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Posted by Jim S on 01/10/07 05:59
> "PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in message
> news:50j12jF1gch6kU1@mid.individual.net...
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>> "Jim S" <Jim S@jimsplace.com> wrote in message
> news:45a40007$1@clear.net.nz...
>> Yes, the Sony DCR-VX2100, which came out in 2003, was certainly a great
>> camera, but rather too bulky for many of today's travelers.
>
> Sorry, but you're falling into the "good enough for the masses" trap. I
> am one of "today's travelers," and I'd wager that I've travelled,
> internationally, more than most people on this newsgroup, and done it with
> my VX2000, which I've had since 2002. Yes, I'd prefer a smaller form
> factor, but not at the expense of getting good video under a variety of
> conditions. Similarly, I'm sure little point-and-shoot still cameras are
> good enough for many people who only want 4 x 6 mass market machine
> prints. However, I want high quality stills up to 13 x 19, so I carry a
> heavier and more bulky Canon 10D.
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I also carry around on holiday much heavier gear than point and shoot
cameras, and like you, I enjoy the benefits of doing this. However, I also
have a small point and shoot still camera that I have with me all the time,
and I only carry around the heavier gear when I think it's worth the effort
in doing so. For example, I don't take my heavy gear with me on long walks
or when I go out for dinner!
But when you are advising newbies on what digital camera gear to buy, you
need to at least mention the point and shoot cameras because they are the
most convenient to carry around and their quality is getting better. If a
person is just starting out in photography, I often suggest they try cheaper
cameras first, and then gradually build up to the more expensive ones if
they really feel the need for the extra quality. So my comments in this
thread were directed towards newbies rather than to people who are very
experienced.
With regard to the Sony HDRFX1E, it has received excellent reviews, for
example, see this one:
http://www.videomaker.com/article/10594/
Similarly the 10 megapixel Sony DSC-N2 is reviewed here:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_n2-review/
Particularly with shots in bright daylight, you would get great A3 sized
prints with this little camera.
Cheers, Jim
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