Hey folks, long time no visit. It's been really busy the past year. New job, lots of contract work, crazy. Still get a chance to do a photo shoot once in awhile. Latest was an MTB freeride competition. Fun stuff. Gallery here: http://60hzproductions.com/gallery/RRC5
So I've been absolutely pleased with my used D30 ever since I bought it almost 2 years ago. Yeah, I've developed a dislike for the low-light performance and not-so-stellar autofocus, but I can't complain. It's been the fastest digital I've ever owned and has taken the best pictures of any equipment I've ever owned as well.
So, I go into this Walmart today, and since I'm considering buying a digital camera for my wife for Christmas, I stop by the camera department. My eye catches hold of an Olympus Sylus 800. Holy moly! Is it just me or have compact digital cameras come a long way? Fast startup, and the lowest shutter lag I've ever seen on a compact digital (obviously still not as fast as DSLR, but a huge improvement). Huge LCD, nice and small.
Sooo, I get to thinking, maybe there's a camera out there for ME that would be fit the bill. Maybe I'm going a little overboard in thinking I should sell my Canon stuff, but still, if I could find a camera that has near speed and quality of my D30, yet in a much more "portable" solution, I'd definitely be tempted. I've heard Photo John mention a couple of times that he and other are similarly searching for a similar "holy grail"
So, any thoughts? Is there something out there yet that can compete, or should I wait a couple more years? I do think that it WILL happen someday; it's just a matter of time.
Any brand or model recommendations?