maanmo

the canon S5 IS is $400 at London drugs  right now ,
  to high

may be we are expecting a $50 drop after christmas

a conon flyer specifically tells, low light performance is one of the outstanding features of its 2007
cameras

""""
Improved low light shooting at high ISO settings (up to ISO 1600) is assured through the combination of optical Image Stabilizer and DIGIC III’s advanced Noise Reduction Technology. A new Auto ISO Shift function prevents blur by giving users the option to boost the ISO setting – and consequently shutter speed – with a single button press whenever the camera predicts camera shake.

""""
from dpreview
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0705/07050703canons5is.asp

many pocket cameras are expected to have super low light ability
if you buy a DSLR, you cannot leave it at home. and buy a new  compact, with the new improved iso technology
so you have to take DSLR out to shoot night life, even when a pocket camera is more appropriate


people are playing at night, and you show up with a DSLR, look, i am a pro at work,
who is the celebrity ??

hoshi

I personally think the S5 IS should be a good choice.
  
Although some Fuji's might have less noise in low light shots,
Canon S5 IS has optical IS which is useful for shooting indoor.  
In additional I always feel Canon's photos tend to retain more
details partly because of the less aggressive NR algorithms
(you can compare what Panasonic does to totally ruin low light shots).

Also for the S5 IS because it is not a card-sized camera
it is always easier to hold it more steady than other lighter cameras.

Just my $0.02

lerico

Check out futureshop boxing day sale. Canon Rebel XT will be on sale at $399 with lens. Worth the line up if you really want a nice camera.

maldini

Which other cameras at FS will be on sale on Boxing Day?

[ 本帖最後由 maldini 於 2007-12-22 00:20 編輯 ]

maanmo

looks like the s5 is will not come down to $350 in the next few weeks
future shop may give you the sony H7 for $300  
on the steve digicam forum  there is a discussion on
" What Camera Should I Buy? > Sony DSC H7 or Canon S5 IS? "
http://forums.steves-digicams.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=581760&forum_id=87

steve 's review
Bottom Line - Once again, Sony has a very capable entry into the mega-zoom digicam market with the DSC-H7. Offering an 8 megapixel imaging sensor, a 15x image stabilized optical zoom and a slew of manual and automatic features, the H7 is a very versatile package that delivers excellent image quality. This is a great choice for someone trying to decide between a smaller digicam or a dSLR. With the ability of this camera to use the 15x optical zoom with image stabilization, and optional smart zoom (not available on a dSLR), this camera is thousands of dollars cheaper than the equivalent options on a dSLR and image stabilized lenses
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/sony_h7.html


maanmo myself say... i personally prefer the H9 with the tiltable screen
it does not swing around  like the canon s5is, but it should be fun to use
although this H7 has no tiltable screen, it  has a wider angle lens than the
canon s5 is

in fact many days ago i saw a london drugs sales person talked a custom from
considering a DSLR to prefering a sony H9, this salesman says he likes the
H9 picture quality better,

in any case, the $400 canon xt is not a good buy, no body should buy the xt
any more, people who advise you to buy a xt, should be able to sell you one
second hand for $200,a useful lens included.

this xt is an  stop gap product, designed for people going from a film SLR
not for a hobbyist being initailized into DSLR