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awdark
17th of January 2010 (Sun), 15:45
I hope this is in the right section, I wanted to post into the point and shoot section but that's for canon cameras and I am flexible in terms of camera brand. :p ill stick to canon DSLRs but pos I don't mind going any brand :)
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I was wondering if you guys have any recommendations on a good budget point and shoot with a pocket-able form factor. Budget being below $200, maybe even $150...

I can wish for raw or hot shoe/pc sync but that isn't being realistic at a budget of $200 or less. The G9/10 still costs too much.

Two features I do want is image stabilizer and a manual mode.

Of course the factors of image quality and noise will have strong priority and finding a camera that will balance all those features is overwhelming me right now.

The closest I found so far was a Fujifilm F70exr where it has a lot of the features I want, low shutter lag, and very decent ISO performance but those positive traits were overshadowed by its poor lens plagued with fringing and chromatic abrasions that seems to be a subject of debate.

MikeFairbanks
17th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:23
I think the Canon SX 110 IS or the SX 120 IS is the greatest compact camera ever (besides the G series). It can do everything a DSLR can do except Raw, FPS, high ISO, etc.

In good light, it takes great images. It's 200 dollars and well worth every penny.

These came from the SX 110 IS.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/MichaelFairbanks/IMG_4134.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/MichaelFairbanks/peacockfeathers.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/MichaelFairbanks/TwoGorillas.jpg

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt98/MichaelFairbanks/TwoGiraffesds.jpg

awdark
18th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:37
Hm i'll look into it, its nice that it has a manual mode and the SX110 is is old enough to offer CHDK and possibly RAW through that. But not sure if I really need the 10x zoom.