Digital Camera Suggestions ~ LB-69

Ladyboy Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Points: 42

2 questions please for 1st timer to thailand

1-What's a good digital camera resolution wise?

2- Do the ladyboys look as good in person as in the pictures?

Ladyboy Guru Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 1846 Points: 4255

1)In reality you don't need a camera that has more than 5 megapixels - for posting on the internet that is much more than enough, and can produce 8x10 prints without a problem. Camera companies are pushing higher megapixels as "better", but that is not always the case. You need to look for low light capability or having a reasonable flash for low light situations. I am assuming you will go for a compact "point and shoot" camera as they are easiest to carry and travel with.

2) Many ladyboys look better than their photos and some will look worse, just like any real life people.

1./ 5MP to 7MP is plenty, have a look here - http://www.dpreview.com/

2./ I would say in almost all cases the girls look better in real life, of course some are more photogenic than others. Many apply make-up in a way (heavy ish) that in normal conditions is fine but a camera flash highlights and can give the girls an almost clown-like or over made-up appearance in flash pictures.

Some of them are so stunning in real life, if you haven't seen these beauties for yourself then you are in for a heck of a time - good luck Mr. Green

2 -They look much taller in person Very Happy

Ladyboy Guru Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 1846 Points: 4255

Hi Rxpharm,

Thanks for that information, even if you have just re-confirmed what I had already established. :)

I had the Canon G9 in the four camera I had short listed, and a few searches in relation to "low lighting" had all pointed me towards the Fuji models you referred to.

Will now attempt to make an executive decision. Confused

As you rightly say, lugging a digital SLR around can be a pain, especially when you consider all the photos I have captured in the past with my "point & shoot" while bar hopping, etc.

Cheers
Koykaeng

Hey all:

Does anyone have anything new to add on this subject?

I don't want to deal with a big dSLR, so on this trip, I'm leaving my Minolta DiMage A2 home and want to buy a subcompact point & shoot, that is good for low light bar and in room pix.

I've seen the reviews on the Fuji Fx50/100D, and it seems like a reasonable choice (albeit a little larger than I want), but I have a BAD history with Fuji digitals. My last two point and shoots were both Fuji's and they both simply broke down (without the benefit of dropping) and one was sent back twice. I'm a little gun shy about going Fuji again.

That said, any OTHER suggestions in the $300 USD range would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

Auto

I use a Sony DSC-T200 which i have to say has 10/10 in all aspects Very Happy

. A great unit i took over 1000 pics during the day and night time they are all very clear LOL

Hi Auto,

I didn't end up buying another camera as yet, as basically I couldn't decide which way to go.

They have just released a number of new models in the Canon IXUS range, which are probably worth taking a closer look at.

I was considering the FUJI cameras mainly because of the Super CCD sensor, which is great in low light situations, which basically tends to be the situation for every photo I snap whilst in Thailand. Cool

Cheers
Koykaeng

Ladyboy Addict Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 81 Points: 0

It is a personal choice - not everyone has the same criteria and preferences.

I was looking to buy a Digital Point and Shoot. My criteria were:
Pocket sized
8+ Megapixels
Reasonable flash or able to take a 2nd flash unit
Viewfinder - the LCD screens can "wash" in bright sunlight
Image stabilizer
Selection of shooting modes if no manual settings
Optical zoom if possible
Min 2.5 inc LCD screen

I ordered a Canon 970IS (UK Model) 890IS (US model name).
10 Megapixel, Image stabilizer/face detection, 5x Optical zoom and a viewfinder along with 2.5" screen.

It is a new model so not many reviews out yet. I did get some advice from KK and also looked at CNET.com and dpreview.com - eventually I felt drowned in data but did feel better informed to make my personal choice.

A fun camera is the sanyo xacti its a mp4 video camera but it also takes 6mp stills, it has optical and digital zoom, is splash proof and tiny. it just takes a while to get use to the way you have to hold it when taking stills.

hey guys what can you say about casio exillim? are they good? cause i find them cheap compare to sony and canon. but i love how the cam look like so stylish.

kk what lights u use when u take u personal shots in the room ? for low or bad light ?
and other question i have is what u think about the kodac EasyShare Z1285

12.0 MP for prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH VARIOGON Optical Zoom Lens
EASYSHARE HDTV Dock
High ISO (up to 3200*)
Experience HD video playback at 720p and 1080i resolution
Capture more video while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression
View your pictures in high definition on an HDTV or other HD devices

what u think about this point and shoot camera it retails about £130 in uk

there more specs on the kodac website
i was just wondering if thats ok for posting pics on wepages and
and when u out and about in the clubs in thailand as i have a trip comming up in july need to take some decient snaps
let me know what u think