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skoker
Apr 5, 2006, 08:49 PM
I'm looking for a camera for some aviation photography. Here's what I need:

*Fast shutter speed
*High optical zoom
*Outdoor readable display
*Low cost

Any suggestions? I'll need it to be at a retailer like Circuit City or Best Buy cuz I'm going on a spotting trip in a week.

Thanks for the advice!


cgratti
Apr 5, 2006, 10:09 PM
point and shoot of DSLR? If your going DSLR the RebelXT is a great camera for the price, but you need to buy lenses.
law guy
Apr 5, 2006, 10:10 PM
I'm looking for a camera for some aviation photography. Here's what I need:

*Fast shutter speed
*High optical zoom
*Outdoor readable display
*Low cost

Any suggestions? I'll need it to be at a retailer like Circuit City or Best Buy cuz I'm going on a spotting trip in a week.

Thanks for the advice!

Skoker - check out the Canon S2 IS from Canon. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=11368
It's got a 2.3 fps shooting mode, a 12x optical zoom, and digicam capability as well. The display can be left in place or popped out and moved around at various angles as well. CC and BB should both have them in stock.
skoker
Apr 6, 2006, 07:03 AM
Skoker - check out the Canon S2 IS from Canon. http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=11368
It's got a 2.3 fps shooting mode, a 12x optical zoom, and digicam capability as well. The display can be left in place or popped out and moved around at various angles as well. CC and BB should both have them in stock.

That's exactly what I'm looking for but I don't have $379 to drop for it. I'm ideally looking for something sub-$175 (which I know limits my selections)
iGary
Apr 6, 2006, 07:11 AM
Do you want to shoot airlshows and landing/taking off aircraft?

That's a tough order for a point and shoot.
skoker
Apr 6, 2006, 07:21 AM
Do you want to shoot airlshows and landing/taking off aircraft?

That's a tough order for a point and shoot.

I figured. I don't even know what point-and-shoot means.
Abstract
Apr 6, 2006, 07:24 AM
What you're asking for is impossible. I mean, $175? Your choices on ANY digital camera are very very limited, and it doesn't get better when you have a list of requirements.

Get a used film SLR, I guess?
skoker
Apr 6, 2006, 07:25 AM
What you're asking for is impossible. I mean, $175? Your choices on ANY digital camera are very very limited, and it doesn't get better when you have a list of requirements.

Get a used film SLR, I guess?

I guess the most important things are high optical zoom and low cost then. Any in that category?
epicwelshman
Apr 6, 2006, 08:26 AM
Look either at the FujiFilm S3100 (4 megapixels, 6x optical zoom) or the Kodak Z740 (5 megapixels, 12x optical zoom).
epicwelshman
Apr 6, 2006, 08:30 AM
You can get the Fuji for a little over $200 online, and the Kodak for nearer 300. The Kodak has a 10x zoom, not 12, sorry. I don't think you'd find anything at all at Best Buy for that kind of price and need. I can just suggest saving up for a while and getting a good camera that'll last you. The Canon S2 IS is great, as i the Sony DSC-H1.
jared_kipe
Apr 6, 2006, 08:47 AM
Maybe a panasonic FZ3, on ebay they should be in your price point. 12x zoom.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz3/
Ryan T.
Apr 6, 2006, 11:49 AM
The Canon S2 IS is great, as i the Sony DSC-H1.I recently ordered the DSC-H1 for $244 brand new. Thanks slickdeals!

I'm excited.
epicwelshman
Apr 6, 2006, 12:09 PM
I recently ordered the DSC-H1 for $244 brand new. Thanks slickdeals!

I'm excited.


That's so lucky. I ended up paying $570 Canadian for mine, plus tax and memory card. Came out to nearly $800. It was worth it though, I think it's a fantastic camera, and I love it!
macpastor
Apr 6, 2006, 02:25 PM
I have never been a WalMart guy, but you can get some great camera deals there if you need on in a hurry.
jared_kipe
Apr 6, 2006, 04:40 PM
I recently ordered the DSC-H1 for $244 brand new. Thanks slickdeals!

I'm excited.
You sure you didn't get ripped off? Where was it ordered from?
epicwelshman
Apr 12, 2006, 09:36 AM
You sure you didn't get ripped off? Where was it ordered from?


Ripped off? $244 for that camera is an amazing deal. I wish I could have found mine for that price!
discoforce
Apr 12, 2006, 10:42 AM
Ripped off? $244 for that camera is an amazing deal. I wish I could have found mine for that price!

I think the implication was that for $244 it either wasn't the DSC-H1 (does the Sony sticker peel off? :) ) or that it was just an empty case. :p

EDIT: Or that it won't actually arrive...
epicwelshman
Apr 12, 2006, 10:48 AM
I think the implication was that for $244 it either wasn't the DSC-H1 (does the Sony sticker peel off? :) ) or that it was just an empty case. :p

EDIT: Or that it won't actually arrive...

Haha, wouldn't that suck! I dunno, I may crazy and waste money, but I feel a lot more comfortable buying things from the manufacturer themselves and paying a little more... just gives me some peace of mind!
jared_kipe
Apr 16, 2006, 12:26 PM
I recently ordered the DSC-H1 for $244 brand new. Thanks slickdeals!

I'm excited.
I wonder if this has come in yet, I'm still wondering if he got scammed.
Ryan T.
Apr 16, 2006, 12:31 PM
I wonder if this has come in yet, I'm still wondering if he got scammed.
It was from Dell, so yes, it was very legitimate. Although at the last moment before it shipped, I went with the Canon S2 IS on a similar deal, paid $277 :)

I'm enjoying the S2 IS right now.