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ScubaCougr
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I have 2 basic point-shooters that I use to take before-afters and document scratches, dings and damage before I start.
I looked for simple, rugged, easy to use. Bounces back when I drop it with slippery hands. Almost any Cannon would fit this profile. Let water resistant, or perhaps another special feature like an Optical viewfinder or better flash be your guide.
I looked for simple, rugged, easy to use. Bounces back when I drop it with slippery hands. Almost any Cannon would fit this profile. Let water resistant, or perhaps another special feature like an Optical viewfinder or better flash be your guide.
what'sinaname
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No matter what point and shoot camera you buy, you will be disappointed with low light photos. Despite the megapixel count, nothing can compensate for a small sensor and small aperture lens. You'll get excellent photos in bright light and outdoor but your indoor and low light photos will be ordinary at best.
The DSLR (full frame) will give you the best shooting experience in all light conditions.
The DSLR (full frame) will give you the best shooting experience in all light conditions.
Gunslinger
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The Panasonic Lumix is an excellent camera. Several versions and all affordable. I find I use my Lumix far more than my Canon DSLR simply due to convenience. The Canon is more versatile, but within its capability the Lumix gives equal quality photographs.
Point and shoots are bad in low light conditions.
My Fuji Z3 is OK if I have a lot of light, but my fuji finepix s100fs is nothing short of great in this area and in low light conditions. The F100fs is a 550.00 camera, that if it was dropped the right way, would turn it into a junk pile in a hurry.
If you have low light conditions, you can look into the accessory bars that attach to the tripod lug on the bottom of some cameras ( most have this these days ).
A Cheap LED lighthead ( not flash ) with a diffuser will help the point and shoot along in this area. It is another 60.00 into the point and shoot costs to get these items. It will not make it as good as a dSLR, but it will push the camera a bit further.
Any pictures you will take for detail work will have a lot of light, some times too much for a point and shoot. Just take into account that you might need to play with external bright lights a bit to get a good picture of a defect.
My Fuji Z3 is OK if I have a lot of light, but my fuji finepix s100fs is nothing short of great in this area and in low light conditions. The F100fs is a 550.00 camera, that if it was dropped the right way, would turn it into a junk pile in a hurry.
If you have low light conditions, you can look into the accessory bars that attach to the tripod lug on the bottom of some cameras ( most have this these days ).
A Cheap LED lighthead ( not flash ) with a diffuser will help the point and shoot along in this area. It is another 60.00 into the point and shoot costs to get these items. It will not make it as good as a dSLR, but it will push the camera a bit further.
Any pictures you will take for detail work will have a lot of light, some times too much for a point and shoot. Just take into account that you might need to play with external bright lights a bit to get a good picture of a defect.
Favorite Planet
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Have you thought about a Micro Four Thirds system? Bigger than a point and shoot but still pretty portable. Great quality with a lower price point than a DSLR.
feslope
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If you can still find a real genuine camera store with genuine knowlegible sales people you may be surprised at how well they may be able to help you find just the right camera for you. Great detail advice here but, not always the best camera.
Most modern "Point and Shoots" will do a very good job. While DSLR is great it is an expensive option while full frame is several thousand dollars and up.
05xrunner
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the stupid MP count in the P&S is what hurts them..cause most time people thinks that equals a good camera..if they cut down on the amount they could get better noise control trying to not shove a BILLION MP in a tiny little sensor..you do not need a DSLR with full frame for great high ISO noise control. Canon 60D, 7D, 1D Mark III, 1D MArk IV are all a crop sensor cameras but all have fantastic high ISO noise control.
gewb
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:iagree:
I really like my Canon 60D but I still use my Pro1 and A85 almost as much!
The newer Canon SX40 is pretty decent for around $400USD if someone is looking for a beefy point-and-shoot. For $800USD the new GX1 is nice but not everyones cup of tea.
Regards,
GEWB