I am trying to find a camera that takes extremely clear pictures...I have had other Sonys, Canons, Nikons etc. and none are as clear as I would like. I have a Pentax 645N and it takes the clearest pictures of any camera I have ever had. To people who have had multiple cameras, how does this stack up? I am trying to find a camera that takes extremely clear pictures...I have had other Sonys, Canons, Nikons etc. and none are as clear as I would like. I have a Pentax 645N and it takes the clearest... » Read More I am trying to find a camera that takes extremely clear pictures...I have had other Sonys, Canons, Nikons etc. and none are as clear as I would like. I have a Pentax 645N and it takes the clearest pictures of any camera I have ever had. To people who have had multiple cameras, how does this stack up? « Show Less
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Marsha, I have been most pleased with the Sony DSC-RX100 for quality pictures in a small but versatile camera. Alender S. White's book "Photographer's Guide To The Sony DSC-RX100" is invaluable should you purchase the camera. Happy hunting! Dennis
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I took several pictures with both and the Sony seems to have more reddish tints in the pictures. I even used the P mode and used the natural setting. It did not help when in the landscape, etc modes. That is the only complaint I have so far. Neither the Canon or the Sony had real good picture quality, I did not think. Maybe I should try something else all together. I liked the idea of having a larger zoom on a point and shoot but maybe it takes away from teh quality??
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hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty easy to get on my hobby. Good luck with your new purchase! hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty... » Read More hello... this camera is a wonderful camera, but it's more like my pocket camera. I also own a Canon SX30IS which is a superb camera, not quite the DSLR but comes pretty close. I love Canon as a brand overall and also the fact that you can swipe memory cards and keep the same pictures regardless of which camera you took them with. Both of them are great cameras and are capable of taking wonderful pictures, it's pretty hard for me to say which one is my favorite. Again, it's a personal choice. I can't give you more advice since i'm a beginner in picture taking, but these 2 have made it pretty easy to get on my hobby. Good luck with your new purchase! « Show Less
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Look up "Imaging Resource" website. There is a very cool "Comparometer" (look on the left side, "Compare Sample Images). I, too, am trying to decide between the ZS7 and the HX5V. My biggest beef (in particular, with the Fuji F80, which I returned), is with over-processed images wiping out facial tone. I'm worried the Sony does that a bit, but it seems to retain some of the Fuji's low light magic. It's a shame the ZS7 went up on megapixels and therefore lost resolution in processing out noise. (Compare the house photos between the two on the Comparometer. The ZS3 clearly wins. Look up "Imaging Resource" website. There is a very cool "Comparometer" (look on the left side, "Compare Sample Images). I, too, am trying to decide between the ZS7 and the HX5V. My biggest beef (in particular, with the Fuji F80, which I returned), is with over-processed images wiping out facial tone. I'm worried the Sony does that a bit, but it seems to retain some of the Fuji's low light magic. It's a shame the ZS7 went up on megapixels and therefore lost resolution in processing out noise. (Compare the house photos between the two on the Comparometer. The ZS3... » Read More Look up "Imaging Resource" website. There is a very cool "Comparometer" (look on the left side, "Compare Sample Images). I, too, am trying to decide between the ZS7 and the HX5V. My biggest beef (in particular, with the Fuji F80, which I returned), is with over-processed images wiping out facial tone. I'm worried the Sony does that a bit, but it seems to retain some of the Fuji's low light magic. It's a shame the ZS7 went up on megapixels and therefore lost resolution in processing out noise. (Compare the house photos between the two on the Comparometer. The ZS3 clearly wins. « Show Less
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I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra lens. I use both but when out and about I usually take my Pentax. I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra... » Read More I have no idea. I have never owned that camera. I have a Canon Eos Rebel. The canon is a SLR and larger and does take photos that are somewhat better. I like the Pentax because it is smaller and easier to carry when I am taking the grandkids on outings or when traveling. The movies taken with the Pentax are good so I don't have to take my video camera too. The Pentax does have a strong telephoto but if you zoom in as far as it will go the photos get blurry (the videos too) I think you should use a tripod. But if you don't zoom in too far the pix are good and I don't have to carry extra lens. I use both but when out and about I usually take my Pentax. « Show Less
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To cut to the chase on the K3 is like this: the K3 model is the BEST DSLR Pentax/Ricoh camera body made by them, bar none. The cost difference in between the K3 and the others is a moot subject compared to the large and small details that has been added. If I only one of the changes to pick as best, I would pick image resolution because no other Pentax DSLR can come close to the K3. To my judgment, the money was well spent for it. This camera makes your Pentax system 50% better instantly! I hope this helps your choice.
