opinions on Nikon S50: Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of this particular camera?
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I have had the S50 for just over a month now & am very impressed with the results it produces. Although it has many functions they are all easy & intuitive to access. I took the camera with me on holiday to Scotland & shot over 80 pictures under all lighting conditions - every shot was perfect. The VR (vibration reduction) feature resulted in pin sharp pictures, even with my non too steady hands! Color reproduction is outstanding. I won't go into all the features the camera has to offer as they are listed numerous times elsewhere on the web. Suffice it to say, I am a hard guy to please & I am delighted with the S50. OK, here are the CONS: The lens is offset to the left & until you get used to using this camera it is very easy to get a finger inthe way, however you would immediately see this on the large 3" display. The battery compartment is very 'fiddly' to open. Thats the CONS as far as I'm concerned. Would I buy the camera again knowing what I do now - yes, in a heartbeat! Buy one, you won't be sorry.
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I have had both the s95 and s100 and they are wonderful cameras..What I love about the Canon 120 :touch screen..great for spot focusing with stills and moviesFaster AfSlow motion video optionShoots 10 fpsVery sold feel....great pocket cameraHDR that really works very wellTerrific low lightSo my answer to you is I think you would be very very happy with the S120//Hope that helps Dave
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Nikon d40, which just arrived today and looks a little daunting! I was persuaded that the pictures would be far superior and that the auto modes produce good pictures (unlike the Canon Rebel I had a few years ago), BUT it is much more of a "camera" than the stick in your pocket G9. I already have a very portable Canon elph, but it has minimal zoom--so rather useless at my son's soccer games.Not sure I made the right choice, but seems like I now have cameras at both ends of the spectrum whereas the G9 might be in the middle.
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i am pretty happy with the auto-focus mode, and that might adapt to the different lighting... additionally, I find it much easier to switch "scenes" on this one than my older S4 Coolpix. I have not tried anything indoors at concert type venues, so I can't give you a good answer on that.
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Thanks, Zachary. I am leaning very heavily toward this camera. My only other options are the Kodak Easyshare Max and the Pentax K-R, though I'm not sure I'm ready for a true DSLR. Best of luck with your purchase - and I hope you share some photos and opinions!
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I have upgraded my S90 to the new S120. I have used my S90 extensively as a second camera for traveling and decided to upgrade to the S120. I like the new camera size being smaller and the touch screen. Overall the S120 has a lot of new features which I haven't particularly used. The only gripe that I have is the image quality of the S120 is not as good as the S90. I taken alot of pictures with both and the S90"s pictures are sharper. It might not mean much to most people but I like my pictures razor sharp. My S90 is sharper than my 2 DSLR. Just my opinion.
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I second the TL500. I've owned the S90, LX3, and LX5. The LX3 & LX5 have color & WB issues (they don't even have a florescent WB setting). The S90 was great except for the previously mentioned blown highlights & 28mm. All these cameras look great on their own, but if you can compare them to a good DSLR and you'll see all their strengths and weaknesses. Good luck.
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I cannot offer a nikon/canon comparison however I upgraded from a S90 to the S120 and am VERY VERY impressed. Amazingly fast user interface, bright rear screen and long battery life are some of the high points. Low light performance is AMAZING compared to my S90. The difference is almost like the change from T2I to 6D full frame in my canon SLR! The bad? Still no RAW converters out there, not even DXO though they report one coming later this month.
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I came to this camera from a D90. Ive only had a few moments to work with it, but the pictures I have so far blow the D90 away in terms of overall IQ.This camera will also expose flaws in your shooting technique which is a possible explanation for many of the complaints.Now, as far as the "comparison" to the D700 goes, you just simply can not compare the two as they are two entirely different imaging systems.
