Why brown? Seriously, this looks like an awesome camera but brown for it's debut? I'm all for options but one unusual color isn't really an option. Does anyone know when they are supposed release a more traditional color? Why brown? Seriously, this looks like an awesome camera but brown for it's debut? I'm all for options but one unusual color isn't really an option. Does anyone know when... » Read More Why brown? Seriously, this looks like an awesome camera but brown for it's debut? I'm all for options but one unusual color isn't really an option. Does anyone know when they are supposed release a more traditional color? « Show Less
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Yeah you can buy the Japanese IXY 50S (i believe?) in Pink or Silver also the IXUS model (euro edition)
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I received the Brown version yesterday and it looks fine to me (classy). Honestly I would have preferred black though. However the wife love's the brown and as we all know isn't that what matters most.Hubby: Hey babe can I buy a $350. P&S; cameraWife: No, that's way too muchHubby: But, wait come look at it.Wife: O'wow I do like that brown colorHubby: Ok so I order it then?Wife: Your going to get the brown one right?Hubby: YepWife: Ok then I guessHubby: :)
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I ordered the brown... then canceled my order a day later after I found out there is a silver one coming out. Seriously?? Brown for a color on a new camera.Just found on flea bay the japanese version. same camera but in sliver. $410 plus 25 to ship. No thanks, I will wait it out for Bestbuy or Amazonhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-IXY-50S-SILVER-Powershot-SD-4500-IXUS-1000-HS-/120622296346?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash;=item1c15a62d1a
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I have been looking for a while, but can't find anything on whether or not they're going to release this in other colors any time soon. I agree, the color is really bad. So, I'm going to wait a month to see if a different color comes out. If not, I guess I'll settle for the cr*p brown. Poor choice for a debut color, Canon!
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It should also be available in silver and pink, according to Canon's website.
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You're right. I googled "silver sd4500is" and found this Best Buy link for pre-order... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1218237707369&type;=product&AID;=10597222&PID;=2525508&SID;=bountii-4324449-09171219&URL;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Folspage.jsp%3Fid%3D1218237707369%26type%3Dproduct&ref;=39&loc;=01
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It is so frustrating that these camera companies (all of them) can't be more specific about their product availability date other than a hazy sometime in the Spring 2009 or March 2009. Surely, by now, they know the exact date. Is the camera ready or isn't it? If I want to take the camera somewhere by a specific date, I need to know will I have it or not and I don't want some package sitting on my doorstep for a week or two if they can't make that date. It makes me think their product isn't any good and they're waiting for the other guy to show his first.
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Color preference is a personal choice. A friend owns the black version, that's the first one I saw. I preferred to go with something more colorful. So, if price is what's driving your choice take it cause the sound will be the same...GREAT!
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I have the red and a friend has the black and they are equally sturdy cameras. The black is a dull finish and the red is a shiny finish which might be why it looks like they are made from different materials. I think the color and finish is just a preference. My friend and I both love our cameras.
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar
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I'm thinking it might be related to the dark corner issue. I noticed more than one reviewer complained about this and there are photos posted up in the customer photo section illustrating this issue. I was going to purchase this camera myself until I saw this potential problem. For example:
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I am helping a friend make the exact same choice. (I was happy to see we aren't the only people arriving at the same 2 cameras!) Which camera did you choose and for which reason(s)?
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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Did anyone recently managed to buy an additional camera, and how/where? (likes of UK/Middle East, otherwise amazone USA) We need the extra camera for the 2nd baby shortly. Don't care about the sound splitting issue. Please reply!
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This camera with the 20mm pancake lens is out of stock EVERYWHERE as far as I can tell. Panasonic's own web site lists it that way, as do every online store I've checked.... except, as you note, for the ones who are taking advantage of the temporary scarcity to charge hundreds of dollars more. I understand it's supply and demand, but I still think it's slimy, and I refuse to deal with those companies. Panasonic pretty clearly underestimated the demand for this model. I think everyone who reacted to the Olympus E-P1 with "Oh, cool idea, pity the auto-focus sucks so badly and they used such a low-res LCD display" wants a GF1 now. Best of luck on getting your camera before Christmas, but my guess is it's a long shot.
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I'm thinking of getting the white camera, but am concerned about how quickly it will look dirty. Can someone comment on wear & tear on their white camera? It really is beautiful -- I just want to make sure it won't look horrible shortly after I buy it.
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Did you pick a color? I'm considering the gold, but... i like the subtle almost no-color gold in the amazon pic. but everyone says go to canon's website and look there because the colors are truer: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoActhowever, i prefer the color as shown on amazon and not the darker gold as shown on the website. if you have seen this gold in person, can you determine which image is closer to the real thing? thanks!
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As far as I am aware there was and is only version of it in this configuration. It came in 2 colors; black or white. They only made? (marketed) it for about 7 months and then pulled it off the shelves. No explanation was ever given. It simply disappeared and no questions were ever answered. As a used camera it now trades for 2 to 3 times its retail value when new. Go figure!!! P.S. It's a great camera with may nice features. If you have need of a light, pocket transported camera to do high or low shots and you want to be able to easily view the screen while framing the shot it can't be beat.
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Canon discontinued this camera? I thought it came out last year and was the top camera to buy in its category? I am personally very dissapointed in the quality of the video and regret buying this camera.
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Everyone seems to be divided on this question. I was also worried about it being PINK, because I am by FAR a tomboy and do NOT like pink! BUT, I didn't want any of the other 2 colors, so I took a chance. I actually like it. It's NOT nearly as pink as the stock pic, trust me. It isn't like a fire-engine red either, but it's tolerable for me, and I can say it's RED. Which IMO is much better than the same-old, boring black that all other cameras are.
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I like the Fuji colors but every photograph is different. Lighting is critical and what you do with it after it comes out of the camera makes a big difference. But I like for the camera to do its job. I am not familiar with the S5s??
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It's definitely a great camera and I too would replace it with the same. (I'm actually on my 3rd one - the last two purchased very used)Does anyone have a suggestions for the natural progression to the line?