the zoom 12X , large LCD (2.5), and Dell
>had it on for $449. Otherwise I would have gone for the Sony. I see
>they price is dropping on the Sony. I always go to Steve's Digicams or
>dcresource for reviews. It is generally a matter of what features you
>want and the price you are willing to pay. Hope this helps. Good luck!
>DJ wrote:
>> I need a digital camera. I have purchased (and returned) a number of
>> pocket size cameras (Pentax Optio-60, Canon A520, HP707, Kodak Z760)
>> While I like the size, I wasn't satisfied with the picture quality. I
>> think I need a better lense. I like the sony cameras and I have
>> looked at the DSC-H1. Seems like a pretty nice camera but I haven't
>> had an opportunity to test it well. I have an opportunity to buy a
>> second hand DSC-F717 for about $375. Spent the day with it and it
>> seems pretty nice.
>>
>> I really like some of the low light focus features on the F717 and
>> from what I have read, the Ziess lense is pretty good. Also battery
>> life seems unbelievable compared to others.
>>
>> Can anyone offer any comparison between the H1 and a F717, or
>> otherwise offer any advice?
>>
>> Thanks!
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