I use a 2005 vintage Canon S2IS as at the time I bought it I couldn't afford an SLR and it seemed a decent compromise. Has goodish video with stereo sound which I do use. However the image quality is frustrating, especially indoor shots with flash.
I can't decide whether to replace it with the S5IS (I want a camera asap, not to wait for a new model) which at least has a hotshoe or buy a low end DSLR like Canon EOS 350D. I considered the Sony A200 but read negative reviews.
I do a lot of indoor (usually flash) photography, including of pets, so would like a camera with high ISO where can possibly shoot in average or lowish light without flash. Or where the flash doesn't cause shiny eye syndrome on pets' eyes.
The reviews are not bad on the S5IS but most say that you have to buy a new lens for the cheaper DSLRs as the supplied kit lens is poor. That would send the price into the £500 range.
Any help deciding would be useful. many thanks.
I can't decide whether to replace it with the S5IS (I want a camera asap, not to wait for a new model) which at least has a hotshoe or buy a low end DSLR like Canon EOS 350D. I considered the Sony A200 but read negative reviews.
I do a lot of indoor (usually flash) photography, including of pets, so would like a camera with high ISO where can possibly shoot in average or lowish light without flash. Or where the flash doesn't cause shiny eye syndrome on pets' eyes.
The reviews are not bad on the S5IS but most say that you have to buy a new lens for the cheaper DSLRs as the supplied kit lens is poor. That would send the price into the £500 range.
Any help deciding would be useful. many thanks.
