sd940 or sd960 or sd780? Any advice?
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I would go with the sd940 it seems to have the most bang for the buck. For only $20 you get a wider angle and faster lens (lower f-stop better for low light conditions). Considering that these are generally the 2 most expensive upgrades with point and shoot cameras (usually about $100 per f-stop) I think its a great deal right now. From what I've seen the image quality isn't as good with the sd960 as the sd940 (its an earlier model, maybe because of different lens of sensor?) Hope that helps
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For the most impartial reviews, I suggest http://www.dpreview.com/. This site offers balanced & thorough reviews. I am rather partial to Canon cameras but I have also come across several Kodaks that have had very good color. While the S90 is a very good camera for low light, the Canon SD4000 has also received high marks and might be a little more appropriate to your needs. But truly, it would be best to check dpreview.com and read through their reviews.
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d7100 is far better, but its also more money, if you are just starting out 5300 is great, lots of features like toy camera mode, painting mode , it also has wifi and gps built in, my wife is just starting out so I opted for this instead of the more advanced 7100,also d7100 was named most stolen camera in the world!
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I am leaning towards SD1000 as well. I find it hard to justify the $100+ extra for an SD870 IS for only marginally better, and rarely used features:SD1000 v/s SD870 IS (using the Product Comparison on the Canon site):* pixels: 7.4MP / 8.3 MP* focal length: 35-105mm / 28-105mm* Shutter speed: 15-1/1500sec / 15-1600sec* Shooting speed: 1.7fps / 1.3 fps (so, actually slower!)* Screen: 2.5" / 3"* Optical zoom: 3.8x / 3xWell, the main feature on SD870 is the IS - but for an ultra compact camera point-and-shoot camera it will remain a rarely used feature. I am leaning towards SD1000 as well. I find it hard to justify the $100+ extra for an SD870 IS for only marginally better, and rarely used features:SD1000 v/s SD870 IS (using the Product Comparison on the Canon site):* pixels: 7.4MP / 8.3 MP* focal length: 35-105mm / 28-105mm* Shutter speed: 15-1/1500sec / 15-1600sec* Shooting speed: 1.7fps / 1.3 fps (so, actually slower!)* Screen: 2.5" / 3"* Optical zoom: 3.8x / 3xWell, the main feature on SD870 is the IS - but for an ultra compact camera point-and-shoot camera it will remain... » Read More I am leaning towards SD1000 as well. I find it hard to justify the $100+ extra for an SD870 IS for only marginally better, and rarely used features:SD1000 v/s SD870 IS (using the Product Comparison on the Canon site):* pixels: 7.4MP / 8.3 MP* focal length: 35-105mm / 28-105mm* Shutter speed: 15-1/1500sec / 15-1600sec* Shooting speed: 1.7fps / 1.3 fps (so, actually slower!)* Screen: 2.5" / 3"* Optical zoom: 3.8x / 3xWell, the main feature on SD870 is the IS - but for an ultra compact camera point-and-shoot camera it will remain a rarely used feature. « Show Less
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Thanks for the info. I have decided on the 720 but am now confused on the memory card debate. I have read/heard conflicting opinions on sd vs sdhc. I'm thinking an sd 2gb should do everything I need without memory card error risks. Any thoughts as to upgrading beyond?
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If you ever get an answer to this I'd love to know it. I can't decide between these two and the SD1100. I actually bought the SD880 and experienced several pictures with dust orbs. I've been told you can expect that in a lot of cameras but I have never encountered this particular issue in any other digital camera I've owned, which is why I thought maybe I'd go with the SD790 or the SD1100. I don't care about mp, I just care about image quality, especially since a lot of my shots are of my kids indoors. So let me know how your search goes, Bella
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64 gig class 10 sdxc is the best card you can use. They make bigger but dont know if the camera will work with it. This is what I have and it holds appx 8500 pictures or can take almost 9 hours of video. Get like two and you'll never need another one again.
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The photo quality is so similar that even an 8 x 10 enlargement is unlikely to show a difference. The SD1300 uses cheaper materials, and looks and feels cheaper. If the price was similar, the SD940 is a good buy. Today, there is a $60 difference between them, making the SD1300 the better buy.
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That's an easy decision... The SD800 is right for you. The only reasons to buy the TX1 over the SD800 are because (a) it has 10x optical zoom and (b) it has the ability to record high definition movies. The TX1 can shoot movies in 1280x720 at 30 frames per second; the SD800 can only manage 640x480 at 30 frames per second. Since you don't care about movies, get the SD800. It's smaller and cheaper.
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The SD780 is made in Japan; big difference when you hold them in your hand. The SD780 is metal casing and higher quality parts vs. the flimsy SD940, which I sold on Ebay. The pros say the SD780 shoots better too. I didn't notice a lot of difference, though the 28mm was a neat feature. Both HD video quality appeared to be the same.
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My dilemma was mainly the SD770 or SD790. I didn't like the 1100 because it was too small, cheap feeling, only 8MP (I was upgrading from a 7MP), and I thought the colors were gimmicky.To me, the 770 is a grownup version of the 1100, but the 790 is a different class. I only wish the 790 had a viewfinder and even though I'm now used to the dial, I still wonder if I'm not doing something right when I use it for pics. I haven't been out on a big trip yet though, so the real test is still to come.
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The fact that the 900 is cheaper on Amazon and elsewhere should tell you something. I've heard that the 900 was created to satisfy Canon marketing people who insisted on having a 10mp SD out there.
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I own the older sd700is and it is a great little camera. I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the digital elphs. If I were to replace it today I would get the sd880is because of the wide angle lens.
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I use the D90 and the sandisk extreme III is an excellent card. If you want to save a little money go with the sandisk ultra. I purchased the P80 for my girlfriend; she is using the ultra and loves it. You will notice a considerable difference with the extreme and ultra compared to a "regular" card.
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SB-910 might be an overkill for the D-90. I use the 910 with my D-4, but I also use the SB-600's on many occasions. My favorite though is the SB-800 which are not made anymore. They were more compact and actually had a little more power output.
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Thanks, M. That certainly is very helpful information. I haven't made up my mind yet, although I'm leaning towards the SD750 for its compactness (looking for something to carry all the time, since I already have the A640 for 'picture occasions' or travel - really great for simple pns, particularly the rotating LCD, but somewhat bulky). I will have to check out the LCD to see if I can tolerate the grainy images though.
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I have a Nikon D7100 and have used the Lexar 64GB for both HD Video and High speed sequential pictures. The SDXC worked perfectly.