Best digital compact camera

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I have and SD850 and it doesnt even compare to the DMC LX3, that camera is really amazing I wish I had it to use all the time....

[MaxxxRacer]

The SD series from Canon are the only compact cameras I would look at. Cameras like the G10 are just retarded. A Nikon D40 is CHEAPER! and takes better photos and offeres much more expandability.

[Marin]

The SD series from Canon are the only compact cameras I would look at. Cameras like the G10 are just retarded. A Nikon D40 is CHEAPER! and takes better photos and offeres much more expandability.

I don't see how a G10 can be "retarded". Some people don't want to carry around a larger camera such as a DSLR.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

The SD series from Canon are the only compact cameras I would look at. Cameras like the G10 are just retarded. A Nikon D40 is CHEAPER! and takes better photos and offeres much more expandability.

wait why, as I just said (or alluded to for that matter) I hate my sd850, its a pain and the picture quality isn't very good at all

[Soulburner]

The SD series from Canon are the only compact cameras I would look at. Cameras like the G10 are just retarded. A Nikon D40 is CHEAPER! and takes better photos and offeres much more expandability.

Different purposes. One you can pocket, the other you can't.

[jimmyxxx]

Is it worth wainting for the LX4?

[MaxxxRacer]

I don't see how a G10 can be "retarded". Some people don't want to carry around a larger camera such as a DSLR.

The G10 isnt that small, is overpriced, and you can get VERY similar image quality with the SD series. the big difference is the flash, but if you have a G10 with a flash, you should stop kidding yourself and get a low end DSLR.

wait why, as I just said (or alluded to for that matter) I hate my sd850, its a pain and the picture quality isn't very good at all

Well, the G10 isnt really going to help you. It offers more easily ascessed controls, but not better technical image quality. As I alluded to above, the flash capability is what sets it apart from smaller P&S, but then the purpose of the G10 is lost.

Different purposes. One you can pocket, the other you can't.

the G10 isnt very pocketable unless you have cargo pants. With a pair of jeans or dress slacks, the G10 is too big.

[Soulburner]

Then you're left with the LX3 which is very limited zoom, which will upset a lot of people who want a megazoom megacamera.

There is a new camera that may be worth a look:

Ricoh CX1

[Marin]

The G10 isnt that small, is overpriced, and you can get VERY similar image quality with the SD series. the big difference is the flash, but if you have a G10 with a flash, you should stop kidding yourself and get a low end DSLR.



Well, the G10 isnt really going to help you. It offers more easily ascessed controls, but not better technical image quality. As I alluded to above, the flash capability is what sets it apart from smaller P&S, but then the purpose of the G10 is lost.



the G10 isnt very pocketable unless you have cargo pants. With a pair of jeans or dress slacks, the G10 is too big.

There's a G10 right next to my XSi and it is definitely small. It is easily small enough to slide into a backpack or a large pocket. Like I said before, not everyone wants to get a larger DSLR.

[Macadamia]

LOL.. No its not. Its a terrible camera. Its so slow and annoying to use, you might as well go with medium format film.

Which is why you suggest a camera that can't even give you anything clean/decent at base ISO?

Anything besides the Fuji and Sigma I suggested (in P&S) would probably either have perceivable noise at 64/100, or smudge the whole image until the noise is "gone"

Most cameras are almost that slow when shooting RAW anyway so that doesn't matter much.

I'm ordering one a DP1 soon as I get my offers from Universities and manage to settle my finances.



The LX3 has terrible optics too. Barrel distortion present when you use RAW. They brutally correct it in JPEG mode and smudge the image again.

[hieuhef]

is it me, or is there way too much pixel-peeping toms here muddying up a simple thread? not everyone is going to fight for the merits of a dslr with a good lens on it when that combo costs a lot more than people are willing to pay or care to even get interested in.

[Soulburner]

is it me, or is there way too much pixel-peeping toms here muddying up a simple thread? not everyone is going to fight for the merits of a dslr with a good lens on it when that combo costs a lot more than people are willing to pay or care to even get interested in.

