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- KarenLynn58
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point and shoot
I need help buying a good point and shoot camera.
I need something I can throw in my purse and take with me without worrying
about carting my good Canon DSLR around.......
Any suggestions?
Karen J
I need something I can throw in my purse and take with me without worrying
about carting my good Canon DSLR around.......
Any suggestions?
Karen J
- mickiswit
Re: point and shoot
I love my Canon G10.. great picture quality and is really a lot of fun
- Jerry Cole
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Re: point and shoot
Karen,
Lots of things to consider with a point and shoot. How you use it might determine the best camera for you. I have an old Nikon S6 that I stick in my pocket sometimes, but I would really try to find a camera with a viewfinder as well as a LCD (if that creature exists).
You might find the following web site interesting:
http://photo.net/equipment/point-and-shoot/
Good luck,
Jerry
Lots of things to consider with a point and shoot. How you use it might determine the best camera for you. I have an old Nikon S6 that I stick in my pocket sometimes, but I would really try to find a camera with a viewfinder as well as a LCD (if that creature exists).
You might find the following web site interesting:
http://photo.net/equipment/point-and-shoot/
Good luck,
Jerry
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Re: point and shoot
I'm using a Canon ELPH.
They just released their new generation.
Whatever you get, I'd recommend one with a viewfinder.
More and more, newer cameras aren't coming with them.
It makes it very difficult framing a shot on the back display in sunlight, since you can't see anything.
They just released their new generation.
Whatever you get, I'd recommend one with a viewfinder.
More and more, newer cameras aren't coming with them.
It makes it very difficult framing a shot on the back display in sunlight, since you can't see anything.
- DickK
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Re: point and shoot
Over the last 3 years I've purchased as gifts or recommended 5 iterations of the Canon Axxx Powershot series. Routinely at the top of reviewer's and Consumer's Reports lists--but more importantly (to me!) not one person has failed to like it and use it heavily. One bought it as a backup/pocket camera the others are using it as a primary. Superb human-factors, good camera mechanics and excellent sensor used combine to make a camera that's a real winner for a huge number of folks. The last one I bought was a Canon A590is for my son a few months ago. There are more compact ones out there if that's an issue but I, personally, don't believe there's a better one for the dollars spent.
Dick
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Re: point and shoot
I agree with Dick. I own 2 Canon DSLR's & just bought a Canon A590is ($110) for much the same reason that you're considering a P&S. It has a viewfinder (altho' it doesn't duplicate the display view). I also bought a display shade (from Walmart) for only $5, which should help when shooting in bright sunlight. Another positive for me is that it is powered by 2 AA batteries. In an emergency, replacement batteries should be easy to find. On my last outing I took only the A590 (to force me to learn) . . . after a couple of hours, my back was killing me . . . shooting "at arm's length" is "different".
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Re: point and shoot
I have an old Canon A95 I keep in my purse. It uses 4 AA batteries. It still works and keeps a charge pretty well. My sister bought a Canon point and shoot a couple of years ago in the 500 or 600 series, I can't remember which. But it only used 2 AA batteries. For some reason it ate up batteries like crazy and she hated that. Mine does not. I would hate it too if that happened. My first digital camera I bought in 1996 went through batteries like crazy too - terribly annoying.
She and I both like the swivel LCD feature which doesn't come on many of the Canon's anymore. I think now they only put it on the SX1 IS and the SX10 IS. But they use 4 AA batteries. I kind of figure that must be better than only using 2 batteries. She just bought the SX10 IS. I don't know how she likes it but I think if I were to have to replace my old P&S, I might choose the SX 1 IS model for the swivel LCD and RAW capability.
I haven't read any reviews on that newest model though and it's not going to be released until next month (April 2009).
I imagine it's not that compact compared to the Elph or A series cameras.
She and I both like the swivel LCD feature which doesn't come on many of the Canon's anymore. I think now they only put it on the SX1 IS and the SX10 IS. But they use 4 AA batteries. I kind of figure that must be better than only using 2 batteries. She just bought the SX10 IS. I don't know how she likes it but I think if I were to have to replace my old P&S, I might choose the SX 1 IS model for the swivel LCD and RAW capability.
I haven't read any reviews on that newest model though and it's not going to be released until next month (April 2009).
I imagine it's not that compact compared to the Elph or A series cameras.
- nwenban
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Re: point and shoot
Hi Karen,
DPReview website has a buying guide, just pick your features & it will return a list of camera that have them.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
Steves-digicams also has a "best" sugestions.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html
Neville
DPReview website has a buying guide, just pick your features & it will return a list of camera that have them.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
Steves-digicams also has a "best" sugestions.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html
Neville
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Re: point and shoot
Along these lines, I have a small Canon Powershot that I tuck into my bag when I want to carry a small camera.
Recently, I came across a very convenient protection for it.
http://www.go-alwayson.com/
I have no connection to this company - but think the product is great for the way I carry the camera.
Recently, I came across a very convenient protection for it.
http://www.go-alwayson.com/
I have no connection to this company - but think the product is great for the way I carry the camera.
- KarenLynn58
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Re: point and shoot
Thanks everybody for you replies.
I am now on a mission to find the prefect point and shoot!! LOL!!
I am looking at all the ones mentioned and also reading reviews...
It can be so confusing....
I have owned some small point and shoot cameras in the past that I hated and ending
up selling.....I don't want to end up with another one that I won't use.....
You guys are always so great ....and always such great help!!
Thanks!
Karen J
I am now on a mission to find the prefect point and shoot!! LOL!!
I am looking at all the ones mentioned and also reading reviews...
It can be so confusing....
I have owned some small point and shoot cameras in the past that I hated and ending
up selling.....I don't want to end up with another one that I won't use.....
You guys are always so great ....and always such great help!!
Thanks!
Karen J
Re: point and shoot
I have a canon ixus 960is - it is compact, takes great pictures, has a view finder, lithium battery (which lasts for ages) and tv output.
Re: point and shoot
mickiswit wrote:I love my Canon G10.. great picture quality and is really a lot of fun
One of the best P&S around, and I'm a Nikon man !!!
- seektheburd
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Re: point and shoot
Hi Karen,
For Christmas my hubby bought me a Nikon CoolPix S550. A compact point and shoot with some nice features.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon ... GgodUz6y7w
Hugs,
Stephanie
For Christmas my hubby bought me a Nikon CoolPix S550. A compact point and shoot with some nice features.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon ... GgodUz6y7w
Hugs,
Stephanie
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