Awaiting a flame

[rorymccarthy1955]

For serious photography or at least attempting same, I'll always use my 20D and 7D. However it is not practical to carry my 7D and lenses (sorry if incorrect spelling of plural) so I have recently bought a Powershot S100, which (sort of) gives you control over the shots taken and can be taken anywhere. I was going to post an entry to the most recent contest, but as it has been taken with the PS could not. I'm not actually sure it should be allowed, just wanted others views.

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Awaiting a flame

Hi Rory

The Powershot S100 is a Canon camera so should be allowed (IMHO).
I am not 100% sure but why not?

[ax2010@eircom.net]

Re: Awaiting a flame

I imagine most of us have second or third more portable cameras. In my own case it's the Ixus 950 IS and I always have that with me on my belt. If we were to allow one non-EOS model to compete then why not all? There is a compact camera category on the forum and I have posted there with the Ixus. Since this is the EOS Magazine Forum I feel the emphasis should remain on EOS models. Just my opinion. Others may feel differently.

I do agree that it is often not practical to carry bulky kit. I've been on a couple of walking holidays in Eastern Europe and was forced by weight considerations to take only the Ixus.

[rorymccarthy1955]

Re: Awaiting a flame

Thanks Guys. My very slight view is that we should only allow EOS otherwise risk diluting the focus (no pun intended) on EOS kit.

[Muscat]

Re: Awaiting a flame

I broke the EOS rule yesterday when I posted a couple of pictures of a bird I wanted some help in identifying, the canon P&S was all I had tyo hand so I believe that you should be OK

[ax2010@eircom.net]

Re: Awaiting a flame

I think Rory's query related to the EOS Challenge unless I'm mistaken. There should be no problem about the occasional submission of photos taken by other models as in the case of identifying birds, etc.

[tesarver]

Re: Awaiting a flame

For this Challenge, Rule number 4 clearly states that the entry must be taken with a Canon DLSR. Therefore any picture taken with a Point & Shoot, even the s100, does not qualify for competition. Now for future competitions if it is to be opened to Canon Point & Shoot Cameras, then which ones are to be included, furthermore, who then is responsible for tracking to ensure that the right camera was used?

Clearly something to be talked about. However from the KISS principle you keep the two separate. Continue with the DLSR Challenge & then start another challenge for those that use the Canon Point & Shoot.

Tom

[Nathaniel]

Re: Awaiting a flame

Good idea Tom (aka teaarver)

[ax2010@eircom.net]

Re: Awaiting a flame

That's my feeling too. It is, after all, the EOS Magazine Forum and that's where the emphasis should remain. As I mentioned before, there already is a category on the forum for compact digital cameras. If someone wanted to organise a competition under that heading that would be another matter.