What was your first Digital Camera, and how is it compared to the one you have now?

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My first was the Vivitar Vivicam 3915, 5 MP, 2x digital zoom, 2560x1920 resolution, 1.4 inch screen.. it costed me $250 CA (approx. $200 US) .. I think it's alright for it's price.. It's also very easy to use.. I'm not too happy with it's picture quality though .. I still have this camera now, but I am planning on getting a Kodak EasyShare DX7590 as soon as I get the money :)

I bought my first digital camera in the summer 2000 it was a Kodak DC240 Zoom with 1.3 Mpxiels (1280x960) and 3x optical zoom I payed 661 USD for it. Three years in june 2003 I bought the Canon Digital IXUS 400 (called Canon Powershot S400 in North America) for 697 USD it has 4.0 Mpxiels (2272x1704) and also 3x optical zoom.

I would like to own the Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT) but it's expensive....

My first one was a crappy AGFA CL50 or CL30 I can't remember. Thenk I bought a Nikon Coolpix 885, and I discovered the optical zoom!!!! OMG!
Now I own a Nikon D70 and many lenses! Its THE CAMERA! Nothing to do with compact cameras.

My first digital camera was Canon S50. 5 megapixel p&s camera with 3x zoom. That was 3 years ago.

Now, i have a Nikon 70 Digital SLR with 2 interchangable lens.

Mine was a Nikon coolpix SQ...not very good cept it's very compact....sold it off for S$200......:D

Olympus Camedia 750 Ultra Zoom

Bought for about USD 588 or SGD 1000

http://www.dcam.ru/upimg/Olympus-C-750-Ultra-Zoom-716.jpg

how it compares to my present one? Exactly the same.:D

Olympus Camedia 750 Ultra Zoom

Bought for about USD 588 or SGD 1000

http://www.dcam.ru/upimg/Olympus-C-750-Ultra-Zoom-716.jpg

how it compares to my present one? Exactly the same.:D

OMG....exactly the same as the one i found at the Benjamin Sheares bridge the other day.....:eek:

http://img237.echo.cx/img237/4594/pic0195215ml.jpg

I bought a Dimage 7i when they first came out (about 3 years ago). I don't see replacing it anytime soon...fits my photographic needs just fine. It may get passed by megapixel size, but that's not such a huge deal for me. It's an extremely versatile camera...as sophisticated or unsophisticated as you want to make it.




http://www.dpreview.com/news/0203/CeBIT2002/Minolta/7i_angle.jpg





KGB

OMG....exactly the same as the one i found at the Benjamin Sheares bridge the other day.....:eek:

http://img237.echo.cx/img237/4594/pic0195215ml.jpg

WOW! I wonder who's one is that?

hmmm.........:D

btw, is that your first digital cam KGB? Looks really professional for a first!

I got an Olympus c-5060WZ several months ago, and I am very happy with it, even though it has been surpassed by a better model. I thought I took a risk buying this camera cuz I never heard of Olympus before, but I chose it anyways since it seemed like such a good camera and I didn't really like any other ones. Most digital cameras are ridiculously small and I find them awkward to hold, even though my hands are small.

http://www.parsonsfoto.com/olympus/c5060.jpghttp://www.ixbt.com/digimage/olympus/c5060/Olympus5060r.jpg

WOW! I wonder who's one is that?

hmmm.........:D

btw, is that your first digital cam KGB? Looks really professional for a first!

Don't know leh.....maybe you knew?? :eek:

first one was a 2.1Megapixel Kodak DC290.

Now its a Canon 20D 8.2 Megapixel

and its a world of difference :)

My first camera was the ledgendary Sony P-1 ....3megapixles, 3x optical zoom, and a hefty $800 US price.
I was happy, it provided good results.

then i bought a Sony T-1...5mp, 3x optical zoom... a good $600 US..
I thaught and still think the results are pathetic for the premium price.

And now i have a Panasonic Fz-3. a whooping 12x optical zoom, but only 3mp.
3mp is fine for me cos i only print A4 and my main uses are for internet. The colours, and the focus is much better than previous cameras, and it has so much less noise too. So far im very happy.

i want a Panasonic Fz-20...:)

Haha...I see I am not the only one who's first cam was a Sony. :D

My first was the F55V, bought in July 2000 for about S$1300 (US$784). It was Sony's second best camera at that time with a 3.3 CCD, but it has no optical zoom.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0004/f55v.jpg

I bought my second camera 2 weeks ago....a Canon 350D, as if most of you dont know by now. :D Got it for about S$1800 (US$1,085) with a kit lens, and I also bought a Tafron zoom lens for about S$600.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS350D/Images/frontview-001.jpg

Last week, I bought my 3rd digi cam, and its a sony again! ;) I cant do without my F55V, so I got its latest reencarnation...The F88!

http://www.kameraklub.co.za/digitza/digimages/sony-f88.jpg

5CCD, 3X optical zoom, a whole host of other features, and it costs me just S$550 (US$331)!

