Point and Shoot

snookman23snookman23 Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
edited August 6, 2006 in Cameras
Does anyone have a recommendation for a 5-6 MP digital point and shoot. Im looking for something between $250-400 and small enough to fit into your pocket. I would like something small so I don't have to lug around the slr for night out on the town, etc.
Thanks.

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,156 moderator
    edited July 26, 2006
    snookman23 wrote:
    Does anyone have a recommendation for a 5-6 MP digital point and shoot. Im looking for something between $250-400 and small enough to fit into your pocket. I would like something small so I don't have to lug around the slr for night out on the town, etc.
    Thanks.

    I usually trust Steve's Digicams to start a search of this sort.

    The "Best" recommendations, by class:
    http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

    or you can do an intelligent search:
    http://steves-digicams.pgpartner.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=48//

    ziggy53
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    Never heard anything bad said about the Canon A or G series. I loved my little G3.
    Sid.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,949 moderator
    edited July 27, 2006
    I've got a little SD600 from Canon that I love.
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited July 27, 2006
    ian408 wrote:
    I've got a little SD600 from Canon that I love.
    I'll second the vote for the SD series. Amazing cams.

    I shot these with an SD 300

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  • colourboxcolourbox Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    I've been a fan of the Canon Sxx series (S60, S70) but I hear that series is getting canned. If you don't need RAW, lots of my friends love their Canon A series. Here is the DC Resource Buyer's Guide which I think is a pretty good page for P&S ideas.

    While I like Canon, everything I've read about the Fuji FinePix F30 suggests that you should give it serious consideration, especially if you think you'll be using your P&S in low-light situations. Most P&S are terrible in low light or high ISO.
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    I love Canon's. I have had the S400 which I lost :cry . I now have the S80 which is fantastic. Shoots wide like a 35mm with 8 megapixels. It is not pocket-size however, being a little too thick. My son has a Casio Exilim (I forget which model). It's a fantastic little camera and fun to use.
  • SpeshulEdSpeshulEd Registered Users Posts: 341 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    In the July issue of Popular Photography they rated the Casio Exilim EX-S600 very high, with IS and everything. I've found it onlone for around $250 and I've been very tempted to get it...but I'm also looking for similar options as well.
    bored? check out my photo site...and if you have the time, leave a comment or rate some pictures while you're there.
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  • snookman23snookman23 Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    Truth - great shots, can't decide if I like the first or third the best for the beach scene. The middle one is great.

    On to camera's. I've been reading alot about the Fuji F30, but it seems a little thick. I definitely like the size of the Cassio Exilim and Canon SD's. I also looked at the Nikon S5 and S6 which are nice and small.

    I'm debating whether I'll need the manual aperature/shutter that the Fuji F30 has.
  • snookman23snookman23 Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    Off topic, isn't Maria Sharipova the worst actress in the history of the world??

    "Make every shot... a power shot"

    clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif Way to bring some drama to advertising Maria
  • mrlartermrlarter Registered Users Posts: 90 Big grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    I am a big fan of the Canon A series. I had a Canon A70 and I used it all of the time. I have since given it to a friend and she now uses it all of the time. stick a nice size compact flash card in there and you can take very long nice videos.
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    17-40mm L USM f/4.0
  • snookman23snookman23 Registered Users Posts: 46 Big grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    What's the difference between the A series and the SD series?
  • askme2flashuaskme2flashu Registered Users Posts: 33 Big grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    I love my Nikon 5600. Would think some of the newer models would be great walkaround cameras.
    Chance favors the prepared mind.
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    Nikon D-200 :thumb
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  • colourboxcolourbox Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2006
    snookman23 wrote:
    What's the difference between the A series and the SD series?

    If you look at the DC Resource link I posted earlier, the A series is larger with manual controls and the possibility of using regular AA batteries and a flip-out screen, and the SD series is much more compact and "pocketable" but with limited manual control (I think it only has pre-programmed modes) and the expensive proprietary battery. The SD is sometimes more expensive because it's more compact.
  • navinnavin Registered Users Posts: 15 Big grins
    edited August 2, 2006
    I was consdiering the Ricoh R3 or R4. Few small P&S cameras shoot that wide (<28mm).
  • Jekyll &amp; HydeJekyll &amp; Hyde Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2006
    How about a Sony?
    J: I love my T9. It is very thin and quick.

    H: Having a camera that I can carry with me everywhere is wonderful.

    J: No manual exposure settings, but the program agrees with my shooting style very well.

    H: The biggest challenge for any small P&S is low light. The T9 has a great image stabilizer. Here are a couple of pics (all handheld)...


    Low light portrait (1/40 sec @ ISO640):

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    Low light Sunset (1/50 sec @ ISO80):

    59950682.jpg




    Low light Baby (1/6 sec @ ISO80):

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    J: There is also the slightly larger T30, and the new T10.

    H: I wouldn't be without a T-Series.
    J&H

    ps. More T9 pics can be found here:
    http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde/sony_t9_gallery

    Be sure to check out the unique macro capabilities of this cam too. J&H
    http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde
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