Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

Sorry, here is the correct site.

http://cameradecision.com/review/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I am pleased with the 17 by 22 inch prints I can make with my Nikon V1 in good light. V2 or 3 most likely are better.

Gudehus Loc: Oregon and California

I have a Canon SD850. It fits in my pocket, is easy to use, and has a macro mode and video mode too.

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

Why so many sites, Jerry??? Must be easier copying sites than giving answers & ideas, I suppose.

But, it's very confusing for a new photographer to sort through so much data and information without knowing the "Language" of photography, etc., etc.

He asked for suggestions (not reviews and technical analyses); so, why not give him a few ???


When I asked a friend about what camera I should but just starting out, he asked, what I wanted to shoot? How the hell did I know? I wanted him to explain, briefly, what can be done with various cameras & lenses.

There are so many options for a Newbie, that getting an easy to use, appropriate beginning camera is daunting enough.


And, in my opinion, anyone who just posts site addresses is often wasting one's time - not always, but often.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

At $300+, they all pretty much have the whistles and bells. I consider rapid recycling between shots to be a major factor, click-click-click and not click-pause-click. Multiple frames per second is good. Like snapshots on steroids.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

The sites I post are generally written by people with experience in that particular area - comparing and evaluating products. I can say I have camera A and lens B, and they're great, but camera C and lens D might be a lot better. Comparison and review sites give a less biased, more fact-based evaluation of products.

When I search for information online, I ignore question and answer forums where people take guesses. DPreview and similar sites present factual information. As for listing so many, I am simply making them available. Some of these links are old, and may no longer be working, so there will be others to consult. Each one will present different information on a topic. I have about sixty pages of links, so I can't check each link to make sure it's still working. In this case, I offered links for travel cameras, cameras selling for around $500, cameras with viewfinders, and camera comparison sites. If I wanted a compact camera, those are the sites I would check.

Yesterday, I spent about six hours researching a non photographic purchase. I consulted expert sites and sites that did comparisons. I believe what I ordered was the best product for the best price.

Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains

Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I disagree with this one. I find many of the links posted, including those by Jerry, to be very valuable and don't believe they are wasting anyone's time. If they are about a topic of interest to me I open them, if they are not I don't. It seems obvious that if a reader doesn't want to use the links they can simply ignore them and no time is wasted. If you mean the poster of the links is wasting their own time that's their decision, not anyone else's. I believe in doing in depth research on purchases looking for objective data and info and not simply relying on personal opinions alone and posted links are one avenue to do that. Also in my opinion it is inappropriate to accuse someone posting links of being lazy.

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

WELL JERRY (AND TETONVIEWER),

THESE ARE THE INITIAL QUESTION THAT WERE ASKED:

What are the 2 or 3 best makes to consider?

What features are the absolute "must haves"?

What other features would be "nice-to-have-but-really-aren't-necessary-for-90%-of-the-usual-photo-opportunities"?

THEY ARE FUNDAMENTAL "OPINION" QUESTIONS ONLY. SO ANSWER THESE EASY QUESTIONS, AND GIVE HIM/HER AN OPINION BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE. AS HIS/HER QUESTIONS BECOME MORE SPECIFIC THESE SITES MIGHT BECOME MORE HELPFUL.

TOM

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I agree. I think these links are quite useful. Before I make any purchase, (photo equipment, in this case) I spend a lot of time using Google to find links to professional reviews of that gear. Most of the ones I have read appear to be unbiased and fair, especially when comparing one camera to another similar one of a different manufacturer. There are some that I wouldn't lay a lot of faith on, but most are very exhaustive and informative. They have helped me a lot in making a decision. The UHH folks have been very valuable in confirming what I learn from the internet. I appreciate Jerry's offerings of his links. They are great time savers. That's not being lazy--it's being smart and efficient.

tequilacvx Loc: Sarasota, FL

I have been happily using a SONY RX-100III since last fall (2016). Recently purchased a SONY RX-10IV when I traded out all of my DSL CANON gear. I am too old to lug around 20 Lbs. of gear for my world travel while now in my mid-80's. Never could be more satisfied. Ability to capture RAW images is important to me inasmuch as I post process with Adobe Photo Elements and Lightroom. Resolution of both cameras excellent.

Jeffers

I have a Canon Powershot ELPH 340 HS (Amazon $199) and I love it. My selection criteria were 1) Fits in my pocket (like a cell phone); 2) Easy to use; Has decent Optical Zoom (this has 12x) (4) Has an automatic shutter cover.
Upsides: Takes great pictures; Easy to use - I almost always use auto; Aspect Ratio is adjustable so your shots can fit in your photo frame. Quick shutter response time. Takes awesome videos - I took some hand-held ziplining videos with it and more than one person asked what kind of Go-Pro I used.
Downsides: In auto, flash has Off and Auto, no On. But you can get it on with other shooting modes; No viewfinder. It shoots at 16 Mpx so I point it, shoot and crop the results; Battery must be removed to charge. I have two and keep the spare fully charged.

Magicman

The Sony rx100MK2 is an amazing choice. If viewfinder is a must get the 4 or 5 Read any review and many are trying hard to copy but have only come close. One reason is the zeiss lens. . Sony has a clear image zoom which is far superior to digital zoom and takes you from 3.7 to 7x which should cover you. It also has digital which takes you to 11x but I turn it off and never use it. Comes with built in flash. Use it on sport scene mode or superior auto mode to capture movement Put it in my jean pocket. I use the Alex White has a great book on the camera so you can learn how to maximize the abundant features. I would suggest 3 accessories. Mega gear uv lens protector. Invisable. Richard franiec grip. Sony semi hard screen protector. You will be amazed at the quality of the images. Once you learn how to use the settings results will rival many bulky DSLRs. My daughter took this camera to her European tour at 15 years old. The photos were better than semi pro cameras which the guide and some students had. They used hers for the yearbook

Magicman

The Sony rx100MK2 is an amazing choice. If viewfinder is a must get the 4 or 5 Read any review and many are trying hard to copy but have only come close. One reason is the zeiss lens. . Sony has a clear image zoom which is far superior to digital zoom and takes you from 3.7 to 7x which should cover you. It also has digital which takes you to 11x but I turn it off and never use it. Comes with built in flash. Use it on sport scene mode or superior auto mode to capture movement Put it in my jean pocket. I use the Alex White has a great book on the camera so you can learn how to maximize the abundant features. I would suggest 3 accessories. Mega gear uv lens protector. Invisable. Richard franiec grip. Sony semi hard screen protector. You will be amazed at the quality of the images. Once you learn how to use the settings results will rival many bulky DSLRs. My daughter took this camera to her European tour at 15 years old. The photos were better than semi pro cameras which the guide and some students had. They used hers for the yearbook

TonyP Loc: New Zealand

I guess I am biased Having just bought a Panasonic LUMIX Lx100.
It won't fit in a jeans pocket but is certainly jacket pocket comfortable.
Apart from that, it is a fantastic carry around little beauty.
Big sensor, very acceptable IQ, on camera controls (so I'm not having to delve into menus all the time) solid alloy body, viewfinder and a lovely 24-70 (equivalent) Leica lens.
A quick search on the forum here will bring up a couple of Posts that helped me make the decision to buy it.

Bobgood1 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

I switched to a P&S, because of an injury, My big Nikon was too heavy to handle. I have found them to be very good. Each new one I bought, I bought a more expensive one. Get one with the features that you want. BB