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vermilye
Apr 30, 2013Explorer
Camp, Forrest, Camp! wrote:
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 use the camera on my Samsung Galaxy S3 which does a good job and has the added bonus of being able to add pictures directly to my Google Drive directories. However, the photo quality is a little too unevolved for some of my work. To be specific, there is not enough contrast and the depth of field is permanently set to infinity. It's what you'd expect for a camera trying to do everything.
I am considering buying a point and shoot to improve picture quality but I have a lot of 'wants':
1) Compact size. I am in the field for 20-40 hours a week so I want something little that can slip in the pocket of a pair of cargo shorts.
2) Picture quality. The whole reason for buying a new camera is so that I can get better contrast and better focusing. My pictures are taken primarily outdoors and are of exciting things like leaves, dirt, stream beds, rocks, rulers, my rock hammer, and students looking at the aforementioned items.
3) Speed. I can't be waiting for the thing to 'become ready'. My phone is ready almost instantly.
4) Cost. I spend a fortune on tuition and field supplies, so I can't spend several hundred on a camera.
Thanks for any suggestions.
If I was looking for a new point & shoot camera, after listing my requirements (like you did) I'd take them to dpReview's Camera Feature Search, including the "advanced search filters" to find the closest camera to your needs. The site also has lists of top reviewed cameras of each type, consumer reviews, etc. A great place to search.
I have to agree with those suggesting a camera with a viewfinder for shooting outdoors in bright sunlight. Unfortunately, there are very few available in compact point and shoot cameras.
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