Point and shoot versatility: Is there a good p & s camera made that will accept filters and circ. polarizers?

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

Is there a good p & s camera made that will accept filters and circ. polarizers?

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

Maybe the Canon PowerShot S3 IS, but I wouldn't really consider this a P/S either.

Greg-Colo Loc: Fort Collins,Co

check out the Cannon SX30IS,and the SX40HS.... I have the 30.... the 40 has a different processor, better at low light conditions.....says the MFG It also depends on what kind of shots you do. these cameras have a 24mm to 840mm range (little less on the optical side)

alimc060405 Loc: Livermore, CA

There are some great point and shoot cameras that have an internal menu that will allow you to apply various filters that are built into the camera. For around $350.00 you can buy a Canon Powershot which allows you to take pictures in snowy conditions, beach scenes, low light, fish eye, etc. But if you want to get into external filters, and polarizers, you aren't really looking at point and shoot cameras anymore.

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

Thanks, Guys. The reason I asked is so I can replace my Olympus C-720, a 3mp zoom camera that's acting up now, and SmartMedia cards are collectors items now.
What I'd really like to do is find a good used entry level camera that doesn't have to be compact but has a zoom lens with a provision for filters, particularly a circ. polarizer. I'm going to check out the ones recommended.
Perusing this site has really been an education to me and I appreciate all the information everyone was so kind to share.
Incidentally, I picked a point and shoot because I've seen some excellent pictures (to me) that were posted on this site using them, and at this point I don't know if a DSLR would be any benefit since buying extra lenses are prohibitive for me at this point.

alimc060405 Loc: Livermore, CA

I bought a Canon PowerShot that has the aperture, and shutterspeed settings. It is my compact DSLR in a sense. Point and shoot cameras do a lot these days. I have used the settings that are already programed in the point and shoot, but also I have set it on manual and gotten some great images. Many community colleges have a community education department where you can take a class for a few weeks instead of an entire semester. I offer a point and shoot class here in California where I go over all of the settings on the individual cameras. The classes are inexpensive and take only a little time. You should check it out in your area.

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

for point and shoots, first conkiln has a magnetic mount for their filters so that you can put filters on apoint and shoot. check with adorama. com. 2 look used if you are considering p+s or dslr. the three best most reliable places are adorama.com b+pphoto.com and keh.com. I posted a rave review of keh.com in another thread. use search at top of page annd you can find it. DO NOT GO TO AMAZON.COM OR EBAY FOR USED DIGITAL, THEIR PRICES ARE WAY HIGH ON DIGITAL AND JUST HIGH ON 35MM FILM. i just got from keh a nikon n-55 slr they said was in excellant shape, i say is brand spanking new and never been used for $14.00 plus shipping. Keh has much more realistic prices, great customer service, and you can tell the people on the phone ar from georgia y'all and not calcutta.

bschrag Loc: Houston, Texas

Right, I have this Canon and I haven't been able to just point and shoot. Far from it. But I am still in a deep learning curve.

bschrag Loc: Houston, Texas

alimc060405 - wish I lived in California so you could "instruct" me. I don't mind paying, just not $90/hr.

achesley Loc: SW Louisiana

I do a lot of Point and Shoot while riding my bike. Just point the camera in that direction,. shoot, change the angle a little , shoot. Having to do this with the left hand as the right hand is steering and throttle control. The Canon G12 is my weapon of choice. You can get an adapter for it that does filters and a 2x if desired. I run it al la natural. ;-)

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

achesley wrote:

I do a lot of Point and Shoot while riding my bike. Just point the camera in that direction,. shoot, change the angle a little , shoot. Having to do this with the left hand as the right hand is steering and throttle control. The Canon G12 is my weapon of choice. You can get an adapter for it that does filters and a 2x if desired. I run it al la natural. ;-)

Hey you...better be careful riding that bike and shooting at the same time..Im a backseat shooter but hubby has both hands on the handles. You be safe now and enjoy the ride:-)

olympus p&s au natural

jbcarm Loc: Nor-Cal

That is good advice,because i'm going to me in the market for a camera soon and was leaning towards Nikon p/s's but will now check into the the canons and also about the community college photo classes,thanx.............

algae covered rocks ont the seashore 4mp p/s

Carioca

Greg-Colo wrote:

check out the Cannon SX30IS,and the SX40HS.... I have the 30.... the 40 has a different processor, better at low light conditions.....says the MFG It also depends on what kind of shots you do. these cameras have a 24mm to 840mm range (little less on the optical side)

I have the SX40, and I can second this.

Lensmate makes an adapter for both of these cams, so you can use whatever filters you like.

seaside7

JB, you might also check out the Panasonic P&S's. They make a great camera. and the prices are not to shabby either.

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

Thanks again...I wasn't aware that adapters were available for the point and shoots. In any case, it seems like a good point and shoot camera meets or exceeds the price of some basic dslrs...now I have to really decide what I'm going to use this camera for primarily and compare camera features.
I'm reading about sensor sizes and mega pixels and it seems like a 14mp p&s with a small sensor will not be as good as a 14mp dslr camera with a larger sensor. Is this correct?