Questions tagged [compact-cameras]
Also called "Point and Shoot" cameras, they mostly have automatic controls with a builtin flash
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Image size trade-off with exposure
Suppose I am shooting in low light with a 20 mp (compact) camera.
If I change the image size to say 5 mp, can I then use a faster shutter speed / smaller ISO setting?
In other words, is there a trade-...
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Canon G12 vs 2022 phones
I have a Canon G12 and wondering what, if any, good use it still has. Conscious of "the best camera is the one you have with you", I don't think I'd use the G12 even if I had it in my hand,...
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Why does point and shoot cameras STILL exist? [closed]
This came to my mind after seeing a nikon cool pix.
These days the consumer base is dominated by millennials with their lousy iPhones.
This means no consumer will buy point and shoot cameras ...
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What do the sensor differences between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and DMC-LX15 mean practically?
So I've been using the Lumix lx7 in the past and was quite happy with it.
I don't have a dedicated digital camera right now but I was recently thinking to get one again mainly for shooting fashion.
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How to live feed to a laptop to show what is on a Sony HX60 camera's display?
What available ways are there to output a live feed from the Sony DSC HX60 camera showing what is on its display? For example, can this be done using a cable from the HDMI port on the camera to an ...
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Cheapest Compact/P&S sat shoots RAW [closed]
What is currently the cheapest Compact or Point & Shoot, that I can buy first-hand, that shoots RAW files?
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Are scene modes on compact camera much useful?
The scene mode selecting dial on my old compact camera is highly sensitive now, it could easily switch the mode even I don't touch it. Unfortunately there is no spare part left on this model, so I ...
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High end smartphone camera vs. high end compact camera for beginner?
My friend has a natural knack for taking photos and I would like to encourage this skill by buying her a better camera along with a photography book.
Currently, she uses a cheap smartphone camera ...
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Minimum sensor size to get a separation between the subject and the background [duplicate]
What is the minimum sensor size need to get a separation between the subject and the background (bokeh) ? Print size A5
Not using a DSLR . Assuming max aperture is f/2.8 at wide end.
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How can I easily take selfies with a Canon PowerShot SX720 HS? [duplicate]
How can I take a selfie with this camera and what equipment will I need to purchase to accomplish this?
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Samsung Digimax S700 won't work with not fully charged batteries
I am in a possession of a Samsung Digimax S 700, typically peacefully residing in the glove compartment of my car. I need the camera very occasionally (say, once a month) for everyday-type of photos ...
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How can I remove a piece of dirt from inside the lens system of a compact camera?
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I have a Panasonic Lumix compact camera, which, out of nowhere caught some piece of dirt between the lenses or on the sensor.
I ensured that it was not on the outside of the lens.
When ...
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Compact film camera to handle high iso sensitivity
I'm an amateur photographer digging into film photography. I currently own a Minox GT which I really love: it's on aperture priority, really compact and light-weight, it's got a quite good, fast lens, ...
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How does an iPhone 7 take 4K and slow motion videos? [closed]
Even some good compact cameras at around $400 range cannot take a 4K and slow motion, so does an iPhone with small sensor that is generally prone to noise shooting 4K now?
A small sensor should ...
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What online tools exist to compare image noise between different sensor sizes?
I am currently thinking about upgrading my Canon SX720 with 1/2.3-inch sensor to a compact camera such as Canon G9X Mark II with 1-inch sensor. Before doing that I want to look at some samples images ...
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Is there an EASY way to get geotagging with a compact camera without GPS?
Is there a compact camera with decent zoom (30x) with which it would be easy to have the photos geotagged?
What is the best practice to have both good picture quality (use a compact camera, not ...
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How do I get sharp focus of insects and animals with a camera that doesn't have manual focus control?
I have a Canon Powershot SX410 IS. I like this camera, but sometimes it doesn't focus on the object that I want to shoot. This situation occurs when a small object (such as an insect) is close to the ...
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Why do compact cameras keep using 4:3 and not 3:2 like DSLRs? [duplicate]
3:2 feels more suited for the modern way of watching photos, like on a laptop or any form och wider screen model. Why do they keep making the 4:3 ratio?
What historic reasons are there for common ...
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How can I use remote sharing (shooting on laptop) on Canon SX150 IS?
I want to use remote shooting on canon sx 150 IS to capture a lecture through my camera but view it on my laptop screen connected via USB.What is the best way to do it?Can I use Zoombrowser EX with ...