Since 1.5 years I have a SONY Cybershot DSC-P32, 3.2 MP max and only x3 digital zoom. The price was $237 from the Sony dealer (much cheaper then that in the market). However I redeamed points acumulated on my Credit Card worth $164, so I actually paid only the difference.

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00008VE27.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg


But 8 days ago I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 for $505, inclusive 512MB SD Card or $457 for the camera alone:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicFZ5/images/3q-001.jpg


5.0 MP, x12 Optical zoom, x4 digital zoom, TIFF mode, Image stabilizer.

Just bought my first one about 3 weeks ago. Casio Exilim ex-z57. I really havent got a clue how to use it properly yet, this is my first dab in to any type of photography. 5.0 mp, 3x optical, crappy digital zoom. Nice big 2.7" screen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v430/lancebloke/exilim.jpg

My first digital camera was a Sony DSC-P72, it had no manual functions, 3MP, 3x zoom. Recently I upgraded to a Canon EOS 350-D, and am looking to buy some L-glass whenever I can shell out the $$. Which won't be any time soon, but that's ok.

My first digital camera is Sony DSC-F717。 More often I use my optical camera， Nikon。
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/img/sony-cybershot-dscf717-177x150.gif
2/3" 5 megapixel CCD and excellent 5x optical zoom lens.

First: Fujifilm 2600 Zoom (2mbp, 3x optical zoom) Pretty satisfied.
Now: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 (5mbp, 12x optical zoom) :drool:

First: Fujifilm 2600 Zoom (2mbp, 3x optical zoom) Pretty satisfied.
Now: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 (5mbp, 12x optical zoom) :drool: i wish i had your camera....:drool:

1st Digital Camera: Fujifilm Finepix 4900Z (2000)
http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/fuji-fx4900/gfx/fx4900-34above.jpg

2nd Digital Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400 (2003)
http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/Coolpix/IMAGES/E5400_front.jpg

Current Digital Camera: Nikon D70 (2005)
http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/DigiSLR/IMAGES/D70_big.jpg

1st & 2nd are prosumer cameras and the current is a DSLR

My first digital camera bought in 1997 for RM2000.00 (USD $526.00):

Sony DSC-F1

- 4mb internal flash memory (no external memory support)
- 640X480 image resolution
- No zoom


http://pwp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/cameras/sony_dsc-f1/IMG_8465sm.JPG


http://pwp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/cameras/sony_dsc-f1/IMG_8469sm.JPG


http://pwp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/cameras/sony_dsc-f1/IMG_8470sm.JPG


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My current digital camera bought in 2003 for RM3800.00 (USD$1000.00):

Canon 300D (Rebel)

- CF & Microdrive support
- 6.3 Megapixels


http://pwp.maxis.net.my/szehoong/pix/cameras/dscn0001sm.jpg



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GOD bless DSLR users! ;) :rofl:

My old cam, Nikon Coolpix SQ (2003):

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/nikonsq/sq_front_blk.jpg

My new cam, Praktica Luxmedia 4008 (2005):

Babystan's new toy ;)

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http://img224.exs.cx/img224/4624/1b8ns.jpg

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babystan03> cool:)

you must take more pics:)

babystan03> cool:)

you must take more pics:)

Emm.....took quite a lot already....:yes:

Just taken last Sat. 5 of us were using Nikon DSLRs and 1 using Canon DSLR for a DSLR workshop. Compare the size of Nikon D70 and Canon 350D. :eek:
http://img175.echo.cx/img175/328/dsc47846zt.jpg

Wow! So small! At least D70 doesn't look so big for my hands! Maybe Canon 350D would be too small for big lenses, isnt?

guess so... That's why canon 350D owners are offered to get a vertical grip at S$169. :)

350D was too small for my hands too. But, I like it light. Personally, prefer D70 but like the weight of 350D. :colgate:

I find that the D70 is just right for me.........so the 350D is too small for me (esp the grip!). I prefer larger cameras ......actually the heavier the better .....but not too heavy :D

Heavy Cameras= Strongest Photographers XD XD You don't need to go to a gym

My first digicam (webcam+photocam)
Creative Webcam go! 1998
http://edition.cnn.com/1999/TECH/computing/12/06/webcam.go.review/webcam.go.jpg

2nd
Canon Powershot S-20 2001
http://www.netti.fi/~jariniem/images/s20.jpg

My actual one
Canon Powershot S1 IS (since december 2004)
http://www.nix.ru/autocatalog/digcam/canon/PowerShot_S1_IS.jpg

My first was a Epson PhotoPC 650, 1.1 million px, no zoom. Got it back in 2000

Bought my second digicam in 2002 or so, an Olympus C-720, 3 mil pix, 8 optical zoom.

Canon 300D user now for about 1½ year..

1st 2000 Olympus mu, 1.3Mp 3 x optical, 3 x digital
2nd 2002 Nikkon coolpix 775, 3Mp 3 x optical, 3 x digital
3nd 2004 Kodak 6495, 4Mp, 10 x optical, 3 x optical and many manuel options for a crappy € 270,- (us$ 240,-)

I would like to own the Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT) but it's expensive....

Word.

Heavy Cameras= Strongest Photographers XD XD You don't need to go to a gym

:rofl:

How true!

