canon a70 or a80

dysfunC · 23rd December 2003, 1:09 AM

I bought a Fuji A310 a few weeks back but am returning it as I think I deserve better :P

I'm tossing up between the Canon A70 and A80. Don't even bother in suggesting anything else, these are the two options.

Apart from the swivel LCD, extra 1.0megapixel and the 'customisable' manual modes, what else am I getting for the extra ~$150?

Any reviews (i've read quite a few, most just say get whatever

) or opinions would be appreciated, cheers.

spankyofoz · 23rd December 2003, 1:32 AM

I got an A70 about a month ago ($549), and I'm very very happy with it. It does everything I want it to, and my wife is a bit of a photography entusiast, so she loves playing with the manual modes. Unfortunately I didnt look too closely at the A80 as it was out of my price range.

I reckon get the A70 and spend the extra money on a case, 2000mAh NiMH batteries and charger, and a large CF card.

If you have any questions about it, please ask

PiNk-84 · 23rd December 2003, 6:56 AM

The swivel LCD and extra megapixel are enough in my books

Then again, when I made the decision the price difference was much smaller.

dysfunC · 23rd December 2003, 8:34 AM

The A70 is going to cost me $80 on top of the old camera, and the A80 will cost $240 on top ($160 extra than a70). I've got 2100mah batteries, and then another $80 credit left from my old 128mb xd card so that can go towards a 256mb CF card...

It's just a choice between the two cameras still !

petal666 · 23rd December 2003, 9:47 AM

I was going to say that is a big price difference but just looked at a few prices and it is about right.

I used to have a swivel LCD on my G2 and it was handy on occasions and an extra quality megapixel will always be handy. Go for the A80.

PiNk-84 · 23rd December 2003, 10:14 AM

Also - I posted these images in the last one of these threads

Taken from my A80 if that helps you at all...

I would recommend the A80 thats for damn sure.

FranchiseJuan · 23rd December 2003, 10:21 AM

The larger size CCD in the A80 is also a strong consideration. The custom manual modes cannot be underestimated, especially if you like to take photos and like to be in controll. Another reason to take the A80 over the A70 is that the A80 does not have the reflective material around the LCD which really anoyed me on the A70 (did no realise how much it anoyed me untill I sold the camera in favour of something else which did not have it).

AzonIc · 23rd December 2003, 10:24 AM

a80 gets my vote

Budginator · 23rd December 2003, 12:41 PM

How much is the A80 going for nowdays?

I've looking at upgrading from my A20

Already got 8x batteries/case/CF card just need a better camera!

petal666 · 23rd December 2003, 1:31 PM

Bit under $700.

|\|!<|< · 23rd December 2003, 1:39 PM

I bought a A70 in october and am still very happy with it. But I guess I would go the A80 if it were in my price range. But yeh, depends how much you want to spend coz the A70 is an excellent camera.

StratosFear · 23rd December 2003, 1:47 PM

Keep in mind the cost of a bigger CF card, rechargable batteries and a camera bag if you don't already have them.

If the A80 is just in your budget then you are going to be stuck with 16mb and akaline batteries which sucks

I have just finished buying my A70 and accessories and couldn't be happier.

A70 - $475
256mb 40X CF card - $100
4 Sanyo 2100mah - $22
Camera Bag - $17

Thats $614.

I know I would personally prefer to spend that much on the A70 with accessories than spend $650 on an A80 with no extra's.

But I guess it really depends how much you want to spend. The A80 is definetly gonna be the better camera but I am more than happy with the A70.

petal666 · 23rd December 2003, 3:28 PM

The accessories do add up. I bought an A60 for my GF for christmas.

A60 = $409
128MB 45x compact flash = $61
4x MAHA 2200 mAh = $25
Camera bag = $15

Total = $510, so and extra $101 for accessories.

Edit: and the more MP the more your CF cards will cost.

darthpikachu · 23rd December 2003, 5:34 PM

You can get new A80 for $630 which is not a bad price when you look at IXUS 400 goes for $750

petal666 · 23rd December 2003, 6:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by darthpikachu
You can get new A80 for $630

Where?

23rd December 2003, 1:09 AM	#1
dysfunC Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,059	canon a70 or a80 I bought a Fuji A310 a few weeks back but am returning it as I think I deserve better :P I'm tossing up between the Canon A70 and A80. Don't even bother in suggesting anything else, these are the two options. Apart from the swivel LCD, extra 1.0megapixel and the 'customisable' manual modes, what else am I getting for the extra ~$150? Any reviews (i've read quite a few, most just say get whatever ) or opinions would be appreciated, cheers.

