Upgrading Cameras

Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:57 am

Canon just announced the [amazon=B001G5ZTZO]SX10[/amazon] which comes out in October It's a little cheaper than the [amazon=B000Q3043Y]S5[/amazon]. It's supposed to be an upgrade, but it does make some compromizes.

skiboarder72 · Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:26 pm

I want a canon G10 as a small walk around... mmm 14.6mp raw and wide angle

HaloGirl · Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:43 pm

Matt wrote:Canon just announced the [amazon=B001G5ZTZO]SX10[/amazon] which comes out in October It's a little cheaper than the [amazon=B000Q3043Y]S5[/amazon]. It's supposed to be an upgrade, but it does make some compromizes.

According to the Canon site, the SX10 (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contr ... elid=17630) is supposed to be more expensive than the S5 (http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contr ... elid=15207), which is what I would expect from an upgrade. It's interesting that Amazon has such different pricing.

One of the things that bugged me about the S5 was the controls layout (especially the power button), the SX10 looks more like what I'm used to and seems to be an improvement (to my taste). I'm also hesitant to buy a 2-year-old camera model unless there's a really good reason to. What kind of "compromises" have you heard of?

Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:05 am

the lens of the new model is not as sharp or fast

Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:36 pm

The [amazon=B001G5ZTZO]Sx10[/amazon] is selling for $20 less than the S5 on [amazon=B001G5ZTZO]Amazon[/amazon]

skiboarder72 · Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:56 pm

Have you checked out the new Panasonic Lumix LX3...

Its an amazing camera from what I'm told

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08072 ... niclx3.asp

Read scott borne's review on twip photo as well... I'm tempted to get one to keep in my car

Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:04 pm

yeah the sensor and lens on it are amazing. But I doubt it will sell well with only a 2.5x zoom- that's what most consumers look at.
I hear rumors that the new Oly SLR model will have the same sensor in it (Pany and Oly are partners)- I'm excited!

Bill_K · Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:15 am

I have been wanting to upgrade to a new camera and since I am a novice at all this I need some advice. I'm always nervous when spending this much money and any suggestions will be appreciated. Here is a link to what I'm considering http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-12- ... O1MQBS1ZT1
Is this a good deal? Any insight on this camera, ie; controls, ease of use, dependability, durability, etc?
Thanks in advance for any information.
Bill