Cameras revisited

[Elephantitan]

Tis the season and I'm looking into a digital camera for Christmas. I don't want to rehash everything that has been discussed in past threads about the pros and cons of all the cameras but I was wondering if anyone knows of new models that are better or worse than predecessors. It's been a while since that thread and electonics are always changing and "improved" models sometimes drop minor features that are important to a small segment. Anyway, any updates would be appreciated. Nothing like shopping in the last week.

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[Andrew_Doan]

Tis the season and I'm looking into a digital camera for Christmas. I don't want to rehash everything that has been discussed in past threads about the pros and cons of all the cameras but I was wondering if anyone knows of new models that are better or worse than predecessors. It's been a while since that thread and electonics are always changing and "improved" models sometimes drop minor features that are important to a small segment. Anyway, any updates would be appreciated. Nothing like shopping in the last week.

I recommend the Canon Powershot S500 Digital Elph. Great for fun and outstanding for clinical/slit lamp stuff.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product_j...3958&Type=PI&Category=Electronics&dcaid=17194

 

[smiegal]

What features are most important for clinical use?

 

[Andrew_Doan]

What features are most important for clinical use?

http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/digital.htm

 

[Andrew_Doan]

What features are most important for clinical use?

I've written an article about digital cameras and how to capture photos for clinical use: http://www.eyerounds.org/photography.htm

 

[PPV]

Does anyone have any experience using a Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 (5.1 MP, Carl Zeiss lens) for taking ophthalmological pictures? According to the tech geeks, it is supposed to be superior to the Canon S500...

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Does anyone have any experience using a Sony Cybershot DSC-W1 (5.1 MP, Carl Zeiss lens) for taking ophthalmological pictures? According to the tech geeks, it is supposed to be superior to the Canon S500...

I haven't tried the Sony, but the brands that I've tried work: Minolta, Pentax, Canon, and Nikon. As long as the camera has a macro mode/lens, you can take photos with the slit lamp.

Perhaps I should get this camera and try it out too; however, the Canon is what I started with. If it isn't 'broken', then I can't justify getting a new camera yet.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...5654?creative=327641&camp=14573&link_code=as1

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Some disadvantages to consider about the Sony camera:

1) Powered by 2 AA batteries (NiMH rechargeables included).

Cameras that run on NiMH AA batteries instead of LiON usually do not run as long before running out of power. With the Canon LiON battery, I can use my camera all week without the flash or over 150 shots and use the LCD often before requiring recharge. The LiON fully charges in 2-3 hours too.

2) Memory Stick

I don't like Memory Sticks because of the cost. A 512 MB stick is over $120. You can get a 512 MB compact flash or SD memory for under $60.