RE: Re: OT: APS Camera Suggestions

["Ray Barnett" <lists@xxxxxxx>]

> the quality is still good is that the quality of the film
> used is higher than that of normal 35mm.

I'm curious. Why would a film manufacturer develop a "better"
quality of
film and only sell it in a low volume low price APS format? As opposed
to
charge a premium for it as per films like Fuji Reala? It doesn't make
sense
to me, and given Fuji don't even make an ASA100 APS film, I really do
think
the idea APS uses "higher quality film" is total bunkum.

Personally, I think a good approach to choosing the camera would be to
define requirements first, then worry about details like film type
first:

(1)ultra compact so you can fit it in your pocket?
compact so you can carry it around?
SLResque?

(2)total idiot proof?
some control possible - picture modes style stuff.
ability to override everything.

(3)panoramic function

(4) budget

By the time you've decided form factor and features, the choice of film
type
will become clearer. The other way around is a little like deciding you
want
a diesel car, then wondering whether to get a hatchback or Ferrari.

Assuming the requirements are (a) ease of use, (b) flexibility and (c)
panoramics, I'd still recommend a 35mm based camera. There is no
difference
in ease of use with APS assuming your father in law is already capable
of
loading his SLR with film. There is little difference in size. There is
a
difference in terms of flexibility and quality. And finally, 35mm cameras
do
exist that will mask the frame off to crop the image down to landscape
if
you really want. Better still, if landscape is significant requirement,
you
can get 35mm compacts with nice wideangle lenses that will help more
than
just cropping.

HTH, Ray Barnett.

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