Point and Shoot camera advice.

[msbrad]

Hi all,
I am asking Santa for a small point and shoot for Christms. It's not that I don't enjoy my canon XTI, it is more because I either have the wrong lens on, or left the camera at home.
I want a little 'something' to carry in my purse for all the quick opportunities I miss.

appreciate your thoughts.
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[ladybug]

I have a kodak easy share and am happy with it.

[Chuck S.]

Michelle, the Canon SD880IS has gotten lots of good reviews lately. I have the SD850IS and really like its portability, ease of use, and good image quality. It is definitely pocket-sized (or purse-sized in your case!).

[medianedustaja]

I bought 980 IS (SD990 IS in America) and couldn't be more than happy. I also tried 870 IS (SD880 IS) but as being picky I took 'flag ship model'. Difference was when shooting indoor at low light conditions. 980 took slightly better quality images, specially when subject wasn't so close. Sure 870 IS does have some features over 980 and it was difficult decision to choose from.

Either way, both of these Canons are great point and shoot cameras!

[msbrad]

Thank you. I appreciate the help.
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[CalamityJanet]

Michelle, when you talk to Santa please ask him to drop a G10 off at my house on his way down to Fla.!:D

[msbrad]

Michelle, when you talk to Santa please ask him to drop a G10 off at my house on his way down to Fla.!:D
Will do. Sent Santa this thread, ...
He wrote back already and says I've been good.:D
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[medianedustaja]

I'd like to remind you that Santa lives in Finland. So when he starts to deliver all gifts I can also ask and make sure that all cameras all onboard :)

[TonyK]

Because of a vacation to Hawaii I bought a Olympus 1030 SW point and shoot. Good for 33' underwater which means its dust proof also and shockproof for a 6' drop, good for up to -14 degrees, good for a 220 lb load on it . So far its lived up to all I do to it.
Tony

[Tom K]

Michelle,

Take a good look at some form of image stabilization when you buy.
I think the small cameras are subject to shake when the shutter is pressed.

Good luck with Santa..... Tom :D

[Derry]

DPreview just posted reviews on two different levels of P&S cameras,, premium and ultra compact,,

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408premiumgroup/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408slimgroup/

Derry

[msbrad]

Thanks everyone.
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[Bayla]

Michelle,

I recently bought a Canon G9 to take with me to South Africa, and I love it. (I went for the G9 rather than the G10 because it was cheaper, probably by now the G9 is no longer available) The nice thing is that if you are used to shooting in raw and/or in manual (or Av or Tv mode) you can still do that. OK, it's not one of those ultra small P & S cameras, but it still fits into a pocket, and has a more solid feel.

Bayla

[msbrad]

Bayla- I looked at the g10 too. The photo guy at the store had great things to say about it too. I remember your photos with the g9.

I don't shoot in raw that often. I need more practice in editing in raw too.
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[Chuck S.]

Michelle and Bayla: I have the G9 and G10, and both are really fine cameras. I also recently acquired my first non-Canon, the Panasonic DMC-LX3, also a higher-end point-and-shoot. The advantages of the LX3: a faster lens (f 2.0), a wider angle (24 mm SLR equivalent) and lower pixel density ("only" 10 megapixels). Disadvantages: long end of zoom is on 60 mm SLR equivalent, and no optical viewfinder. The LX3 specializes in wide angle landscape and close-in people photography, with excellent low-light performance. An ideal combination might be the G9 for distance and LX3 for up close. Still testing the LX3; will report back soon.

In the meantime, here's a sample shot from the LX3, enhanced with LR2:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/3116695067_712aedd826.jpg

[winclk]

i also just got the lx3. i don't mind the short end. i want to use it for outdoors mainly for landscapes and street photos.

when i need long range i have my d80 and long lens for that.

[Dianna]

You may have already picked up on a camera, but I wanted to add I also went looking for something that could easily slide in my side pockets, or purse for the times taking my XTI wasn't feasible.

I picked up on the SD790, and I love it for just out walking and about.

[Roln]

I check Dpreview.com every day....sometimes twice a day to see what's new and study the reviews. Although I've only purchased six digital cameras in the past nine years, I made a decision for each one from the reviews on Dpreview.com....and the forums there too.
I wanted a Canon G9 pretty bad, but there were a few times when something more important took my extra cash.

btw, I have a photo of Phil Askey, which few people have seen. It dates back about ten years, right after he started Dpreview.com. (the original site was philaskey.com)