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More info?)
hola Jay,
Thanks so much for the info, i think the nikon sounds great.
i am guessing tho, if you really want any manual focus capabilities, one can
only get that with a dslr, and i really just want a small cam.
thanks again for the info =)
"jay" <jay.dahlke@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I haven't used the video. the 5200 has better specs for video with 30fps
vs
> 15fps for the 4200. I believe both are limited to the size of the SD card.
>
> For the focus...Hmmm. I've used only the default auto focus mode. Only
> twice have I had it focus incorrectly. Once with a macro shot, it focused
> onthe wrong flower and once thaking a landscape photo it focused on a
branch
> very close by. In both cases if I paid attention and took a little time I
> would have noticed and re-taken the shot or re-focused. I'm not sure a
true
> manual focus exists. It may, but I'm thinking the only manual option is
to
> locate the area where the auto focus will use.
>
> The focus is quite quick and I've missed few if any shots because of it.
I
> have 3 kids so most photos have some sort of action taking place.
>
> Sorry I couldn't be much help. The camera is new enough yet I just
haven't
> used all the modes and options.
>
>
> "Tink" <nospam@sonic.net> wrote in message
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> > hola jay!
> >
> > and thanks for the reply. i did go to a store today, but they didn't
have
> a
> > battery in the camera. it seems great... but i didn't get to try it. if
> > don't mind, can you tell me about the manual focus capability (is there
> > one?)? or the video capabilites (e.g. is there a time limit beyond what
> the
> > memory card can hold? is sound supported?).
> >
> > at this point i am considering the 4200/5200 and the sony w1 (love that
> big
> > lcd). tho ultimately i do want the best picture quality. going to mexico
> on
> > thursday and would like to get something before the trip (nothing like
> > waiting till the last minute, eh?
> >
> > thanks again for the reply =)
> >
> > "jay" <jay.dahlke@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > > I feel the Nikon 4200 is very user friendly. I purchased one in early
> > June
> > > and have shot about 300 pictures with it. Very happy with it
especially
> > the
> > > easy of use. GO to your local camera store and try one out. With the
> 12
> > > meg of internal memory you can take a few pics right there inthe stoe
to
> > get
> > > a good feel of how it works.
> > >
> > > --jay
> > >
> > > "Tink" <nospam@sonic.net> wrote in message
> > > news:F44Kc.2774$54.33819@typhoon.sonic.net...
> > > > x-no-archive: yes
> > > >
> > > > i know, this is a 'which camera' question, but i am interested in
> y'alls
> > > > opinions...
> > > >
> > > > btw, i have NO interest in any sigma products.
> > > >
> > > > just looking for a good, small, sturdy camera. i would get the
> > canon-410,
> > > > but am thinking i would like to have manual focus capability. heard
> from
> > > one
> > > > friend that the nikon's were not user friendly, and from another
> friend
> > > that
> > > > the sony button navagation was difficult. have read some reviews
from
> > the
> > > > recommended websites, and well, would like to get some feedback from
> > > y'all.
> > > >
> > > > any comments and suggestions would be appreciated
. thanks!
> > > >
> > > >
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