My Photos and the loss of my Camera *Sniff*
Ryan Carson likes my photos!
I was given a ‘press’ pass to the Future of Web Apps Conference, I blogged about Day 1 and Day 2. Ryan Carson, the founder and director, sent this thank you email to all the attendees of Carson’s Future of Web Apps:
“Event coverage Re-live those Summit moments
There’s some great coverage of the event from Scott Beale and Jeremiah Owyang (links below), or view a wider Flickr selection with the Summit tag - futureofwebapps-sf06
First of all, to put me anywhere near the mastery of the Scott’s photos is just amazing, he’s the photoblog master. Carson Systems, thanks for the ‘press’ pass to the conference, I’m glad I was able to give back to your event.
About my photo Strategy
I used just a commercial grade consumer camera, it’s under 500 dollars, and fits in my pocket, my strategy is to take a lot of photos (it’s the Asian in me) and use the smaller camera to get right up in the action in an unassuming manner. Sometimes I get the best shots from folks that had no idea a camera was present. Of course I’m sensitive not to post embarrassing photos, and often ask strangers if I can shoot their pic first…then I silently disappear into the thick dense foliage.
The bad news
My camera is no longer with me. I noticed it gone after taking a public bus in downtown Chicago going down Michigan Street, I took a photo while on the bus, so I know that’s when I last had it. My instincts suggest that I was pick pocketed (although I’m usually so careful about these things).
Camera Recommendations needed
So I’m looking for recommendations for cameras under $450, any suggestions? As you know I’m really into peer review, I’ve done my homework with editor and consumer reviews Here are my Requirements:
- It needs to be fast: turn on fast, take pics fast.
- Fit in my pocket: I run around with it on me all the time, it needs to be small
- Take crisp pictures rapidly. The Sony P200 I had often had blurry pics.
- Should not have proprietary technology like “Memory Stick”.
I’m thinking a Canon SD700, its about $350 via amazon. Based upon my discussions with photography friends, most agree it would do the trick.
Any other thoughts out there?
Yeah, and I’m a stupid, stupid tourist. *Jeremiah kicks himself*
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Sorry to hear about your camera, but look on the bright side - you’re getting a new camera! My digital camera, a Canon S200 which I’ve had for years, died on me two weeks ago. It just stopped working for whatever reason. I was due for an upgrade anyway. I replaced it with a new Canon SD600. Its a good camera and it isn’t much different from the SD700. I think any of the Canon Digital ELPH cameras will meet your requirements.
Just got my camera the Canon SD700 at Fry’s
the retail price was 400, I told them I’ll buy it online for 350 and they looked up the price and cut me a deal…amazing
Sooo sorry you lost your camera. What a bummer! I’ve got the newish Canon PowerShot SD450 and I love it. I love the “big screen” for taking pics and also viewing them after. I forget the price but a bit less (I think) than what you quoted above. Anyway, I love the Canons. Can’t go wrong. Hope all is well.
Debbie
Thanks for the support, the Canon appears to be working well. David Dalka, one of the folks I met in Chicago has contacted the CTA (Chicago Transportation Authority)to see if it was turned in.
Juan
You’re right, the Canon’s are nice. The SD700 has image stablization, which I’m hoping is going to help me!
Miah,
Sorry to hear about your camera..
Check out this review site http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022110canonsd700is.asp
I uploaded some pics from the new Canon here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremiah_owyang/sets/72157594302049744/
You new camera takes good pics. I should have looked into getting a camera with image stabilization. Since new camera, the SD600, is much lighter and thinner than my old camera, I keep moving it when I squeeze the button to take a photo. I end up with blurry photos.
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