• 10-17-2005, 08:58 PM
    LightngSVT
    need help deciding on a new camera?
    I have read reviews, looked on line but Im still confused. Im thinking of replacing my Dimage S404, I want something that is better all around but Id prefer to spend $3-400 (maybe up to $500). The dimage doesnt take the greatest pics, the color isnt that great and low light freaks it out. I was kind of liking the Canon A95, Canon S2 or Panasonic FZ5. Some features Id like to have:

    Compact Flash memory
    uses AA batteries
    Optical Zoom, 5x or better
    4-5 MP
    manual and auto matic modes
    scene modes
    manual and automatic focus
    good Macro and general pictures
    movie mode (with sound?)
    Image stabilization

    My main uses for a camera currently are general photography, outdoor pics of the new house we are building, indoor and outdoor pictures of car shows, etc, macro photography of tropical fish tanks (fast motion, bright back light). What would you choose and why?