Need a new digital camera

[sushi]

A review I want to hear!

those are all points I have considered, I just thought the 200 or 300 would be as good for me, but have read a lot of good stuff on the 500 and am sure that you will not be disappointed.

Reasons I think the S2 IS is something I may want, Big 12X zoom with Image Stabilizer / Zoom works while videoing / Large lens to collect light / stereo sound for musical wife and kids.
The form factor of the sd500 is quite the trump card though!

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I am very much like you when it comes to Digicams in that I want good stills with good video.

I have the IXY320 (Japanese version of the Canon PS230 I think). It is 3.2 megapixel and does 640x480 at 20 fps with audio. No zoom while filming. It was the best at the time.

I wanted to upgrade. I prefer Canon products. However, at the time, they did not have any models that would zoom while doing video. To me this is a show stopper after having used a camera that does not zoom while in video mode.

I looked at many other products and opted for the Dimage Z5. It has 12X stabilized zoom. Uses SD cards. Does 640x480 at 30fps and can zoom while taking videos. I am very pleased with it.

Then Canon introduced the S2 IS about 2 weeks after I got the Dimage Z5. So I was a bit bummed because I would prefer a Canon solution.

However, when I tried the Canon S2 IS, I found it to be a pain to use. The interface and location of the buttons leaves a lot to be desired -- especially compared to the simplicity and ease of the Dimage Z5.

One thing that you difinitely want to do is test the camera in the shooting modes that you plan on using. This can really help you make a decision.

One last point. Now that I have the Dimage Z5, I still carry my Canon IXY320 with me everywhere but have to think about carrying the Dimage Z5. This was just like back in the film days. I had an Olympus small point and shoot camera and a Canon A-1 system. Always had the Olympus with me (it easily fit in my flight suit pocket) and got most of my great once in a lifetime pictures with it.

So you might consider the Canon PS500 as a good alternative because you will always have it with you.

Sushi

 

[sushi]

Our canon s30 died yesterday, no autopsy so don't no why.

So no excuses from the wife now! (no the s30 was not a victim of random violence)

Just went and got a Canon S2 IS from CCity. Not the best price, was going to use BH photo, but I wanted immediate buyer gratification.
Ordered some batteries (2700mAh batts, 24 back ups - got 3 kids and the whole world runs on AA batts now).
Also got a SD card from DMS they were recommended by canadaram way back, used them once before for some ram. They had a 1gb 80x sd card for 67.00 and zero rebates involved.

So waiting to put frankenstien together!

Dang. Looks like I was a day late and a dollar short.

I hope that the S2 IS works well for you.

Sushi

 

[sambo.]

Just out of curiousity, Katie, why AAs, as opposed to rechargeable Li-Ion?

coz u can buy AA batteries on almost any street-corner, WORLDWIDE!
is a big plus for travelling