BenQ E1000. Is it a good camera? Or you can recommend something else?

Hello everyone.

I just saw BenQ E1000 in one store. It has 10Mpixels, 3” display,
manual controls and 3 x optical zoom…

Can someone tell me is it a good camera?

Or you can recommend me something else for a similar price?

I’m searching an affordable compact digital camera.
Mega pixels are not important, I need a descent photos.

Thanx

 

I forgot to say the price.
The price of this model is around 130€ (~200$) and I'm searching
something up to 200€ (~320$).

Thanx

Nick

 

I forgot to say the price.
The price of this model is around 130€ (~200$) and I'm searching
something up to 200€ (~320$).

Thanx

Nick

It appears to be a decent box. See,
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/10/02/BenQ-DC-E1000/p1

But, the price isn't far off the Canon S5, so for me, personally, I'd be
tempted to pass on the 10 Meg sensor of the BENQ and opt for the hot-shoe
and bigger zoom of the S5.

But, if you don't want to pack around an extra flash and don't mind the
smaller zoom, it doesn't sound like the BENQ will disappoint...


Good Luck,
Dudley

 

Benq is an offshoot of the Acer corporation. They (usually) make
mid-quality equipment at a pretty low price. I have one of their film
scanners, and once owned one of their compact digital cameras. I'll
take a wild stab that the optics will be ok-to-good, but the sensor will
be noisy.

If you can find a little Canon (or Sony or Nikon) around the same price
and specs, I'd go that way instead. You'll get a better sensor and
processing engine.

 

Canon S5 with external flash. It is a little too big. I'm searching a
compact version.

Well, I spoke with several persons and they all recommend me Canon.
You also.
So are they as good as everyone says.

Also, I found 3 interesting models:
PowerShot A580 and A590 IS. Also, IXUS 70 (somewhere it is called
SD1000 DigitalElph).

So, I saw that there are several differences between these models.
A580 and A590IS are made of plastic and they have AA batteries (IS has
image stabilization and 1 Mpixel more than A580).
IXUS 70 (SD1000) has metal body and LiIon battery.

Which one of these models would you like to recommend?

I'm buying my first compact digital camera and I'll like to know are
there too many differences between these models?
What is better AA or LiIon batteries, metal or plastic body?

 

If you are thinking of something like the Powershot A580, you might also
want to look at the A720. I use it, and like it a lot.

Regarding batteries, I like something that uses AA batteries because it's
easy to find spares. But the extra life of the LI batteries is good too. I
comprimise and use LI AA batteries in my A720.

I think you will find the build quality of the A720 IS a bit better than its
various A500 cousins. Also, the image quality is better, not perfect, but
better.

If image quality is your biggest concern, I'd still look at the S5. It
isn't all that much bigger than the A series Canons, and it does have a
built in flash as well as the hotshoe. It's just nice to have the option of
popping on one of the better external flashes. Also, the video mode of the
S5 is considerably better than the A series Powershots.

The 432mm zoom on the S5 is good for two reasons.

First, and most obvious, you can really get up close and personal with just
about anything you want to shoot.

Second, the aperture range of 2.7 to 3.5 is a lot brighter than the A series
lenses, thus giveing you faster shutter speeds at higher zooms.

Good Luck,
Dudley