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PNF · 05-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Its been awhile since I purchased my last digicam (about 3-4 years now) I currently have a sony point and shoot compact 6MP T5. Sadly, I dropped my cam accidentally and its broken... so... in the market for a new one now.

So, I was just checking out the sonystyle store again and i see all these new "detect the face" technology. They seem to work pretty well in store demo, but not too sure how it is in real life.

So, my question is, do they REALLY work and make your face less blury or something?

I have another DSLR camera for real shot taking, but just need one where I can carry around easily and use.

Beta Man · 05-21-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

Its been awhile since I purchased my last digicam (about 3-4 years now) I currently have a sony point and shoot compact 6MP T5. Sadly, I dropped my cam accidentally and its broken... so... in the market for a new one now.

So, I was just checking out the sonystyle store again and i see all these new "detect the face" technology. They seem to work pretty well in store demo, but not too sure how it is in real life.

So, my question is, do they REALLY work and make your face less blury or something?

I have another DSLR camera for real shot taking, but just need one where I can carry around easily and use.

when our son was born 6 months ago, we decided to get a new camera (our other one was junk) we got an 8 or 9 Mega pixel Sony, with the big touch-screen deal on the back.... and it "frames up" the faces etc.... not sure what all it does, and I'm sure I don't use it anywhere near its potential, but it takes great pictures, and is pretty easy to use.... It was only $250 or so, maybe $200 now.... either way, if that's the one you're looking at, I highly recommend it.

Crème Blu-ray · 05-21-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm waiting for Canon to make a 1080p version of the TX1.

Psychonaut · 05-21-2008, 05:55 PM

Another recommendation is the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW. I recently bought this after using Sony Cybershots for years. Waterproof and shock proof.

Olympus 1030

PNF · 05-21-2008, 06:02 PM

oh yeah, and I forgot to mention, do those "super steady" shot really help out you taking a picture?

I have a lot of blury pic due to my shaky hands.

the pixels, my fiancee says that 6-8MP is more than enough since we're not making big poster pics (even if we are, we have other DSLR to do the job).

And yes, you are correct, the prices have come down quite a bit over the last 3, 4 years. I got mine for $349.99!! and right now, the ones I am looking at are around 200-250 and could be cheaper from amazon.

I am just doubtful about which one to buy and whether I should focus on the "super steady" and "face detection" technology.

I love Canon, but Sony has been great as well....

Oh yea, and about the touch screen ones, the demo they showed was not very good (the screen was not as responsive as I'd like and I got big hands.. though my fiancee liked it)

PNF · 05-21-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Psychonaut

Another recommendation is the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW. I recently bought this after using Sony Cybershots for years. Waterproof and shock proof.

Olympus 1030

whoa, this olympus is quite expensive, in comparison to other brands...

PNF · 05-21-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Crème Blu-ray

I'm waiting for Canon to make a 1080p version of the TX1.

1080p version?

what does that mean? it can record video in high-def? I thought if a camera can take 1936x1280 pic, then it is high def? (or how naive am i?)

Crème Blu-ray · 05-21-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

1080p version?

what does that mean? it can record video in high-def? I thought if a camera can take 1936x1280 pic, then it is high def? (or how naive am i?)

The TX1 is natively a still camera but can take video in 720p.

JasonR · 05-21-2008, 06:34 PM

I just picked this up, it is pretty sweet.

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Finep...1394856&sr=1-1

PNF · 05-21-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I just picked this up, it is pretty sweet.

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Finep...1394856&sr=1-1

whoa, thats quite large~~

I'm looking for something compact as I already have a decent DSLR~~^^

This is what I am looking at

Sony T70

groovyone · 05-21-2008, 07:25 PM

Super Steady Shot has worked well in several Sony P&S cameras I have used, and works great in my Sony SLRs.

Azyiu · 05-22-2008, 06:34 AM

Don't bother with SONY.

Check out Ricoh's GX 100. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgx100/

Grubert · 05-22-2008, 08:41 AM

I just bought a Panasonic TZ5 to replace a dead Canon A95. People are extremely happy with it.

I was on the verge of getting the Fuji f100fd but the sensor problems gave me pause.

05-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	Digital Cameras Its been awhile since I purchased my last digicam (about 3-4 years now) I currently have a sony point and shoot compact 6MP T5. Sadly, I dropped my cam accidentally and its broken... so... in the market for a new one now. So, I was just checking out the sonystyle store again and i see all these new "detect the face" technology. They seem to work pretty well in store demo, but not too sure how it is in real life. So, my question is, do they REALLY work and make your face less blury or something? I have another DSLR camera for real shot taking, but just need one where I can carry around easily and use.

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05-21-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
Crème Blu-ray Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:323 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:3	I'm waiting for Canon to make a 1080p version of the TX1.

05-21-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Another recommendation is the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW. I recently bought this after using Sony Cybershots for years. Waterproof and shock proof. Olympus 1030

05-21-2008, 06:02 PM	#5
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	oh yeah, and I forgot to mention, do those "super steady" shot really help out you taking a picture? I have a lot of blury pic due to my shaky hands. the pixels, my fiancee says that 6-8MP is more than enough since we're not making big poster pics (even if we are, we have other DSLR to do the job). And yes, you are correct, the prices have come down quite a bit over the last 3, 4 years. I got mine for $349.99!! and right now, the ones I am looking at are around 200-250 and could be cheaper from amazon. I am just doubtful about which one to buy and whether I should focus on the "super steady" and "face detection" technology. I love Canon, but Sony has been great as well.... Oh yea, and about the touch screen ones, the demo they showed was not very good (the screen was not as responsive as I'd like and I got big hands.. though my fiancee liked it)

05-21-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I just picked this up, it is pretty sweet. http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Finep...1394856&sr=1-1

05-21-2008, 07:25 PM	#11
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	Super Steady Shot has worked well in several Sony P&S cameras I have used, and works great in my Sony SLRs.

05-22-2008, 06:34 AM	#12
Azyiu Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:The Center of Smoked Bacon Research 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:369 DVD collection:54 Blu-ray reviews: 14	Don't bother with SONY. Check out Ricoh's GX 100. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgx100/

05-22-2008, 08:41 AM	#13
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I just bought a Panasonic TZ5 to replace a dead Canon A95. People are extremely happy with it. I was on the verge of getting the Fuji f100fd but the sensor problems gave me pause.

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