I need camera advice

[Padmei]

I finally got myself a cmera the other nite on Trademe. A Canon G10. It came with another camera not working so I have 2 batteries. From the reviews I read i should have really got the S95 or 100 but although they may be superior cameras I really like the look of all the dials & knobs etc. makes me feel tingly.
It does have a couple of spots on the lens however they only show up on the screen when the lite is funny - I can't see them in the pics.

Anyway I'm having a play with it & am seriously impressed with the quality of pics out of it. My lil p&S is nothing compared to it. I would post a couple of pics but never seem to get them small enough & anyway you guys know what it's like getting a new toy with so many buttons.
The best thing about it is it is ready to rock as soon as I push the power button & I don't have to wait .

[NordieBoy]

What condition is the lens in on the dead one?

[Padmei]

Noit sure the lens cover won't open. I'm not worried at this stage.

[JATZ]

Noit sure the lens cover won't open. I'm not worried at this stage.

Get a screw driver and a hammer, I'm sure it will open

BTW.... thanks for the pic on the NADS thread, I probly won't be able to sleep tonight either you bastard

[Tigadee]

Is there some way of finding what type of camera was used to take particular shots? Somewhere in the exif file or something?

Download and install Opanda, it's a totally free software. Once installed, whenever you right-click on a photo, you can select View Exif and all the information will be shown [unless the information's been stripped out].

Congrats on the G10, good camera...

[rachprice]

I'm after a waterproof/tough camera, listened to what everyone has said about lenses. Most of the new ones have 12-16mp but not really sure about the lens size, some look tiny!

Advice?

[Tigadee]

What's the use? Strapped to your bike/helmet? While diving off the beaches of Fiji? Waterproof or just splashproof?

[NordieBoy]

I'm after a waterproof/tough camera, listened to what everyone has said about lenses. Most of the new ones have 12-16mp but not really sure about the lens size, some look tiny!

Advice?

An old Canon D10 or newer D20.

[rachprice]

I want it for traveling, so compact but Hardy

My next trip is to Kenya and will be climbing Kilimanjaro

Want something you can take in the surf or whatever as well

[NordieBoy]

12Mp 10m waterproof D10 was $190 on TradeMe.

My Olympus 1030SW 10Mp 10m waterproof lasted 4 years with everything being thrown at it including snow, sleet, rain, sub-zero conditions, being dropped off motorbike seats onto concrete, etc and worked flawlessly.

Until the 2nd time I went snorkleing, when the LCD died.
Not unexpected I have since found.
It still takes photos though...

I'd like to have a go with the new Olympus that has far better water seals but I really like Canon stuff (300D, 10D, 350D, 20D, A430, D10)...
The D20 looks more pocketable than the D10 too...

[Tigadee]

I want it for traveling, so compact but Hardy
My next trip is to Kenya and will be climbing Kilimanjaro
Want something you can take in the surf or whatever as well

What Nordieboy said... Canon D10/D20.

Just bring extra batteries.

[rachprice]

12Mp 10m waterproof D10 was $190 on TradeMe.

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Where?

What do I look for when looking at specs?

Is these any good?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494425697.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494021319.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494851685.htm

[Gremlin]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494851685.htm

I have a TX5, model before the TX10. Been good, despite how it may look. Waterproof, dustproof, freezeproof, shockproof, but doesn't look rugged. I don't think it would love sitting under water, but it does work. Sliding mechanism probably a little vulnerable but I haven't had issues with mine, except once, when I was continually sliding open then shut, taking a shot at a time while riding. Hated me for the afternoon, then fired up the next day no problem and worked for over a year since.

Full touch screen back means minimal buttons, but I like as you can use with gloves etc. Sony finally relented, and these models can take SD cards, I wouldn't have something that used Sony Memory Stick only.

[NordieBoy]

Where?

What do I look for when looking at specs?

Is these any good?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494425697.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494021319.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics...-494851685.htm

Whatever you look at, google for "camera name" "died" or "stopped working" and see what comes up.

$279 for the Olympus TG. Wow. My 1030SW was $700 at Xmas 2007...
NordieBro has the Olympus and likes it. It has much better water sealing than my old one.

The Canon D10 has a zoom that keeps focus and a good lens size. Picture quality is very good too.
The 1030SW loses focus as you zoom but does landscapes well. Holding it up whilst riding along and taking photos is very easy.