When you can snag a D40X or D60 + 18-55 VR for $400, why waste the same money on a much, much lesser camera?

[berk]

is it me, or is there way too much pixel-peeping toms here muddying up a simple thread? not everyone is going to fight for the merits of a dslr with a good lens on it when that combo costs a lot more than people are willing to pay or care to even get interested in.

Yes there is,but its important that opinions are expressed and a good sense of choice is given in these kind of threads.
Having said that,i'd say on the ops criteria, the LX3 will give you the prints you want.

[begrip]

I also got a G10 and it's really small standing next to my nikon d300 ... it's a great camera. lol you dont need big pants ...

[itznfb]

is that a G10 in your pocket? or are you just happy to see me?

seriouly... if the G10 fits in your pocket, the your pants are about 10 sizes too big for you. i wouldn't even consider my SD880 ideal pocket size and the G10 is at least twice the size.

[hieuhef]

When you can snag a D40X or D60 + 18-55 VR for $400, why waste the same money on a much, much lesser camera?

i agree that a p&s will offer no where near the possibilities of a dslr and in inferior in many ways; but a dslr in the hands of someone who doesn't care to pick up the skillset for it may as well have the worst camera on the market because the shots just won't be there for them.

i've always felt it awkward to suggest a dslr to people who wouldn't know where to start. they may lose interest quickly because it's a chore to take a photo compared to a decent p&s. target audience is key

also, macadamia, is it really necessary to muddle the conversation geared towards novices like that? you deserve a medal.

[itznfb]

target audience is key

being a member of this forum we automatically assume that you're looking for the best possible solution

[hieuhef]

being a member of this forum we automatically assume that you're looking for the best possible solution

i often forget this!

however, being a broke college student, i tend to stay within my means.









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[geo]

Panasonic Lumix TZ4/TZ5.. theres been an update to this ineup very recently TZ7 i think its called.. These have 10X zoom and 28mm wide angle lens which is invaluable if you travel .. I have a TZ4 and it rocks

[Soulburner]

i agree that a p&s will offer no where near the possibilities of a dslr and in inferior in many ways; but a dslr in the hands of someone who doesn't care to pick up the skillset for it may as well have the worst camera on the market because the shots just won't be there for them.

i've always felt it awkward to suggest a dslr to people who wouldn't know where to start. they may lose interest quickly because it's a chore to take a photo compared to a decent p&s. target audience is key

Even on auto it will take better pictures than anything else recommended at that price point. The manual controls are there for creative expansion, but the camera is very good on auto.

[franklin5252]

I love the Canon t1i i just bought for my wife.

[Boissez]

Is it worth wainting for the LX4?

There's no sign of such a camera showing up in the near future so I'd say no.

If you're willing to wait the upcoming Samsung TL500 might be worthwhile. Should be out soon.

Nobody here mentioned the Canon S90 but it is definitely also worth checking out. Actually I'd take it over the Canon G10/G11 series due to it's faster lens and more compact body.

Otherwise I'd join the LX3-recommending crowd (I own one). It's a nifty little camera and it currently finds more use than my full size DSLR.

PS: I'd generally would recommend avoiding the megazoom cameras. They're bulky, have slow lenses and tiny sensors. If you're willing to carry extra bulk you might as well get a real 'camera'. ie. a DSLR.

[lazy]

If you still have not purchased one yet, ill recommend the LX3 / Canon S90. If I was to buy right now, Ill get the Canon S90 for its more useful zoom.

[Lestat]

i got the wife the Lumix ZS3.
fantastic little camera and has some very inventive modes too. some that i wish a dslr had.
movie mode is damn fine too. can use mjpeg or avchd lite.

its very cheaply built externally but solid inside
it has a very wide angle lens with a super fantastic zoom and as always Lumix's superb image stabilizer.

[chinaguy]

Well I vote for the Canon G11, my wifes next birthday present!