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Re: Re: Howard, just a few questions (Reply to this comment)
by nick1326
Howard- thanks once again. In regards to my depth of field question, I actually did not ask it properly- I want to take shots that DO NOT have a great depth of field- I want blurred out everything except the subject- I do alot of B&W stuff like this in the NY metro area and artistically, it is very rewarding.
THe bottom line is I'm really asking for the impossible- I'm asking for an SLR packed into a P&S....obviously I'm asking too much- I mean, if they couldn't do that for film cameras, why the hell would they be able to do it in the digital domain!
When it all came down to it, the only P&S size camera that afforded my A-priority and S-priority was the C60, but I just didn't like it- too bulky.
The way I see it, when I want to go shoot serious pictures, well, hell that's what I bought my N80 for- so serious B&W gets shot on film, the way it should be.
As for P&S duty, I opted for the SD300 -> I'm not waiting around for a 5MP "SD" camera to come out- so I figured buy the SD300 now, and then sell it on ebay later when the "SD400" or whatever model # they choose to call it comes out. (BTW, I think the change is nomenclature was pretty dumb- why not call the 3MP version the "SD300" and keep the numbers consistent...
Anyhow- again, thanks for your valuable input- sorry I did not ask my questions clearly enough -- But after reading more of your reviews and really weighing the options, I think I made the best choice, because now I get to take a P&S everywhere (the SD300 is DIMINUTIVE!!! and has a much nicer bigger screen than the S500) and now I don't even have to feel like my N80 is put out to pasture, because it still very much has a place in my stable!
thanks and happy holidays once again!
nick
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Dec 23 '04
6:19 pm PST
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Re: Howard, just a few questions (Reply to this comment)
by Howard_Creech,  in Electronics
Hi Nick,
Thanks for your kind comments about my digital camera reviews. I haven’t used the CP5200 (although I’ve heard some good things about it), so I can’t discuss how it stacks up against the Powershot S500.
You asked, "which between S500 and 5200 is better for depth of field shots- I like those artistic black-and-white studies, and would like to capture some SLR functionality BUT in a very small body size, to make it much more amicable to light travel and on the go."
Depth of field (how far the plane of sharp focus extends in front of and behind the subject) is a property of the focal length of the lens (and to a lesser degree the aperture). The shorter the focal length of the lens the further the plane of sharp focus extends. Because of the very short focal lengths (typically 7- 9mm at the wide angle end of the zoom range) digicam zooms create deep depth of field even at wide apertures and long telephoto settings, situations where larger format lenses would provide very shallow depth of field – so depth of field really shouldn’t be problem, whichever digicam you choose.
You said, "COuld you offer some input on the S500 vs. Nikon 5200? Size wise I believe they're close- so does one have any better optics than the other? Is there perhaps an even better choice out there for SLR-style pictures in a body the size of the ELPH?"
Micro-cams can't compete on an equal footing with full sized prosumer models like the CP5700 in terms of image quality and battery life. Those who buy super compact cameras have to accept certain trade offs because tiny very complex zooms are more prone to lens aberrations than larger less complex optics. That said, both Canon and Nikon are well known (and deservedly so) for the excellent quality of their lenses.
Happy holidays
Howard
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Dec 23 '04
12:38 am PST
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Howard, just a few questions (Reply to this comment)
by nick1326
Howard, I really appreciate all the work you put in to your reviews - I've been enjoying your meticulous and systematic review style for a number of years now...
Anyhow- I'm still left with a few questions regarding which camera to go with, however it's between S500, NIkon 5200. You didn't review the 5200- however you left a comment in another review which said "thanks for doing a review that does this camera justice" but I still miss your super-thorough approach, because I feel I'd be capable of making a beter decision with your review of the 5200...
Basically I'm trying to determing which between S500 and 5200 is better for depth of field shots- I like those artistic black-and-white studies, and would like to capture some SLR functionality BUT in a very small body size, to make it much more amicable to light travel and on the go.
That having been said, I think the 5700 is out- too damned big, and too bad- because after reading your Nikon 5000 review, I'm sure the 5700 could offer more flexibility for those SLR-artistic-type shots. I think this SLR style issue is now a huge part of my decision, and relevant because you brought up this critical issue in your excellent "How To Choose a Digital Cam" primer.
COuld you offer some input on the S500 vs. Nikon 5200? Size wise I believe they're close- so does one have any better optics than the other? Is there perhaps an even better choice out there for SLR-style pictures in a body the size of the ELPH? I feel like for every step I make in figuring out what camera is for me leads to more questions. Your help is greatly appreciated.
thanks again for your awesome reviews and super informative opinions!
-nick
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Dec 21 '04
4:03 pm PST
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Excellent review (Reply to this comment)
by jgarcia02
That review was very thorough. I am glad I know of the few shortcomings of this camera before I buy it. I always come to epinions for good reviews, because of all the good reviewers.
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Apr 22 '04
12:49 am PDT
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All hail, the Camera Guru (Reply to this comment)
by criteeker
When anyone needs digital camera buying advice, I used to direct them to Epinions. NOW... I give them your screen name and say, "Just take Howard's advice. He's the guru." Good job, boss.
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Apr 17 '04
1:32 am PDT
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I still havent got one... (Reply to this comment)
by pantazis5
Well I still do not have a digital camera. I have not bought one. I am beginning my search to decide what I will like. I want something easy and something that will be no problem to hook up on my computer.
Nice review. Very helpful.
Mary Ellen
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Apr 12 '04
4:53 am PDT
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I'm just... (Reply to this comment)
by Mom2TyZick
echoing everyone else's sentiments...excellent job, as usual!
Suzanne
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Apr 06 '04
7:55 pm PDT
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Excellent... (Reply to this comment)
by Gr8ful
Best camera review I have read.
Gr8ful :-)
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Apr 05 '04
11:46 pm PDT
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