What's your back-up P&S camera ?

ftpaddict · 01-07-2008, 05:25 AM

I use a Pentax Optio S, bought by my dad back in 2003. Despite considerable age and wear, it has never let us down.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-07-2008, 07:50 AM

Did a quick review of all the responses

In total 96 different cameras, 122 total back ups (past and present listed)

Overall winner was fuji finepix A30 with 7

By manufacturer

Argus - 1
Canon - 26
Casio - 6
Contax - 2
Fuji - 20
Kodak - 2
Minolta (inc Konica) - 2
Nikon - 8
Olympus - 12
Panasonic - 13
Pentax - 19
Ricoh - 1
Samsung - 1
Sony - 6
Yashika - 1

Tom M · 01-07-2008, 08:40 AM

I'm almost ashamed to admit it but, my back-up is a Canon PowerShot A520.. It takes amazing photos though and, the black and whites are stellar.. But, I'll be honest with you, I keep an Olympus 35mm with me at ALL times.

egordon99 · 01-07-2008, 08:44 AM

I have the Canon A510 (same as 520 but only 3MP). In good light it does pretty well, I like that it has all the manual modes (Av/Tv/P/M, EC, etc....) and it can fit in my pocket. Sucks indoors though

Flash takes like 10 seconds to recharge. Haven't used it in awhile. I take it when I go fishing once a year.

Jimsi777 · 01-07-2008, 09:29 AM

I also had an old 2001 era HP Photosmart 315 with 2.1 MP, a friend still takes pictures with it and with it's limited, by design, 128mb CF card

Fl_Gulfer · 01-07-2008, 10:45 AM

I have the Olympus C 750 UZ. It's a great little camera with a 10x zoom.

Tom M · 01-07-2008, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by egordon99

I have the Canon A510 (same as 520 but only 3MP). In good light it does pretty well, I like that it has all the manual modes (Av/Tv/P/M, EC, etc....) and it can fit in my pocket. Sucks indoors though

Flash takes like 10 seconds to recharge. Haven't used it in awhile. I take it when I go fishing once a year.

Ha, they must have squeaked a minor improvement in the flash recharge time for the A520, it's only 9.5 seconds.. haha

Not a good indoor low-light camera BUT, having manual in such a small point and shoot in practically unheard of, especially when it was made.

tybeck · 01-08-2008, 10:59 PM

My trusty Canon PowerShot S110. Only 2MP, but a great little camera. Still kicking after 6 years.

Pixel_uk · 01-09-2008, 05:01 AM

I take my not so little Kodak Z730 with me everywhere. 5mp and 4x zoom it also has a proper viewfinder and full manual controls. it's quite quick too.

dwhopson · 01-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Back-up p/s- Olympus C-550 (my first digital camera...still love it)

Main camera- Pentax K100D super

Had a Canon S1 IS but gave it my sister and brother-in-law after buying the K100D super. They were thrilled (guess they don't know about pentax

).

flyer · 02-03-2008, 12:15 PM

As a back-up digital, I have a pentax optio MX. The reason for this one are a wee bit particular, since my wife's right hand doesn't work, she tried about a hundred different P&S, and she found out the handle on this one could be used with the left hand. Case dismissed!

nex1 · 02-04-2008, 10:02 AM

I still love my Canon S2 IS, image stabilization, 2.6 fps, electronic viewfinder, 12X optical zoom (about 420mm), 6mp I think. And the large LCD flips out, and rotates around in all directions for self pics or holding up high to get an impossible shot with an SLR (above a fence at the zoo I can flip out the screen and angle down so I can see it). The newer S5 how even has a hot shoe connection! I can't believe I paid $600 with warranty at Best Buy a couple of years ago for it! (still under warranty too!).

volosong · 02-04-2008, 01:28 PM

Take an Optio W20 with me pretty much everywhere, especially when I don't have my dSLR with me. Put it into a Case Logic case and drop it into the backpack. Small enough that it is an easy carry. Takes decent pictures.

Still have, but rarely use a Sony DSC-S75. Can't believe it cost almost as much as my Pentax bodies. And only 3.34 megapixels. Good little camera still. Even has an optical viewfinder. Only reason I won't "upgrade" is that most digitals sold these days do not have an optical viewfinder.

offertonhatter · 02-04-2008, 05:17 PM

Apart from my K10D and DS I have a Fuji S6500fd and Fuji Z1. The latter perfect for the pocket.

prof68 · 02-16-2008, 10:29 AM

Canon A630 with the CHDK hack. The K100D Super replaced my Sony H2 which I'm trying to sell. My wife uses a Canon SD600. I think we may replace the SD600 with something similar in size but with face detection now that we have 2 kids to focus on.

I had an F10 when they were first released. I never should have sold that one.

