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Digital Camera Question

Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
edited October 2007 in Games and Technology
We're looking to update our digital camera (Canon A80, 4 Megapixel, 3x optical zoom). We love it, but find that we want one that has a better zoom, and better speed so we get less blurry photos (3 year old kid). We've been helping a friend and need better ability to take pictures at concerts too.

We're looking at the Canon S5 IS, but frankly the Kodak z812 and z712 seem to have basically identical features for about $100 - $150 less.

Does anyone have any experience with any of these cameras? We've come to really trust Canon, but money is an object...

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    canon = better picture and build quality if other things are appearing the same

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  • 0blique0blique Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    When comparing cameras and lenses, I like to go to http://www.steves-digicams.com/ for the reviews. He posts a lot of sample pictures too so you can compare image quality.

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  • Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    Already been there - no review of the z812 as it's fairly new. The Canon gets great reviews, but it's about $150 more than the Kodak. I know the Canon would be built better, but I've also read the Kodak has an amazing zoom lens.

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  • DeusfauxDeusfaux Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    personally id wait for reviews on a new product then. or snoop around experienced forums like www.dpreview.com

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  • supertallsupertall Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    I haven't used the z812 yet, but the 712 is a pos, and slow as hell. The S5 IS is better in every way. You'll be using the S5 a lot longer, if you can afford the extra initial investment.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited October 2007
    I have to say, Canon cameras are infinitely better than Kodak cameras, but that's been my experience.

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