Canon Powershot A60 or Olympus C-740?

01/05/2004 06:10:18 PM · #1

i've considered replacing my canon a60 with an olympus c-740. would that be a wise move?

Message edited by author 2004-01-05 23:13:06.

hortopth

Canon EOS-D60

01/05/2004 07:31:11 PM · #2

It will give you more zoom, and a higher resolution.
Memory cards are not cheap though.
If you just want a higher resolution, just buy the more recent Canon, then you can keep those memory cards.

01/05/2004 07:44:04 PM · #3

it's not really the zoom or the added MPs i'm after, it's the features the camera offers. i've read up on the olympus c-740, and it is quite tempting to buy this cam. i haven't had the chance to test it though, and i don't think a few minutes of testing in the shops would do me good. anybody whoever used this cam for months now, i'd appreciate your comments on this cam. any downsides to it?

hortopth

Canon EOS-D60

01/05/2004 10:20:02 PM · #4

Are you sure the features you are after don't exist on the A60?
There can't be that many, can there?
(except for the ability to shoot in TIFF)

Message edited by author 2004-01-06 03:24:38.

01/06/2004 01:36:43 AM · #5

the c-740 has features that aren't present in the a60, but they elude me right. what comes to mind is the sharpness and contrast adjustment. one of the factors that makes me want to replace my a60 is the fear of error 18 that is said to be common with canon digicams.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

01/06/2004 01:37:12 AM · #6

the c-740 has features that aren't present in the a60, but they elude me right now. what comes to mind is the sharpness and contrast adjustment. one of the factors that makes me want to replace my a60 is the fear of error 18 that is said to be common with canon digicams.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

01/06/2004 02:05:56 AM · #7

Originally posted by michaeltienzo:

Sharpness and contrast - that's what Photoshop or PSP is for. :-)

kaycee

Olympus C-750UZ

01/06/2004 05:25:56 AM · #8

For about $100 more, you can make a better upgrade to a c-750 (4mp)and I highly recommend it. It's a great camera - with more bells and whistles than I have figured out how to used yet, LOL. One feature I have already found handy, though is the ability re-map pixels that is built in to this model. Very handy if you get a hot or stuck pixel - saves having to send it back to Oly.

wkmen

Olympus SP-570 UZ

01/06/2004 07:01:44 AM · #9

I like my C-750, too.
If we're successfully talking you up $100, that opens up the market for you - check out the Minolta Dimage Z-1, Kodak's competitor in this spec & price range, and maybe Nikon's as well.

For in-depth evaluations, see these websites:
Dave's Imaging Resource
Steve's Digicams

And to buy US-warranty, new equipment, no strings (i.e. mandatory to purchase accessories) attached, AT GOOD PRICES, try B&H, J&R, Adorama, or 17th Street Photo.