Camera Question

DannyCox · 07-29-2008

I hate to break away from all the great threads going on at the moment, but I do have a question about cameras. I do have a number of high end cameras I use for shoots, but I need something that is small and very easy to carry, but that will still take good pictures in lower light conditions.

I'm just not at all up to date on what's out there for the very small point-and-shoot digitals and would like to get some recommendations to narrow the search. I just need something I can carry in a pocket, and pull out in places like low lit bars for candid pics.

Ideas?

MikeSouth · 07-30-2008

yes look at the panasonic/Lumix cameras, the DMC-TZ4K is and similar models are very sweet

Gerco · 07-30-2008

I've been really happy with the Cannon Elph Powershots, I have a couple of them now and they take a great picture, are small enough to put in your pocket, plus you can get a waterproof housing for them making them great for diving or shower pictures. They recycle fast and take the first picture fast... For what it's sounding like you want it for you can't go wrong. Pick up a second hand one cheap off ebay and use it as your beat around camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=113

For some real fun pick up one of these... http://sanyodigital.com/e1.aspx It's a cheap waterproof digital video camcorder and 6 meg pix camera with flash all in one. The recycle time on the cameras a little slow but it also takes a great picture is small enough to again, put in your pocket and is built solid. I bought one for my wife to put into the baby bag and she uses it with the kids everywhere now. (Think Pool, running in the sprinkler, bath time etc...) Really gives you a worry free chance to shoot just about anywhere and anything. PLLUS you don't have to worry if a bottle opens on accident and soaks everything in the bag.... (has happened ruining a lesser camera)

There are a lot of other waterproof mini handhelds out there. Another suggestion would be to find one that you think you would like and read the user reviews over at amazon... they are honest and usually right on the money.

ali25extreme · 07-30-2008

Casio has some great small cameras that take awesome pics and video.

RawAlex · 07-30-2008

A friend of mine has a canon 6MP tiny little portable thing, mini zoom lens and all, shoots some pretty decent pictures except that the flash is a little weak so you get that sort of "bright people in a darker room" effect, which isn't all bad at times. It is super compact, about the size of a (poor mans) wallet.

DannyCox · 07-30-2008

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at those.

EmporerEJ · 07-30-2008

I have bought, and re-bought Casio Exilim. Starting with the 3.2 megapixel, to my current 8 Megapixel.
They are Excellent cameras, have a short (3X) optical zoom (Plus digital for what it's worth) and the 8 meg (as well as the 6meg had) decent video cameras.
I kid you not. For 2 years, I recorded Borough Council meetings that could be decently played back on DVD with these little darlings.
The rub was max 1 hour recording time per battery.
but extra batteries are cheap.

The best part. INCREDIBLY thin. I'm talking shirt pocket. Like elph, but better.
I ALWAYS carry my camera, and it has been handy.
They are also very durable, as i beat the hell out of them, and have only ever had one service issue, which was handled quickly by Casio, at no cost.

I will continue to buy Casio. I don't care what anyone else says. They have served me well.
It's one of the very few tech products that I actually think I've gotten my money's worth from, and don't flinch when buying a new one. (You know, being the cheap bastard I am.)

Hell Puppy · 07-30-2008

Canon Digital Elphs....

They're tiny, take a great pic and handle low light VERY well.

Toby · 07-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Canon Digital Elphs....

They're tiny, take a great pic and handle low light VERY well.

I haven't used my SD1100 in a low light situation yet. Good to know that it will do the job should the need arise.

I just like the fact that it fits easily in my shirt pocket.

Hell Puppy · 07-31-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby

I haven't used my SD1100 in a low light situation yet. Good to know that it will do the job should the need arise.

I just like the fact that it fits easily in my shirt pocket.

All of the elphs do well in low light, if that one has image stabilization and high ISO, you can pretty much shoot in the dark without flash or tripod.

DannyCox · 08-02-2008

I picked up the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Elph today, and it looks like it's going to suit my needs perfectly. It's as small as my phone, so will fir nicely in my pocket. I did some very low light testing (actually no light) and the shots came out really good. I took pics of Carol at 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet and 12 feet, and only once I hit 12 feet in total darkness did I get any artifacts in the image. Even the 640X480 video it does is of higher quality than I would have thought.

Thanks to all who suggested that camera, it is exactly what I was looking for and hoping for.

gonzo · 08-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by DannyCox

I picked up the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Elph today, and it looks like it's going to suit my needs perfectly. It's as small as my phone, so will fir nicely in my pocket. I did some very low light testing (actually no light) and the shots came out really good. I took pics of Carol at 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet and 12 feet, and only once I hit 12 feet in total darkness did I get any artifacts in the image. Even the 640X480 video it does is of higher quality than I would have thought.

Thanks to all who suggested that camera, it is exactly what I was looking for and hoping for.

