Is C2100UZ too high end for newbie?

[tangcy]

HEy my first post.

Thinking of getting the UZI, but is it too high an investment for newbie? I think mkt value is abt $950 for it rite?

 

[mpenza]

some "newbies" are spending >>$1000 for their first digicam. Guess a lot depends on the individual and their financial capability.

 

[Bluestrike]

Well nothing is "high End"

It how you use the DC that matter. A good pic tell a thousand word not the DC.

 

[sebastiansong]

I newbie also... buy 2100 and yet havent got time to learn about the manual settings... just using mainly auto features...

3 simple questions
1)best is to set yourself a budget...
2)then ask yourself what you need the camera for
3)then ask yourself what is the top 3 things you are willing to sacrifice (or live without) in order to fulfil the first 2 questions.

Presto... you've got it

 

[sebastiansong]

Originally posted by Bluestrike
Well nothing is "high End"

It how you use the DC that matter. A good pic tell a thousand word not the DC.

well said... no one is going to say wah he took that shot with a G2 or 2100UZ... unless of course you perform the physically impossible and use a point and shoot and get some fantastic formula 1 action shot.

 

[Jayan]

Originally posted by tangcy
HEy my first post.

Thinking of getting the UZI, but is it too high an investment for newbie? I think mkt value is abt $950 for it rite?

No, it is not...

In fact I think it is a good DC for someone who's serious in getteing into digital pohtography.

$950 is just right....there're a lot more (newer) DCs in the market that's priced in excess of S$1K.

If you have a limited budget, the Casio 2900UX or Olympus C-2040z are 2 other good DCs that won't break the bank.

BTW, I bought the Olympus C-2100UZ due to its 10x IS optical zoom lens.

 

[franciskc]

it all depends on how much time/investment u wanna spend on ur camera.
If u enjoy outing and is a shutterbug get the best u can find. otherwise just keep with a low budget camera.

As a hobbyist, u will tend to switch between functions and try these try tat, if a DC without manual settings... the shutterbug will soon be sianzz of it as nothing more to try.......

 

[tangcy]

For $950, what's shld be in the package? and what else shld I get?

 

[mpenza]

pay $950 for the camera (standard package) and a UV lens.

other things you would probably need straight away:
1. camera bag
2. additional memory, probably 128MB


optional things:
1. rechargeable batteries and charger
2. tripod
3. circular polariser

 

[Jayan]

Originally posted by mpenza
pay $950 for the camera (standard package) and a UV lens.

other things you would probably need straight away:
1. camera bag
2. additional memory, probably 128MB


optional things:
1. rechargeable batteries and charger
2. tripod
3. circular polariser

The UV filter is cheap and it protects ur lens from dust and scratches. Get it!

U'll definitely need a semi-hard pouch or camera bag to protect and hold ur DC + other stuffs....a dry box to store the DC for extended periods is a good idea too.

Forget abt that puny 8MB SM which comes with the DC, get at least a 64MB SM.....at SHQ setting, u can take abt 45 ~ 50+ shots....each file is abt 1.2MB.

Buy at least 2 sets of rechargeable batteries and a quick charger (3hrs or less charging time).....a std set of 4x1600maH allows you to take from 100 ~ 150 pix, depending on flash and LCD usage, plus the sleep mode setting.

You'll need the tripod for night/long-exposure shots......the IS won't help in these cases.

As for the cir. polarizer, u can hold it off for now, but u may want to buy it in future when u r more comfotable with ur DC.

Be prepared to spend at least a few hundred more $$$ on all these stuffs.

 

[mpenza]

wow.... seems like I give a structured question and Jayan give the answers!

 

[tangcy]

Thks for all the advice. Looks like + the accessories, might blow my $1k budget.

How much does a C700UZ cost? My the reading thru the posts, C700 and C2100 is comparable except for IS and WB, rest are the same. Also like C700 for its compact design.

 

[mpenza]

costs about the same as the 2100UZ but it doesn't come with a remote.

another you can consider is mine

 

[mpenza]

Is the 2100UZ using the same lens as the Canon Pro 90IS?

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1018&message=2134295

 

[Jayan]

Originally posted by mpenza
Is the 2100UZ using the same lens as the Canon Pro 90IS?

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1018&message=2134295

Yes or no, depending on how u see it.

Olympus apparently licensed the IS lens technology from Canon and used it on both the C-2100UZ and E-100RS.

 

[tangcy]

Originally posted by mpenza


another you can consider is mine

Thought abt it too, but the jaggy at high res bothers me. I will probably print it 4R size using my deskjet, will that matters?

How much is your casio?

 

[mpenza]

Originally posted by tangcy


Thought abt it too, but the jaggy at high res bothers me. I will probably print it 4R size using my deskjet, will that matters?

How much is your casio?

jagginess is not at high resolution. it's for high contrast pics. you probably can minimise by setting the sharpness to low. you could check out my pics at photo.net

you might want to consider developing prints at the shops. prints will have higher quality and will be more lasting than printouts from your deskjets. inkjet printint isn't cheap once you factored in the cost of the ink and paper.

probably can get the QV2900UX for $650-700 now.

 

[LifeWorld]

Originally posted by tangcy
Thks for all the advice. Looks like + the accessories, might blow my $1k budget.

How much does a C700UZ cost? My the reading thru the posts, C700 and C2100 is comparable except for IS and WB, rest are the same. Also like C700 for its compact design.

The C2100UZ can use the optical zoom during movie recording mode, has IR remote, another lcd for instant info - total three including the EVF. Oh yes it has AF illuminator too.

The C700 is smaller, has ISO800 andmanual WB.

 

[LifeWorld]

Originally posted by Jayan


Yes or no, depending on how u see it.

Olympus apparently licensed the IS lens technology from Canon and used it on both the C-2100UZ and E-100RS.

Rumour that Canon has stopped the licensing. Probably no more IS lens for Oly.

 

[Jayan]

Originally posted by LifeWorld



Rumour that Canon has stopped the licensing. Probably no more IS lens for Oly.

The licensing is for 2 models only --> the C-2100UZ and E-100RS.....so those who wants 10x IS lens cheap...chiong ah!!!!!