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06/07/2004 12:14:05 PM · #1 |
I̢۪m shopping for a new camera and I really like the 10X zoom. I̢۪m having a tough time deciding between the Olympus C-750 and the Minolta Z2. Both can be found for under $400 which is a price range I̢۪d like to stay near. I like the Olympus because it comes with a remote and from the samples I̢۪ve seen, the picture quality might be a little better. Plus it̢۪s smaller, which is important to me. The Z2 is pretty new so I can̢۪t find a lot of information on it yet, but from what I̢۪m seeing it seems to be pretty much the same as the C-750, only faster at just about everything.
My main purpose for my camera is to take it out hiking with me. My primary shots are outdoor, landscape, wildlife, bugs, macro... The stuff you find while you are out hiking. My camera needs to be rugged and durable (C-750 has an all metal frame) and small and lightweight helps out a lot too. My action photography is pretty limited, so speed isn̢۪t that important to me. I̢۪m looking mostly for landscape shots and being able to get in closer on wildlife.
Any comments on either or another camera, suggestions, adviceâ€Â¦
Thanks in advance.
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06/07/2004 12:34:18 PM · #2 |
I bought mine right before the z2 came out. to be honest, I would go with the c-760. It's cheaper, newer, smaller, and faster. It's only weakness is a lack of audio with video clips
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06/07/2004 12:53:43 PM · #3 |
I have had my C-750 for about a year now and I can say I have been very happy with it. The only real problems I can see are that I pretty much hate the manual focus and the lens, when you turn it on and it extends, is a bit wobbly. Sounds like it would make for bad focusing, but I haven't seen a problem with that. It just makes it feel/seem cheap.
I have no knowledge of the Minolta to compare.
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06/07/2004 01:22:01 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by drgsoell:
I have had my C-750 for about a year now and I can say I have been very happy with it. The only real problems I can see are that I pretty much hate the manual focus and the lens, when you turn it on and it extends, is a bit wobbly. Sounds like it would make for bad focusing, but I haven't seen a problem with that. It just makes it feel/seem cheap.
I have no knowledge of the Minolta to compare.
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Wow am I with you with the manual focus....what is that all about...It was that more than anything else that is causing me to change again. I love the color from the C750, I am nuts about the zoom, I like the in camera sepia and white and black board, the in camera selections for saturation and contrast. The size is killing me....it has never felt comfortable in my hands so I'm making another change. It will be a GREAT back up camera for the new one whatever it is....OK I just bought a Fuji S7000....no D-70 yet, that is in the offing and probably by the end of the year.
I've no experience with the minolta at all and I can see your attaction to it because of the zoom....but hold one...it is very odd shaped. For just a little more you might try the A1 which has dropped dramatically in price due to the release of the A2. I've two very good digital photog friends who sweare by it and produce excellent images. But it is ultimately up to you and what you want to do and how any instrument feels to you. I went from a Fuji 2800, and I love the 2800 and I did well with it, but the S602Z (I still have it and it works, but there is a censor problem which cause a blotch in bright light and kills open challenge shots) always felt great in my hands and so does the 7000.
Good luck with your search.
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06/07/2004 01:30:09 PM · #5 |
| Thanks for the replies so far. Good information. I'm not too concerned with how it feels in my hand. I'm a pretty fast hiker and I don't spend a lot of time taking pictures. I usually pull ot out, shoot and put it away. I also use a mini tripod (ultrapodII at //www.campmor.com what a great toy!) that I always keep attached to the camera and that works as a frame/handle. |
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06/07/2004 01:41:25 PM · #6 |
what I've done for manual focus: I went into my room, and just went around picking somthing, zooming to the right distance, and manually focusing it. It's not as easy as auto-focus, and I wouldn't use it unless nessissary, but practice helps a lot.
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06/07/2004 02:10:20 PM · #7 |
Gotta echo the S602/700 choices. I loved the S602 wayyyy more than my Oly 720. :)
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06/07/2004 02:20:02 PM · #8 |
I keep my Oly C-730 as my backup cam, I love(d) it. I had a 6900 for a while but didn't get on with it and the A1 was the cam that pushed me to the 300D. If you have the money I'd suggest the A1 but I reckon the Oly C-730 rocks.
Why not just sell your sole and go dSLR now ;)
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06/07/2004 02:20:27 PM · #9 |
| What about an FZ10? Not sure if it fits the price description, as I only know prices in £. |
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06/07/2004 02:30:02 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
What about an FZ10? Not sure if it fits the price description, as I only know prices in £. |
WOW! I just looked at it. that's an awesome camera. it'll run you about $600 u.s.
