SD1100 vs. SD8500: Best sidekick for the average shooter?
I started with the SD1000 in mind but soon discovered the newly introduced SD1100 before noticing that the identically-priced SD8500 was out-selling it on Amazon by a decisive margin. Even though almost a year older than the 1100, the 8500 offers a few attractive features: 1. a 4X optical zoom lens, with an impressive range of 35mm-140mm (the 1100's is 38mm-114mm); 2. marginally faster shutter operation and less lag time between shots; 3. the ISO settings are more conveniently located (under func rather than menu) for users who prefer to make the setting manually.
The experts' reviews admittedly favor the 8500, though I'm convinced present consumers are overlooking two things: first, they were written early last year and do not reflect the reviewers' response toward a newly-made camera with merely "incremental" improvements; 2nd, the slower shutter time of the 1100 (lag between depressing the trigger and getting a response) is the trade-off for the addition of a new feature, Motion Detection technology, which acts in harmony with automatic image stabilization to recalibrate camera settings to assure the right speed and exposure when extra motion in front of the lens is detected.
I went with the 1100 for several reasons: 1. It's closer in size, weight and appearance to the ultra-compact, classic SD1000 than the "rounder" 8500 (for the record, the 1100 reintroduces the "softer" edges of the 1000's predecessor, the SD600); 2. the new Motion Detection system compensates for any additional lag time; 3. it offers an improved screen-- PureColor II (a noticeable improvement over PureColor).
In short, this is the ideal lazy person's camera, one that makes a nice complement to the good life.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)
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Hey ASCOM...you wrote a great review...considering you modified MY REVEIW FROM AMAZON.COM. Next time when you write a review have the guts and the intelligence to write it in your own words.
For those of you who need to read my review here's a copy of it time stamped BEFORE ASCOM wrote his. ENJOY!
5.0 out of 5 stars Logitech Z-5500-excellent for PowerMac-Mac Pro G5's, April 26, 2008
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5.0 out of 5 stars Logitech Z-5500-excellent for PowerMac-Mac Pro G5's, April 26, 2008
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On top of the Logitech Z-5500 being versatile for both systems (which is an intelligent move for Logitech), OPTICAL DIGITAL gives the cleanest sound available for your system and the fun part is that you only need one connection to your MAC. You know what they say, "less is more" and the less fuss you need to connect the better. Outside of the sub-woofer being almost the size of a mini-fridge, it gives bass that most music lovers, particularly for the Hip-Hop, House Music, and Techno fans.
If your not an audio pro but want something near what the pro's use, invest in the Logitech Z-5500. It's worth it.
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