What is the most proffesional point and shoot camera on the market?

Question by justinekilledit: What is the most proffesional point and shoot camera on the market?
I have been looking at the canon g10. Is there anything better than this? Im wanting a point and shoot camera that will get me ready for a dslr. I will be using the camera for outdoor pictures of people. I know about the iffy iso...im not super critical of photos but I need it to be pretty darned crisp and clear for photo retouching. I like its build and look. Is this a good camera for me or should I try something else?


Best answer:

Answer by David M
That is a very good camera. You really couldn't go wrong with it. There are some bridge point and shoot cameras that are physically much larger and have much longer zooms but I feel that if you get one of those you might as well buy a DSLR.

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Olympus VR-340 16MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Purple) Reviews

Olympus VR-340 16MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom (Purple)

• 16 Megapixel
• 10x Optical Zoom(24-240)
• 3" LCD
• HD Video
• Art Filters Still & Video

Full featured with a big 10X optical zoom, the VR-340 packs loads of technology into a small body. Whether it's shooting crystal clear photos or taking high-quality HD Video, you'll never miss a moment

List Price: $ 129.99

Price: $ 104.00

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black)

• 16x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• 3.0-inch LCD
• 720p HD video in stereo sound
• AA battery power
• 16 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
• 3-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 720p HD video with dedicated movie button
• 28mm wide-angle lens with powerful 16x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer

The Canon 6354B001 PowerShot SX160 IS 16MP Compact Digital Camera, in black, offers a powerful 16x optical zoom lens enabling you to shoot photos and videos that cover the full spectrum of focal lengths. From wide-angle 28mm shots of friends gathered 'round the dinner table to standard length shots of landscapes and even telephoto shots of animals, sporting events and close-up portraits, the SX160 has you covered. The Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization system recognizes the different conditions that can cause a shaky, blurry image and corrects them so your long zoom, fast action and low light shots are delivered sharp and stunning. It houses a 16MP CCD sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor. The SX160 also captures video in 720p HD and with the HDMI output, you can connect your camera to your HDTV and screen your videos in gorgeous HD moments after you shoot them. If you don't carry your HDTV around with you, use the camera's large 3.0-inch LCD screen to compose and display your images

List Price: $ 229.00

Price: $ 229.00

DSLR vs. Point-and-Shoot Cameras: Which one is Right for You

DSLR vs. Point-and-Shoot Cameras: Which one is Right for You If you have been looking to buy a camera lately this video will help you decide if an SLR is wor...
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p Full HD Video Recording and 2.7-Inch Touch Panel LCD (Pink) Reviews

Canon PowerShot A2400 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p Full HD Video Recording and 2.7-Inch Touch Panel LCD (Pink)

• 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens
• 720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button
• Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations
• Intelligent IS with six modes to optimize image stabilization
• Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings
• 2.7-inch TFT LCD display
• 16.0 MP Image Sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide-Angle lens.720p HD video recording with a dedicated movie button; Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations
• Intelligent IS with six modes to optimize image stabilization
• Help Button provides simple explanations and easy controls of your settings
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations for capturing spectacular images with ease.

The Canon 6189B100 PowerShot A2400 IS 16MP Compact Digital Camera, in pink, is sleek and stylish and makes it easy to capture images the way you see them. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations, and Intelligent IS automatically optimizes image stabilization, so every time you press the shutter, the captured image is clear and beautiful. You will shoot stunning 720p HD video too, simply by pressing the dedicated movie button. Packed with value, the A2400 IS has a 16.0 Megapixel Image Sensor for deep, rich resolution in prints of any size, and Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor for fast, reliable performance. With the 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer, you will zoom in for spectacular close-ups and capture dynamic wide shots.

List Price: $ 149.00

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how to remove the 4gb limit on my point and shoot camera?

Question by kenny c: how to remove the 4gb limit on my point and shoot camera?
ok my canon elph 110 point and shoot camera always stops at 4gb even though there's 4gb left on the card . I researched and it said it's the limit then I have to hit record again. I can't do this when i'm recording volleyball games since i'm playing. How do I make my camera record continuously without stopping.


Best answer:

Answer by fhotoace
You cannot

The 4 gb per video file is a physical restriction caused by the FAT32 format used by memory cards.

