Comments on: Camera Upgrade: Canon PowerShot SD780IS

By: Video Edition: Cathedral of Junk | Tales from Technomadia

Video Edition: Cathedral of Junk | Tales from Technomadia — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:18:30 +0000

[...] many of the photos in this post were taken with my ultra compact Canon PowerShot SD780 – which I got back in July and am still totally [...]

By: Cherie Ve Ard

Cherie Ve Ard — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:19:16 +0000

Awesome.. thanks for pointing us to that. Nice to know that not only did we choose a great compact all in one camera/HD video – we also choose wisely. Much preferred the Canon video in the demo to the Flip.

By: Jerry Coleman

Jerry Coleman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:32:11 +0000

I must have screwed up my attempt to post the url since its not showing up in my comment. Sorry. Here’s the link for the Flip MinoHD vs Canon Powershot SD780IS video I was referring to above http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAIYQAzoe7g

By: Jerry Coleman

Jerry Coleman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:29:52 +0000

Since you mention that you are using your Canon Powershot for video, if anyone else plans to do so too and are debating whether to buy the Canon or a Flip (as I'm debating/researching currently) I found this interesting picture in picture comparison of the two on you tube and I'll just let the visuals help you come to the same conclusion that I did after seeing the vid

By: Chris Dunphy

Chris Dunphy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:18:38 +0000

That is a beautiful photo you linked to.

I’m not opposed to investing in a good lens, but due to space and complexity constraints I don’t want to start building a large collection of lenses. One or (at most) two very versatile lenses is all I can see myself with.

The one advantage that the T1i offers over all older DSLR’s is that it can record HD video. We are playing with video more and more, and it would be nice to have a camera that can capture footage we can work with, and not just stills.

That said, I am open to getting an older or even used model.

I look forward to checking yours out next week.

– Chris

By: smthng

smthng — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:33:56 +0000

Save your money.. Get a decent, but not top-of-the-line, DSLR and spend the extra money on good lenses. We have an SD850IS and an SD770IS for point-and-shoots. They’re adequate for “documenting” trips, but I also have a Canon Rebel XTi, which I think is two generations earlier than the 1Ti. I’d rather have the older body with a good lens than have a new body and only be able to afford the stock lens. All stock lenses are “merely adequate” and won’t do your shots any favors. Good lenses don’t have to cost a lot, but the price climbs rapidly when you add features to an already decent lens.
A good example is the “nifty-fifty”. It’s a Canon EF 50mm F1.8 fixed focal length (no zoom) lens. Costs about $100. It takes incredibly good pictures, but the 50 mm focal length is a bit hard to deal with (it’s pretty “zoomed in” compared to a standard lens). Check out this shot… http://www.flickr.com/photos/smthng/479891929/
I can’t get anything near that clarity with any other lens. A camera body with twice the resolution or a more sensitive image sensor wouldn’t make the slightest bit of difference, it’s all about the lenses for SLRs.
Amazon currently lists the 1Ti for $300 more than the XTi. I’d rather spend that $300 on a lens or two. If you’re not planning on selling very large “art” pictures, the extra features on the newer bodies are wasted. The XTi is WAY more advanced than any of the point and shoots that you’re used to and is perfectly suited for light painting, long night exposures, macro shots, etc.
You’re welcome to check mine out next week if you’re interested… an no, that’s one piece of gear I won’t be getting rid of any time soon.
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