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Jan 1, 2015 | 06:40 PM

#41

Scooterboy

Joined: Jun 2006

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From: Medina, OH

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Originally Posted by Lainey

Finding a point and shoot with a view finder is tough. I myself NEED a view finder. It's what I'm used to....

I agree! I have a terrible time using the little LCD screen.

Jan 2, 2015 | 05:10 AM

#42

S2KRAY

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From: Lewes, DE

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Originally Posted by skunkworks

I have a Nikon CoolPix P7700 point and shoot (P&S) that I’m reasonably happy with. It was purchased used at a very low cost from a disgruntled photographer who wanted to sell all of her photographic gear. The purchase price was $100.

I say reasonably happy, and not fully happy because of its following shortcomings:

It does not have an electronic view finder (EVF). I’ve had many experiences that the LCD screen is completely washed out with a back light and the image bracketing and focus requires guesswork. Forget about trying to alter the cameras parameters in sunlight.
The same with dark conditions – it’s hard to see the image.
It needs higher ISO capabilities.
The lens needs more dynamic range (more Fstops).
During burst mode photography the LCD screen blanks out making any action scenes impossible to follow.
A P&S without an EVF is unsteady while holding it at arms length. Viewing through an EVF stabilizes the camera, particularly if you can hold the camera against your head.
The CMOS sensor may not be a good as a full DSLR or perhaps it’s the firmware controlling the image. Most S&Ps have a higher noise ratio at low light that a fully blown (and more expensive) DSLR.
It stifles creativity...you must work within its parameters or the shutter will not trigger.

The Panasonic Lumix GM5 is expensive but looks like a nice camera.

gary

I have the Cool Pix L830, no view finder but the screen tilts which helps. More than enough creativity for me.

Jan 8, 2015 | 07:09 AM

#43

goblueS2K

Joined: Sep 2004

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From: Worthington, OH

I just got a new point-and-shoot camera for travel. It is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.

It has a relatively large 1" sensor, a zoom lens (25-400mm-35mm equivalent), hot shoe, a 3" LCD screen, an electronic viewfinder, and can film 4K. It looks like a mini DSLR.

I still prefer my full size Canon SLR cameras, but the camera bodies and multiple lenses are very, very heavy, especially when I carry them on our trips.

I hope to use this new camera for travel. I'll be taking the camera to the Detroit Auto show that Buckeye Sue and I are attending next weekend..