Since you can get from 17 to 20 minutes on a 4 gb file, it is no different than when we used to shoot 16 mm or 35 mm motion pictures

400 feet of 16 mm film only captured 11 minutes at 24 frame/s

400 feet of 35 mm film only captured 3.5 minutes worth of film.

So the 4 gb limit of from 17-20 minutes is actually a blessing to videographers

In order to shoot such long takes, you need to buy a mini-DV video camera and buy 60 minute tapes

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How to make use of ultrazoom 30x point nd shoot camera effectively?

Question by princess: How to make use of ultrazoom 30x point nd shoot camera effectively?
1)How to make use of ultrazoom 30x point nd shoot camera effectively?
2)How to take cool pics (esp. macros) like dslr cameras with a point nd shoot camera?

Thank you so much
Tnx fhotoace
the camera s olympus sp 800 uz!!


Best answer:

Answer by fhotoace
It would be helpful in the future to tell us what camera brand and model number you have so we can answer you question more definitively. Since there is only one camera with a 30x optical zoom, I will have to assume that you have the Fujifilm FinePix HS10. Is that right?

As with any zoom lens that reaches beyond about 200 mm (Yours can reach out to 720 mm, 35 mm equivalent), you will at some point need a tripod or other means to secure the camera to avoid blurry images caused by camera movement.

Shooting from 24 mm (nice wide angle) to 720 mm (super telephoto) will give you a lot of versatility, but require you to spend some time learning how to use the camera under various lighting conditions and using the various focal lengths.

Macro is a different issue. If you really mean shooting closeup photos, then the HS-10 can focus with the lens 1 cm from the subject. Depending upon which focal length you choose, the magnification will vary.

A true macro lens, has markings on its lens barrel to allow the user the specify specific image to subject ratios like 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4. These exact ratios are important when shooting forensic, medical and scientific assignments, but are not critical when shooting close ups of your favorite object.

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Power Up Your Point-and-Shoot Camera with CHDK

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Nikon COOLPIX S4300 16 MP Digital Camera with 6x Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens and 3-inch Touchscreen LCD (Red) Reviews

Nikon COOLPIX S4300 16 MP Digital Camera with 6x Zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens and 3-inch Touchscreen LCD (Red)

• 16.0 Megapixel CCD sensor
• 6x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens
• 3-inch High resolution (460,000 Dot) Touch screen LCD
• HD (720p) Movies

The Nikon Coolpix S4300 Digital Camera is a pocket-sized camera you can bring along your trips. Using its 16MP CCD Sensor and 6X optical zoom NIKKOR Glass Lens, it lets you relive the fun-filled moments by getting clear, vivid photos and rich, 720p HD video recordings. Its Optical VR Image Stabilization makes your shots clear and sharp, while its one-touch movie record button allows you to make quick and easy HD videos. See the candid results on its 3in high-resolution LCD Touch Screen Display. Media files can be stored in its 74MB internal memory or to an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card.

List Price: $ 119.00

Price: $ 109.00

Samsung ST76 16 MP Compact Digital Camera - Black (EC-ST76ZZBPBUS) Reviews

Samsung ST76 16 MP Compact Digital Camera - Black (EC-ST76ZZBPBUS)

• Slim body small enough to fit in a pocket
• 5x Optical zoom
• 16 MP CCD sensor

The 1/2.3-Inch CCD sensor in the ST76 offers unrivaled sensitivity (max ISO 3200/full-resolution) to deliver high-quality, low-noise images regardless of lighting conditions.

List Price: $ 129.99

Price: $ 129.99

Looking for a good point and shoot camera?

Question by Justin Bieber: Looking for a good point and shoot camera?
Hi guys,

I need some suggestions on a good point and shoot Camera, i currently own the Panasonic Lumix Tz10 which is great for everything except low light is quite poor. My Girl friends 4 year old Sony Camera is far better in low light.

Can anyone recommend a good one?

I don't want a bridge or SLR camera.

Thanks.


Best answer:

Answer by Jens
As an ultra compact, the Canon S95. A compacts the Canon G12 or Panasonic LX5. All of these do as good in low light as point and shoot cameras can possibly do. They have very good maximum aperture stats (low f-numbers). I chose the S95 for myself.

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