Point and shoot camera recommendation.
Hi all, I'm looking for suggestions for a point and shoot camera. I am a student and environmental educator. I create a lot of original work online and in the form of technical papers. I currently ...
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Point & shoots have become so simplified that possibly you'll need to consider a "pro-sumer" point & shoot. This means adding cost though because of the extra features and better quality glass in the lens.
If you're getting down & close, then perhaps an articulating screen plus a macro function would be useful. The articulating screen means I don't need to get down on the ground to see where the camera is focused. If you're adjusting the aperature and are close to your subject, the focus point is especially important.
Some of the better point & shoots have a hybrid image stabilization for improving macro shots. So they compensate not only for wibble/wobble sideways but forward/backward as well.
I'm a fan of my Canon G12, which also fits in a pocket. I take it with me whenever the DSLR will be too much to carry. You might be able to find a good used one for a reasonable cost.
If you're getting down & close, then perhaps an articulating screen plus a macro function would be useful. The articulating screen means I don't need to get down on the ground to see where the camera is focused. If you're adjusting the aperature and are close to your subject, the focus point is especially important.
Some of the better point & shoots have a hybrid image stabilization for improving macro shots. So they compensate not only for wibble/wobble sideways but forward/backward as well.
I'm a fan of my Canon G12, which also fits in a pocket. I take it with me whenever the DSLR will be too much to carry. You might be able to find a good used one for a reasonable cost.
