Looking for a nice point and shoot
LRussoPhoto
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Looking for something small to carry I'm my pocket so I don't always have to carry around the dslr. I'm a Nikon guy but am open to other brands. Trying to keep it under $200. Was thinking about the Nikon coolpix s3100 or s6200. Any suggestions????
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Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
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Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
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I got my daughter a Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR as part of her graduation present and, while I didn't get to play with it myself, I am pleased with what she has produced with it. It does have some neat features that a dSLR photographer would appreciate, like a 15x zoom that starts at 24mm (equivalent), a phase detect AF with contrast AF in lower light (although people say the low light AF is slow), a mode that allows you to blend multiple exposures for lower noise, a mode to stitch multiple images for a panoramic image (landscape or portrait orientation), a pseudo limited DOF mode, etc. It's still just primarily a camera for snapshots.
PBase examples:
http://www.pbase.com/cameras/fujifilm/finepix_f300exr
I tried to like a P&S camera for myself, but I wind up taking a full dSLR just for the lighting control.
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It wasn't much better than a P&S though. But it was a great P&S.
D800
16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
It never gets easier, you just get better.
You should search for reviews, test shots, etc.
D800
16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
It never gets easier, you just get better.
If size is a major issue, the Canon SD1400IS is TINY. Not as good a camera as the SX230, but truly pocket-sized, and very affordable.
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I have the LX3 and have been satisfied with it as a P & S that fits in my pocket.
FWIW, many of the earlier Canon P&S's (like the SD400 I have) can be had used for not much money. Plus, if you have a tiny bit of computer skills, the Canon P&S's can be easily "hacked" for additional features; research CHDK online for more information. My favorite script (so far) allows the camera to do time-lapse pics and video. There's also one for motion detection.
Canon 50D, 30D and Digital Rebel (plus some old friends - FTB and AE1)
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Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
I had the S9300...got it for my BD from my wife...and couldn't abide by its performance. For the same price, you could have a Canon G12 for $379 and the Nikon P7100 for $364.
I didn't like the picture IQ...and when using auto ISO...indoor shots were less than desirable.
I may have had a bad copy...but couldn't wait to send it back. I was hoping that it was more than it turned out to be for an almost $400.00 camera. And, the reviews weren't that stellar either.
Just my thoughts. Good luck.
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Ed
I would rather get the p7100 but on b&h im seeing it for $450, where can I get it for $364?
The nice thing about the s9300 is the 400mm zoom. The g12 only has a 140mm and the p7100 a 200mm, think all the other features are worth that sacrifice? P7100 has a real high iso compared to the g12 and also dont see the g12 have a self timer. Again if I could find the p7100 for $365 i'd take it.
Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
500mm equivalence (Woohoo).
Most reviewers give it better marks for image quality than the Nikon S9300. It also has better battery life.
Both cameras are capable of typical snapshot prints and Internet images. Just don't expect miracles of image quality in this price range, form factor and list of features.
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http://g1.img-dpreview.com/670CED4C90AF43CE92A6FB77875721DD.jpg
@4.5mm(25mm equivalence)
http://g3.img-dpreview.com/6891A1C129A047A082D0DAB729423663.jpg
Bottom line from the CNet review, "... against its current competition, the SX260 HS is easy to recommend."
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sx260-hs/4505-6501_7-35137435.html
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Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
I have that camera's immediate predecessor, the SX230HS. Its zoom is not quite as long as the 260, but most of the rest of the features are comparable, and I am very impressed with it. I've had it about a year.
The thing I like best about it, however, is the control setup, with is very similar to an SLR. It's got a mode dial and multiple physical buttons, along with a simple but powerful menu system that make changing settings much simpler and quicker than on most P&S cams. I also like how some of the gimicky special effects modes like Fish Eye and Miniature Effect (software-based tilt-shift emulator) work not only in still mode, but in video mode as well. And whatever mode you happen to be in, you can record video simply by pushing the Record button, and don't have to worry about changing modes or settings.
For a P&S, it's a little on the large side, but if it's your primary camera, it's small enough to be convenient and easy to carry.
Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
The s95 is discontinued and the sx260 is very similar to the s100. sx260 doesnt shoot raw but has a much longer zoom then the s100 and is about $100 cheaper.
Nikon 18-105mm,Nikon 18-200mm,Sigma 24-70mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8
http://LouRusso.SmugMug.com
Similar except for the S100's 24-105mm f/2.0 - f/5.9 lens, compared to the SX260 25-500mm f/3.5 - f/6.8 lens.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.