SD 890 or A2000: Just wondering if anyone has advice one direction or the other?
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Looking at specifications, not experience A2000 is 101x64x32 mm and has zoom range 36 mm-216 mm. SD 890 is 95x57x27 mm and has zoom range 37 mm-185 mm. The A2000 seems to have the advantage in zoom range. The SD 890 is more pocketable.
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898 has side imaging and down scan capabilities. I have had nothing but probelems with my 859. I would not recommend it.
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They do a general 861 pro dovetails 2 but it is not available in the UK. I have no trouble with my one(680) good buy.Regards M.
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Hey Kelly, I have had a DP-008 for a while now, and it is a great device. Unfortunately I don't own a DP-02, so I can only go by what I've read and explain some key differences, which may or may not be helpful. The main difference between the devices is that the DP-008 uses SD memory cards, while the DP-02 records to an internal mechanical hard drive. With the SD cards, you can swap cards up to 32MB in and out of the unit. SD/SDHC cards are pretty standard, and you can use them in lots of different devices (digital cameras in particular. And most modern computers will have an SDHC slot, or you can get a USB-to-SDHC adapter for dirt cheap). With the DP-02, the hard drive is 40GB, and is not nearly as plug-and-play (you can hook up the device to your computer, but to say that it would be inconvenient to swap the drive in and out would be the understatement of the week). Plus the DP-008 runs on battery power for added portability. The caveat being that the power supply is sold separately, but it's not that expensive. The device works well on AA batteries, but for extended recording, invest in the adapter. Note that there is a newer TASCAM recorder -- the TASCAM DP-03 -- which is basically a DP-008 with extra bells and whistles. These include a built-in CD burner (along the lines of the DP-02), faders instead of knobs for track levels, compatibility with the TASCAM multi-function foot controller, and stereo (TRS) 1/4" inputs. (The DP-008 uses unbalanced TS connections on the 1/4" inputs, unless I am mistaken.) The DP-008 does not have a drum machine built-in. It does have a basic metronome, but that's as fancy as it gets in that respect. You can either hook up your standalone drum machine, or use computer software to lay out your rhythm and then record it using the DP. Hope this helps, and if you think of anything else you want to know, lay it on me and I'll help where I can.
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Harmony 1 has touch screen, unlike the 890. I also prefer the design of the 1 better, but the RF functionality for similar price has me leaning towards the 890
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I was also interested in the differences, as I am looking to buy either one of those models or the Asus SDRW-08D1S-U. The only other difference I could find is that the C model cannot stand vertically. No big deal, right.
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I considered the 1490, but I don't need the bluetooth or traffic. I ended up buying the nuvi 865T and am happy with it. Some problems getting updates on the Garmin website. Also POI's were available for download on my old 265 e.g. Kauai, but none for the 800 series.
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Warren, I cannot decipher any difference between the 2 models listed. I think they are one in the same. That said, if the merchant told you that it is better than its predecessor, that may indeed be true--if he is comparing it the 61/71 series or the 65 series from last year's model line. But even Samsung's website doesn't mention the S2F being any sort of an upgrade or anything like that. I've been looking at the A860 for a while. The slim depth plus its couple extra features make it a bit more attractive than the 6 or 7 series lines.
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Did you decide? If not take a look at the SD700 IS. The size is in between the two you are looking at. There is plus and minus with everything.
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I have never listened to the AV 40's, so all I know is what I've read in the past. The AV's have better connectivity and features, the A2's seem to have the edge in sound and lasting quality. Compare the features and see if that decides it for you.
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I have a SB 800 and a friend let use his SB 900 for a portrait shoot when mine was in the shop. The flash rocked, if you going to be serious go ahead and pick one up. No sense in buying up incrementally if you know this is where your going to be anyway.
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I have a A2 and the DG720 and they work very well together!! TrueHD is amazing!!
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Not sure it you have purchased the product already. Wanted to replay as the 500s are on 'Today's deal' and the difference is 30 now. hope you get email for this reply. I compared both the system when I bought them year ago and chose 500. The difference was not 200 for me in a local electronics store. If you listen to lot of music, I guess the difference is justified.
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Depends on your usage. For stage work, the AT Pro61 and the Sennheiser e838 are fairly equivalent; the straight 58 is close, but has less output. The Nuemann KMS105 is nice, but pricey for average stage use. For recording, it depends on how much you want to spend. Lower end: AT4040 is a good one. Moving up the price I like the Nuemann TLM49. Taking it up a few notches is the Nuemann TLM67 or U87. For the money (which is quite a bit) though, I like the Josephson C715; it's clean, airy, accurate without sounding brittle.
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My dilemma was mainly the SD770 or SD790. I didn't like the 1100 because it was too small, cheap feeling, only 8MP (I was upgrading from a 7MP), and I thought the colors were gimmicky.To me, the 770 is a grownup version of the 1100, but the 790 is a different class. I only wish the 790 had a viewfinder and even though I'm now used to the dial, I still wonder if I'm not doing something right when I use it for pics. I haven't been out on a big trip yet though, so the real test is still to come.
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Hey! Ive really never used the sE X1, but I must say that the sE 2200 a II it's really good, and it has gotten great reviews! So I went for that one!
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Having bought an A300 after looking at the A200, I'd have to say yes, especially with the above mentioned tilting LCD. I'm a leg amputee so getting down on the ground to take photos is pretty much out. With the tilting LCD, not a problem! Could be useful when shooting at the Oscars too (above the head)! Well worth the extra in my opinion, just for the extra option. I don't use it all the time but it can be really useful. Doesn't slow down the response time either.