I am going to be visiting Japan.
I am planing on taking some panoramic shots either stitching or a single 16x9 size.
I will be doing lots of traveling while I am the so I don't feel like bringing my DSLR and all my lenses with me.
I was looking at the G11 or LX3. I need something that has manual features like these camera's since I am going to be doing long exposures and bracket photograph and RAW images for HDR.
Any other suggestions?
Love my cybershot DSC-W90
Next years model. ;)
My I suggest..
Quote from: IZ on November 02, 2009, 04:02:17 PM
My I suggest..
I prefer a camera with a sharp lens ;D
Quote from: IZ on November 02, 2009, 04:02:17 PM
My I suggest..
I don't think he wants camera advice from you....
[laugh]
Canon Powershot all the way for point and shoot. I really liked my Samsung NV24HD too.
I'm looking for something as a backup/carry round camera to my DSLR. Right now it looks like either a Canon SX200IS or a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. I like the Canon for the manual controls but the Pano wins with image quality. If you're looking for a good shooter with manual controls the Canon is awesome.
Quote from: Mad Duc on November 02, 2009, 05:04:16 PM
I'm looking for something as a backup/carry round camera to my DSLR. Right now it looks like either a Canon SX200IS or a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. I like the Canon for the manual controls but the Pano wins with image quality. If you're looking for a good shooter with manual controls the Canon is awesome.
The price is right for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 but the images get pretty noisy above Iso 200. The g11 is pretty clean up to ISO 800 for a point and shoot that is. Its no DSLR =)
Here is a G11 Iso 800 test shot I downloaded online and then I ran it through a quick neatimage pass.
Looks like Iso 200 or less to me now =)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/4071033324_336f9bb27e_b.jpg)
These are all from my powershot S70. I think they came out ok. They have some editing but not much.
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1FlTP8MGI/AAAAAAAAEVI/qha1VXsSOdg/s800/IMG_4658-1.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1KNY5GpzI/AAAAAAAAEds/swD95BD4LwA/s800/IMG_4756-1.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1GTlV1mgI/AAAAAAAAEWk/rfcXstK71mw/s800/IMG_4912-1.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1HrA4f7EI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/cvGaV1iGlNw/s800/IMG_5691-1.JPG)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1HhGn8KFI/AAAAAAAAEZA/p8jCXIQIOCA/s800/IMG_5668-1.JPG)
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1JnD2yzAI/AAAAAAAAEcs/BpbtdhCcmdE/s912/IMG_5959-1.JPG)
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/Ss1IaokxckI/AAAAAAAAEag/0MtHhw5KuFg/s800/IMG_5795-1.JPG)
Quote from: ROBsS4R on November 02, 2009, 04:03:06 PM
I prefer a camera with a sharp lens ;D
[cheeky]
Nice pics Dan!
We have a G10 and love it. [thumbsup]
Olympus Stylus Tough
It can take a hit - I have teenage daughters that seem to find a reason to throw things across the room. While I don't recommend it, this has fallen and works like a charm. Can take pictures under water. Panoramic pictures come out REALLY well with little effort.
Point and shoot... indeed!! [thumbsup]
Are there any with a wide angle lens? Id like to take close ups of cabinetry and can only back up so much in a small powder room....
(http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/gun-movie-camera-1_bqxfz_52.jpg)
old school point and shoot camera [thumbsup]
Quote from: rgramjet on November 03, 2009, 09:11:24 AM
Are there any with a wide angle lens? Id like to take close ups of cabinetry and can only back up so much in a small powder room....
you can get a wide angle adapter for the canons.
Canon powershot G10 with 0.45x wide angle adapter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkcI2zutlek#normal)
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_12094 (http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_12094)
Take a look at the new Canon s90.
I just bought one and I love it.
It is a bit small in the hand, but the amount of features and the reasonable price make it a stand out in the point and shoot catagory.
I'm currently using it as my everyday camera and have put a spot in ym gear bag right next to my DSLR.
It is a great substitute to a DSLR for 90% of the shooting you'll do.
jimi
I highly reccomdend the Samsung SL620
(http://www.dentonimages.com/img/SL620a.jpg)
I had been doing research for us to get a new camera and hands down this had everything that I could imagine. It takes really great low light shots (without the need for any flash):
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/28/l_87df3ebb6741479d82d74f3ed525886f.png)
...its also small, has really great zoom capabilities, and a bunch for features that make taking pictures awesome.
[thumbsup]