retnull
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The Leica Minilux (w/ fixed 40mm Summarit lens) is amazing. This was my first Leica camera, and the image quality blew me away like no camera had before or since. The Summarit lens is as good as anything Leica has made.
35mm fixed focal length P&S recommendation?
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pawel glogowski
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Don't be misled by the fact that people commonly use it for fun. I mean i know that You might look for something completly different, but it's not a toy really. 🙂
mervynyan
Mervyn Yan
Oly Epic, small and good all-rounder. I always bring this with me everywhere I go.
nonot
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I'm in no way related to the seller, but there is someone in the Member's Classifieds here on the site with a couple Stylus' (MJU 1) for pretty cheap ($30 shipped), this is a great little camera as well.
fixbones
.......sometimes i thinks
I have both oly epic II and Oly XA.
Must say i prefer the Oly XA much more. Great lens!!
Must say i prefer the Oly XA much more. Great lens!!
btgc
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What douwe said! I wouldn't do any better.
kzim56
Karl Zimmerman
Oly Epic. Probably the best $8 I ever spent on photography.
Jamie123
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Basically there are four factors I'm taking into account. They are price, quality, size and looks. I don't want to spend much because, well, I'm not rich and there more important things than cameras. I want decent quality because if the camera's crap I won't even bother using it. I'm not a big fan of 35mm film to begin with so I definitely don't want a crappy 35mm camera. Also, I shoot mostly color neg film so color rendition is a big factor.
Then, of course, there's size. If it's too big I might aswell take my Bessa III.
Last but not least there's looks. Sure, it's the least important factor but if I'm going to carry the camera everywhere it has to comply with my general fashion sense 🙂
Then, of course, there's size. If it's too big I might aswell take my Bessa III.
Last but not least there's looks. Sure, it's the least important factor but if I'm going to carry the camera everywhere it has to comply with my general fashion sense 🙂
thegman
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Will do, it's intended to be my camera to take places where I don't want to risk my ZI. I'm hoping some 1600 ISO Superia in this camera will be great camera for in bars/restaurants where the Sigma DP-1 is not quick enough for low light.
I read somewhere recently that Fujifilm is considering the release of the Klasse in western markets, after the success of the GF670, would be excellent news if that happens.
thegman
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Matus, I've posted a quick run down of the Klasse in P&S forum, I'll post more once I've used it more...
p.giannakis
Pan Giannakis
I have a Yashica T4 and I love it.
I would never pay more than £50 to buy a plastic compact - even with a zeiss tessar on it - but I got mine got £7 and I am very pleased with the results.
I would never pay more than £50 to buy a plastic compact - even with a zeiss tessar on it - but I got mine got £7 and I am very pleased with the results.
batterytypehah!
Lord of the Dings
Another vote for the Nikon L35AF. I've recommended it in this forum before, actually. Does service as my one-handed camera of choice and my only non-SLR wide lens.
Mine was $5 at a yard sale, complete with manual and a Hoya skylight filter.
I totally agree, this kind of camera only makes sense if you absolutely don't mind it getting lost or beat up.
In the size and looks department, it doesn't win any prizes, but that's because it uses regular AA batteries. Which overall is a plus IMO.
I'll see if I can get some scans together.
Mine was $5 at a yard sale, complete with manual and a Hoya skylight filter.
I totally agree, this kind of camera only makes sense if you absolutely don't mind it getting lost or beat up.
In the size and looks department, it doesn't win any prizes, but that's because it uses regular AA batteries. Which overall is a plus IMO.
I'll see if I can get some scans together.
filmfan
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Olympus stylus epic hands down.
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
I decided and ordered -yesterday- my very expected point and shoot:
Olympus XA, 70 bucks.
Some cameras recommended here are not a real point and shoot... XA is at f/8!
Cheers,
Juan.
Olympus XA, 70 bucks.
Some cameras recommended here are not a real point and shoot... XA is at f/8!
Cheers,
Juan.
batterytypehah!
Lord of the Dings
kxl
Social Documentary
I was also looking for a film p&S and was able to get a reasonably good online deal on a Nikon 35TI. I'm hoping to take delivery this week, and will be putting it to good use this weekend.
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
kxl
Social Documentary
That's what I've heard as well, which makes me really glad that this deal came up. 😀
MikeAUS
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Quality vs Quantity
Quality vs Quantity
I just paid $80 for a near mint black Stylus Epic and it died after using it once. 😡 They are too expensive after everyone raves about them. Now I'm left pondering what to do next. I wish I hadn't bought it and used the money towards something better like Contax T2 or Nikon 35ti. Better to save and buy one really good P&S rather than a couple of old over priced plastic cameras?
Quality vs Quantity
I just paid $80 for a near mint black Stylus Epic and it died after using it once. 😡 They are too expensive after everyone raves about them. Now I'm left pondering what to do next. I wish I hadn't bought it and used the money towards something better like Contax T2 or Nikon 35ti. Better to save and buy one really good P&S rather than a couple of old over priced plastic cameras?
nonot
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Considering many people have owned and used these cameras without issue for years and years I'd say that's anomalous to the one you bought. You can get a dud in any camera model, although I agree with you that $80 is steep for that camera in any case. You should really be able to track one down for less than $50.
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