Who makes a good camera?

[GMichael]

Great pics Herm.
Thanks for all the input. Thanks to all.

After many hours of reading reviews & comments, and several trips to stores to play with them, I ended up pulling the trigger on the Canon SD800 IS yesterday. The 2GB, 150x speedy memory showed up today. The camera should be here in a week.
Many others were great also. The Olympus' and Fuji's really cought my eye. But I had to pick one and this one seems like the best fit for me & Wifey. Hopefully I'll post some pics after X-mas. Oh! Did I say that this is a gift for the honey? She started dropping hints a few weeks ago. I think she'll love it. So SHHHHHHH.... Don't anyone tell her.


TANX
me

[L.J.]

Hey GM I finally picked that camera. Got it at JR for only $239. I had a chance to play around with it for a little bit and this baby is nice. It was suggested based on my comments from that link you provided. I haven't found a bad review yet.



Here the specs:


6-megapixel: The Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ7K digital camera delivers stunning pictures with 6-megapixel resolution. You can create brilliant 4" x 6" photos or blow images up as large as posters.

Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens: Made by one of the most respected camera companies in the world, this compact lens combines a comfortably small size with superb image rendering.

12x zoom: The unbelievable 12x optical zoom lets you get really close to your subject before you take your shot. Equivalent to 35mm-430mm on a 35mm camera, this telephoto zoom doesn't miss a thing. An additional 4x digital zoom lets you enlarge the details before or after shooting.

2.5" LCD: Frame your shot, review up to 25 thumbnail images at once and access the menu using the enormous 2.5" LCD screen. For easier viewing on sunny days, use the Power LCD button to boost backlighting by about 40%. The high-angle LCD feature makes it easier to check the LCD when you're holding the camera high to shoot over a crowd.

MEGA optical image stabilizer: Don't worry about shaky hands—shots are clear with this image stabilization system, even at full zoom.

High-sensitivity mode: This mode helps suppress motion blur by automatically setting the ISO sensitivity to 1600, which increases the shutter speed. It also lets you take clearer, sharper shots in dim lighting without using a flash.

MegaBurst® consecutive shooting: This camera has a super-fast response that lets you snap off 14 consecutive shots at 3 frames per second with full resolution. Unlimited consecutive shooting lets you keep on shooting until the SD memory card is full.

Easy manual operation: The joystick on the back of the camera gives you quick, easy and accurate manual focusing. You can also set the aperture, shutter speed and focus with your thumb while framing the shot on the LCD monitor.

Movie mode: When a snapshot just isn't enough, you can record video clips directly to your memory card.

Memory: This digital camera comes with a 16MB memory card, which stores around 10 pictures at the highest resolution. Get the most out of your camera by adding a 512MB or larger MultiMediaCard or SD memory card. How much memory do you need? Click here to find out.

PictBridge-enabled: Simply connect the Panasonic Lumix® DMC-FZ7K digital camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer to print pictures without a computer.

[GMichael]

Wow LJ. That looks like a d'm nice one. I've heard nothing but good things about that Leica lens. Seems we're on the same wavelength. I paid just a smidge more. I guess mostly because it's a new model and wifey can fit it in her pocket. She wanted tiny. But yours seems to do a little more with that 12x and Leica lens.

So let's see, we've both bought cameras and subs (sorry to bring that up). I got a new home and you are packed up to do the same. Are we doing anything else the same?

[GMichael]

Wow LJ.

So let's see, we've both bought cameras and subs (sorry to bring that up). I got a new home and you are packed up to do the same. Are we doing anything else the same?

OK, just saw your post on the Blue-Ray vs HD-DVD. Wifey is looking to buy me an Xbox for Christmas. It's getting creepy.

[L.J.]

OK, just saw your post on the Blue-Ray vs HD-DVD. Wifey is looking to buy me an Xbox for Christmas. It's getting creepy.

You wouldn't be thinking 'bout setting up a 2 chan system anytime soon I hope? If so

[GMichael]

You wouldn't be thinking 'bout setting up a 2 chan system anytime soon I hope? If so

Was kinda looking at these for the basement.

http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=78.1
and
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=26.1
or maybe
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=95.1

[L.J.]

Was kinda looking at these for the basement.

http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=78.1
and
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=26.1
or maybe
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=95.1

Can't drop $$$$ like that on a pair of speakers anytime soon. I may get my hands on some C-7's if I can get this guy in my area to go low enough. I doubt that's gonna happen so it's most likely gonna be my C-3's. I was gonna get a Integrated but I may just pick up a used AVR and a Squeezebox. Still thinking about that.

[basite]

Was kinda looking at these for the basement.

http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=78.1
and
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=26.1
or maybe
http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=95.1

what about these?
http://www.focal.tm.fr/accueil_en.htm (-->home audio --> chorus 800v --> products --> Chorus 836v) i'm thinking about saving for them, a couple years...

what about maggies (1.6 or so) or a martin logan mosaic?

Greetings,
Basite.