A term for a compact camera that is designed for use without needing to alter various settings, hence it's as simple as pointing and shooting.
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How can I select a simple camera?
For a casual photographer and non-technical person, who has some capacity and interest to learn but correctly recognizes she needs simplicity more than she needs a wealth of capabilities, for a person ...
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How important is optical zoom in snapshot cameras?
I want to buy a new snapshot camera. Because i want a new one with geo-tagging, I haven't such a great choice. So the following three cameras are my favorites:
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What should a beginner look at in comparing two point & shoot cameras?
My interest in photography grew over the last few days, and I finally decided get into this thing. My goal is to become a Nature/Wildlife & Fashion photographer some day.
Since I am total ...
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Taking photos of computer screens - reducing glare with S95
I am using my S95 to take photographs of LCD computer screens which are used to display Microfilm images related to my research. Unfortunately they aren't running a normal OS, so it's not an option to ...
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How do I take forced perspective photographs with a point & shoot camera?
My teenage son needs to take some forced perspective shots this weekend as part of a camping/hiking trip. He has a Panasonic DMC-FX01 point and shoot camera.
He wants to be able to hold up something ...
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Camera that transfers photos via Bluetooth
I'm looking for a point and shoot digital camera (or adapter card like Eye-Fi) that can transfer photos via Bluetooth.
(I'm specifically interested in Bluetooth because the Wi-Fi adapter on my laptop ...
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How can I get nice, vivid colors in food photography without blown-out brightness from the flash?
Whenever I click pictures of people and food using flash, the whole picture becomes bright. When I click without flash, the camera takes in the light from the surroundings and gives me a monotonous ...
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What features should I be looking for a budget (under $300) camera for real estate?
My wife is in real estate, and I'm purchasing a camera for her. I have a couple of features in mind, but what else should I be looking for?
Budget: $300
small form factor
wide angle lens capability ...
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How do I photograph the moon with a compact camera?
I have a point and shoot digital camera, with a 26x optical zoom and 10 mega-pixel resolution.
What are the adjustments that I should do to get a nice photograph of moon in the night?
What are the ...
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What features really matter in a point and shoot camera?
I am planning to buy my first new digital camera. Now I am too confused for more than 20 days about how I can choose a camera.
I want to use the camera for domestic purpose.
The Canon IXUS 220 HS ...
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Is there any system or software that will allow a non-technical user to print pictures simply?
My wife broke her point-and-shoot camera, so we're in the market for a replacement.
One of her friends has an older Kodak, and I believe it has a dock that is directly attached to a printer — ...
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What features would you focus on in a point and shoot camera for sports photography?
I know that "point and shoot" does not belong in the same sentence as "sports photography". But if you only have $200-300 in your pocket and a need to photograph indoors martial arts competition, e.g. ...
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Small-ish camera recommendations for a beginner on a safari
My friend is going on a safari in Africa this year. She wants to buy a new camera because she has an old point and shoot and doesn't feel like she'll get "quality" pictures.
She doesn't have a ...
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Is it normal for live view to freeze when focusing with a point & shoot camera?
I went to a Best Buy recently and tried a few point-and-shoot cameras, among which the Canon G15, Canon SX260, and Canon SX50. With all of them, I noticed that the live view freezes for a short time ...
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What is a Carl Zeiss lens in a camera?
I have a Sony CyberShot camera and I don't know why they use a lens in the camera. What is a Carl Zeiss lens?
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How can I reduce blur with a point and shoot camera, without flash?
I'm a beginner photographer and I was wondering how to freeze moments of time without having to resort to using flash or tripods.
I use a Sony HX200V and it basically only renders jpeg images. I have ...
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Is Dry Cabinet necessary for both a Point and Shoot Camera & a DSLR Camera?
Is Dry Cabinet better or a Dry Box? and is it necessary for (a) A Point and Shoot Camera (b) a DSLR Camera?
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Is there a Point and Shoot camera with a Macro function or ability?
I am looking for a simple point and shoot camera with a macro function to be able to take photographs for eBay auctions.
Are there any P&S cameras with this function?
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What camera qualities should one look for in a digital camera for family pictures?
My friend is buying a digital point-and-shoot camera, which he wants to use to click family pictures including a lot of pictures of their newborn son.
What camera qualities should he be looking for ...
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Does a Point and Shoot camera with great Auto mode exist?
I'm canon 7D shooter and I feel completely uncertain when buying a camera for my dad. Tech specs are not a good indicator of how user friendly a camera is.
Does a point and shoot camera exist that ...
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What happened to pocket remotes for non-SLR cameras?
Why not offer a remote on-less-than-SLR cameras, video or still?
10 years ago, we traveled Europe with my wife handling her pocket 35mm film Minolta Freedom zoom 125, about the size of a pack of ...
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How to shoot sharp “landscapes” with a point and shoot camera?
So, I have been told in a thread here previously that the minimum aperture (F8) on my point and shoot camera can cause diffraction and result in losing details of the subject if too many things are in ...
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Why is my Canon Powershot A1100 focusing only on the bottom part of scenes?
I've been using a Canon PowerShot A1100 IS camera for the past year and it had been working just fine until I decided to change its settings. After I had serious trouble with it, I reset the settings ...
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How do I set exposure length for my Sony Cyber-Shot P&S camera?
I have a measly Sony Cybershot 7.2MP digital camera and I was wondering if it is possible to manually adjust the exposure length. My goal is to try and take a photo of lightning. It seems like the ...
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How does Sunset Mode affect exposure on Canon A800?
I was puzzled recently when I did some test shots with my Canon A800 by shooting the same (landscape) scene with and without full optical zoom and with the camera program set to SCN - Sunset. (Sunset ...