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Okay M.I got my camera last night. I took a couple of pictures on my in to work this morning. I am going to post them after I make this post. I don't know what people are complaining about when they complain that the pictures are blurry. The pictures I took were extremely sharp. For the sample picture go the listed item. I will post more pictures by Sunday. Feel free to email me if you have any questions (superat06@gmail.com)Sean
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Put this in a google search minolta lens compatible a65 sonyI see lots of people into different lenses but when they take pics from the very same place at the same time with different lenses.. I can not tell the difference :)I have 18-55 and 18-135 sony lenses.. I can't imagine what another lens would do for me.. but If you want a cool wide angle pic, use panoramic. the method where the camera is used verticalAs for lenses I learned my lesson last summer.. I scratched a lens just before a wedding.. had a removable lens cap but.. I did buy a refurbished lens from Amazon to replace itMy next move I bought a clear lens filter.. less than 10 bucks and if scratched a trivial problem. Put this in a google search minolta lens compatible a65 sonyI see lots of people into different lenses but when they take pics from the very same place at the same time with different lenses.. I can not tell the difference :)I have 18-55 and 18-135 sony lenses.. I can't imagine what another lens would do for me.. but If you want a cool wide angle pic, use panoramic. the method where the camera is used verticalAs for lenses I learned my lesson last summer.. I scratched a lens just before a wedding.. had a removable lens cap but.. I did buy a... » Read More Put this in a google search minolta lens compatible a65 sonyI see lots of people into different lenses but when they take pics from the very same place at the same time with different lenses.. I can not tell the difference :)I have 18-55 and 18-135 sony lenses.. I can't imagine what another lens would do for me.. but If you want a cool wide angle pic, use panoramic. the method where the camera is used verticalAs for lenses I learned my lesson last summer.. I scratched a lens just before a wedding.. had a removable lens cap but.. I did buy a refurbished lens from Amazon to replace itMy next move I bought a clear lens filter.. less than 10 bucks and if scratched a trivial problem. « Show Less
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I suggest getting fastest SD card you can. I only see that kind of slow time on these types of camera if you are shooting RAW+ and using slow SD card or continuous shooting mode. If this is supposed to be normal I'd complain to Sony.
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Fuji has inconsistent quality control, which I found when I purchased the F10. The first camera took VERY blurry photos, the second 1/3 and the third maybe 1/5 (in default settings). Don't doubt yourself and your picture snapping skills. If you've read the manual and you are still having problems I would recommend an exchange.
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I also have a Canon and am not impressed with it. I just purchased the Sony W170 because I have a family member who used at Christmas. I was impressed with the size and ease of use. I will have to replace all my memory cards and batteries. I am not too upset about the batteries as my Canon Sureshot took about 5 pictures and died. I even bought an extra battery, same thing. I am excited about getting the camera. Should arrive by Jan 6th.
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The Sony does very well including situations with mixed light sources such as daylight and house lamps. It also works surprisingly well in low light situations, however the longer exposure times required can lead to blurred images because of the longer shutter time. I often have better results using available light than I do using the flash which is not powerful enough to reach too far. This is not to suggest that the Canon wouldn't work as well or better.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.
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"There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability."You failed to list these cameras and their prices. Could you please post some links? Maybe there are some models I am not aware of.
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"There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability."Really, unless you name names, this comment is not very helpful. Could you please give examples?
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Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you... » Read More Hi there, I own this camera since this April and took around 8000 pics since, about half of them in very low light. With this camera, you do not even need to use the flash in 99.9% of the cases. (this is why I chose this camera in the first place) In case it's really dark and you don't have any lightsource, you can use the flash and it is sufficiently strong so your photos will look good. But usually, you really don't need the flash at all. I made perfect shots (photo and video) in dark dimmed pubs as well as beautiful nightshots walking around NYC all without using the flash. But if you insist, it's there, and it's perfectly fine. « Show Less
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Happened to me once and I return the camera within the 30 day trial period just to be "safe". Spoke to Pentax directly, they advised me to return the camera within the trial period and get a new one. They did offer to try to fix the problem should I decide to keep the camera but that it would take several weeks. The problem with mirror flopping is an ongoing issue with this camera. You can read more about it on Steve Huff's website to get an idea how much of a problem it is. I do agree that it's a fantastic camera in general.