- Dec 1, 2002
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I'm in the market for a new camera. Something small but able to take high quality shots. Main application of the camera will be for social events, both indoor and outdoor. Nothing serious, just casual picture taking, but I am a stickler for the quality. I do imagine I'll be drunk a lot of the times I'm taking said pictures
I've narrowed down my choices to the Canon SD850IS, SD800IS, and the SD1000. I've seen and felt the cameras and the 850 and 800's have a bit of heft to them, but I don't mind the weight.
How important is IS? Will it make a difference to warrant the extra cost?
The 800IS has a widescreen mode, the 850IS doesn't, again what's the difference, and is it worth the loss of a megapixel to be able to take widescreen shots.
How will the SD1000 stand up to the 850 and the 800?
How do other cameras such as the Lumix and Exlim stand up to the Canon cameras as they offer image stabilization at a lower pricing tier.
I appreciate all help on the matter.
I've narrowed down my choices to the Canon SD850IS, SD800IS, and the SD1000. I've seen and felt the cameras and the 850 and 800's have a bit of heft to them, but I don't mind the weight.
How important is IS? Will it make a difference to warrant the extra cost?
The 800IS has a widescreen mode, the 850IS doesn't, again what's the difference, and is it worth the loss of a megapixel to be able to take widescreen shots.
How will the SD1000 stand up to the 850 and the 800?
How do other cameras such as the Lumix and Exlim stand up to the Canon cameras as they offer image stabilization at a lower pricing tier.
I appreciate all help on the matter.