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I have the S8100 and have found it very fast for start-up, between shots and for focusing. It is not the best camera in on earth (I have a Nikon DSLR that takes better images) but having compared it against the Canon S90 and Canon SX210 I think it is among the best P&S; options on the market. The S8100 has several metering options as well as both Single and Full-Time AF for both photos and video. Knowing how they work might have possibly improved performance if that is not something you already had a grasp of.The camera does have focusing noise that can be heard on video if the scene is quiet, but so do all cameras without an external mic.Canon makes great cameras. Good luck with your elph. I have the S8100 and have found it very fast for start-up, between shots and for focusing. It is not the best camera in on earth (I have a Nikon DSLR that takes better images) but having compared it against the Canon S90 and Canon SX210 I think it is among the best P&S; options on the market. The S8100 has several metering options as well as both Single and Full-Time AF for both photos and video. Knowing how they work might have possibly improved performance if that is not something you already had a grasp of.The camera does have focusing noise that can be heard on video if the... » Read More I have the S8100 and have found it very fast for start-up, between shots and for focusing. It is not the best camera in on earth (I have a Nikon DSLR that takes better images) but having compared it against the Canon S90 and Canon SX210 I think it is among the best P&S; options on the market. The S8100 has several metering options as well as both Single and Full-Time AF for both photos and video. Knowing how they work might have possibly improved performance if that is not something you already had a grasp of.The camera does have focusing noise that can be heard on video if the scene is quiet, but so do all cameras without an external mic.Canon makes great cameras. Good luck with your elph. « Show Less
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Take a look at the Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch inch LCD Sometimes it's just a pain to carry my gear around, even if it's a light pack (1 body and a couple lens), so I wanted to find a lightweight and compact solution to this problem. My initial research found that the general consensus for quality point-n-shoot was between the Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix LX-5. After debating and more reseach, I chose the S95 based on my needs. The S95 is smaller than the LX-5, so I could easily carry it in my pocket. I also like some of it's other features: F/2.0 @ 28mm, shoots in RAW, and my guilty pleasure - tilt-shift effect. Needless to say, both cameras have solid picture quality, but of course, not as good as your DSLR. There are plenty of reviews on both cameras. I'd suggest the S95, but I'm sure you can't go wrong with either one!
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Thanks very much. By the way, we have a Canon G12. I feel it too distorting both colours and proportions and of course slow between 2 clicks. What would you suggest to improve on "fidelity" and speed: A. Canon S100 over Nikon P7100 (and Olympus XZ-1?)?B. Olympus E-PM1 over Nikon J1? C. or Nikon V1 solves everything? PS. I have no Nikon lenses so I am not stuck on Nikon. Thanks
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It was a OK camera, however the E500 is a better one. I upgraded my to E510 the semi-professional and still have it and have not changed it for the purposes. However, if you want a beginners SLR then get the E300.
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I had a D40 before the D60, the D60 is MUCH better, just my personal thoughts 1-Dust, if you live in a dusty environment is a BIG ONE 2-Active D-light, Say good bye to underexposed photos, the camera produces very consistent results, not so with the D40 3-Expeed produced lower noise at higher ISO 4-THE VR Lens is SOOO much worth it, my pictures are always sharp I considered the D80, but... 1-No Active D-light "a big one" 2-more focus points yes, but you can do anything with 3 if you use them well 3-the D80 has a motor, but Nikon will be updating most of this primes to AFS this year, I tried the camera motor its slowwww 4-I was planing to get the D80+50mm 1.4 lens for low light, got the sigma 30mm 1.4 its a much better lens to keep on the camera IMHO 5-Expeed processing on the D60 seems to produce more saturated/vivid pictures vs.. D80 I shoot RAW/convert with capture NX, tried all the options, capture NX is slow and ugly, but it gives you the BEST picture period.
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The D50 was a wonderful camera in its day, and will still give beautiful photos. I still own mine as a backup camera. However, I would consider something with 12MP. The main problem I have with 6.1MP is cropping... the detail isn't there on a small-window crop. In my opinion the D50 gives a more vibrant image. So follow your budget. The D50 has an internal focus motor so it accepts older and third-party lenses. The view screen is a little smaller and the menu options aren't as great as newer cameras. By today's standards the D50 is obsolete so don't pay too much.
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my d50 is on it 2nd owner.purchased june 06,and used as a wedding camera along with my n80.2nd owner does sports.neither of us had a problem with the camera.to anyone reading this,do not fix a d50,do not buy from the two dealers here on amazon with those high prices.my d50 cost 550.00 with lens in 06.put any repair toward a d5000 body and use your same lense that u have now.
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I am an amateur photographer myself and I have both the S95 and the G12. I purchased the G12 to replace my G7 that died. I absolutely LOVE the S95 (the S100 is the newer model) and hate the G12. The picture quality on the S95 is far superior. I take alot of action horse riding photos and the S95 does better. The G12 produces blurry, grainy (when zoomed in) photos. I also don't use all the bells and whistles of the G12. I wish I could purchase the G7-it was a fantastic camera-the G12 disappoints. I hope the S100 is as great as the S95 because I want another one! I hope this helps!