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RedShoe · 12-17-2001, 01:56 AM

After the LA party, I think I'm ready for a new digital camera.

I've been looking at the Sony DSC-F707
http://www.cameraworld.com/cwc/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=678737&FOLD ER%3C%3Efolder_id=139645&bmUID=1008578416888&pdl=p fs

What do you guys think? I don't know shit about Digital cameras. I'm a 35mm/medium format user.

Any advice? I here Nikon Coolpix alot, but what do you all like about your cameras? What do you not like?

Lane · 12-17-2001, 01:58 AM

looks pretty nice

NickB. · 12-17-2001, 01:59 AM

Depends on what kind of pics you are gonna make....!

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-=HUNGRYMAN=- · 12-17-2001, 02:13 AM

Yeah ... the Sony DSC's are fucking kewl cameras .... and very easy to use !!

My 5 year old son learned to take both pics and video with Derek's cam when he was here for the Toronto Party ... in like less than 10 mins he had the whole cam figured out ... but he is really good with gadgets and do-dads ... he usually shows Sonia and I how something works !!

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bhutocracy · 12-17-2001, 04:06 AM

It's fucking sweet.. i've got the DSC-s70. they are VERY good cameras.. too easy to use as well.. if i were you i'd get it :P

AWC · 12-17-2001, 06:52 AM

Nice site, Nick

Redshoe... check this site out for digital cam info. http://www.dpreview.com/

One thing to concider is the memory. Sony uses proprietary memory and therefore is more expensive. The cam you mentioned is very nice.

Take a peek at the Olympus line... you might be very surprised with what you find. I recently bought and Olympus E-10 and love it.

Was also able to purchase a couple 256MB Compact Flash cards for under $100 each.

GotGauge · 12-17-2001, 08:12 AM

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FreeOnes · 12-17-2001, 11:11 AM

Last week I bought the Canon Digital Ixus 300
This camera is fucking awesome!

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fantasyc · 12-17-2001, 11:15 AM

I have this one
http://www.cameraworld.com/cwc/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=620489&FOLD ER%3C%3Efolder_id=734185&bmUID=1008612787200

and I love it

The only thing I dislike is the delay on the snap. Even when turn off the delay, it still a bit slow on snaping the picture. But it also takes small mpg clips. Pretty nice ...

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spankstrocko · 12-17-2001, 12:12 PM

I say go for the E-10. If you are used to slr cams then you will like the manual functions available on the E-10. It can be purchased on ebay for the same price as the sony too. I got a 340MB Microdrive for it $120 holds tons of pics.

My next cam will be a Canon eos D30 or Fuji finepix s1 pro. This is after I master the E-10.

Spankstrocko

~Z~ · 12-17-2001, 05:15 PM

I've been a commercial pro for about twenty years, three years ago I went compleatly digital. If your used to the functionality of a standard 35 you really need to consider throwing down the extra coin for one of the Kodak DCS series cameras.
The interchangable lens system is typical Nikon, and it functions like a "real" camera.
Some of the pro/am digitals that I have worked with will make you want to hurt people that you don't even know. auto focus problems, and slow shutter response are the most common problems.
A very important unpublished factor regarding buying decisions is download and aquisition of images. The fuji finepix, "a great camera" is a total pain in the ass to get your images into an editor app.
This point is where Kodak is way out in front. They have the best aquire modual that I've seen. Great color correction options as well.
The worst part of the Kodak system is the repairs. My LCD just stopped working one day.

$2000. for repair!

As if those rochester bastards haven't got enough of my cash in the last twenty years.

I have some good examples of the cameras capabilities at my site, check Gallery 9..

Best of luck..

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spankstrocko · 12-17-2001, 06:40 PM

~Z~

Do you prefer the Kodak series over say a Nikon pro cam?

I don't know much about the Fuji. What makes the downloading of pics onto a comp so hard? No usb etc?

Thanks for the pro input

Spankstrocko

~Z~ · 12-17-2001, 06:58 PM

Nikon doesn't have the resolution that kodak does. for the same money, and the same aquire problem, though not as bad as the fine pix.
I think that the success of the Nikons is there name,
and all of the die hard Nikon buyers/owners
will blindly buy assuming that it's the best just by name.