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01-07-2008, 09:29 AM	#110
Jimsi777 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 75	I also had an old 2001 era HP Photosmart 315 with 2.1 MP, a friend still takes pictures with it and with it's limited, by design, 128mb CF card Last edited by Jimsi777; 01-07-2008 at 09:43 AM.

01-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#111
Fl_Gulfer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Gulfer Photos: Albums Posts: 3,054	I have the Olympus C 750 UZ. It's a great little camera with a 10x zoom. Last edited by Fl_Gulfer; 06-21-2008 at 08:20 AM.

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01-07-2008, 05:25 AM	#106
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	I use a Pentax Optio S, bought by my dad back in 2003. Despite considerable age and wear, it has never let us down.

01-07-2008, 07:50 AM	#107
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Did a quick review of all the responses In total 96 different cameras, 122 total back ups (past and present listed) Overall winner was fuji finepix A30 with 7 By manufacturer Argus - 1 Canon - 26 Casio - 6 Contax - 2 Fuji - 20 Kodak - 2 Minolta (inc Konica) - 2 Nikon - 8 Olympus - 12 Panasonic - 13 Pentax - 19 Ricoh - 1 Samsung - 1 Sony - 6 Yashika - 1

01-07-2008, 08:40 AM	#108
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	I'm almost ashamed to admit it but, my back-up is a Canon PowerShot A520.. It takes amazing photos though and, the black and whites are stellar.. But, I'll be honest with you, I keep an Olympus 35mm with me at ALL times.

01-07-2008, 08:44 AM	#109
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	I have the Canon A510 (same as 520 but only 3MP). In good light it does pretty well, I like that it has all the manual modes (Av/Tv/P/M, EC, etc....) and it can fit in my pocket. Sucks indoors though Flash takes like 10 seconds to recharge. Haven't used it in awhile. I take it when I go fishing once a year.

01-07-2008, 11:34 AM	#112
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	Originally posted by egordon99 I have the Canon A510 (same as 520 but only 3MP). In good light it does pretty well, I like that it has all the manual modes (Av/Tv/P/M, EC, etc....) and it can fit in my pocket. Sucks indoors though Flash takes like 10 seconds to recharge. Haven't used it in awhile. I take it when I go fishing once a year. Ha, they must have squeaked a minor improvement in the flash recharge time for the A520, it's only 9.5 seconds.. haha Not a good indoor low-light camera BUT, having manual in such a small point and shoot in practically unheard of, especially when it was made.

01-08-2008, 10:59 PM	#113
tybeck Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 452	My trusty Canon PowerShot S110. Only 2MP, but a great little camera. Still kicking after 6 years.

01-09-2008, 05:01 AM	#114
Pixel_uk Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 34	I take my not so little Kodak Z730 with me everywhere. 5mp and 4x zoom it also has a proper viewfinder and full manual controls. it's quite quick too.

01-19-2008, 11:10 AM	#115
dwhopson Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 76	Back-up p/s- Olympus C-550 (my first digital camera...still love it) Main camera- Pentax K100D super Had a Canon S1 IS but gave it my sister and brother-in-law after buying the K100D super. They were thrilled (guess they don't know about pentax ).

02-03-2008, 12:15 PM	#116
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	As a back-up digital, I have a pentax optio MX. The reason for this one are a wee bit particular, since my wife's right hand doesn't work, she tried about a hundred different P&S, and she found out the handle on this one could be used with the left hand. Case dismissed!

02-04-2008, 10:02 AM	#117
nex1 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 37	I still love my Canon S2 IS, image stabilization, 2.6 fps, electronic viewfinder, 12X optical zoom (about 420mm), 6mp I think. And the large LCD flips out, and rotates around in all directions for self pics or holding up high to get an impossible shot with an SLR (above a fence at the zoo I can flip out the screen and angle down so I can see it). The newer S5 how even has a hot shoe connection! I can't believe I paid $600 with warranty at Best Buy a couple of years ago for it! (still under warranty too!).

02-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#118
volosong Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Take an Optio W20 with me pretty much everywhere, especially when I don't have my dSLR with me. Put it into a Case Logic case and drop it into the backpack. Small enough that it is an easy carry. Takes decent pictures. Still have, but rarely use a Sony DSC-S75. Can't believe it cost almost as much as my Pentax bodies. And only 3.34 megapixels. Good little camera still. Even has an optical viewfinder. Only reason I won't "upgrade" is that most digitals sold these days do not have an optical viewfinder.

02-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#119
offertonhatter Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West UK Posts: 390	Apart from my K10D and DS I have a Fuji S6500fd and Fuji Z1. The latter perfect for the pocket.

02-16-2008, 10:29 AM	#120
prof68 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 55	Canon A630 with the CHDK hack. The K100D Super replaced my Sony H2 which I'm trying to sell. My wife uses a Canon SD600. I think we may replace the SD600 with something similar in size but with face detection now that we have 2 kids to focus on. I had an F10 when they were first released. I never should have sold that one. CHDK - CHDK Wiki