RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Im looking for a small point n shoot camera that I can throw in the back of the bike or my pocket when im out and dont wanna carry a big camera. I wanna stay in the $200 or less range and with that being said here is what i found so far, a Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. Give me some ideas....discuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 honestly with as good as phone cameras are anymore, why even bother with a point and shoot camera. I bought a little nikon point and shoot thinking that it would be a nice investment for when I dont want to carry around my D-SLR and found that honestly, my phone does just as good of a job as the P&S does so it just sits in the drawer and hardly ever gets used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 my phone has an 8mp (IIRC) camera, but i dont think it takes nearly as good pics as my camera unless its daylight out...if its low light or target isnt completely still, it sucks.` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 The only Point and shoot i reccomend to anyone right now. Canon S95- Powerful camera with ITTY bitty living space.$454 This is among the top P&S camera that i have read about on all the photography forums i belong to. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-s95/4505-6501_7-34154931.html http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S95-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNGS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296025236&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 @Smokin5's- I have a EVO and it takes good pics if im not rushed at all but i figured a decent camera would be better. @damreds- That camera is a bit outta my price range for what im wanting to do because it will have a rough life. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 For a point & shoot, I have had great experiences with Canon's and Kodaks. You can find some in that price range no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Love my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W130 http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/sony-cyber-shot-dsc/4505-6501_7-32775789.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Best point and shoot ive ever owned. I've had about 10 or so. Great Pictures, small and sleek http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+14.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/9766919.p?id=1218170030335&skuId=9766919&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9766919 http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9766/9766919_sb.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 The best point and shoot i have is the SD1400 WITH OUT A DOUBT!!!! Well its my fiance and its pink but i rock it all the time.. Sample pics.. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c63/mybuicksfaster/IMG_0371.jpg http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c63/mybuicksfaster/Eye.jpg ALSO i love that it shoots video in HD BUT MAKE SURE you get a higher gig atleast 8 class 6+ card.. (ill explain if you need me to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) my phone has an 8mp (IIRC) camera, but i dont think it takes nearly as good pics as my camera unless its daylight out...if its low light or target isnt completely still, it sucks.` MP do not mean QUALITY!!! My old NIkon D70 was only 7.x IIRC.. and it would out shoot 10+mp cameras all day Edited January 27, 2011 by im faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 canon ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 MP do not mean QUALITY!!! My old NIkon D70 was only 7.x IIRC.. and it would out should 10+mp cameras all day Indeed. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 @Smokin5's- I have a EVO and it takes good pics if im not rushed at all but i figured a decent camera would be better. A good P&S will do better. The sensors on phones don't carry anywhere near the the bit depth or dynamic range in comparison. It will really show if you being to do any manipulation. I've posted a couple links for you to refer to. Not in a place to dig for them, but if you search they should turn up in the pics section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 A good P&S will do better. The sensors on phones don't carry anywhere near the the bit depth or dynamic range in comparison. It will really show if you being to do any manipulation. I've posted a couple links for you to refer to. Not in a place to dig for them, but if you search they should turn up in the pics section. At one time I would have agreed with you but I took some photos the other day with my droid that just crushed my nikon p&s. With that being said, I'm a die hard slr fan and prefer to use nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Best point and shoot ive ever owned. I've had about 10 or so. Great Pictures, small and sleek http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+PowerShot+14.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/9766919.p?id=1218170030335&skuId=9766919&cmp=RMX&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9766919 http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9766/9766919_sb.jpg John this is the same camera I bought Tina to carry. Its smaller than my blackberry phone and im honestly shocked at the quality the camera shoots with. I highly recommend. SD780is is another great camera. They are pretty much the same. I can put this in my pocket and forget its in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 At one time I would have agreed with you but I took some photos the other day with my droid that just crushed my nikon p&s. With that being said, I'm a die hard slr fan and prefer to use nothing else. Nikon.......:whistle: j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 John this is the same camera I bought Tina to carry. Its smaller than my blackberry phone and im honestly shocked at the quality the camera shoots with. I highly recommend. SD780is is another great camera. They are pretty much the same. I can put this in my pocket and forget its in there. Thats the SD1400 IS I was looking at, I think im gonna pick one up before we head to Daytona. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 We have a Panasonic Lumix and love it. It has a quicker reaction time than the CyberShots and PowerShots we played with and we got it for about $139 on sale from $179 I think at Best Buy. Has a touch screen and a lot of neat photo options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Ill take a look at it when i go to best buy, thanks Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 The only Point and shoot i reccomend to anyone right now. Canon S95- Powerful camera with ITTY bitty living space.$454 This is among the top P&S camera that i have read about on all the photography forums i belong to. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-s95/4505-6501_7-34154931.html http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-S95-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B003ZSHNGS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296025236&sr=8-1 BINGO!!! Shop around you can get them under $400. Great Camera, got one for my wife for Christmas! For $200 I would just save your money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUTAN TA1647545492 Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Im wanting to stay under $200 because this camera will probably have a rough life in my pocket or in the back of my Busa. I will be replacing my other camera with a dslr this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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