Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Spencer, If you want very small and compact I can suggest you take a look at the Canon SD20, I have the SD10 and quite honestly the picture quality is impressive. It is much helped by the fixed focal length lens on the camera, also it takes pictures when you press the button... Whilst the pictures (in the links) are all pretty much snaps (from vacations), you should get an idea - the panorama at the top is full size as is a stitch of ~9 images - I find the 4mp make for very nice 8x10s http://www.francis-web.com/FrancisWeb/holiday/Copper/copper.htm I also have the waterproof case for it and I get these sorts of images http://www.francis-web.com/FrancisWeb/holiday/BVI2004/index.htm Taken whilst doing a Reef Check dive in the BVI, the only limiting factor for me is that it is not good below 12ft, so works for snorkeling, not diving. I'd probably get technically better images with my Leica or Canon 20D, but I always have the SD10 in my bag ... Mike -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+michael.francis=gs.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+michael.francis=gs.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Spencer Cheng Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:29 AM To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] [OT] Now that the Olympus C-8080 has been discontinued... Don, Nathan, Mehrdada, Thanks for the suggestions. The search continues. I was trying to avoid the DSLR because of size (and intended user - my wife). Size-wise, something up to the size of a M would be fine. The very small cameras I find tend to have poor durability but that can be said of most digital P&S. Regards, Spencer On Jul 12, 2005, at 21:27, Spencer Cheng wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I've started looking for a digital P&S for travel purpose. The LUG > archives suggested that the C-8080 is a good choice for what I want > (5+ megapixels, relatively compact, relatively narrow range zoom, > relatively fast lens). Unfortunately, Olympus has discontinued C-8080 > and no retailer in Ottawa seems to have any in stock. > > So what are your recommendations for something like the C-8080? > > As this is off topic, please feel free to send me your suggestion in > private and I will summarize for anyone who is interested. > > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information