[N8 v2.0]

Nikon COOLPIX S6 with WiFi

Small, portable and very nice!

Info: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/s6.html

 

[jacksonpt]

I was looking at those at a recent conference I went to. I'd have no use for the wifi, but they looked nice otherwise.

 

[narlus]

Both the S5 and S6 have sleek, slim wave designs, appealing to users who want their cameras to look as great as the pictures they take

it's the metro camera of choice!

looks neat, but is WiFi really needed? who prints pictures straight out of the camera?

can you get a protector for the screen on the back? could be a scratching target.

 

[maxyedor]

I have a wi-fi gizmo for my Canon SLRs and it can be very usefull on some jobs, but on a P&S I have no clue why that's usefull.

 

[The Toninator]

i ordered a s5 2 weeks ago but they never filled the order so i cancelled.
i'm not on the hunt again. my main selling poing was the fact that nothing sticks out on the camera, no telescoping lens, nothing. i need something to take with me while riding.
but now i think i need a little more camera. so i might have to get something with a telescoping lens.
sony dsc-t5
dsc-w50
canon sd450

 

[justsomeguy]

Good luck with indoor photos.

I got my wife an S3 for Xmas and the picture quality is pretty piss poor unless you're outside in bright light.

 

[The Toninator]

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1007&message=18057389

 

[syadasti]

Dpreview's choice, I've played around with a Z750 and its about as good as you can get with a subcompact PS...

In the final analysis, however, the EX-Z850 has more to recommend it than many sub-compact models - not least for the huge feature set (which will give you months of fun), and the comprehensive photographic control. It's beautifully made, fast, has a stunning screen and is really enjoyable in use. It's frustrating that Casio has come so near - and yet remained so far - from creating the perfect 'serious' sub-compact in both this model and its predecessor, but the fact remains that - in experienced hands - it still comes closer than any of its competitors. We can't give it a Highly Recommended for all the reasons mentioned above, but I have no qualms about recommending it to anyone wanting something that offers a lot more than just 'point and shoot' functionality in an attractive, and truly pocketable package

 

[the BIG cheese]

If you would like something to take riding with you, I think serious concideration of Olympus in in order. Check this thing out http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1225

We keep our demo model on the front case in a cup of water and at PMA the reps were kicking them around like hacky sacks.

Shane

 

[Transcend]

I have a wi-fi gizmo for my Canon SLRs and it can be very usefull on some jobs, but on a P&S I have no clue why that's usefull.

The last time I used one in a wifi rich environment reception was so piss poor it was pretty much useless.

Considering they were designed to be used in stadiums, arenas etc where everyone would be using it...not really a wise use of $999. A 60 ft firewire cord to a laptop or a runner is a better bet.

Although, apple had a bad as setup going for a few olympic shooters that was broadcasting back to the photo suites where his editor was selecting pics to transmit in real time. Laptop to dekstop howevver. The wifi transmitter for the camera was skipped due to being too unreliable.

 

[The Toninator]

Dpreview's choice, I've played around with a Z750 and its about as good as you can get with a subcompact PS...

i have a hard time with the words 'quility' and 'casio. '

 

[Transcend]

i have a hard time with the words 'quility' and 'casio. '

I believe it is made by sony.

 

[The Toninator]

If you would like something to take riding with you, I think serious concideration of Olympus in in order. Check this thing out http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1225

We keep our demo model on the front case in a cup of water and at PMA the reps were kicking them around like hacky sacks.

Shane

thanks. i dont need the 7 or 8 mgp but the 6 is just about right. i'll do a little more research on it.
btw what's up?!? where you been, what are you doing?

 

[The Toninator]

I believe it is made by sony.

OH that's different the case looks familiar. i noticed the sonys have a different ccd type imager.
I also just noticed that the only difference between the 30 and the 50 is the screen.

This is a very good review.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_w50-review/index.shtml

 

[maxyedor]

The last time I used one in a wifi rich environment reception was so piss poor it was pretty much useless.

Considering they were designed to be used in stadiums, arenas etc where everyone would be using it...not really a wise use of $999. A 60 ft firewire cord to a laptop or a runner is a better bet.

Although, apple had a bad as setup going for a few olympic shooters that was broadcasting back to the photo suites where his editor was selecting pics to transmit in real time. Laptop to dekstop howevver. The wifi transmitter for the camera was skipped due to being too unreliable.

Meh, I've never had issues, but never been transmiting more that 20ft. I also didn't have to pay for it, had I had to pay for it the fire-wire cable would have been a better option in most cases, as some arenas don't allow them. I stand by the statement that on a P&S it's pretty much totaly useless.

 

[Transcend]

I stand by the statement that on a P&S it's pretty much totaly useless.

Absolutely no question there.

 

[the BIG cheese]

thanks. i dont need the 7 or 8 mgp but the 6 is just about right. i'll do a little more research on it.
btw what's up?!? where you been, what are you doing?

Hey Ton,

Been bouncing around up north, going back and forth between philly and NY. Just moved in with the GF to a place with plenty of studio space for us. Going to school up here and working two jobs....besides that, nothing much.

What's been up wit chu?

 

[The Toninator]

Hey Ton,

Been bouncing around up north, going back and forth between philly and NY. Just moved in with the GF to a place with plenty of studio space for us. Going to school up here and working two jobs....besides that, nothing much.

What's been up wit chu?

sweet, i remember last time we talked school was up in the air i think.

anyhoo me, nothing just sameolesameole.