Dave and Szehoong, you should get a D2X (1kg w/o lens and battery) instead. Very heavy... superb performance!!! We (the D70 and 350D users) couldn't take as fast and the preview screen is much bigger!

http://www.nikon.com.sg/PRODUCT/DigiSLR/IMAGES/D2X_big.jpg

Just taken last Sat. 5 of us were using Nikon DSLRs and 1 using Canon DSLR for a DSLR workshop. Compare the size of Nikon D70 and Canon 350D. :eek:
http://img175.echo.cx/img175/328/dsc47846zt.jpg

The Nikon body does have a significantly larger lens attached, but the difference is quite phenomenal, yes. I have quite big hands, but I like the size of the 350D, maybe in the future I'll grow out of the small-sized DSLR, but then I'll probably just switch to the 20D, or if there's a new version of that one at that time. But for now, the 350 is fine for my standards :)

I bought my first digital cam when they came out, could be like 10 years ago. It was a piece of shite from a brand name called 'trust' (what's in a name). When I returned it it got my money back on the spot, no questions asked. After that I bought a HP camera which had 1 mp on it. I still got it, mainly because no one wanted it for free after I had bought a new one. Now I keep it as a relic.

D2X :drool::drool: I need to save some money to buy this jewel!

:rofl:

How true!

Dave and Szehoong, you should get a D2X (1kg w/o lens and battery) instead. Very heavy... superb performance!!! We (the D70 and 350D users) couldn't take as fast and the preview screen is much bigger!




Well.....I am too 'canonnised' to convert to Nikon ( unless I start to grow money or something :D ). Anyway how much is the D2X selling in Singapore? :?

Well.....I am too 'canonnised' to convert to Nikon ( unless I start to grow money or something :D ). Anyway how much is the D2X selling in Singapore? :?

How about upgrading to Canon EOS-1D Mark II?? :D Then you can remain canonnised......:D

Well.....I am too 'canonnised' to convert to Nikon ( unless I start to grow money or something :D ). Anyway how much is the D2X selling in Singapore? :?

S$7,500 or so

How about upgrading to Canon EOS-1D Mark II?? :D Then you can remain canonnised......:D


Nolah.......I would love to own a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II :drool:

But I dun mind the Nikon D2X also hehehhe :D

Nolah.......I would love to own a Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II :drool:

But I dun mind the Nikon D2X also hehehhe :D

Expensive taste.....:lol:

Bought this one in september...my first one!!!

Canon PowerShot SD110...love it

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/joao74/PNA/POWERSHOT_SD110_1_L.jpg

and this is the one I have now...:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/joao74/PNA/POWERSHOT_SD110_1_L.jpg

My 1st - bought in 2001 fujifilm finepix 1.3mp..no optical zoom
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004WCBT.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

current - olympus c730 3.2mp 10x optical zoom..bulky.!
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/i/z/rv/2003/02/oly-c730-i1.jpg

near future - budget pocket size at least 5mp, 3x optical zoom...

Haha....I supposed SSC had a hand in this.....:lol:

02 June 2005
Digital camera sales in Asia surge to record 10.6 million units in 2004: IDC

SINGAPORE : Sales of digital cameras in Asia outside of Japan surged to a record 10.6 million units in 2004, up almost 40 percent from the previous year, an industry monitor said Thursday.

International Data Corporation (IDC) said strong demand from China, Australia and South Korea -- collectively the three biggest markets in the region last year -- powered the record volume.

For the next five years however, India and China are expected to be the fastest growing markets for digital cameras with compound annual growth rates of 50 percent and 26 percent, respectively, from 2005 to 2009, it said in a statement.

Competition is expected to heat up over the next two years as digital camera makers seek to enlarge their share of the market, it added.

"In the next 12 to 24 months, the market will continue to witness intense competition among digital camera vendors," said Maggie Tan, IDC's regional research manager for digital imaging program.

"Other than HP (Hewlett Packard), Kodak and Epson, the market will see the emergence of Taiwanese brands especially in price-sensitive markets.

"It is imperative that these vendors understand the varying market dynamics as well as consumer needs and lifestyles when they penetrate into each market." - AFP /dt

Copyright © 2005 Agence France Presse. All rights reserved.

current - olympus c730 3.2mp 10x optical zoom..bulky.!




Hahaha.....bulky? At least you got the 10X optical zoom :D

I've just bought my first ever digital camera - it's a Canon Powershot A400:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002ZDROO/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1/026-5333134-5583606

3.2 megapixels, 7 x combined zoom, movie mode, 9 shooting modes.


http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0002ZDROO.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg


Should be arriving from Amazon tomorrow.

:cheers:

I recently got my first a few months ago....

Kodak CX7530

http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0002BRJDS.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

^ I considered buying a very similar model to that (the Kodak CX7330), but changed my mind at the last minute and decided to get the Canon Powershot instead. :)

2000: Olympus C-920 (1.3MP, 3x zoom)
2001: Olympus C-2100 (2.1MP, 10x zoom)
2003: Olympus E-20 (5.0MP, 4x zoom)