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Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/4/04 5:30 AMI've narrowed my search down to the Canon PowerShot A75..or A85 but would like some advice on which one I should get. After a bit of research I noticed not a whole lot different between the two other than the A75 is 3.2MP and the A85 is 4MP, as well as some minor upgrades. Is it really worth another $100 to get the A85 or will I be just as satisfied with the A75. This is my first digital camera so I'm not in high need of anything top of the line...yet. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by snapshot2
- 11/4/04 6:43 AM
In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss Tish
You are quite right, the only significant difference is 1 megapixel.
You will find that the A75 will provide all the megapixels you need.
Use some of that extra $100 to buy a "compact flash" card and some NiMH rechargable AA batteries.
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Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/4/04 8:30 AM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by snapshot2
Thanks snapshot2!
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by dcmorris - 11/4/04 9:20 AM In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss TishMiss Tish, you said "This is my first digital camera so I'm not in high need of anything top of the line...yet." The "yet" would indicate there is a strong possibility you may move up. With that in mind, why not start with an even less expensive camera? (Check out the November issue of Consumer Reports for some good info).
Once you have decided what you want you will not have invested as much in the first one. You may even find the less expensive one fits your needs.
DC
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/4/04 10:45 AM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by dcmorrisThanks for your input DC. You make a very good point and yes, the "yet" implies that there is a strong chance of upgrading but it won't be for a while so I want something that's good enough to last me a few, if not several, years...that's why I'm going for something a little more then most of the "beginner" cameras. I don't want something I'm going to have to upgrade in a year or two. Thanks again for the response :o)
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by RubenParra - 11/5/04 8:45 AM In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss TishThe A75 for $199.00 would be the best deal ! you'll be happy with that camera ! will fit perfectly on your needs since this will be your first digital camera, my advice is buy the charger also (canon kit aorund $49)and an extra memory at least 128 MB.
regards,
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/5/04 10:19 AM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by RubenParraThanks Ruben, I think I problaby will go with the A75....and I will definitely be purchasing a memory card, probably 256 MB.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Faye Delbridge - 11/5/04 12:28 PM In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss TishI purchased the Canon PowerShot A75 about two months ago and am absolutely thrilled with my purchase. Other than the 4.0MP and a swivel LCD, I don't see much difference. I chose the A75 over the A85 because I didn't think the differences were worth $100. It is an absolutely awesome camera, easy to use with many special features and the ability to manual adjust many of them. This was my first camera also but I was familiar with other cameras that family members and friends had purchased. All the reviews I read and the people I talked to that had the PowerShot A75 thought it was a fantastic camera. If you don't plan on blowing up pictures larger than an 8 x 10 the 3.2MP is perfect.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/5/04 6:35 PM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Faye DelbridgeThanks Faye, yet another good review on the Canon A75! I agree with you, the minor upgrades & 4 MP are not worth the $100, and I don't plan to blow up any pictures larger than 8x10. Thanks again!
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by am_dew - 11/8/04 6:49 AM In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss TishI bought an A75 a little over a month ago and before it quit working (see http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=58&threadID=40619&start=0), I took lots of great photos and I was very pleased. The camera is now at Canon getting repaired and I can't wait to get it back. I'm hoping that the problem I had was an isolated incident and not an indication of the camera's overall quality.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/8/04 11:47 AM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by am_dewI hope it's an isolated incident as well. That's why warranties are great! Hope it's all fixed now, thanks for your input.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by jbrams - 11/13/04 3:17 AM In reply to: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by Miss TishHonestly, get the A75, great pics, spend the extra $$$ on a 512mb or 1gb memory card. Unless you really need to be able to print 16x18 pictures of high quality (I sure don't).
Both are great choices, but you probably will be very happy with 3mp quality.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by mrobzo - 11/13/04 6:12 AM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by jbramsI recommend the A95. Three Mps' are not enough. Neither are 4. If your a good internet shopper, You should be able to find one reasonable enough and with 5 Mp you have the luxury of sliceing and dicing.
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/13/04 12:28 PM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by mrobzoWell I'm not really looking to spend over $400 on my first digital and the A75 is $300 while the A85 is $400 and the only big difference is by 1 MP...and I really don't need 4 (or 5) MP's....you can't tell the difference on the computer, only when you print them out...and I don't plan on printing pictures larger than 8x10, therefore I wouldn't need anything higher than a 3 MP...thanks for your input nonetheless :o)
Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85
by Miss Tish - 11/13/04 12:22 PM In reply to: Re: Canon PowerShot A75 v. A85 by jbramsI'm definitely starting to agree, thanks!
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