Canon Powershot A720 IS

[PostmanPot]

I got the moola...

Thought you were in debt etc.?

 

[blue-eye-boy]

Thought you were in debt etc.?

My English is not that good. I don't have it, and wish for it so badly. But someday I'll have it all. Oh, and I'm not in debt, but just financially rock bottom.

 

[koffiejunkie]

How about buying one of my 400D bodies so I can get this?

Isn't that taking one step back? I thought you were saving up for a FF DSLR?

Dunno about the 400D, but the 40D is one mean point&shoot

 

[Stokstert]

Bought mine last week at Macro for R1999.99
It's a very nice camera with lots of functions for the price.
8 mega pixel and 6 x zoom
Very good photos, it's a bit slow when using flash though.
Macro also sold the 2 Gig memory card for R199.
I am not sure if the special is still ongoing.

 

[bwana]

Isn't that taking one step back? I thought you were saving up for a FF DSLR?

A nice compact that shoots in RAW and sits in my pocket is always going to be leaps and bounds ahead of the spare dSLR sitting in my cupboard.

Anyhow - I'm waiting to see how Canon reacts to pretty much being usurped by the latest Nikons. I've got time - it will be a while before I outgrow the capabilities of my 400D.

 

[ldmelsa]

Dunno about the 400D, but the 40D is one mean point&shoot

It's overpriced [40D] and the picture looks the same as the 400D/5D/1Dmk3. (but 5D has shallower depth of field).

 

[koffiejunkie]

It's overpriced [40D] and the picture looks the same as the 400D/5D/1Dmk3. (but 5D has shallower depth of field).

From the reviews I read it does have subtle IQ differences (slightly better high ISO) and has some other goodies that the 400D doesn't, but I'm not going to argue this point, it's not why I chose the 40D.

My choice was determined by the following:

1. Size - it sits very comfortably in my hand - fits like a glove.

2. I'm clumsy as hell. This cam has some weather seals and feels much more sturdy. Maybe I'm fooling myself, but at least I feel better about it.

3. Viewfinder is way better - pentaprism, bigger and much brighter. I struggle with the smaller ones and especially the pentamirror setups.

I'm not sure the 40D/400D matches the 5D in IQ either. The 5D has pretty impressive low light performance thanks to the larger sensor elements. At least, this is what I read. bwana can let us know when he gets his

 

[bwana]

I'm not sure the 40D/400D matches the 5D in IQ either. The 5D has pretty impressive low light performance thanks to the larger sensor elements. At least, this is what I read. bwana can let us know when he gets his

Dont hold your breath for that review. I reckon that by the time I'm ready for a better camera the 5D will be an antique.

 

[ldmelsa]

The 5D has pretty impressive low light performance thanks to the larger sensor elements.

Yes, it does have good lowlight, but image quality is nothing to write home about. (sorry 5D users )

 

[bwana]

Yes, it does have good lowlight, but image quality is nothing to write home about. (sorry 5D users )

for every negative review on the 5Ds image quality I've found 5 positive.

 

[koffiejunkie]

Dont hold your breath for that review. I reckon that by the time I'm ready for a better camera the 5D will be an antique.

Hehe, the way I read it the 5D is due for a replacement pretty soon anyway. Not that I can think of any reason than bragging rights for me to get one. My first FF camera will be 35mm film...

Speaking of which. Is there a K1000 equivalent Canon, that will be lens compatible with EOS cameras?

 

[ldmelsa]

for every negative review on the 5Ds image quality I've found 5 positive.

Looks just like any other DSLR.
Here is a pic in my garden:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2vyj2fdzcdx

 

[bwana]

Hehe, the way I read it the 5D is due for a replacement pretty soon anyway. Not that I can think of any reason than bragging rights for me to get one. My first FF camera will be 35mm film...

Film? That bell hath tolled.

Speaking of which. Is there a K1000 equivalent Canon, that will be lens compatible with EOS cameras?

Doesnt canon do an EOS film range? You'll be able to find one dirt cheap on ebay.

Looks just like any other DSLR.
Here is a pic in my garden:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2vyj2fdzcdx

I didnt know you have a 5D - lucky. How about a similar shot with your 300D and the same lens.

 

[ldmelsa]

Speaking of which. Is there a K1000 equivalent Canon, that will be lens compatible with EOS cameras?

http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/product_finder/cameras/slr/eos_300v/index.asp

Just put a good lens on it and you're set.

 

[koffiejunkie]

Film?

Why not - grab one before they really disappear.

Doesnt canon do an EOS film range? You'll be able to find one dirt cheap on ebay.I didnt know you have a 5D - lucky. How about a similar shot with your 300D and the same lens.

Yes, I've seen the EOS film cameras, but they're far more modern and automated than the K1000. What I meant by "like the K1000" was "fully manual and can work without a battery, like the K1000"

Otherwise I'll just get a K1000 - keep me honest

 

[ldmelsa]

I didnt know you have a 5D - lucky. How about a similar shot with your 300D and the same lens.

No - LOL. It's my friend's 5D and it's an L lens. I don't have a lens like that.

 

[ldmelsa]

Otherwise I'll just get a K1000 - keep me honest

wow - you're old school

 

[ldmelsa]

On second thought, the K1000 has terrible focusing. (not even split focusing)

 

[koffiejunkie]

wow - you're old school

I cut my SLR teeth on one of those - have fond place of it in my heart...

 

[koffiejunkie]

On second thought, the K1000 has terrible focusing.

Wasn't so terrible if you turned the focus ring just the right amount

(not even split focusing)

Neither does any of the DSLRs I've tried.