Anyone have advice on point and shoot cameras?
 

I am a VERY amateur photographer. I need a new camera (hopefully $300 and under). I have an older Sony cybershot. I'm looking for something that has an actual optical zoom, not just digital as I have now, and something that also takes vids. I can't afford a proper DSLR camera, I wish I could, but also I wouldn't know how to use it.

Anyone have any faves of point and shoot cameras? I heard the Panasonic Linux os good which I'm thinking of. What do you all think? Oh I would love something good in low light. I always seem to be in low light, and the cybershot is NOT good for that unless you have a tripod, which I don't. :rolleyes:

Panasonic lumix was an AWESOME camera. I may buy another one, I think the newest is the TZ7. I owned the TZ5 in 2008 and used it for the many concerts I attended lol and the pics came out fantastic! The zoom is incredible. For the price of the camera, it's absolutely amazing, and so is the zoom. Brittany Webber | Facebook all the concert pics in here were taken with it.

I sold my Rebel XS in order to purchase the Rebel T1i (Dslr) because I missed the video feature but I'm semi-considering getting a Lumix for $250 or so and use it until I can afford the T1i which the cheapest I've seen is like $700 and I don't have the $$$ right now. I've been debating myself because I LOVED my DSLR (XS) and it took amazing pics, but I learned I had started not bringing my camera places because I didn't feel like toting it around. I'm just not sure though since I've had the dslr image quality if I can go back or not but anyways... my 1st pic would probably be the Panasonic lumix tz7... with 12x zoom and HD video and under $300, it seems like a perfect choice and since I already know how my old lumix worked, I trust it. The recent pics I posted of Jackson in our 30 inches of snow were taken with my old Lumix which my dad now has. The sports and burst modes work really good outside.

These pics were also taken with the TZ5.... dont mind my bro's goofy face.

I got this one a couple of weeks ago on Amazon. It's now $179.95

"Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization"

It's a very nice little camera, & takes very nice photos.

Here's some info on the camera. It's maximum ISO is 3200, so shooting without a flash should be okay for most situations. The Image Stabilization is a nice feature too.

DSC-W290 | Cyber-shot® Digital Camera W290 | Sony | Sony Style USA

i have always been a canon person and had the powershot s70 for years and love it but wanted a new one so just got this one and it is really nice and the guy at costco said the lyca lens is a very nice lens and lens is key

Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 10MP Digital...
the model one step up from it the zs3 was more expensive and difference was it had hd video which i do not need

I bought it at costco for 179.99 and everyone i know that has the panasonic really likes it

I also but the nikon p90 but returning it as too bulky for me

I have a Lumix as my p&s - one of *the* things I love about the Lumix is it has a Leica lens...I mean a Leica Lens, peeps! Probably the *only* Leica lens I'll ever own in my lifetime :p.

which model do you have?

Canon Powershot.

I have a Canon G6 but you would only be able to pick one up on the secondary market (Ebay etc). I would get another one in a heartbeat if mine quit working.
One of my friends has a Panasonic DMC-F228 takes amazing pictures and has awesome telephoto capabilities. Runs around $300 -$400 depending where you buy it. Has really good ratings in the photo mags I have seen it in.
Wishing you good luck on your search!

I just checked the newer Powershot G10 and G11..boy that G10 sounds nice too. The G11 doesn't have RAW capabilities that is one strike against it in for me anyways. Has some capabilities like a DSLR..but not the weight and the worry about changing lenses. I would do an internet search to see what it has. Maybe you could find a good used one??

2 of my sister recently got the Canon Powershot sx200 12.1 megapixel camera and it is a point and shoot camera...i am a Canon fan and would have to give this camera a thumbs up...and i believe it is in your price range.

Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black - PSSX200ISBL

i was looking at that one today and like it alot and they have it at costco.com for 299.99 and the girl from canon said that is a great price and comes with 2GB card

that was another one i was looking into 4 mos ago - it is very nice and a photographer was buying one at best buy as he wants a pocket size one and this is what he bought

yes after playing with my sister i think i want one too...lol...although i already have 2 other canon p&s....lol...unless i decide to sell the 2 i have get this one...plus i still have my sony touch screen p&s along with my Canon xTI.....

anyone looking to buy 1 of the 3 p&s cameras...still in mint condition...hehe

lol i know i am returning nikon P90 and now it is going to be between canon and panasonic as nikon is too big for me

so which ones do you have?

Canon sd750
Canon sd880 IS
Sony N1

what are you asking for each?

Canon sd750 - $150 + shipping & paypal fees (will come in orginal box, manual, usb cord, memory card and also will send the case i have kept it in)

Sony N1 - $300 + shipping & paypal fees (will come in original box with everything in it...will also include the case i have kept it in + an extra rechargeable battery)

Canon 880 is - $300 + shipping & paypal fees (will come in original box with everything in it....will also include the case i have kept it in.)

I'm gonna do some more research and I'll let you know. :)

Just thinking here..if you are researching cameras.
I would seriously consider getting one that has a rechargable lithium ion battery (and recharger) with it. I can take literally hundreds and hundreds of pictures with the ones I have in my Canon cameras. Full recharge time from drained is approximately 20 minutes.
If you live where it is cold or use flash or viewfinder or take many video clips..batteries can be drained in no time....just a thought...:)

I'm a photographer and I use a Canon XS110 IS point and shoot for a LOT of the photos I take. I resort to it a lot when I dont want to carry my DSLR around. I really do reccomend it. You can purchase it for about $250.00. Best P&S I've ever owned! ;)

Thanks for everyone's input! I actually got today a Panasonic Linux ZS3. Compared to my old sony cybershot (5.1MP!) this camera is awesome! I took some test shots with Uni in low light and vid, far superior to what I had! so far so good!