point & shoot camera
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#33
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill' timestamp='1394068497' post='23048434
Pictures are over rated.
That is all.
That is all.
With digital photography, at least we no longer need a dozen boxes of COLOR KODACHROME slides. I'll be I'm not the only one with about 10 of these in the closet....each holding 50 or more slides.
gary
#34
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Originally Posted by S2KRAY' timestamp='1394205612' post='23051253
Thanks for all of the feedback. Once I recover from my fall off a ladder I will look into some of these suggestions. Lots of time to sit around and surf.
#35
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Decided on the Cool Pix and got it this morning. Great features, price and it is compact and easy to use. Lots of good choices out there but I am partial to Nikon. Gotta start taking some pix in beautiful Naples now. Plan to take some photo classes at the local Apple store so I can start posting pix I take. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
#36
Probably a cut above a point and shoot camera but I've always been happy with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 because of it's size and telescopic limits (in it's day). And I shot 95% or more on the auto setting. I guess this little one would be consider a replacement.
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#37
Probably a cut above a point and shoot camera but I've always been happy with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 because of it's size and telescopic limits (in it's day). And I shot 95% or more on the auto setting. I guess this little one would be consider a replacement.
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#39
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I have a Nikon CoolPix P7700 point and shoot (P&S) that I’m reasonably happy with. It was purchased used at a very low cost from a disgruntled photographer who wanted to sell all of her photographic gear. The purchase price was $100.
I say reasonably happy, and not fully happy because of its following shortcomings:
gary
I say reasonably happy, and not fully happy because of its following shortcomings:
- It does not have an electronic view finder (EVF). I’ve had many experiences that the LCD screen is completely washed out with a back light and the image bracketing and focus requires guesswork. Forget about trying to alter the cameras parameters in sunlight.
- The same with dark conditions – it’s hard to see the image.
- It needs higher ISO capabilities.
- The lens needs more dynamic range (more Fstops).
- During burst mode photography the LCD screen blanks out making any action scenes impossible to follow.
- A P&S without an EVF is unsteady while holding it at arms length. Viewing through an EVF stabilizes the camera, particularly if you can hold the camera against your head.
- The CMOS sensor may not be a good as a full DSLR or perhaps it’s the firmware controlling the image. Most S&Ps have a higher noise ratio at low light that a fully blown (and more expensive) DSLR.
- It stifles creativity...you must work within its parameters or the shutter will not trigger.
gary
#40
Finding a point and shoot with a view finder is tough. I myself NEED a view finder. It's what I'm used to. I still have my old Olympus that I can dig out from time to time. It has a view finder. I also have a small pocket sized Canon that has a view finder. It was cheap as could be. Pics aren't bad, but it's slooooooooooooowww to record the image.