Which Canon in the SD series?

[mycul82]

Hi Everyone,

After doing some a reasonable amount of research, it seems like the G9 is the camera to have. Unfortunately, it's a little out of my price range. Plus it's a little bulkier than I would like because I plan on using my camera for social events as well.

I probably won't buy any strobes or external equipment for this camera. When that day comes, I'll get a meaner camera as well. I've basically decided on getting one of the Canon SD cameras (950, 870, 790, 770, 1100). Besides the difference in megapixels, it's been hard for me to see any other glaring differences. Am I missing the differences in battery life, memory storage, ability to manually control different settings, etc.?

Does anyone have any recommendations as to which of these cameras is my best option for solid underwater photos? Should I default to the most megapixels I can afford? Please feel free to make any other recommendations or drop useful hints. I'm going to Aruba in two weeks, and can't wait to bring back some excellent pictures.

Thanks so much,
Michael

 

[bperrybap]

Use "Search" it is your friend.....

sd-850-vs-sd-870-would-you-choose-why

 

[mycul82]

Thanks for the thread. Multiple websites suggest the 870 is the way to go.

But there's no mention of the new 790. Any thoughts?

 

[Divemaster Bill]

Understand that all P&S camera models have a very short half-life. I purchased a Canon SD800 (seems like only a year ago), with an Ikelite housing, because it had the widest angle lens available at the time - 28mm. Whereas, most every other model out there had a 35mm standard lens. As you'll soon learn, generally speaking, the closer you can get to your subject, the better. The camera has been fantastic - in and out of the water, and the photos excellent, even at a 6mg max. I own several Canon's SLR's and P&S models - I guess I'm a Canon guy (you know, like Fords and Chevys). One tip . . . quantity breeds quality.

 

[alcina]

I did a bunch of research on the SDs in June because I wanted another tiny pocketable camera and they are all much of a muchness, so you should be find with whatever you get.

I'd go to whatever has the widest lens as long as it had a housing I don't worry about MPs as they aren't a good indicator of quality and larger MP cameras can actually produce inferior images to smaller MP cameras!

 

[reo]

Michael,

You may want to consider one of the A-series Canon Poweshot cameras. They use AA batteries, which are available just about everywhere. I have a Canon A720IS with the canon housing. Others in this forum use that and the A570IS. If you do opt for a Canon A-series make sure it is one with a canon housing available. The Canon housings are good to 130 ft, and they fit their intended camera perfectly.

Ron