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I think she's about the same age - 7 months.
 

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Great pics!
I love her coloring. She looks a lot like a cat we used to have. She must have a lot of personality.
 

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She's a sweet calico!

I love the one where Tiki and Lexington are looking out the window!
 

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Scot, your girls a so gorgious! You have done such a great job with her. I haven´t seen the whole thread yet, my computer is feeling slow today...

I wanted to ask you about cameras, we really want a digital one, but cant decide which one.

Do you know anything about Fuji cameras?
Somehow, we really like Canon ones though, without knowing anything about cameras...

Recently we have been looking at Canon G5, Canon A80 and Canon ixus 400, can you recomend any of those rather than any other of those?

Or would you recomend something totally different?

Thanx!
 
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They're different cameras for different needs. The most robust camera will be the G5, which is a "prosumer" camera capable of many manual controls and add-ons. The others fall into the "point-and-shoot" category, so you don't have much control over the final output.

If you're someone that wants it "easy" and "basic," the last two Canon cameras should be considered. If you're someone willing to play with your settings to get a higher-quality photo, I'd go with the G5.

See this thread as well:
http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...ghlight=camera

 

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Thanx for you answers Scott!

I also looked at the other thread.

I have always has "instant" cameras, that all you have to do is press the red buttun, but I have alway wanted to buy myself a "real" camera. I would like to be able to take good photos of landscape, cats, flowers, and of my son.
I dont know alot about how to manually take a good photo, but I really want to learn and experiment.

Knowing that, can you recomend the perfect solution?


Thanx again
 
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Well, if you're looking to grow, I would get the G5. The other cameras will be the same as what you've already had.

I haven't owned many of these cameras (I have a digital SLR and I've had the Canon G-series - G1, G2, G3) so it's hard for me to comment on cameras I haven't owned. I wouldn't want to recommend something without having personal experience with it.

That said, the G5 will give you the most options of the ones you've mentioned, and will have the most "prosumer" features. The others will continue in your vein of point-and-shoots.

If money weren't an problem (if you had $1000 to spend) ...I'd suggest getting into a 35mm digital or non-digital SLR. But if that isn't an option, the Canon G-series will give you some of the better point-and-shoot options, like the ability to use an external flash, macro filters, etc...

As with all thing, the higher the quality, the more it costs, so it's a matter of finding the right solution for both your needs and your budget.
 

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Scott!
I need my fix of Tiki!
I think I am going through withdrawal now.. Any new pics to share? Pretty PLLEEASSEEEE??
My two boys Spike and Buddy are plotting ways of kidnapping Tiki since they have fallen in LOVE
with Tiki..
 
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Not much new with the crazy rush before the holidays...

One new action photo...Tiki is crazy for chasing us and our other cat around in mad dashes around the apartment. I haven't been able to get her eventual bounces, jumps and somersaults on film (she's too quick and unpredictable - she'll literally bounce off of the walls), but every now and then I can get her running.

She also has this funny thing where, whenever she's excited, she gets a straight, erect tail.
You can see it a bit in this picture...



And no catnapping!!!
I'm going to have to enroll her in a kitty protection program and get her a bodyguard.


(Actually, technically, she already has one....)


 

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Originally posted by Scott77777
If money weren't an problem (if you had $1000 to spend) ...I'd suggest getting into a 35mm digital or non-digital SLR. But if that isn't an option, the Canon G-series will give you some of the better point-and-shoot options, like the ability to use an external flash, macro filters, etc...
I have never had a digital camera, so ano of those would be something better than I have
, but since I´m getting a digital camera anyway, I´m sure I´m gonna want to experiment and be able to grow in my photography. I really like the G series, and beeing an older model, G3 might be less expensive, but otherwise the same (except for the 4 and 5 mp).

Digital cameras are extremely expensive here, the G5 costs about $1500, but we are gonna try to find our way around that, perhaps with someone passing through the US. We have seen G5 on ebay with all sorts of extra package, but somewhere you said that was not something to relay on?

And finally, taking the chance of sounding really stupid...what are 35mm digital SLR?


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Ahhhh, I didn't see you're in Iceland.

A 35mm digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) is like a traditional film camera where you can remove the lens, use an external (separate) flash, etc... The opposite of a point-and-shoot "instant" camera. The difference is that it's digital. They're expensive though - when they first came out, they were around $20,000 in the mid-90s. Now there are some that are in the $1,000-$2,000 range.

I would **not** buy off eBay. There are tons of scams on electronic equipment, **especially** digital cameras. If you do buy via eBay, find a seller with a heavily established reputation (like 500-1000 feedback or more). It's better to buy from a store that has a return policy, warranty guarantee, etc... I've already had to return cameras that had problems - on such an expensive item, it's good to have those assurances. Also, the extra package tends to be a bunch of cheap items they throw in to make the main item more attractive.

eBay is notorious for digital camera scams, so watch out. I would try to find a friend that is traveling to the U.S. who will buy you the item in New York at a place like B&H - or somewhere local to you that provides an international warranty.
 

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Thank you very much for all your informations Scott, they really helped!

Just one more question...
Do you which the difference between the G3 and G5 is?
 
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I believe one of the main differences is the pixel count, but there are two in-depth reviews on the DPReview site.

If you read both, you'll see a comparison between the G2, G3 and G5. Of course, you can skip around to things like image comparison and the conclusion if you just want a summary. They say more than I could in this thread and provide examples.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong5/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong3/

Phil Askey also compares the G5 to other leading cameras, with highlights of the winning features of each, here:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong5/page14.asp
 
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A little playing on the cat tower tonight:

 

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Scott, thank you so much for you help!


This last photo is amazing, there is a lot of action and play there. It is so crystal clear (as your other photos), which camera did you use on this one?
 
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It was shot with a Nikon D1X digital SLR. Tiki's fur got a little blown-out, but Lexington (aka "Kiddan") was in heavy shadow, so I had to split the difference on flash power or Kiddan would have been too dark....

 
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