Looking for a point and shoot camera...

**Bobert540** · 11-25-2007, 03:40 PM

I am in the market for a camera and want something that will take good pictures. I want to bring it along skiing, mountain biking etc.... I have been looking at a few Nikon, Canon, and Olympus cameras but I am a newb to the camera world but am willing to learn.Thanks!

**Bobert540** · 11-26-2007, 09:23 AM

So far the general consensus from other sites is that Canon is the way to go. Anyone have any input?

**7cs** · 11-26-2007, 09:31 AM

I highly recommend a camera with good image stabilization. You never mentioned a budget which is key in this market. The Panasonic Lumix line has some very good stabilization. You could buy an older one, like a DMC FX12 for less than $200 or the new FX100 for $300ish. It'll save more pictures than you can shake 10 sticks at.

**Bobert540** · 11-26-2007, 10:35 AM

I would say $500 max as far as budget goes.

**Lonnie** · 11-26-2007, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Bobert540

I want to bring it along skiing, mountain biking etc....

Given these limitations, look for something with as short a shutter lag as you can find.

**AstroPax** · 11-26-2007, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bobert540

I am in the market for a camera and want something that will take good pictures. I want to bring it along skiing, mountain biking etc.... I have been looking at a few Nikon, Canon, and Olympus cameras but I am a newb to the camera world but am willing to learn.Thanks!

I'm assuming you want a P&S due to size?

Otherwise, you can probably find a decent used DSLR & lens (like a D70) in that price range.

**Keegan** · 11-26-2007, 02:21 PM

Canon G9.

**shirk** · 11-26-2007, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Keegan

Canon G9.

Or the G7 to save a few bucks. The changes are barley worth the upgrade unless you need raw.

**Bobert540** · 11-26-2007, 09:33 PM

The G7 looks like a great camera

**Tippster** · 11-27-2007, 09:19 AM

10.1 vs 12.1MP
RAW
better buffer
DIGIC III

all for ~$70 more. Buy the G9 - you can find them for <$400. I did.

**supermodel159** · 11-27-2007, 12:01 PM

cannon powershots are the way to go!

**summit** · 11-27-2007, 06:18 PM

G7 2fps FTW

G9 1.5fps

Still need the extra 2MP? Thought so... G9 only if you need RAW... in theory you could hack RAW functionality into the G7

**shirk** · 11-27-2007, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Summit

G7 2fps FTW

G9 1.5fps

Still need the extra 2MP? Thought so... G9 only if you need RAW... in theory you could hack RAW functionality into the G7

Bingo

I'd take 8mp in a G10 if they got 3fps and better performance above iso 400.

**Wolfmansbro** · 11-27-2007, 07:10 PM

I just got a Leica and it is amazing. I've always shot with a nikon D100 and wanted a smaller point a shoot to bring with me on hikes and skiing when i didnt want to carry a SLR. I also wanted to have a full manual ability with a smaller camera and thats where the Leica really shined. Only thing is that i wish there was a view finder but most digital point and shoots don't have them these days and accually the screen is big and ive never had issues just taking pics with it. Quality is the best out there too

Hugh Conway · 11-27-2007, 07:31 PM

A new Canon G7 costs $70 more than a new G9 from B&H

Battery life in the cold sucks donkey balls.

**Bobert540** · 11-27-2007, 10:02 PM

Where is a good place to buy the Canon G7?

**shirk** · 11-28-2007, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

A new Canon G7 costs $70 more than a new G9 from B&H

Battery life in the cold sucks donkey balls.

Ski with it inside your jacket and battery life will never be an issue.

Hugh Conway · 11-28-2007, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by shirk

Ski with it inside your jacket and battery life will never be an issue.

thats where I was keeping it this weekend. I'd hoped for better life < shrug >

Adorama has demo G7s on sale.

**Tippster** · 11-28-2007, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfmansbro

I just got a Leica and it is amazing. I've always shot with a nikon D100 and wanted a smaller point a shoot to bring with me on hikes and skiing when i didnt want to carry a SLR. I also wanted to have a full manual ability with a smaller camera and thats where the Leica really shined. Only thing is that i wish there was a view finder but most digital point and shoots don't have them these days and accually the screen is big and ive never had issues just taking pics with it. Quality is the best out there too

I'm a Leica lover, but you got sold on something that unfortunately isn't true. Assuming you bought the Leica D-LUX 3 ($600) then you bought a re-badged Panasonic DMC-LX2 ($350.) $250 is a lot of money for a little Leica Badge... internally they are the exact same camera.

**OverTurn** · 11-28-2007, 12:42 PM

I'm looking at buying a Canon PowerShot A570IS. Image Stabilization, 7.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, and it's cheap!

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...0X4V2S9DD8GA9D