I love the one I got 2 years ago Danny.
I carry it and http://www.theflip.com/ on me most of the time.

07-29-2008	#1
DannyCox I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal, QC, CA Posts: 1,185	Camera Question I hate to break away from all the great threads going on at the moment, but I do have a question about cameras. I do have a number of high end cameras I use for shoots, but I need something that is small and very easy to carry, but that will still take good pictures in lower light conditions. I'm just not at all up to date on what's out there for the very small point-and-shoot digitals and would like to get some recommendations to narrow the search. I just need something I can carry in a pocket, and pull out in places like low lit bars for candid pics. Ideas? __________________ iAmateurs Network Amateur Niche Affiliate Programs

07-30-2008	#2
MikeSouth Banned From GFY for Doing The South Pole Boogie Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 398	Re: Camera Question yes look at the panasonic/Lumix cameras, the DMC-TZ4K is and similar models are very sweet

07-30-2008	#3
Gerco Posting from a Sock Puppet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern GA Posts: 80	Re: Camera Question I've been really happy with the Cannon Elph Powershots, I have a couple of them now and they take a great picture, are small enough to put in your pocket, plus you can get a waterproof housing for them making them great for diving or shower pictures. They recycle fast and take the first picture fast... For what it's sounding like you want it for you can't go wrong. Pick up a second hand one cheap off ebay and use it as your beat around camera. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=113 For some real fun pick up one of these... http://sanyodigital.com/e1.aspx It's a cheap waterproof digital video camcorder and 6 meg pix camera with flash all in one. The recycle time on the cameras a little slow but it also takes a great picture is small enough to again, put in your pocket and is built solid. I bought one for my wife to put into the baby bag and she uses it with the kids everywhere now. (Think Pool, running in the sprinkler, bath time etc...) Really gives you a worry free chance to shoot just about anywhere and anything. PLLUS you don't have to worry if a bottle opens on accident and soaks everything in the bag.... (has happened ruining a lesser camera) There are a lot of other waterproof mini handhelds out there. Another suggestion would be to find one that you think you would like and read the user reviews over at amazon... they are honest and usually right on the money.

07-30-2008	#4
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07-30-2008	#5
RawAlex Members $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,036	Re: Camera Question A friend of mine has a canon 6MP tiny little portable thing, mini zoom lens and all, shoots some pretty decent pictures except that the flash is a little weak so you get that sort of "bright people in a darker room" effect, which isn't all bad at times. It is super compact, about the size of a (poor mans) wallet. __________________ Let's go to the edge of disaster Push the pedal and go a little faster Let's slam into a wall at ramming speed Let's go to the edge of a mountain Jump off and lets start countin' Hit the ground and tell me if it bleeds

07-30-2008	#6
DannyCox I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal, QC, CA Posts: 1,185	Re: Camera Question Thanks guys, I'll have a look at those. __________________ iAmateurs Network Amateur Niche Affiliate Programs

07-30-2008	#7
EmporerEJ Brilliant Innoventionalist and writer. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: USA, Northern Hemisphere, Terra, 3rd of nine, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Far from Galactic Core Posts: 2,260	Re: Camera Question I have bought, and re-bought Casio Exilim. Starting with the 3.2 megapixel, to my current 8 Megapixel. They are Excellent cameras, have a short (3X) optical zoom (Plus digital for what it's worth) and the 8 meg (as well as the 6meg had) decent video cameras. I kid you not. For 2 years, I recorded Borough Council meetings that could be decently played back on DVD with these little darlings. The rub was max 1 hour recording time per battery. but extra batteries are cheap. The best part. INCREDIBLY thin. I'm talking shirt pocket. Like elph, but better. I ALWAYS carry my camera, and it has been handy. They are also very durable, as i beat the hell out of them, and have only ever had one service issue, which was handled quickly by Casio, at no cost. I will continue to buy Casio. I don't care what anyone else says. They have served me well. It's one of the very few tech products that I actually think I've gotten my money's worth from, and don't flinch when buying a new one. (You know, being the cheap bastard I am.) __________________ Eric J. White VirtualSexMachine.com

07-30-2008	#8
Hell Puppy Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,523	Re: Camera Question Canon Digital Elphs.... They're tiny, take a great pic and handle low light VERY well.

08-02-2008	#11
DannyCox I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal, QC, CA Posts: 1,185	Re: Camera Question I picked up the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Elph today, and it looks like it's going to suit my needs perfectly. It's as small as my phone, so will fir nicely in my pocket. I did some very low light testing (actually no light) and the shots came out really good. I took pics of Carol at 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet and 12 feet, and only once I hit 12 feet in total darkness did I get any artifacts in the image. Even the 640X480 video it does is of higher quality than I would have thought. Thanks to all who suggested that camera, it is exactly what I was looking for and hoping for. __________________ iAmateurs Network Amateur Niche Affiliate Programs