Trying to pick a new point and shoot camera to use when I don't feel like carrying a big camera and lens: There seems to be a million and one to choose from. I have done so much...

krahn2011 Loc: wisconsin

There seems to be a million and one to choose from. I have done so much research, I'm ready to give up. And of course I want the same quality as my SLR... lol Any nudges would be appreciated. I have grandchildren who move A LOT! And I know how point and shoots are known for shutter lag. :roll:

wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan

Canon SX40.

If you use the "search"feature here, you'll find lots of threads with lots of info on this camera.

krahn2011 Loc: wisconsin

That was one of my first choices. How does it work for action
:?:

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

THAT depends how good YOU are with the camera....

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

I totally agree with the Canon SX40 for great zooming and very good in low light.

If you want something smaller than that, I also carry an Olympus VR-340 that has 10x optical zoom that does very good for a "pocket" sized camera.

For examples of results using the SX40, use "SEARCH" at the top of the page and enter "SX40" or "SX 40".
There are several good threads that include some VERY good examples. I really like "CarolinaWren's" threads with AWESOME examples.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Two cameras pro's use to complement their DSLR's are the Nikon P-7100 and the Canon G-12. They have all the settings of a DSLR.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

krahn2011 wrote:

There seems to be a million and one to choose from. I have done so much research, I'm ready to give up. And of course I want the same quality as my SLR... lol Any nudges would be appreciated. I have grandchildren who move A LOT! And I know how point and shoots are known for shutter lag. :roll:

The good news is that if you buy a name brand P&S in the $200 range you can't go wrong. You will not get junk. It seems that the higher the price, the less shutter lag. Reviews should give you specs on the lag - both start-up and shooting. Look at the specs and features, and decide what's important to you. Then compare the ones that meet your criteria and make a decision.

Buying refurbished from the manufacturer's web site can get you a good deal.

Camera Reviews
http://www.kenrockwell.com
http://www.dpreview.com
http://www.snapsort.com
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment.html

krahn2011 Loc: wisconsin

Thanks, I'll check these out :)

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

The Nilon S9100 is an absolute speed demon. The camera powers up and shoots in an average of 1.56 seconds. When powered on, it averages just 0.50 seconds of shutter lag, and only a 1.58-second wait between shots. I'm in the same position you are in...it's very confusing. But I might just go with my first joice which is the Nikon P7100 which some pro's use asa backup. I wanted the P7100 of it's manual controls and awesome super macro with the Marumi +5 diopter or the Raynox DCR 250. I will load the Flickr webpage with macro samples from a photographer.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rivertay/6351896325/in/photostream/

Bunko.T Loc: Western Australia.

krahn2011 wrote:

There seems to be a million and one to choose from. I have done so much research, I'm ready to give up. And of course I want the same quality as my SLR... lol Any nudges would be appreciated. I have grandchildren who move A LOT! And I know how point and shoots are known for shutter lag. :roll:

I have the hots for my Sony DSC-TX20. Waterproof, Shockproof, 16 ish MP. Fits in my shirt pocket.

cfusco3

Sony DSC H90. Called a high zoom point and shoot. 16X optical. You can push digital up to 115X depending on picture resolution - 115X for VGA. Best part with the moving grand kids is the only point and shoot I could find that allowed continual burst until you wanted to stop. Most allow 20 frames or less. After you use the burst with the grand kids you won't stop. Gives amazing shots.

davidintexas

I chose the SX40 for a recent gift that my friend wanted to give to his wife and she is thrilled with it. Personally, I use the Canon Powershot s95. (I think the current model is s100). This is thinner and easier to carry than the sx40. More recently, I have been using a prime lens on the SLR to keep it light and relatively small and that has served me well. happy searching.

davidintexas

I chose the SX40 for a recent gift that my friend wanted to give to his wife and she is thrilled with it. Personally, I use the Canon Powershot s95. (I think the current model is s100). This is thinner and easier to carry than the sx40. More recently, I have been using a prime lens on the SLR to keep it light and relatively small and that has served me well. happy searching.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Objective Choice of Camera: JerryC's suggestion of http://www.snapsort.com is an excellent site to compare two cameras. It gives you a list of features with side by side comparisons. Finally it gives the "total" points and announces the winner. IT IS QUICK

Subjective Choice (IMO): If you are looking for an inexpensive camera that is small and reliable take a look at the Panasonic DMC-SZ1 @ $99 or Lumix ZS20 for about $230. Attached to my hip, always with me, is my Panasonic TZ3 many years old, perhaps 7, now dented, dropped, and scratched, it is like the old Timex Watch... Keeps On Ticken. It is rugged and takes excellent photos; these cameras have short/long (leica) lens range, and they fit in a belt pack easily or in a pocket.

Edmojo Loc: Manhattan New York

I shoot my a d7000 that I love and at other times still use my canon g10 older but still love the camera and has taken great clear shots. I know the g12 was wonderful and people are raving about the new g1 and the new one from Nikon. Hope that helps.
Ed