saxondale. Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) Im thinking of buying this to replace my Canon S500. I need something more advance than my S500, its too easy and boring now, its a great camera, but i need something that bit better, well in this case, alot better. I dont want to go for a DSLR, since i still want something portable, so i've been looking at the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, which i can get for about ?320:)) I've read about it on that dpreview site and it seems like an awesome camera. Anyone care to give me there personal views on it? or recommend me a camera by a different brand but keeping it in the same price area? http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Fi...ePageID=26181#1 Thanks Edited March 31, 2006 by saxondale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 1, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 1, 2006 dear god you guys can have them at so cheap prices!! lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Portable? Smaller DSLRs only weigh 100 to 200 grams more. You're trading off a lot for 100 to 200 grams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 and plus i dont have the money to get lenses, and it will be harder to take them into concerts without it breaking or getting it taken off me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 The closest i've used to that is the Powershot G5, i was quite impressed with it for sure. As you say without having some of the capabilities of an SLR it is a great allrounder, and probably more suited to what you want that an SLR, which as you quite rightly say is bulkier and you can sometimes be limited by the lenses if you want different types of shots without lugging different lenses round, nevermind the cost. Quite impressed that it's got an image stabilizer aswell. I think you'd be more than happy with it. (Y):) Would love to see some of the gig shots you get though, stick em in the monthly photography thread when you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 If i do get it, i will hopefully be getting into the photography area at gigs so i can take time to shoot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multimediatechy Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 what about this nikon one for comparison? http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...8540225-1781541 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 what about this nikon one for comparison? http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...8540225-1781541 I dont want to go for a DSLR, since i still want something portable, Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[bear] Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I own a Powershot S2 IS, very similar to your camera you are looking at.. its a great camera.. I'm loving the video ability in mine. The camera takes pictures QUICK. I love the optical zoom too and the fold out LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 3, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 3, 2006 what about this nikon one for comparison? http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...8540225-1781541 no, Nikon D50 compete with Canon Rbel Xt which are both DSLR camera and he doesnt want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multimediatechy Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 it was just a thought since it wasn't that much of a price difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 3, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 3, 2006 it was just a thought since it wasn't that much of a price difference yeah I agree and this is one of the many reasons why ppl buy Nikon D50 instead of other DSLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastage Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thats an amazing cam, my new personal favourite, I wish I could buy one but the price where I live is reidiculos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxondale. Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 (edited) If i sell my MP3 player and old camera i can get the Nikon D50....should i? It sort of kills portability, but its....a lovely camera... http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details....BKIT1&refer=klk Edited April 4, 2006 by saxondale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted April 4, 2006 Veteran Share Posted April 4, 2006 If i sell my MP3 player and old camera i can get the Nikon D50....should i? It sort of kills portability, but its....a lovely camera... http://www.cameras2u.com/products/details....BKIT1&refer=klk :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Quality or convenience, it's your choice... although convenience is arguable, since there are tons of shots that are much easier to make with a DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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