Point and shoot versatility
Oct 29, 2011 15:53:51 #
rayford2 wrote:
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?
That is true. But don't get hung up on megapixels, more is not always better. The larger sensor gets better images than a smaller, no matter how many pixels they pack on.
Oct 29, 2011 17:47:30 #
Don't forgtet about the FhjiFilm HS20Exr of the S100FS. The HS20 is a 30 optical zoom and the S100fs is a 14x optical zoom. I own both and love them. See my photo stream on Flicker screen name 2 Dog Don all were taken wit one or the other. They are called a bridge camera that is they form a bridge between ONS and DSLR. They are great learning tools amd cost less than $400
Oct 29, 2011 21:17:42 #
Try the DMZ LX5 is a great p&s with a 2.0 lens that uses filters without the need for adaptors.
Oct 29, 2011 21:19:18 #
Try the DMZ LX5 is a great p&s with a 2.0 lens that uses filters without the need for adaptors.
Oct 29, 2011 23:40:02 #
Oct 29, 2011 23:59:46 #
The Canon G12 will take filters, with an adapter. Its a little hefty for a P&S, but not as big as one of the bridge super zooms. The Panasonic LX5 does not have the zoom of the G12, and is noisier. Panasonic cannot build a camera without noise, I have had three all noisy. So I went to Canon this time, and I'm very glad I did. But if noise is your thing, then Panasonic is for you, but not me. Its too bad, Panasonic probably has the best lens of the compact cameras, but their noisy sensors turn all the good sour.
Oct 30, 2011 06:43:48 #
I guess this is a matter of trade off's. I find the convience of use in the smaller, great feel and ease on/off of filters of the LX5 worth a little noise. I am probably not the perfectionist so I do not see that much of a problem with the minimal noise mentioned above. I use Cannons as well but this little LX5 has turned out to be my favorite "handy" camera for parties, travel, and day to day shooting.
Oct 30, 2011 08:28:43 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
I'm still "on the air" and investigating all the possibilities and recommendations of you fine people.
This is taking some time but I'm gaining a good camera education before I buy. Actually between this subject and all the others posted on UHH this is becoming quite a fun challenge. I'll post on what I selected and why, and might just get good enough at photography to eventually post some pictures here. Wish me luck, and thanks to all of you.
This is taking some time but I'm gaining a good camera education before I buy. Actually between this subject and all the others posted on UHH this is becoming quite a fun challenge. I'll post on what I selected and why, and might just get good enough at photography to eventually post some pictures here. Wish me luck, and thanks to all of you.
Oct 30, 2011 12:15:38 #
PS There are plenty of reasonable filters available for either of the Fuji cameras I mentioned. You can get a set of three filters including UV, Circular Polorized and Florescent for under $20, also there are IR remotes for about the same amount.
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