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g60dude
Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 1303 Location: Mid-town Lake Katrine
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:47 pm Post subject: Cameras |
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This year I'm looking to get a new camera. The one I have now is a few years old. It takes pictures fine, but not the fastest which makes it kinda tough taking those biking shots. Also the movie portion of it is horrible. What are some of the cameras you are using. Video features good? Quick taking pictures? I'm looking for something small, probably in the $100- $150 price range.
Thanks in advance
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bike this
Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 1166 Location: YKYO
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Fuji fine pix....Sears for $110......so far so good.
I wish I got one with the multi shot feature. Their pretty cool.
Happy shopping... _________________ Shut up and ride.! |
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Forest_biker
Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 859
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trekkie
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 432 Location: hangin with mini trekkie
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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got that fuji fine pix too works swell
the program it comes with is lousy
but it takes nice pics
has movie mode, but haven't messed with that yet _________________ Get out and ride..... you'll love it
group rides are the snizzle !!!!
"mom can you take off my training wheels i want to ride the skinnys"....mini trekkie FTF 2008 |
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Tim845
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Mine's a '05 Cannon Powershot A510 (3.2mp) that went for about $200. It takes ok stills, generally blurry action shots and poor sequences. I think its the same camera M. Henry used for video.
I am very impressed by my brothers new camera: $300, water/shock proof, many bells and whistles, awesome! The model info is coming soon. Memory cards are now massive and cheaper.
Btw, here is a great free picture viewer, my Cannon program was awful too:
http://www.irfanview.com/
And, I havent found the time to do a report on Fl. yet, but 50 new pics are up. Double click and see em full screen for a dose of fun and sun. _________________ Pedal, b*tches!! |
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g60dude
Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 1303 Location: Mid-town Lake Katrine
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the input guys........It will give me some reading to do
Tim, looks like some great trails down there _________________ greg
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mtbxtc
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 216
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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I for one don't like canon cameras
they've had reliability issues in the passed
things may have changed but???
What to look for is a camera that starts up fast.
It sucks to what for a camera to boot while the action is getting away
I like Sony I have an older model and still takes great pixs
slow start up though.
don't get caught up in the more the mega pix the better the camera
alot has to do with the optics that gives you the quality.
Lots of Megapix only means that you can print bigger prints not clearer
or sharper which is contrary to what people will tell you.
Lots of Megapix also mean more download times and storage requirements and if you are only going to post on the web then
you know that you are only posting 640x480 at the most. _________________ Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
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Tim845
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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My bro's had this for a month and is very happy with it, Ive seen it in action video/stills and submersed:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1314
And, the clincher from the link above:
"Whether you're playing volleyball at the beach, mountain biking or just hanging out at the pool, the Stylus 790 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. "
Get a 2 gig card and youve got no memory worries, except
OOOps, I just read this isnt your price range. _________________ Pedal, b*tches!! |
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trekkie
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 432 Location: hangin with mini trekkie
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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takes pics like this
greg at blue exit of stinger
still working on timing or your fast _________________ Get out and ride..... you'll love it
group rides are the snizzle !!!!
"mom can you take off my training wheels i want to ride the skinnys"....mini trekkie FTF 2008 |
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bike this
Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 1166 Location: YKYO
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:04 am Post subject: |
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trekkie wrote: |
takes pics like this
greg at blue exit of stinger
still working on timing or your fast |
"Timing".. _________________ Shut up and ride.! |
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bluebug32
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: |
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I too have been looking for a new digital camera for on the bike and for an upcoming trip to Europe. I have a Sony Cybershot that I really like. I've had it for 4 years, but it's a bit slow betwen shots and isn't as good with action photos (though this may have changed with the newer models). I keep hearing good things about Cannon for sports photography and I know a lot of mountain bikers who like their cameras, though that doesn't seem to be confirmed in this thread. I'll let you know if my research finds anything good. |
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g60dude
Joined: 31 Aug 2006 Posts: 1303 Location: Mid-town Lake Katrine
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:55 am Post subject: |
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bluebug32 wrote: |
I too have been looking for a new digital camera for on the bike and for an upcoming trip to Europe. I have a Sony Cybershot that I really like. I've had it for 4 years, but it's a bit slow betwen shots and isn't as good with action photos (though this may have changed with the newer models). I keep hearing good things about Cannon for sports photography and I know a lot of mountain bikers who like their cameras, though that doesn't seem to be confirmed in this thread. I'll let you know if my research finds anything good. |
I ended up getting the Canon A570 IS. I've only had the chance to use it once. So far very very happy with it. One of the things I was looking for was its response time. This one seems to be quite quick with the action shots. _________________ greg
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bluebug32
Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 406 Location: Red Hook
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Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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g60dude wrote: |
I ended up getting the Canon A570 IS. I've only had the chance to use it once. So far very very happy with it. One of the things I was looking for was its response time. This one seems to be quite quick with the action shots. |
That's great to hear. I'll have to check that one out. Thanks! |
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