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06/07/2004 05:30:06 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Why not just sell your sole and go dSLR now ;) |
I'll bet his wife uses up all the family camera fund ;-)
Edit: Fixed quote
Message edited by author 2004-06-07 21:30:24. |
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06/07/2004 05:32:17 PM · #12 |
| I almost bought the 750 but opted for my Pro 90 instead because of Image Stabilization. I'd say you ought to consider the Panasonic FZ10 ($512 at Amazon) and the Canon S1 ($443 at newegg.com) as well as the A1 along with the 750 and the Z2. |
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06/07/2004 05:33:42 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:
What about an FZ10? Not sure if it fits the price description, as I only know prices in £. |
If you can go up about $200 I think the 12x zoom and the stability feature would be well worth it. You probably don't have to carry a tripod around too often also. |
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06/07/2004 06:07:47 PM · #14 |
| Don't forget the new Canon Powershot S1 IS, also available for $400 (check the reviews). |
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06/07/2004 08:08:25 PM · #15 |
I've got the Dimage Z1, which is basically the 3.2MP version of the 4MP Z2. It a really good all around camera. The manual focus does pretty much suck on it as well. Has some nice add-ons though, like the wide angle lens converter. Does great macro work.
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06/08/2004 03:00:34 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by louddog:
Thanks for the replies so far. Good information. I'm not too concerned with how it feels in my hand. I'm a pretty fast hiker and I don't spend a lot of time taking pictures. I usually pull ot out, shoot and put it away. I also use a mini tripod (ultrapodII at //www.campmor.com what a great toy!) that I always keep attached to the camera and that works as a frame/handle. |
what is the difference between the Ultrapod and the UltrapodII? i am thinking of buying my dad one for his 707. looks like a quality mini-tripod, something you never see in stores.
back on topic: my friend got a Z1 back in december, and he has been experiencing stuck a stuck EVF/LCD. as you know, the Z1 (and presumably Z2) uses a mirror to reflect the LCD image into the EVF. this mechanism can get stuck sometimes, forcing you to be unable to change modes. i don't know if his was a dud or if they are all like that, but just giving you a heads up. |
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06/08/2004 05:38:42 PM · #17 |
Ahh, my companion LoudTIGER...
The UltrapodII is bigger and intended for bigger cameras and camcorders. It sits a little higher and it's more stable. You shoudl get the II. It's a great little tripod, very stable and the lashing strap is great to attach to a fence post, tree branch... I lash mine to my treking pole and use it as a mono pod.
How do you like your FZ10? |
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06/09/2004 06:43:23 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by louddog:
Ahh, my companion LoudTIGER...
The UltrapodII is bigger and intended for bigger cameras and camcorders. It sits a little higher and it's more stable. You shoudl get the II. It's a great little tripod, very stable and the lashing strap is great to attach to a fence post, tree branch... I lash mine to my treking pole and use it as a mono pod.
How do you like your FZ10? |
i like it a lot.. i only have two main gripes with it:
1) the LCD goes dark when the shutter speed is slow, so its hard to focus. it doesn't gain up or anything on half shutter press.
2) the macro mode is an item on the mode selection dial and so is the A/S/M manual mode, so u cant have macro mode with manual selections. kinda weird.
otherwise it has great performance shooting outdoors and writes almost instantaneously to the card. movie mode is great too, and OIS really works |
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06/10/2004 01:05:59 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by LoudTIGER:
Originally posted by louddog:
Ahh, my companion LoudTIGER...
The UltrapodII is bigger and intended for bigger cameras and camcorders. It sits a little higher and it's more stable. You shoudl get the II. It's a great little tripod, very stable and the lashing strap is great to attach to a fence post, tree branch... I lash mine to my treking pole and use it as a mono pod.
How do you like your FZ10? |
i like it a lot.. i only have two main gripes with it:
1) the LCD goes dark when the shutter speed is slow, so its hard to focus. it doesn't gain up or anything on half shutter press.
2) the macro mode is an item on the mode selection dial and so is the A/S/M manual mode, so u cant have macro mode with manual selections. kinda weird.
otherwise it has great performance shooting outdoors and writes almost instantaneously to the card. movie mode is great too, and OIS really works |
LCD only goes dark when in manual mode, but yep... it's a pain in the neck. However, if you're in macro mode... go for a focus lock and then turn the dial to one of the other modes and you'll be all set. |
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