Author Topic: best easy to use camera? (Read 5198 times)

world2see · « **on:** July 06, 2011, 07:30:05 AM »

i'm looking to purchase a new camera for every day use,nothing fancy just usual pictures around the house,kids, for vacation etc. looking for a camera that's portable,clear picture and simple to use! any help is appreciated!thanks!

AsherO · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2011, 09:59:55 AM »

Quote from: world2see on July 06, 2011, 07:30:05 AM

i'm looking to purchase a new camera for every day use,nothing fancy just usual pictures around the house,kids, for vacation etc. looking for a camera that's portable,clear picture and simple to use! any help is appreciated!thanks!

Canon ELPH 100

Dan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2011, 10:10:47 AM »

Quote from: AsherO on July 06, 2011, 09:59:55 AM

Canon ELPH 100

+1, that camera really hits the sweet spot of performance, price, and size. Just got it myself.

world2see · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2011, 03:03:46 PM »

seems like the canon alpha series is the way to go!!!!!thanks guys!!!!

Mordy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2011, 02:20:27 PM »

elph, not alpha. Alpha is a new Sony series of prosumer models.

and yes, +1 on Elph for that.

world2see · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2011, 04:31:59 PM »

whoops :Pthats what i meant!thanks again!!!!!!!!!

chassidish · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2011, 09:24:55 PM »

Does anyone know about a good everyday camera that takes good quality video?

Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2011, 09:26:51 PM »

Quote from: chassidish on July 07, 2011, 09:24:55 PM

Does anyone know about a good everyday camera that takes good quality video?

Quote from: AsherO on July 06, 2011, 09:59:55 AM

Canon ELPH 100

Mordy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2011, 12:24:03 PM »

Its pretty decent video for a point-and-shoot still camera. About on Par with the iPhone4, which some folks have used to shoot a short film. But still not as good as a dedicated video camera, honestly, because of Canon's limitations to the Digic 4 processor.

With the DSLR 5D Mark III comes out, and brings with it the Digic V, you'll see the quality of still camera videos get better (it will eventually trickle down to consumer cameras as well after that). For now, you get a lot of aliasing and moire.

Better off with a consumer vid camera like the HV40, since the sensor doesn't have to skip lines to resolve video frames. Or a recent panasonic lumix camera (not so great at stills, superior to canon at video).

Dan · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2011, 12:37:26 PM »

Quote from: Mordy on July 08, 2011, 12:24:03 PM

Its pretty decent video for a point-and-shoot still camera. About on Par with the iPhone4, which some folks have used to shoot a short film. But still not as good as a dedicated video camera, honestly, because of Canon's limitations to the Digic 4 processor.

With the DSLR 5D Mark III comes out, and brings with it the Digic V, you'll see the quality of still camera videos get better (it will eventually trickle down to consumer cameras as well after that). For now, you get a lot of aliasing and moire.

Better off with a consumer vid camera like the HV40, since the sensor doesn't have to skip lines to resolve video frames. Or a recent panasonic lumix camera (not so great at stills, superior to canon at video).

All good and fine, but if someone wanted one sub-$200 device today that does the best of both still photo and video would you not recommend the Elph 100?

world2see · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:15:53 PM »

what's the difference between the different canon alpha series?100?300?

Deal Guy · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2011, 02:16:05 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 06, 2011, 10:10:47 AM

+1, that camera really hits the sweet spot of performance, price, and size. Just got it myself.

Now i know where that baby picture was taken from.

ChAiM'l · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:58:23 AM »

Quote from: world2see on July 11, 2011, 03:15:53 PM

what's the difference between the different canon alpha series?100?300?

Quote from: Mordy on July 07, 2011, 02:20:27 PM

elph, not alpha. Alpha is a new Sony series of prosumer models.

and yes, +1 on Elph for that.

world2see · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2011, 01:14:59 PM »

my spellcheck automatically switches elph to alpha

can someone please explain the difference between the 100/300 or any other elph series?thanks!

Wlamom · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2011, 12:06:11 AM »

B"H

Hi- I've been following these forums for a while- new poster- was wondering if anyone can help me with this- I need a camera that will take basic, clear pictures of my kids- I can carry around with me- I have always been happy with the canon elph series- anyone know the difference between the 100/300 series? Thanks!

AsherO · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2011, 11:02:51 AM »

Quote from: Wlamom on August 01, 2011, 12:06:11 AM

B"H

Hi- I've been following these forums for a while- new poster- was wondering if anyone can help me with this- I need a camera that will take basic, clear pictures of my kids- I can carry around with me- I have always been happy with the canon elph series- anyone know the difference between the 100/300 series? Thanks!

Welcome to the forums!

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras?pageKeyCode=65&category=0901e0248006113a

Wlamom · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2011, 05:29:48 PM »

Thanks! Just go the 100- will try to post back with feedback

Menach · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2011, 01:31:13 PM »

Anybody know where I can get a list of cameras that use AA bateries.

Menach · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2011, 01:33:43 PM »

AAA would be OK as well. I just want to be able to stick in alkalines if the battery in the camera is dead. Happens to me all the time.

Ergel · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2011, 12:16:11 AM »

anyone care to explain what makes the elph 300 $50 more than the 100. Looked at that website and failed to really see the advantage.