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Which P&S camera has wide lens, power adapter socket, and PC control via USB?
I'm looking for a camera that has all of the following traits :
Wide Lens (28mm)
Socket for external power
Controlled with software via the USB
Cheap (older model ?)
I want to do a time-lapse ...
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Why is there too much noise in a fog photograph?
I have been told that this photo has terrible noise.
I wasn't aware of this fact! :redface:
Morning scene, F4.8, Shutter: 1/50, ISO 100, Focal 14.4mm.
The fog was dense of course, but still it ...
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How can I improve this picture of a crumb on my keyboard using the CHDK firmware?
I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative firmware to my camera.
I took this picture earlier ...
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Why canon Powershot A4000 IS is priced higher than Powershot SX150 IS though its inferior?
See the comparison hereMostly in every aspect Powershot SX150 is superior to A4000, why is A4000 priced higher than SX150?Comparing the features its should be priced way lower than SX150 but its ...
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What properties should I consider when purchasing a non professional camera for taking pictures of family
I would like to purchase a camera that takes great pictures of people. We are having a family reunion and I would like to take clear pictures of everything going on: from people eating, to dancing, to ...
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Why are some of my photos coming out almost completely purple?
Some of photos that I took look like this one. Look at the purple picture, it is supposed to be exactly the same as the one on the right-wall, window, etc. Nothing purple in it at all. This happens ...
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How to photograph panning with a point and shoot camera?
I have recently learnt about panning photography on the internet and I was curious about capturing one myself,
But as an amateur I just own a Point and shoot camera (Samsung SL30),
I have ...
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Are there any options for a very cheap, small, and reasonably fast camera?
I'm a happy DSLR owner, but I'm looking in the opposite direction here: I want a really small (smaller than the regular P&S) and cheap (ideally below $50) digital camera.
Given those two ...
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Good compact camera with a good burst mode and a low shutter lag
Can anybody recommend a good compact camera that has a
Good burst mode.
Low shutter lag.
I know the DSLRs have these features and so do the micro four thirds.
But the DSLRs are too bulky and ...
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What is an affordable but safe underwater housing for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS?
What is an affordable but safe housing for the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS? I want to use it in diving.
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Standard Lens Digital Cameras
Are there any non-SLR digital cameras that come with a Standard or Telephoto lens?
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Why am I getting a “Memory Full” error with plenty of space left?
I have an old Casio Exilim EX-Z75 digital point-and-shoot with a 32gb SDHC card. The camera has worked fine with this SD card for a couple years, but I recently started getting a "Memory Full" error ...
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What's the fastest memory card that can be used with a Canon S95 (P&S) digital camera?
The S95 can apparently accommodate any of the following: SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card.
Which one is going to be the fastest? I really want to ...
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What kind of lens protector can I add to my Canon SX30
Is there any lens protector that fits the Canon SX30?
Where can I buy it? I need to order it via Internet and be sent to Argentina.
Thank you!
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Is there a point and shoot that offers “on-camera” creative photography features as in cellphone apps?
Generally I enjoy using cellphone apps such as kitcam or hipstematic.
But I want a better camera.
I would like to be able to control DoF, aperture and iso, but I would like to see the result with the ...
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Has anyone used a DiCAPac waterproof case? Looking for point and shoot dust protection
Trying to figure out a way to bring my new Canon S100 to Burning Man, but worried it won't stand up to the harsh dust of the desert like a sturdier SLR would. Has anyone tried one of these waterproof ...
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Cropping problem with Nixon Coolpix P510
Using Nikon Coolpix P510 camera. When I try to crop an image I receive a message "image cannot be modified" Help would be appreciated.
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How can I tell which compact super-zoom camera is better for me?
I am planning to buy a compact super zoom camera and am not able to decide between Sony DSC HX9V and Nikon Coolpix S9100. Both have comparable specs and I am not proficient enough to tell which one is ...
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How to shoot good night photos with Nikon S8000?
Some time ago, I bought a Nikon Coolpix S8000, with big satisfaction for daylight shoots, but in using it I realized that my night shoots were more frequent than I expected.
I tried to use it by ...
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Photography concepts using SX20
I've bought a Powershot sx20 half a year ago and I'm quite happy with it although I know it doesn't compare to a DSLR.
I've learning photography on my own: bought a 58mm ring and some filters (cpl, ...
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Best point and shoot under $150? [closed]
Whenever I purchase point and shoots I go in expecting them to be heavily used and abused, since we usually use them while going out to places where the likelihood of them getting damaged is high ...
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Good books or web sites to learn (basic, $100) Point & Shoot and phone photography for a beginner? [closed]
Most similar topics deal with how to learn SLR photography or at least how to make photos with a similarly priced, more expensive enthusiast compact.
But I especially want to learn how to make photos ...
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Optimal JPGs resolution out of a Point & Shoot camera for storage size and quality? [duplicate]
Simple point & shoots don't produce RAWs, they produce JPGs. Let's assume you have a modern P&S which shoots 16 megapixels maximum in Super Fine, Fine and Normal JPGs.
First side question is ...
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What compact cameras don't allow turning off shutter sound? [closed]
Do all compact cameras now allow turning-off any unnecessary noise, like shutter sounds and startup sounds?
I mean cameras like Panasonic Lumix, Canon IXUS, Canon Powershot, Nikon Coolpix, etc, and ...
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How can I take the best pictures at a nightclub with my compact camera?
Tomorrow I am going to a big event and I would like to know how to take the best pictures. It's an indoor event with lots of lasers and lights.
I want to take pictures from far away where the entire ...
