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Hi Folks,

Sorry to just complain, but I've been looking for a new digital camera for
my family (anywhere under $700) and I can't believe the complete lack of
aesthetic consideration in today's cameras. It seems like every
manufacturer is making these cheap plastic cameras that look like they were
assembled with spare parts from radio shack. I see none of the
ergodynamics, smooth curves or rubberized edges that were made just a few
years ago. Everything looks like a plain silver, square plastic box - as
though it was cobbled together in someone's garage.

Am I the only one who yearns for a camera that looks good - besides having
the right features and picture quality?

OK - I'm finished now. Sorry ;-)

Jack
 
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MostlyH2O wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Sorry to just complain, but I've been looking for a new digital camera for
> my family (anywhere under $700) and I can't believe the complete lack of
> aesthetic consideration in today's cameras. It seems like every
> manufacturer is making these cheap plastic cameras that look like they were
> assembled with spare parts from radio shack. I see none of the
> ergodynamics, smooth curves or rubberized edges that were made just a few
> years ago. Everything looks like a plain silver, square plastic box - as
> though it was cobbled together in someone's garage.
>
> Am I the only one who yearns for a camera that looks good - besides having
> the right features and picture quality?
>
> OK - I'm finished now. Sorry ;-)
>
> Jack
>
>
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
 
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"MostlyH2O" <jmc@takeitouthrmp.net> wrote in message news:CMmVd.124009$qB6.97183@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Sorry to just complain, but I've been looking for a new digital camera for
> my family (anywhere under $700) and I can't believe the complete lack of
> aesthetic consideration in today's cameras. It seems like every
> manufacturer is making these cheap plastic cameras that look like they were
> assembled with spare parts from radio shack. I see none of the
> ergodynamics, smooth curves or rubberized edges that were made just a few
> years ago. Everything looks like a plain silver, square plastic box - as
> though it was cobbled together in someone's garage.
>
> Am I the only one who yearns for a camera that looks good - besides having
> the right features and picture quality?
>
> OK - I'm finished now. Sorry ;-)

It's a trend with some manufacturers more than others. Fuji etc
P&S's all look like cheap plastic toys, while others (e.g. Canon)
at least look like metal. We get compliments all the time on our
S1 IS and Sony F-717.
 
Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?)

> It's a trend with some manufacturers more than others. Fuji etc
> P&S's all look like cheap plastic toys, while others (e.g. Canon)
> at least look like metal. We get compliments all the time on our
> S1 IS and Sony F-717.

Yes - those 2 cameras do look very nice. Thanks for pointing those out 🙂

Jack
 
Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?)

> Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

You're right. It just seems that there is a general trend in consumer
electronics toward a thin, plasticized fake metal look. Even car dashboards
are going that way. I guess I'll just have to wait until the style goes
back to a more organic look.
 
Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?)

I mostly agree, but go play with the Sony F717 (already mentioned),
Sony F828 (now that is a tank!), and the almost as solid Olympus C8080.

These just happen to be the only prosumers I've owned, or cared to own..
 
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"MostlyH2O" <jmc@takeitouthrmp.net> wrote in message
news:CMmVd.124009$qB6.97183@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Sorry to just complain, but I've been looking for a new digital camera for
> my family (anywhere under $700) and I can't believe the complete lack of
> aesthetic consideration in today's cameras. It seems like every
> manufacturer is making these cheap plastic cameras that look like they
> were
> assembled with spare parts from radio shack. I see none of the
> ergodynamics, smooth curves or rubberized edges that were made just a few
> years ago. Everything looks like a plain silver, square plastic box - as
> though it was cobbled together in someone's garage.
>
> Am I the only one who yearns for a camera that looks good - besides having
> the right features and picture quality?
>
> OK - I'm finished now. Sorry ;-)
>
> Jack
>
>
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/kodak/dx7590-review/
 
Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?)

Your taste is all in your mouth.

"MostlyH2O" <jmc@takeitouthrmp.net> wrote in message
news:jRqVd.124332$qB6.51394@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> > Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
>
> You're right. It just seems that there is a general trend in consumer
> electronics toward a thin, plasticized fake metal look. Even car
dashboards
> are going that way. I guess I'll just have to wait until the style goes
> back to a more organic look.
>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?)

MostlyH2O wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Sorry to just complain, but I've been looking for a new digital camera for
> my family (anywhere under $700) and I can't believe the complete lack of
> aesthetic consideration in today's cameras. It seems like every
> manufacturer is making these cheap plastic cameras that look like they were
> assembled with spare parts from radio shack. I see none of the
> ergodynamics, smooth curves or rubberized edges that were made just a few
> years ago. Everything looks like a plain silver, square plastic box - as
> though it was cobbled together in someone's garage.
>
> Am I the only one who yearns for a camera that looks good - besides having
> the right features and picture quality?
>
> OK - I'm finished now. Sorry ;-)
>
> Jack
>
>
I get compliments all the time on my Canon A95.

Ron
 
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