FWIW I absolutely swear by my Canon Z135. I like the images better than any of the high end P&S cameras I've used (especially with flash) and I love that I don't have to baby it. If I break it, I can get a new one for like $50!
brooksdigi wrote:
FWIW I absolutely swear by my Canon Z135. I like the images better than any of the high end P&S cameras I've used (especially with flash) and I love that I don't have to baby it. If I break it, I can get a new one for like $50!
Exactly! I briefly had a Contax TVS III and hated it because about 1/3 of the pics were always slightly out of focus. They are at least $600.
I added the Pentax Espio 120SW to my stable today. I found it at a Harrisburg camera store and got it for $85. That a little high for point-and-shoots that like to break your heart, but the camera looks and works like new. I'll post photos taken with the camera once I get thru a roll. The glass is perfect without any marks of any kind. The lens is SLOW though so I'll see how I get along with motion blur, etc..
Nice features include a light-up display when it gets dim outside, self timer and spot focus.
Specs:
28-120mm F5.6-12.8 lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, autofocus with focus lock, min. focus 0,5m
Electronic shutter, 2-1/360s, 1/2s-1min bulb mode
Size 111x59.9x41, Weight 190 gr. without battery
25-3200 ISO, automatic DX coding, self-timer, automatic film advance, infinity and spot AF mode, self timer
geekcop wrote:
I added the Pentax Espio 120SW to my stable today. I found it at a Harrisburg camera store and got it for $85. That a little high for point-and-shoots that like to break your heart, but the camera looks and works like new. I'll post photos taken with the camera once I get thru a roll. The glass is perfect without any marks of any kind. The lens is SLOW though so I'll see how I get along with motion blur, etc..
Nice features include a light-up display when it gets dim outside, self timer and spot focus.
Specs:
28-120mm F5.6-12.8 lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, autofocus with focus lock, min. focus 0,5m
Electronic shutter, 2-1/360s, 1/2s-1min bulb mode
Size 111x59.9x41, Weight 190 gr. without battery
25-3200 ISO, automatic DX coding, self-timer, automatic film advance, infinity and spot AF mode, self timer...Show more →
Nice! My Pentax Espio 24EW looks very similar. Its lens is a 24-105 f4.9-12.5. This is one reason why ISO 400 and faster films are recommended in these cameras. And also why the long end is rarely used.
Also, I think yours like mine defaults to ISO 25 if there is no DX code! Every other camera I have seen w DX defaults to 100 if there is no code!
One thing I noticed w mine is always have the neck strap secure as the camera with it's smooth aluminium shell is quite slippery to hold!
So that would be 1/60 sec in bright sunlight.
But... you still will need to make sure you are holding the camera very steadily as min hand held shutter speed to avoid shake = 1/focal length.
Work around is to not zoom out! None of these zoom lenses are very good on the far end anyway.
I pretty much use all my zoom P&S cameras on the default wide setting and treat them as fixed focal length cameras - whether it is my Rollei QZ35 W (which actually has an awesome lens), Samsung AF Slim Zoom, Pentax Espio 24EW.
The AF Slim Zoom must have arrived at the post office at the same time as my previous post. Looks brand new. Loaded with TMAX 3200 but, thanks to my DX coding hack, actually rated at the true ISO of 800. Have to wait for my cat to appear since the first picture I take with any new camera or lens must be of her. (I’ve already abandoned my Snap mode only plan.)
genji wrote:
The AF Slim Zoom must have arrived at the post office at the same time as my previous post. Looks brand new. Loaded with TMAX 3200 but, thanks to my DX coding hack, actually rated at the true ISO of 800. Have to wait for my cat to appear since the first picture I take with any new camera or lens must be of her. (I’ve already abandoned my Snap mode only plan.)
brooksdigi wrote:
FWIW I absolutely swear by my Canon Z135. I like the images better than any of the high end P&S cameras I've used (especially with flash) and I love that I don't have to baby it. If I break it, I can get a new one for like $50!
Does this one AF with half press, or only the later Canons do so? I gave someone a sure shot classic 120. Splendid little camera.
There was a Samsung AF Slim Dual Panorama on ebay that just sold for $25. Looked to be in great shape - hoping someone here picked it up! I was in a work meeting when the bidding ended....
Desmolicious wrote:
There was a Samsung AF Slim Dual Panorama on ebay that just sold for $25. Looked to be in great shape - hoping someone here picked it up! I was in a work meeting when the bidding ended....
I can't find anything online about whether the Dual Panorama one is any good. Do you have any insight? My AF Slim arrives tomorrow but I'm getting into collecting these little gems.
geekcop wrote:
I can't find anything online about whether the Dual Panorama one is any good. Do you have any insight? My AF Slim arrives tomorrow but I'm getting into collecting these little gems.
I have no idea, but I was willing to find out for $25! But work pulled me away.
Looking at it though, it looks cheapened out like the AF Slim R e.g no longer has a lens barrier but uses a clear filter.
Well my Samsung AF Slim arrived today. It's been a bit of an adventure.
When I first put a fresh battery in it the display lit up but the camera wouldn't operate. While I pondered what might be the cause I saw that the top plate was separated from the camera by about a millimeter or two. When I pushed the top down it would click in but then pop back up as soon as I let go. But, when I did this the camera turned on and the lens extended. So, I figure something must be going on that is cause by that issue. I then loosened the inside top back plate using a screwdriver and tried to reseat the top plate. It worked enough to keep the camera working for now. I also replaced the cell battery in the back even though I'm not going to use the date imprint function, more just to try and get the whole camera working. So far, so good. I don't shoot as much as Huss but I loaded a free included roll of 11 year expired B&W film and I'll see how it goes.
I like the size of the camera, the lens is clean both front and rear. Once the camera starts up it is quiet to operate. Should be fun. I only paid $20 for the camera on eBay.
Pictures are of the camera after I did the repairs. The body is pretty clean too!
geekcop wrote:
Well my Samsung AF Slim arrived today. It's been a bit of an adventure.
When I first put a fresh battery in it the display lit up but the camera wouldn't operate. While I pondered what might be the cause I saw that the top plate was separated from the camera by about a millimeter or two. When I pushed the top down it would click in but then pop back up as soon as I let go. But, when I did this the camera turned on and the lens extended. So, I figure something must be going on that is cause by that issue. I then loosened the inside top back plate using a screwdriver and tried to reseat the top plate. It worked enough to keep the camera working for now. I also replaced the cell battery in the back even though I'm not going to use the date imprint function, more just to try and get the whole camera working. So far, so good. I don't shoot as much as Huss but I loaded a free included roll of 11 year expired B&W film and I'll see how it goes.
I like the size of the camera, the lens is clean both front and rear. Once the camera starts up it is quiet to operate. Should be fun. I only paid $20 for the camera on eBay.
Pictures are of the camera after I did the repairs. The body is pretty clean too!...Show more →
it's a bummer the camera did not show up in proper condition, but hopefully you have it sorted.