The fine pix is fairly easy to handle, The Kodak is better because it's really a nikon with a kodak digital butt stuck on it.
Fine pix is some kind of hybrid that accepts nikon lens'

Do Not buy anything that doesn't have a firewire connection. These enable remote camera handling,
"when my LCD bit the dust, I was able to continue working", USB just can't do that.

The down loading problem....
A card is a card.
Most likely you will be popping your card into a reader for downloading while you keep shooting whith your second card*
*"always have at least two"

I wouldn't recommend a card over 350 megs for download speed. Few things suck more than a model ready to do nasty when you have to stop for a "technical thing"

The real problem with fine pix aproach is that
the images are just thrown into a direcry as either jpegs or tiffs, and you have to open every damned one of then to see what they are.

With the Kodak, they provide a photoshop plug in to aquire the images in a contact sheet format that you can then choose just the images that are worth opening.

Of course "al of mine are worth opening"

Yah right.

My friend has a 1 gig micro drive.
I made the mistake of filling it.
Very nice during the shoot...
2 hours to download it via usb.
And Yes my systems are fast...

And Mac.

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~Z~ · 12-17-2001, 07:11 PM

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I'll be in Photoshop where I belong.
If you have any other questions,
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Wilber · 12-17-2001, 07:22 PM

RedShoe,

I have a buddy who uses that cam and he loves it. I have a
Kodak 265 although it's 3 y/o it is still a sharp imager. The
Kodak 290 is one hot camera. Have a look at the 290 it's in
the same price range.

~Z~ · 12-17-2001, 11:35 PM

No Damn it!
A real Camera!
Look for one on E-bay http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...330Index.jhtml

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12-17-2001, 01:56 AM	#1
RedShoe 赤い靴 call me 202-456-1111 Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The Valley Posts: 14,831	Digital camera people After the LA party, I think I'm ready for a new digital camera. I've been looking at the Sony DSC-F707 http://www.cameraworld.com/cwc/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=678737&FOLD ER%3C%3Efolder_id=139645&bmUID=1008578416888&pdl=p fs What do you guys think? I don't know shit about Digital cameras. I'm a 35mm/medium format user. Any advice? I here Nikon Coolpix alot, but what do you all like about your cameras? What do you not like?

12-17-2001, 01:58 AM	#2
Lane Will code for food... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 8,496	looks pretty nice

12-17-2001, 01:59 AM	#3
NickB. Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,855	Depends on what kind of pics you are gonna make....! ------------------ Nick Baauw photorama.nl icq: 122879984 [email protected]

12-17-2001, 02:13 AM	#4
-=HUNGRYMAN=- Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Between your mamma's legs Posts: 4,753	Yeah ... the Sony DSC's are fucking kewl cameras .... and very easy to use !! My 5 year old son learned to take both pics and video with Derek's cam when he was here for the Toronto Party ... in like less than 10 mins he had the whole cam figured out ... but he is really good with gadgets and do-dads ... he usually shows Sonia and I how something works !! ------------------ The Black Sheep of the Boneprone Family I like to rub HERTURN on my nipples

12-17-2001, 04:06 AM	#5
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	It's fucking sweet.. i've got the DSC-s70. they are VERY good cameras.. too easy to use as well.. if i were you i'd get it :P

12-17-2001, 06:52 AM	#6
AWC Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bumfuck Posts: 1,223	Nice site, Nick Redshoe... check this site out for digital cam info. http://www.dpreview.com/ One thing to concider is the memory. Sony uses proprietary memory and therefore is more expensive. The cam you mentioned is very nice. Take a peek at the Olympus line... you might be very surprised with what you find. I recently bought and Olympus E-10 and love it. Was also able to purchase a couple 256MB Compact Flash cards for under $100 each.

