I wanted my F80EXR in red, but I'm glad I got it in black instead. Can't wait to see some shots from it I was going to suggest getting a Raynox DCR-250 macro converter if you're into that area of photography, but I can't tell if the barrell of the P500 will accept it or not.
I went out in the garden yesterday after it had rained and thought I'd photograph my favourite plant, which has already delivered a U2start favourite (;)) and here's what I got:
Thanks Sergio & Aidan. It's such a great plant to photograph. The leaves are a strange texture, similar to a hosta. So the water just forms perfect droplets whilst the rest of the leaf stays dry. Love it.
That wasn't the red I was expecting Sergio, a lot darker than I imagined. I do believe they're different models though, but still, very nice cameras. I assume yours is the one on the right, 36x zoom and all.
They're the same model, just different colours. Red has to be brought from Japan, thouhg, it's 40-50 bucks more expensive. I wouldn't mind if it was new, but I have found a super offer for a black used one and I'm getting it on Monday. CAN'T WAIT
The one on the left is a completely different build though Even has 21x zoom printed on the barrel? Just look at the mode dial on the camera on the right...
LOL, that's true. Left image is a draft, the typical prototype before the actual thing is released. I just put it there for the color comparison. Anyway, let's make things right:
Hmm...that is a sweet colour. I'd be gutted if it got scratched though I wonder why the black one has a matt finish as opposed to the metallic red? I like them both, but can understand your desire for the red one.
Yep, taking care of that gorgeous and delicate finish would be a pain I couldn't be arsed to spend 50 additional bucks so I'm getting the blackie, but I definitely would prefer the reddish one. It's so sexy! And I don't know what's up with the matte/metallic finish either
On a different matter - a question between this and the technology thread. Do you guys know how important is the SD-card class? I mean, everyone raves about their class 6 or class 10 cards, but I've never worried about it and I've been fine for years. Does it matter that much? I will ask it in the tech topic too.
- Class 2 for SD video recording
- Class 4 and 6 for HD ~ Full HD video recording,
- Class 10 for Full HD video recording and HD still consecutive recording
- UHS Speed Class 1 for real-time broadcasts and large-size HD videos
Minimum write speed:
Class 2 - 2 MB/sec
Class 4 - 4 MB/sec
Class 6 - 6 MB/sec
Class 10 - 10 MB/sec