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Honduh · 04-23-2007, 02:27 AM

So after becoming enraged with my pile of crap fuji finepix i kicked it across the room and broke it a few months ago. I feel naked without a camera and want another one really bad, but I want something much better with more options than I had before.

Anyway after doing some looking I found a nice 'kit' for almost 400 bucks that comes with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS and everything that normally comes with it then, a 2gig card, 3 lense filters, .5x high resolution wide angle lens, 2x high resolution telephoto lens, lens/filter adapter tube, hard case, 52" tripod, table tripod, lens cleaning kit, hi-speed usb reader/writer.

I wouldn't say im a beginner photographer, but im also far from being a pro. So would this be a good camera for someone like me? I would love to get a SLR but really can't afford it, or alteast cant find one in my price range of 450ish.

Or does anyone have any other suggestions I could look into?

WhiteXFire · 04-23-2007, 02:42 AM

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$549 is ALMOST $450ish...

Honduh · 04-23-2007, 02:58 AM

Yeah thats not too bad of a price for me.

Could someone help further explain the benefits of a slr camera? I know a little bit, but not enough.

raceMpower95 · 04-23-2007, 01:14 PM

An SLR gives you the flexibility of changing lenses and and it give you a much faster continuous shutter, meaning how fast you can take shots in rapid succession. Another reason is that sensors on a DSLR are much larger. This means that the image from an 8mp DSRL is going to look much nicer than an image from an 8mp point and shoot. Being able to change lenses allows you use the camera in a much wider variety of situations. You can add wide angles, telephotos, macros, etc, to get the shot you want.

It seems to me though, that you would be better off with a high end point and shoot, or an intermediate camera, like the S3 IS. The Canon is nice because it gives you the manual controls that most P&S's do not. This means you can take much more advanced shots and adjust the camera when necessary. That kit you found sounds like a great setup for someone in your situation. It gives you the medium wide angle and telephoto, as well as a few filters that you can experiment with. Once you find that you are exhausting the resources that the S3 IS has, it might then be time to look into DSLR's. I hope that helps.

grimm · 04-23-2007, 02:24 PM

i agree with the above post, I started out with a canon g5, it was a great point and shoot with most of the features your talking about. after a few years with it i took the next step and got a canon rebel xt. which i am happy with, but am starting to feel a little limited with it's features. but i'm not planning to make another camera purchase for another year or two.

Honduh · 04-24-2007, 10:27 AM

thanks guys that really helped me out with deciding. i think ill be ordering the canon at the end of the week.

95legenddriver · 04-25-2007, 10:21 AM

SLR = TOTAL control over your picture

JET02WRX · 04-25-2007, 10:27 AM

I just got the previous version of the S3, the S2 a few months ago. Its definately a great step forward from the Fuji, which I also had. I'm still getting used to all of the increased features. I love it though.

jspek · 04-26-2007, 01:17 AM

you could always pic up a used d50 for cheap. like around 350 most likely. but if you like photography a lot, you wont be dissapointed with a slr.

04-23-2007, 02:27 AM	#1
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Canon PowerShot S3 IS? So after becoming enraged with my pile of crap fuji finepix i kicked it across the room and broke it a few months ago. I feel naked without a camera and want another one really bad, but I want something much better with more options than I had before. Anyway after doing some looking I found a nice 'kit' for almost 400 bucks that comes with the Canon PowerShot S3 IS and everything that normally comes with it then, a 2gig card, 3 lense filters, .5x high resolution wide angle lens, 2x high resolution telephoto lens, lens/filter adapter tube, hard case, 52" tripod, table tripod, lens cleaning kit, hi-speed usb reader/writer. I wouldn't say im a beginner photographer, but im also far from being a pro. So would this be a good camera for someone like me? I would love to get a SLR but really can't afford it, or alteast cant find one in my price range of 450ish. Or does anyone have any other suggestions I could look into?

04-23-2007, 02:42 AM	#2
WhiteXFire Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #305 My Ride: 2007 Infiniti G35x, 2008 MB SLK55 AMG iTrader: (0)	http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...roductNr=25420 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation $549 is ALMOST $450ish... __________________ Just enjoying the ride. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Gone 2007 Infiniti G35x Sedan - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-23-2007, 01:14 PM	#4
raceMpower95 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2006 Location: Levittown Member #1915 My Ride: 1993 BMW 328is iTrader: (0)	An SLR gives you the flexibility of changing lenses and and it give you a much faster continuous shutter, meaning how fast you can take shots in rapid succession. Another reason is that sensors on a DSLR are much larger. This means that the image from an 8mp DSRL is going to look much nicer than an image from an 8mp point and shoot. Being able to change lenses allows you use the camera in a much wider variety of situations. You can add wide angles, telephotos, macros, etc, to get the shot you want. It seems to me though, that you would be better off with a high end point and shoot, or an intermediate camera, like the S3 IS. The Canon is nice because it gives you the manual controls that most P&S's do not. This means you can take much more advanced shots and adjust the camera when necessary. That kit you found sounds like a great setup for someone in your situation. It gives you the medium wide angle and telephoto, as well as a few filters that you can experiment with. Once you find that you are exhausting the resources that the S3 IS has, it might then be time to look into DSLR's. I hope that helps. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Toys: BMWCCA IP-Class 1995 M3, 1993 328is Daily/Tow: 2004 Nissan Xterra, 2005 Ford F350 Super-Duty

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95legenddriver Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Springs, State College Member #2042 My Ride: '95 Acura Legend SE, '06 Honda S2000 LBP iTrader: (1)	SLR = TOTAL control over your picture __________________ - Rich To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-25-2007, 10:27 AM	#8
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	I just got the previous version of the S3, the S2 a few months ago. Its definately a great step forward from the Fuji, which I also had. I'm still getting used to all of the increased features. I love it though. __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

04-23-2007, 02:58 AM	#3
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	Yeah thats not too bad of a price for me. Could someone help further explain the benefits of a slr camera? I know a little bit, but not enough.

04-23-2007, 02:24 PM	#5
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	i agree with the above post, I started out with a canon g5, it was a great point and shoot with most of the features your talking about. after a few years with it i took the next step and got a canon rebel xt. which i am happy with, but am starting to feel a little limited with it's features. but i'm not planning to make another camera purchase for another year or two.

04-24-2007, 10:27 AM	#6
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	thanks guys that really helped me out with deciding. i think ill be ordering the canon at the end of the week.

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