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SpitFire40 · 12-30-2006, 03:14 PM

Vistek?

Flames_Gimp · 12-30-2006, 03:21 PM

batteries dead?

cool Fotze has the same camera as me

Buff · 12-30-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp

batteries dead?

cool Fotze has the same camera as me

I had the same thing on my Canon A75, I changed the batteries and it worked well.

I-Hate-Hulse · 12-30-2006, 03:28 PM

There's a Canon service depot here in Calgary. The Camera Store can get you their address. I've heard some horror stories about the place so to be honest, I wouldn't expect it back in time for your trip.

Given the cost, I think a new camera (or even a loaner via ahem....returns) might be your best option given your timeframe.

I_H8_Crawford · 12-30-2006, 03:30 PM

"Rent" one for your trip if it is less than 2 weeks - go to Future Shop or Best Buy, pick up a new Canon camera, have some fun with it - if you like it, keep it.

The A95 is getting pretty dated, not sure how much it would cost to fix, but I would bet it would be similar in price to just purchasing a new one.

I_H8_Crawford · 12-30-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

I tried new batteries an it is still fooked.

I seem to remember cameras being cheaper in the US, is this true. I know that they are duty free as well.

I never have liked the pics with this camera, the colour just wasn't right even though I can't put my figure on it.

balls!

Look on the bright side - now you can get a nice new camera with more megapixels, better image processor, and maybe even more zoom!

If you're not a fan of Canon, I am personally a big fan of Panasonic - check out their line up - great pics, awesome image stabilization, only issue I have is they have a lot of digital noise in low-light/high sensitivity situations.

I_H8_Crawford · 12-30-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

FUnny I was just looking at one at the camera store. That is what Cowperson has and I just like the look of his photos.

What is the spec called for the time it takes from the button being pushed to the pic being taken, I want it instantaneous. Is it shutter speed?

IIRC it is shutter delay.
Panasonic is good for that, I haven't had a problem with it, even the new canons with the Digic II or Digic III processor are good at it.

Here's a sample pic I took with my Pana FZ 30 - pic was taken 8MP, 12x Zoom and image stabilization turned on (I was waaaayyy up in the nosebleeds!)

Obviously the shutter delay was pretty good, as I was able to get the player jumping off the ground, and the ball just starting to be released by Roethlisberger.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...bergerPass.jpg

ken0042 · 12-30-2006, 04:23 PM

Not sure what kind of camera that is, but if you need a cheap one to take on vacation, FS has a 4 Megpixel Kodak on for $90. Clicky here

Mango · 12-30-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

Not sure what kind of camera that is, but if you need a cheap one to take on vacation, FS has a 4 Megpixel Kodak on for $90. Clicky here

Low end Kodak cameras = poop. I wouldn't wish one of those upon anyone. Avoid them at all costs. Nikon makes decent entry level cameras under 200 (Nikon Coolpix L6 and Coolpix L3) and back them up with a 2 year warranty.

BlackArcher101 · 12-30-2006, 04:44 PM

Just bought myself a Canon A630 yesterday after a length reviewal process. My previous A70 CCD crapped the bed and the cost just to look at it was nearing a new camera.

Use digital photography review website; http://www.dpreview.com for professional and user reviews for nearly every camera. Shows sample photos as well, and a handy comparison tool.

I chose the A630 over the A710 IS and S3 IS because of it's larger CCD size. Better for noise in low light shots.

ken0042 · 12-30-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mango

Low end Kodak cameras = poop.

I haven't had any issues with my Kodak 2MP camera I bought 2 years ago. Maybe I've just been lucky.

Mango · 12-30-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ken0042

I haven't had any issues with my Kodak 2MP camera I bought 2 years ago. Maybe I've just been lucky.

You very well could be. Their recent series of low end cameras has been poorly received by the market, especially the C355. I've never seen a camera returned as frequently as this particular model. Oddly enough, it is only the low end models we get back. Kodak's with a Schneider lens fair much better for consumers.

Flames_Gimp · 12-30-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

I never have liked the pics with this camera, the colour just wasn't right even though I can't put my figure on it.

balls!

i've had some good results with mine...but what I hate is how heavy the ******* is...i'm going to get a new one soon....

i'd just sell it on ebay as is and buy a new one....

flamingchina · 12-30-2006, 05:05 PM

My Canon a75 had a similar problem last year (although mine was the lens would never fully deploy)
It seems the Canon cameras have issues with the lens mechanism busting...

thatguy · 12-30-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

My Canon A95 is broke, the lens doesn't come out when I turn it on and it seems it won't turn on because of this. It turns on for a split second and then off again. Anyone else had this problem?

Are there camera fixing joints in Calgary? How much wll it cost? I tried the Camera Store but they don't fix them apparently. I am going to Florida on Wednesday too and I want to take pics. Am I screwed?

Did you perhaps drop it or bang it? I banged my camera and thought it was fine but the lens bent a little and was unable to come out as it was jammed and would turn off right away. I can't remember where i took it but it wasn't worth fixing.

Wookie · 12-30-2006, 07:03 PM

Any opinions on this?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...10071893&catid=#

Olympus 7.1MP Digital Camera (Stylus 700)

cSpooge · 12-30-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mango

Low end Kodak cameras = poop. I wouldn't wish one of those upon anyone. Avoid them at all costs. Nikon makes decent entry level cameras under 200 (Nikon Coolpix L6 and Coolpix L3) and back them up with a 2 year warranty.

the Nikon point and shoots aren't very good anymore. They contracted out the maufacturing of them to a 3rd party so the quality isn't as good anymore.

Mango · 12-30-2006, 07:20 PM

Have a look at : www.dpreview.com . Great website and will hopefully help you out.

FurnaceFace · 12-30-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

Don't you like how it seems to take an eternity from the time you press the button and the picture being taken.

It might just be a slow processor however, how do you take pictures? Do you squeeze the shutter half way, let camera focus, and then slowly squeeze the rest of the way or do you just pound it in one motion? If you depress the shutter in one motion then you have lag because the camera has to focus and then fire. Just bringing it up because many people have issues depressing the shutter button. It's also often the cause of blurry or missed photos.

Getting it fixed is probably not worth it, it usually costs $150+ to have them even look at it.

BlackArcher101 · 01-13-2007, 08:46 PM

Wow, great photos.