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Sdigit · 23-10-2009, 04:24 AM

OK guys in the know, I need to buy new camera and I was considering buying one of these two,

Cannon G10
or the
Olympus mju tough 8000

I've read quite a lot about the two cameras but I'm nothing more than a happy
snapper.

What I would like to know is this.

Are the extra facilities on the Cannon worth the trade off in durability over the
Olympus for a guy like me who isn't so much interested in taking
great pro shots but just wants to take good easy shots.

I've a mischievous toddler who's into everything which is also consideration.

Thanks everyone

Marmite the Dog · 23-10-2009, 08:48 AM

I honestly believe that any new camera will take decent shots and if you're not inclined to fiddle with the settings, one of the more compact, less adjustable cameras may give you better results, so you may want to look at some of the 'less able' cameras too.

Sdigit · 26-10-2009, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the advice Matmite, Olympus 8000 tough it is then

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 10:37 PM

I just bought a load of these for use by kids in remote schools in the Northern Territory.

According to our tech people they're the best on the market as far as durability/results.

Sdigit · 26-10-2009, 10:40 PM

Nice one mate, it looks near bullet proof eh

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shitdigit

Nice one mate, it looks near bullet proof eh

They're going to be used by Aboriginal primary school kids in various places, desert and coastal. The folks, allegedly, in the know said that these were the ones to buy.

Up to you but.

Sdigit · 26-10-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm buying it tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 10:49 PM

No worries.

Caveat emptor.

Sdigit · 26-10-2009, 11:03 PM

Cant go wrong mate, the reviews are are good so I'll go with them,

jandajoy · 26-10-2009, 11:05 PM

I look forward to seeing your photo threads on here. Cheers

Sdigit · 26-10-2009, 11:14 PM

Give me a bit of time to get it figured out and I'll post the best I can, might even pursuade this Fillipino I know to to do a turn for us

lovethai · 06-11-2009, 05:41 AM

any shots from your Olympus already? want to see as myself i got Canon G10 at the moment.

Sdigit · 06-11-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovethai

any shots from your Olympus already? want to see as myself i got Canon G10 at the moment.

I got a couple of ok ones but my boy has been sick so not had time to figure it out yet. These are all I have for now but there not up to much.

Sdigit · 06-11-2009, 11:21 PM

23-10-2009, 04:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	Cannon G10 vs Olympus mju 8000 tough OK guys in the know, I need to buy new camera and I was considering buying one of these two, Cannon G10 or the Olympus mju tough 8000 I've read quite a lot about the two cameras but I'm nothing more than a happy snapper. What I would like to know is this. Are the extra facilities on the Cannon worth the trade off in durability over the Olympus for a guy like me who isn't so much interested in taking great pro shots but just wants to take good easy shots. I've a mischievous toddler who's into everything which is also consideration. Thanks everyone

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23-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marmite the Dog ผู้เชี่ยวชาญเปล่า Last Online: Today 09:08 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Simian Islands Posts: 31,874	I honestly believe that any new camera will take decent shots and if you're not inclined to fiddle with the settings, one of the more compact, less adjustable cameras may give you better results, so you may want to look at some of the 'less able' cameras too.

26-10-2009, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	Thanks for the advice Matmite, Olympus 8000 tough it is then

26-10-2009, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jandajoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 15,878	I just bought a load of these for use by kids in remote schools in the Northern Territory. According to our tech people they're the best on the market as far as durability/results.

26-10-2009, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	Nice one mate, it looks near bullet proof eh

26-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	I'm buying it tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes

26-10-2009, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
jandajoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 15,878	No worries. Caveat emptor.

26-10-2009, 11:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sdigit It wasn't me Last Online: 20-01-2010 03:35 PM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: All the way over there> Posts: 4,092	Cant go wrong mate, the reviews are are good so I'll go with them,

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jandajoy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 15,878	I look forward to seeing your photo threads on here. Cheers

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