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12-17-2001, 11:15 AM	#9
fantasyc Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: bellevue,wa 98007 Posts: 672	I have this one http://www.cameraworld.com/cwc/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=620489&FOLD ER%3C%3Efolder_id=734185&bmUID=1008612787200 and I love it The only thing I dislike is the delay on the snap. Even when turn off the delay, it still a bit slow on snaping the picture. But it also takes small mpg clips. Pretty nice ... ------------------ Tracy ;) Fantasy Content http://www.fantasycontent.com XXX Webmaster Resource Forums www.xxxwebmasterresource.com

12-17-2001, 12:12 PM	#10
spankstrocko Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 454	I say go for the E-10. If you are used to slr cams then you will like the manual functions available on the E-10. It can be purchased on ebay for the same price as the sony too. I got a 340MB Microdrive for it $120 holds tons of pics. My next cam will be a Canon eos D30 or Fuji finepix s1 pro. This is after I master the E-10. Spankstrocko

12-17-2001, 05:15 PM	#11
~Z~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: dallas,texas,usa Posts: 94	I've been a commercial pro for about twenty years, three years ago I went compleatly digital. If your used to the functionality of a standard 35 you really need to consider throwing down the extra coin for one of the Kodak DCS series cameras. The interchangable lens system is typical Nikon, and it functions like a "real" camera. Some of the pro/am digitals that I have worked with will make you want to hurt people that you don't even know. auto focus problems, and slow shutter response are the most common problems. A very important unpublished factor regarding buying decisions is download and aquisition of images. The fuji finepix, "a great camera" is a total pain in the ass to get your images into an editor app. This point is where Kodak is way out in front. They have the best aquire modual that I've seen. Great color correction options as well. The worst part of the Kodak system is the repairs. My LCD just stopped working one day. $2000. for repair! As if those rochester bastards haven't got enough of my cash in the last twenty years. I have some good examples of the cameras capabilities at my site, check Gallery 9.. Best of luck.. ------------------ ~Z~ M.Zabel Productions Extraordinary Fetish Content

12-17-2001, 06:40 PM	#12
spankstrocko Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 454	~Z~ Do you prefer the Kodak series over say a Nikon pro cam? I don't know much about the Fuji. What makes the downloading of pics onto a comp so hard? No usb etc? Thanks for the pro input Spankstrocko

12-17-2001, 06:58 PM	#13
~Z~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: dallas,texas,usa Posts: 94	Nikon doesn't have the resolution that kodak does. for the same money, and the same aquire problem, though not as bad as the fine pix. I think that the success of the Nikons is there name, and all of the die hard Nikon buyers/owners will blindly buy assuming that it's the best just by name. The fine pix is fairly easy to handle, The Kodak is better because it's really a nikon with a kodak digital butt stuck on it. Fine pix is some kind of hybrid that accepts nikon lens' Do Not buy anything that doesn't have a firewire connection. These enable remote camera handling, "when my LCD bit the dust, I was able to continue working", USB just can't do that. The down loading problem.... A card is a card. Most likely you will be popping your card into a reader for downloading while you keep shooting whith your second card* *"always have at least two" I wouldn't recommend a card over 350 megs for download speed. Few things suck more than a model ready to do nasty when you have to stop for a "technical thing" The real problem with fine pix aproach is that the images are just thrown into a direcry as either jpegs or tiffs, and you have to open every damned one of then to see what they are. With the Kodak, they provide a photoshop plug in to aquire the images in a contact sheet format that you can then choose just the images that are worth opening. Of course "al of mine are worth opening" Yah right. My friend has a 1 gig micro drive. I made the mistake of filling it. Very nice during the shoot... 2 hours to download it via usb. And Yes my systems are fast... And Mac. ------------------ ~Z~ M.Zabel Productions Extraordinary Fetish Content

12-17-2001, 07:11 PM	#14
~Z~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: dallas,texas,usa Posts: 94	I'm gone for the night. I'll be in Photoshop where I belong. If you have any other questions, feel free to drop me an e from my site.. Best fishes ~Z~ ------------------ ~Z~ M.Zabel Productions Extraordinary Fetish Content

12-17-2001, 07:22 PM	#15
Wilber Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: De,Oh,Lei Posts: 1,295	RedShoe, I have a buddy who uses that cam and he loves it. I have a Kodak 265 although it's 3 y/o it is still a sharp imager. The Kodak 290 is one hot camera. Have a look at the 290 it's in the same price range.

12-17-2001, 11:35 PM	#16
~Z~ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: dallas,texas,usa Posts: 94	No Damn it! A real Camera! Look for one on E-bay http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...330Index.jhtml ------------------ ~Z~ M.Zabel Productions Extraordinary Fetish Content