23rd December 2003, 9:47 AM	#5
petal666 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Red Hill, QLD Posts: 4,598	I was going to say that is a big price difference but just looked at a few prices and it is about right. I used to have a swivel LCD on my G2 and it was handy on occasions and an extra quality megapixel will always be handy. Go for the A80. __________________ i5 2500K, GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, 8GB 1600MHz, 1GB HD6770, 120SSD, 3TB, Liteon 24x DVD, 2x Dell 30" LCD, iPod touch Canon 5D3 + Lenses FS: SR Cranks $300

23rd December 2003, 10:21 AM	#7
FranchiseJuan Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere Exotic Posts: 2,620	The larger size CCD in the A80 is also a strong consideration. The custom manual modes cannot be underestimated, especially if you like to take photos and like to be in controll. Another reason to take the A80 over the A70 is that the A80 does not have the reflective material around the LCD which really anoyed me on the A70 (did no realise how much it anoyed me untill I sold the camera in favour of something else which did not have it). __________________ Quad Core Intel i5/20 inch LCD ----- HP 2760P i5 2.3 GHz ----- Phenom II X4/24 inch/20+tb of storage combined. My Photographic Equipment zhenphotography.co

23rd December 2003, 10:24 AM	#8
AzonIc Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,169	a80 gets my vote __________________ OCAU Underwater Photography Appreciation thread

23rd December 2003, 12:41 PM	#9
Budginator Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Geelong. Aus Posts: 871	How much is the A80 going for nowdays? I've looking at upgrading from my A20 Already got 8x batteries/case/CF card just need a better camera! __________________ [-antrx-]

23rd December 2003, 1:32 AM	#2
spankyofoz Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Perth Posts: 3,113	I got an A70 about a month ago ($549), and I'm very very happy with it. It does everything I want it to, and my wife is a bit of a photography entusiast, so she loves playing with the manual modes. Unfortunately I didnt look too closely at the A80 as it was out of my price range. I reckon get the A70 and spend the extra money on a case, 2000mAh NiMH batteries and charger, and a large CF card. If you have any questions about it, please ask

23rd December 2003, 6:56 AM	#3
PiNk-84 (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,631	The swivel LCD and extra megapixel are enough in my books Then again, when I made the decision the price difference was much smaller.

23rd December 2003, 8:34 AM	#4
dysfunC Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,059	The A70 is going to cost me $80 on top of the old camera, and the A80 will cost $240 on top ($160 extra than a70). I've got 2100mah batteries, and then another $80 credit left from my old 128mb xd card so that can go towards a 256mb CF card... It's just a choice between the two cameras still !

23rd December 2003, 10:14 AM	#6
PiNk-84 (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,631	Also - I posted these images in the last one of these threads Taken from my A80 if that helps you at all... I would recommend the A80 thats for damn sure.

23rd December 2003, 1:31 PM	#10
petal666 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Red Hill, QLD Posts: 4,598	Bit under $700. __________________ i5 2500K, GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, 8GB 1600MHz, 1GB HD6770, 120SSD, 3TB, Liteon 24x DVD, 2x Dell 30" LCD, iPod touch Canon 5D3 + Lenses FS: SR Cranks $300

23rd December 2003, 1:39 PM	#11
\|\\|!<\|< Member $\|\\|!<\|<'s Avatar$ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 254	I bought a A70 in october and am still very happy with it. But I guess I would go the A80 if it were in my price range. But yeh, depends how much you want to spend coz the A70 is an excellent camera.
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23rd December 2003, 1:47 PM	#12
StratosFear Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,686	Keep in mind the cost of a bigger CF card, rechargable batteries and a camera bag if you don't already have them. If the A80 is just in your budget then you are going to be stuck with 16mb and akaline batteries which sucks I have just finished buying my A70 and accessories and couldn't be happier. A70 - $475 256mb 40X CF card - $100 4 Sanyo 2100mah - $22 Camera Bag - $17 Thats $614. I know I would personally prefer to spend that much on the A70 with accessories than spend $650 on an A80 with no extra's. But I guess it really depends how much you want to spend. The A80 is definetly gonna be the better camera but I am more than happy with the A70.

23rd December 2003, 3:28 PM	#13
petal666 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Red Hill, QLD Posts: 4,598	The accessories do add up. I bought an A60 for my GF for christmas. A60 = $409 128MB 45x compact flash = $61 4x MAHA 2200 mAh = $25 Camera bag = $15 Total = $510, so and extra $101 for accessories. Edit: and the more MP the more your CF cards will cost. __________________ i5 2500K, GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3, 8GB 1600MHz, 1GB HD6770, 120SSD, 3TB, Liteon 24x DVD, 2x Dell 30" LCD, iPod touch Canon 5D3 + Lenses FS: SR Cranks $300 Last edited by petal666; 23rd December 2003 at 3:29 PM.

23rd December 2003, 5:34 PM	#14
darthpikachu Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 506	You can get new A80 for $630 which is not a bad price when you look at IXUS 400 goes for $750