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 do I choose a point and shoot camera under $400?
I need a P&S camera for my family. They would probably use it for family functions,trips etc. I want a camera with flash for taking good night photos with a decent quality. They are not ...
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How to do a time lapse for a dying flower?
I am planning on doing a time lapse series for art to then pan it and develop it into a cyanotype and since my topic is coloured earth, I'm going to get a flower and document its death. Problem is ...
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Comparing PowerShot SX160 and EOS 1100-D [duplicate]
It may sound weird – we are trying to compare a point-and-shoot with a dSLR. Why? I already have a low priced auto-focus camera with 4x zoom. Now, my aim is to take decent shallow DoF photos. The ...
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What's the relation between sensors measured in inches and milimeters? [duplicate]
I'm a big fan of point and shoot cameras, but I'm having some issues talking with friends that have DSLR. My current camera is a Sony RX-100, that's marketed as having a 1" sensor. My friend has a ...
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What makes a DSLR better than a Point & Shoot?
Why should I put up with the inconvenience of lugging around a DSLR?
They look cool, but is there more substance to it?
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What are the differences between an entry-level DSLR and an advanced compact P&S camera?
A Canon Powershot series camera has shutter priority, aperture priority and complete manual mode that lets the user control the shutter speed and aperture
Even though an Entry-level DSLR has more ...
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Cheapest and best point-and-shoot digital camera [closed]
Which is the best and the cheapest point-and-shoot, digital camera that has at least 12 mega-pixels?
I want to use the camera for:
1) Taking pictures that I can then use in Power Point presentations ...
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Looking for a new point and shoot camera! [closed]
I've been torn in a struggle recently, as I've been looking for a new long lens point and shoot camera. I'm coming from an old Samsung HZ15W which I bought brand new back in 2009/2010ish and ...
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What P&S would rival Olympus E-PM1?
I plan to buy a secondary camera thats easier to carry around. I plan to spend around $350 to $400 on it. I am unable to decide if I should go for a low price Mirrorless camera like Olympus E-PM1 or a ...
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What (presumably mid-range) phone cameras compete with $100 Point & Shoot cameras?
I heard on another board that the Lumia Pureview can easily compete with the most serious Point & Shoots in the $5-600 range.
My interest is different. Let's take a decent recent Point & ...
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Are any ultra-wide angle digital point and shoot cameras made?
Are any ultra-wide angle digital point and shoot cameras made? By ulta-wide angle I mean anything under 24mm equivalent, although ideally I'd be after something around 12mm.
I'd prefer something ...
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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 ...
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How to shoot circus acts with a point-and-shoot?
I have a point and shoot and need to know what are the best settings to shoot circus acts. I tried to shoot everything in AUTO or SCN mode on the OLYMPUS SPZ 800, but the results are not clean.
Here ...
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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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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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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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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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Do compact and DSLR cameras have the same sensor size if they have the same number of megapixels?
In the analog camera, I understood the impact of using a 35mm film vs using a 70 mm film.
However in digital world, I dont know if the sensor size is the same for compact and DSLRs. In other words, ...
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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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Compact vs Mirrorless - why pick one over another?
What would be a reason for one to pick the compact (whatever it'd be P&S or something more advanced) over mirrorless compact system camera ?
Right now market is quite confusing — we have huge ...
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Which camera is better for shooting natural scenes with natural colour? [closed]
I'm considering the Nikon D3100, Nikon Coolpix P510 and Canon PowerShot SX50 HS.
Can anyone help me choose between these three?
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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 there a good quality pocket camera with wide aperture? [closed]
I'm looking for a pocket camera which performs well in low light conditions. I need a wide aperture such as f/2.4 or wider and I don't need to have zoom.
What would you recommend?
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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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How can I take shallow depth of field photos with a point-and-shoot camera?
I have a compact digital camera, and in macro mode I can manage to achieve a blurred background, if the background is far enough away. Can this be done when taking non-macro pictures, and if not, is ...
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How long until a point-and-shoot becomes obsolete?
The general rule of thumb with computers is that if you've owned one for more than a few years, it's likely obsolete and nearly any new model will vastly outperform it. Does the same hold true for ...
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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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I dropped my P&S, can I fix the zoom by myself?
I dropped my P&S, and now the zoom barrel is like this:
It's out of warranty, what's the best way to fix it?
Take it apart? Hit the barrel with something? Push it?
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How do I find a point-and-shoot camera with an optical viewfinder?
These days it seems that all point-and-shoot cameras do not have optical viewfinders. Do any exist in the lower end of the price range? With so many cameras on the market, how can I identify the ones ...
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Can I capture motion-trails with a point-and-shoot camera?
Is it possible to capture motion trails (like throwing a ball or running) using a camera like the Nikon Coolpix S70?
If so, how do I do it?
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How do I tell which point-and-shoot cameras take good low light photos?
I have a Canon Powershot A710 and I previously had a previous Powershot A-series model. I love them due to the high amount of control they offer. Sadly, they both suck in low light conditions, their ...
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Why are macros from my new DSLR no better than those from my P&S?
I have been using a 14mp point and shoot for a couple of years. I like to take macros of flowers, frost and bugs. I want to keep zooming in on my PC to see deeper into the flower, so I bought a 18mp ...
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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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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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Is it possible to get custom firmware for digital (point and shoot) cameras?
Is it possible to manually update a digital camera's firmware?
Is there any organization or do individual people develop custom firmwares?
I am using Samsung SL30 and that lacks allowing manual ...
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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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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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What is the difference between a point-and-shoot and a mirrorless?
Both point-and-shoot camera and mirrorless cameras seems to be mostly similar in the way they work.
So, What are the differences between a point and shoot and a mirrorless camera?
Is a mirrorless ...
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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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Do point and shoot cameras have a metering sensor?
I have a Pentax point and shot camera and I tried to convert it to Infrared. I was successful to remove the front IR filter from CCD and then I had a 760 nm IR filter to kick start with the infrared ...
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How can I make a very sharp photograph with a point & shoot camera?
I've taken a picture with my Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and the following settings:
Aperture: F8 (Maximum I have)
Shutter speed: 1/400
ISO: 80
Focal length: 21.1 mm (118mm 35mm-e)
I did increase the ...
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What does the 'macro' mode on my camera actually do?
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I have a Panasonic DMC-FZ20, however I would imagine this question applies to most point-and-shoot cameras with a built-in macro mode.
I accidentally left my camera in macro mode while ...
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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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Why do compact digital cameras not have the aperture range of DSLRs?
Why is it that on compact digital cameras the aperture never seems to go any smaller than about F8 ? Even on high-end compacts such as the Cannon G10 or Panasonic LX5. Is there some practical or ...
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What advanced cameras are the size of a point and shoot?
My wife is starting to get in to photography more and more. She likes her point and shoot camera because it is small so it can go with her most ever where.
She is interested in some of the nicer ...
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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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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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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 do I get crisp indoor or low light images from my point and shoot?
I have a digital camera Canon PowerShot. I notice when I try to take any pictures other than a non-zoom, outdoor picture in good lighting the picture comes out blurry and grainy. I have tried a ...
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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 ...
