DiMAGE A2 vs. DiMAGE 7Hi

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  • 06-24-2004, 01:03 PM
    hjames828
    DiMAGE A2 vs. DiMAGE 7Hi
    I'm looking for a more advanced digital camera than the one I have currently. I have a few cameras right now that are more along the lines of a point and shoot, but I'm looking for something better. I've been working with photography and digital cameras for a while and am having a tough time deciding between the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 and the DiMAGE 7Hi. I'm looking for someone who's had either of these camera's or knows a bit about them to help me decide which one is a better "bang for the buck." any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. -Heather
  • 07-04-2004, 06:34 PM
    SmartWombat
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by hjames828
    I'm looking for a more advanced digital camera than the one I have currently. I have a few cameras right now that are more along the lines of a point and shoot, but I'm looking for something better. I've been working with photography and digital cameras for a while and am having a tough time deciding between the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 and the DiMAGE 7Hi. I'm looking for someone who's had either of these camera's or knows a bit about them to help me decide which one is a better "bang for the buck." any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. -Heather
    They're quite similar.
    The lens is I think unchanged.

    I found the tilting viewfinder and screen on the A1 a critical factor in my choice.
    I've got the A2 and the A1 and to be honest I prefer the A2 - just
    I like the increased resolution of the A2, and the far better viewfinder.
    The A1 I like the 5 shots in the buffer not 3 in thw A2
    If it's a choice between the 7Hi and the A1, another big differnece is the batteries.
    The A1 uses custom NiMH rehargeable, the 7Hi uses AA cells.


    A colleague at work used his old 7Hi and compared to my A1 it's close in quality, but he preferred the A1. When I bought the A2 it changed to serious camera envy :)
    Until he got a EOS300D and it was my turn :(

    LOTS of A1 / A2 shots at http://smartowner.co.uk/gallery/album198
    4000 and up is on the A1
    Low numbers is on the A2
  • 07-04-2004, 08:11 PM
    Michael Fanelli
    Just a thought...
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by hjames828
    I'm looking for a more advanced digital camera than the one I have currently. I have a few cameras right now that are more along the lines of a point and shoot, but I'm looking for something better. I've been working with photography and digital cameras for a while and am having a tough time deciding between the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 and the DiMAGE 7Hi. I'm looking for someone who's had either of these camera's or knows a bit about them to help me decide which one is a better "bang for the buck." any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. -Heather
    Why not skip the hybrid stage all together and make a clean break from P&S? IMHO, a decent DSLR would be the best step here. Look at the Canon Digital Rebel and Nikon D70.