I want a point and shoot camera that will give me great quality photos. I'm willing to pay the money to get the best point and shoot so any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
I'm not ready for a DSLR and only want a point and shoot so that I can take it with me wherever I go without lugging equipment around.
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Answer by nick m
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get a dslr, those will last you about 10 years and give you amazing photos. Not like your crappy point and shoots.
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There isn't any "feature" there's just cameras - such as the point and shoots are. Buy a Canon or a Nikon. The higher the price the better the camera and, we hope, the better the quality.
ReplyDeleteAlthough you can get point and shoot cameras with manual controls (so you have control over exposure), so-called 'bridge' cameras, the sensor size and lens quality will still be poorer than a DSLR.
ReplyDeleteIf you're going to look for one of these, you might look at the Canon G11 or similar or a Nikon P100.
The single biggest factor, if there is, will be sensor size. Now, when you are talking about Point and Shoots, are you referring to fixed lens cameras or the small things that go into your pocket? Because there is a category of cameras called SuperZooms / Bridges that are not as easy to lug around compared to pocket cameras, but are far more convenient as compared to DSLRs and are cheaper and more versatile to boot.
ReplyDeleteIf you want a good pocket camera, try the Panasonic Lumix range. Canons have lower zooms and are more expensive.
P.S. In the long run, a DSLR is the best.
The most important feature to consider when buying a digital camera is the 9 inches or so behind the viewfinder. If that 9 inches happens to be empty space, consider the next 9 inches or so after that. If that is still empty space, then nothing can be done about it.
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Canon G12
ReplyDeleteCanon S95
Panasonic LX5
these are pretty much the best point-and-shoots out there right now.
I would consider Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera
ReplyDelete* Powerful 14x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer;
* Improved Dynamic mode for enhanced image stabilization
* 14.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 16.5 x 23.4 inches
* 28mm wide-angle lens; 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD
* HD shooting capability at 720p with stereo sound plus HDMI output
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; new scene modes
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=+Canon+PowerShot+SX210IS&x=0&y=0&ih=1_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0.3518_1&fsc=-1&tag=nktf-20
I generally rely on the cnet reviews for camera advice.
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That page has a series of cameras, in many different price ranges. Personally I use the Cannon powershot which I got at Walmart for under $ 100. It works fine for me, but I'm not the best photographer.