Nov 8, 2004, 13:23
Pai:
I have a Canon S40 (the most recent model is S70 I believe). It is a great pocketable digicam and offers the full range of control features that you are looking for and more. You might look at an older model of this range for a good carry around camera. A lot of my best stufff has been done with this camera. The only issue I have with it is pathetic battery life - a second battery is not an "optional" feature IMO.
Honestly though, with these small cameras - I tend to set the features how I want them and then just shoot in A, Tv, or P mode. The controls are too small for rapid changes on the fly done on a regular basis. The camera can do the changes, but not with the same ease and surety as a larger camera.
I suggest owning 2 cameras - a simpler, somewhat stripped down pocket digicam that you can take with you always - and a larger one for more serious work.
I have a Canon S40 (the most recent model is S70 I believe). It is a great pocketable digicam and offers the full range of control features that you are looking for and more. You might look at an older model of this range for a good carry around camera. A lot of my best stufff has been done with this camera. The only issue I have with it is pathetic battery life - a second battery is not an "optional" feature IMO.
Honestly though, with these small cameras - I tend to set the features how I want them and then just shoot in A, Tv, or P mode. The controls are too small for rapid changes on the fly done on a regular basis. The camera can do the changes, but not with the same ease and surety as a larger camera.
I suggest owning 2 cameras - a simpler, somewhat stripped down pocket digicam that you can take with you always - and a larger one for more serious work.