hello!

im planning to buy a camera this xmas... however, i can't decide which of the 2...

Canon PowerShot S3 IS or Sony CyberShot DSC H5

which is which?

Have you tried www.dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com?) ?
They have reviews for both camera, they even have a side-by-side comparison for both cameras so you can choose what really fits you. And I suggest that you get to hold each camera for the "feel". In order that you may be able to compare which camera is more comfortable for you to hold.

thanks bro.. will read it..

Hi. newbie here also. I wanna know if its ok just to buy a P&S (prosumer, high-end) cam if you're interested in pursuing a career in photography or a DSLR? Coz I plan to buy a cam and I still havent decided what to buy. A DSLR is kinda out of my budget range, so I'm thinking of just buying a good prosumer cam like Canon S3 IS. Really need help. I'm seriously considering a career in photography and I want to start it soon.

hi ron, if your considering a career in photography, my advise is buy a DSLR..
For me, a Nikon D50 or Nikon D40 will do

How much is a Nikon D50 or D40? Coz my budget right now is around 20-25K only. And where can I buy one?

Hi Ron:

A D40 kit (through Henry's) in Quiapo costs around 32,000. Not sure if the D50 is still being offered.

Thanks.

Mods: Its a Canon thread :)

Ok. Tnx much.

Welcome Ron and Ritzi!

i just bougt my first Dslr camera canon 400d kit. comes with a 18/55 mm. but how come i cant try to zoom on anything. Meaning i cant use the zoom function but if manual it works on AF it won't work. Why is that?

Welcome Ron and Ritzi!

thanks.. anyway, im buying this Canon PowerShot S3 IS.. seems so slick and cool.. and the most important.. cheap.. by DSLR range..

im not really pursuing a new career in photography.. (im a web developer)..

im just trying on a new hobby.. that's all!!

thanks!

i just bougt my first Dslr camera canon 400d kit. comes with a 18/55 mm. but how come i cant try to zoom on anything. Meaning i cant use the zoom function but if manual it works on AF it won't work. Why is that?

? Sorry, can't really understand what you were saying.

Are you saying you can't use zoom while using AF? If I understand this correctly, which I really don't think I do :Thinking:, you're trying to make the camera zoom in automatically just like a P&S? If so, you can't do that as dslr lenses zoom by manually rotating the zoom collar on the lens barrel. There are no buttons to control the zoom.

thanks.. anyway, im buying this Canon PowerShot S3 IS.. seems so slick and cool.. and the most important.. cheap.. by DSLR range..

im not really pursuing a new career in photography.. (im a web developer)..

im just trying on a new hobby.. that's all!!

thanks!

bro, just bought S3 two weeks ago and so far its very good and im enjoying using it. we are in the same situation before but decided to buy S3, one reason because of the cheaper price and to use it while learning the basics of photography :)

bro, just bought S3 two weeks ago and so far its very good and im enjoying using it. we are in the same situation before but decided to buy S3, one reason because of the cheaper price and to use it while learning the basics of photography :)

yep.. i decided im going to buy that S3.. although there have been many reviews and comparisons on S3 and Sony DSC-H2/H5, the S3 really stands out if you're just starting on photography..

yep.. i decided im going to buy that S3.. although there have been many reviews and comparisons on S3 and Sony DSC-H2/H5, the S3 really stands out if you're just starting on photography..

Ritzi

You wont regret if you bought S3, Im having a great time with my S3, the movie is great, but you need a bigger SD card for longer movie recording, Plus it have so mannnnny features

Thanks! So i need to manually focus on stuff> but why is there a zoom button? kaya nde ko maintindihan eh. Newbie talaga ako sa dslr. I tried to search sa manual booklet then sa ibang forum wala nasagot eh.

Thanks! So i need to manually focus on stuff> but why is there a zoom button? kaya nde ko maintindihan eh. Newbie talaga ako sa dslr. I tried to search sa manual booklet then sa ibang forum wala nasagot eh.

the zoom button you may be referring to is for viewing the picture on the LCD screen..use the zoom buttion to zoom in or out of the picture

Thanks Hochi!....so that's what it's for....i've been reading the manual and i can't seem to find what thats for....SO u use a conon 400D also?is there any tips u can advise me at for that?:)

Thanks! So i need to manually focus on stuff> but why is there a zoom button? kaya nde ko maintindihan eh. Newbie talaga ako sa dslr. I tried to search sa manual booklet then sa ibang forum wala nasagot eh.

you have to manually zoom, i.e. manually turn the zoom ring - but not manually focus if you are on AF mode...:)

Does a powershot have a manual zoom on the lens? Just want to clarify :)

I would recommend that photographers who own cameras with digital zooms avoid using this feature. This tends to degrade image quality. You would be better off using the optical zoom feature of your camera lens instead. :D

you have to manually zoom, i.e. manually turn the zoom ring - but not manually focus if you are on AF mode...:)

Thanks John!...i thought kasi nasira ko na agad on the first day!...hahahha...ur using a 400d also ba?

I would recommend that photographers who own cameras with digital zooms avoid using this feature. This tends to degrade image quality. You would be better off using the optical zoom feature of your camera lens instead. :D

you mean maually turn the zoom ring right?

Not necessarily. Some digicams have an optical zoom feature that requires pushing a button to change the focal length of the lens. A SLR user would manually turn the zoom ring.

All that digital zoom does is that it makes a certain portion of the image bigger. This usually results in the digital image looking pixelated.

you mean maually turn the zoom ring right?

Thanks John!...i thought kasi nasira ko na agad on the first day!...hahahha...ur using a 400d also ba?

hehe...nope not a 400D...d70s...:D

you mean maually turn the zoom ring right?

on your dslr...as master jo says, yes...manually turn the zoom ring left or right, to zoom in (make the subject bigger or bring it closer)or out as you want...:D

Thanks Hochi!....so that's what it's for....i've been reading the manual and i can't seem to find what thats for....SO u use a conon 400D also?is there any tips u can advise me at for that?:)

nope, i use a 30D :)

Turn the lens knob; if it turns then it zooms.

i just bougt my first Dslr camera canon 400d kit. comes with a 18/55 mm. but how come i cant try to zoom on anything. Meaning i cant use the zoom function but if manual it works on AF it won't work. Why is that?

i use a 400D, just got it dec. 06.

(lemme share a story)
my smaller sister is p&s county. she also tried zooming in and out using the 2 buttons on the camera. she depressed almost every conceivable button, and she thought it would do her justice using the turn knob:Shock:, which still didn't work- until she asked for my help.:D