Camera's

Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a new
digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious shots.

There are SLR cameras (a camera with a fixed lens) and DSLR cameras (a
camera that can accept different lenses).
Big differences between SLR and DSLR
DSLR are much faster for shooting than SLR, but they are bulky and you need
at least two lenses to cover about the same range (wide angle-telephoto)
that a good SLR will cover with a fixed lens.
If you like Canon, two recent cameras are the PowerShot A620 and the
PowerShot S80. Both very good. Both are SLR cameras. You can add attachments
to the A620 for wider angle and higher telephoto while the S80 is a little
camera that you can always have in your coat pocket.
The last (about a year ago) reasonably priced DSLR camera from Canon is the
Rebel XT or 350XT. Also very good but you can't keep such in your coat
pocket.
You can read the reviews on these cameras from here:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html

Another site for reviews on these cameras is:
http://www.dpreview.com/
Here you can also read the endless debate about SLR vs DSLR cameras. My
bottom line is yes DSLR are better because faster focus, faster continuous
shooting, better in low light situations etc. etc. if you want to lug them
along and change lens as appropriate. To hell with this. I would rather have
a camera that I can easily carry with me. Take your pick as appropriate!

"walt" <walt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4EA0AC7F-8010-47CD-9516-20116212C161@microsoft.com...
> Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a
new
> digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious
shots.

Thanks Yves, so DSLR is also a DOS all this tech stuff can be kind of
confussing. I want something simple that takes great pictures. I now have a
Canon A70. It takes great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
want. I like to take photos of the horses running and playing. Need shots
like that for potential customers and be able to take close ups also. With
the A70 I need another lens for closeups.

"Yves Alarie" wrote:

> There are SLR cameras (a camera with a fixed lens) and DSLR cameras (a
> camera that can accept different lenses).
> Big differences between SLR and DSLR
> DSLR are much faster for shooting than SLR, but they are bulky and you need
> at least two lenses to cover about the same range (wide angle-telephoto)
> that a good SLR will cover with a fixed lens.
> If you like Canon, two recent cameras are the PowerShot A620 and the
> PowerShot S80. Both very good. Both are SLR cameras. You can add attachments
> to the A620 for wider angle and higher telephoto while the S80 is a little
> camera that you can always have in your coat pocket.
> The last (about a year ago) reasonably priced DSLR camera from Canon is the
> Rebel XT or 350XT. Also very good but you can't keep such in your coat
> pocket.
> You can read the reviews on these cameras from here:
> http://www.steves-digicams.com/diginews.html
>
> Another site for reviews on these cameras is:
> http://www.dpreview.com/
> Here you can also read the endless debate about SLR vs DSLR cameras. My
> bottom line is yes DSLR are better because faster focus, faster continuous
> shooting, better in low light situations etc. etc. if you want to lug them
> along and change lens as appropriate. To hell with this. I would rather have
> a camera that I can easily carry with me. Take your pick as appropriate!
>
> "walt" <walt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4EA0AC7F-8010-47CD-9516-20116212C161@microsoft.com...
> > Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a
> new
> > digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious
> shots.
>
>
>

walt wrote:
> Thanks Yves, so DSLR is also a DOS all this tech stuff
> can be kind of confussing. I want something simple that
> takes great pictures. I now have a Canon A70. It takes
> great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
> want. I like to take photos of the horses running and
> playing. Need shots like that for potential customers and
> be able to take close ups also. With the A70 I need
> another lens for closeups.
====================
Hmmm, the specs for the A70 states
that it will take continuous shots of
2.2 images per second.

Anyway...if 5 MP would be adequate...
have a look at the Canon S2 IS.

Review: Canon S2 IS
http://tinyurl.com/76fyf

It will shoot continuous up to 2.4
frames per second and it has a
12X Zoom for your close-ups.

Another neat feature is the movie
mode. It will shoot continuous up the
limit of a (1 GB) SD memory card.
That would be almost 9 minutes at
best resolution. And...unlike many
digitals...the zoom works with video.

A good review...

DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
http://tinyurl.com/brpcp


--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Yes you can take the continous shots with the A70 but, it is a pain trying to
switch the setting when you are in the bright light and can't see the screen
(not to mention being old and can't see well anyway). I like the movie mode
part, can take up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John, you and Yves are a great
help.

"John Inzer" wrote:

> walt wrote:
> > Thanks Yves, so DSLR is also a DOS all this tech stuff
> > can be kind of confussing. I want something simple that
> > takes great pictures. I now have a Canon A70. It takes
> > great shots but can't get the continous shots that I
> > want. I like to take photos of the horses running and
> > playing. Need shots like that for potential customers and
> > be able to take close ups also. With the A70 I need
> > another lens for closeups.
> ====================
> Hmmm, the specs for the A70 states
> that it will take continuous shots of
> 2.2 images per second.
>
> Anyway...if 5 MP would be adequate...
> have a look at the Canon S2 IS.
>
> Review: Canon S2 IS
> http://tinyurl.com/76fyf
>
> It will shoot continuous up to 2.4
> frames per second and it has a
> 12X Zoom for your close-ups.
>
> Another neat feature is the movie
> mode. It will shoot continuous up the
> limit of a (1 GB) SD memory card.
> That would be almost 9 minutes at
> best resolution. And...unlike many
> digitals...the zoom works with video.
>
> A good review...
>
> DCRP Review: Canon PowerShot S2 IS
> http://tinyurl.com/brpcp
>
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! MVP
> How to ask a newsgroup question:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>
>
>

walt wrote:
> Yes you can take the continous
> shots with the A70 but, it is a pain
> trying to switch the setting when
> you are in the bright light and can't
> see the screen (not to mention
> being old and can't see well anyway).
=======================
You'll probably encounter that
problem with any digital. I find
that the view finder is much better
for me than the LCD screen.
=======================
> I like the movie mode part, can take
> up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John,
> you and Yves are a great help.
=======================
Yeah, the movies are fun and
as I said the S2 allows you to
use zoom with the movies.

You're welcome.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Again Thanks will let you know what I get. And I have Digital Image Suite 10
working fine now after your help a while back.

"John Inzer" wrote:

> walt wrote:
> > Yes you can take the continous
> > shots with the A70 but, it is a pain
> > trying to switch the setting when
> > you are in the bright light and can't
> > see the screen (not to mention
> > being old and can't see well anyway).
> =======================
> You'll probably encounter that
> problem with any digital. I find
> that the view finder is much better
> for me than the LCD screen.
> =======================
> > I like the movie mode part, can take
> > up to a 3 min. movie. Thanks John,
> > you and Yves are a great help.
> =======================
> Yeah, the movies are fun and
> as I said the S2 allows you to
> use zoom with the movies.
>
> You're welcome.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer
> MS Picture It! MVP
> How to ask a newsgroup question:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>
>
>

walt wrote:
> Again Thanks will let you know what I get. And I have
> Digital Image Suite 10 working fine now after your help a
> while back.
========================
Great! Thanks for the update.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP
How to ask a newsgroup question:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

While we are on this subject, can anyone recommend a cheap but adequate
digital camera for a child's Xmas present?
Also, where to get it. I have Googled but not much luck. There must be
something out there for less than £50?



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From your comments, I would check the Canon A620.
This is a 7 MP camera, plenty of pixels for cropping.
Will shoot at 2 frames/seconds until your memory card is full, no stopping!
Also 4X optical zoom and you can quickly add a teleconverter to it for more
zoom. It has a very good optical viewfinder, perfect for shooting outside in
bright light.
You can read a full review here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona620/

It is available at:
www.costco.com
for $350.00.
If you are not a Costco member, get a membership. If you don't like the
camera, return it. Full refund at Costco and no question asked about
returns.



"walt" <walt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4EA0AC7F-8010-47CD-9516-20116212C161@microsoft.com...
> Is there a difference between a SLR and DOS camera? I am looking to buy a
new
> digital camera. I like Canon want something that will take continious
shots.