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Sony Cybershot H3
Sony Cybershot H3
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kim delaney (elclappo) 0 pts
December 10, 2007 10:10 PM
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What type of camera do you suggest for taking pictures at concerts?

At present I have a canon A700 but would like to get a camera that has more optical zoom and an image stabilizer? Usually I sit within the first 15 rows of a concert, so what camera would you suggest
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 14, 2007 2:20 AM
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Using camcorder quidelines you would need at least 10X. Alternatively a 6X with lots of MP (say 12) would allow you to shoot and then crop and enlarge in your computer later (admitedly with loss of pixels which will limit just how much you can enlarge the shot before pixels start showing up for the party).
I agree with the IS as a must for this situation. Also, consider getting one with a tilt and swivel LCD if you do any overhead shooting by holding the camera up high in order to shoot over the person(s) in front of you. This brings to mind the Canon A650is and the Canon S5is both of which have tilt and swivel LCD's and good image stabilization. The A650is is 6X while the S5is is 12X which would eliminate the need for crop and enlarge in post processing. The S5is has 8MP which is quite sufficient given the 12X zoom. The A650is has 12 MP and you would need all of it to achieve the full zoom that you want.
I would lean toward the S5is but you need to try them out in your hands for control and comfort as well as operating the controls. Size and weight are similar but the style is quite different. Since you have used the Canon control system you will probably adapt to either of these rather quickly.
Best Wishes, Larry
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kim delaney (elclappo) 0 pts
December 14, 2007 10:59 AM
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Thanks. Your opinion is greatly appreciated. Actually I am looking at the Canon S5IS as it has the image stabilization, the swivel LCD and the 12 X optical zoom. There is one other camera that I was looking at and was wondering if you are familiar with it. This camera is the OLYMPUS SP-550...It has dual image stabilization and 18X optical Zoom.
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 16, 2007 7:31 AM
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The S5is wins over the SP-550 anyday: S5is has external flash shoe, Flip and twist LCD and SDHC cards and takes greatphotos. The SP-550 has a plastic tripod mount, USB 1.1 (instead of 2.0) and xD cards (which really matters most if you already have a supply of SD cards from owning a Canon). 550 advantage is the wide angle lens at 28mm.
According to the available reviews you'll want to skip the 550 and look at its replacement, the 560 which in early reviews seems to have solved at least some of the 550's problems. A close comparison between the S5is and the SP560 is required since they each have their pros and cons. Click on that "Resources" button near the lower right hand corner of this page and get going since each day you delay is another day without one of these really capable cameras!
Best of Luck to ya, Larry
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kim delaney (elclappo) 0 pts
December 16, 2007 5:25 PM
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Thank you so much... I have decided on the S5is. the next thing will be for me to learn how to use it...But once again, thank you
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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts
December 16, 2007 7:13 PM
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You are very welcome for the advice and info. I'm sure you will enjoy your new camera.
Merry Christmas and Good Shooting,
Larry
PS Thanks for the points too
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