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Digital zoom disabled on other modes except C2 - Canon G1X
I'm new to photography and I've researhed about this over google and can't find the exact answer on this. I've read that the Digital Zoom option on Canon G1X should be enabled when you choose JPG as ...
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In 2016 are optical viewfinders on Point and Shoot now dead?
My beloved Canon G151 is in a sorry state and I want to replace it with something of a similar size with an optical eye-level viewfinder.
In 2011 a question was asked about point and shoot's with ...
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What are the advantages of a low-cost compact camera vs. a high-end smartphone for photography?
I know that there are some expensive ($300 and up) compact camera that can take nice photos.
My question is about compact cameras in the $150-200 range vs. high-end Android phones (Galaxy s7, Huawei ...
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Which compact camera supports time lapse photography natively?
I'm fascinated from time lapse photography.
I've started using my DSLR but after a while, I start thinking that I don't want to "kill" my shutter. So I would like to buy a good compact camera, with ...
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How to set up live view finder on Canon PowerShot SX240HS connected to TV screen
I have a Canon PowerShot SX240HS connected to a TV screen via an Ex-Pro Premium replacement for Canon HTC-100 cable (HDMI to Mini HDMI). I can playback images and video I have already taken on the TV ...
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How much does the spectral response curve vary from model to model for modern day compact digital cameras? [closed]
I need to know the spectral response curve of a compact digital camera which has a CCD image sensor. However, I don't have the facilities for the same at the moment and I need to address this issue ...
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What is this compact 35mm camera from the 1990s?
My now passed away father took this photo of me in the 1990s. My guess is that it's a Nikon. He owned a number of Nikon SLRs. Is anyone able to identify the camera? (Sorry about the shaky photo).
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Camera advice: Sony A5000? [closed]
Thinking of buying a compact camera that can make good quality shots. Does the Sony A5000 represent a good value? Or I can find better for the money?
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Could my camera been damaged if it was shipped without packing materials?
Amazon shipped me a camera like this: just in the manufacture's box with no extra padding in the shipping box.
Should I be concerned that it may have been damaged in shipping? Cosmetically it looks ...
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What do I need to consider to choose between dSLR, mirrorless, or a compact as my first "serious" camera?
I am thinking of buying a camera to learn photography. Most of the time I'll be shooting portraits and landscapes. But I am not sure where I should start. Most of my friends tell me that I should get ...
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Are there significant image quality differences between similar small sensor cameras?
My now old compact camera died of a lens failure, so I'm in the market for a replacement. What I'd do if I were looking for a new SLR/mirrorless-esque camera would be to go and read the thorough ...
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Are compact cameras with a zoom lens safe from dust?
The only relevant "dust" references in my holiday camera manual are:
Do not store or use the camera in locations that are:
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very humid or extremely dusty
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Build up of dust in your ...
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What are the best methods you have found for attaching filters to unthreaded lens tubes?
This one is for the resident mad scientists. I think the MagFilter is a pretty neat concept. Being more interested in other filters, though, I'd like to hear about methods other people have used to ...
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Can I take macro photo with a mirrorless camera as easily as with a compact camera (even without a macro lens)?
I wish to change my Canon G15 camera for an M2 or M3 (when available) mirrorless one.
With G15 it is rather easy to shoot macro photos — this is included in the features of the camera and lens.
Will ...
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Should I buy a compact, SLR, or DSLR camera? [closed]
I am a StackOverflow user and new to this forum. So, I'm sorry if I'm asking unrelated, ultra amateur question :)
OK, my only camera at the moment is my iPhone4's! And I don't think seriously of the ...
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External power for compact camera?
I would like to experiment with time lapses using compact cameras (like Coolpix S6300), as I don't want to put an extreme number of clicks on my DSLR for the moment.
Are there any solutions for ...
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Are there still two classes of Canon IXUS/Powershot/IXY/ELPH around?
When I last time bought a Canon Digital IXUS compact camera, there were basically two series available:
"Ultra-compact"
Digital IXUS 65 ... 70 ... 75 ... 85 IS ... (Europe)
Powershot ...
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Giving compact digital camera a Brain
I read this article Give your DSLR a brain by connecting an android phone and was amazed by how a DSLR camera can become a much smarter device after connecting with an Android phone (with the help of ...
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How to capture snow flake?
Can someone explain how to capture a snow flake as a subject? I would like to know the settings and info for both DSLRs and camera phones like the Lumia 1020. (I would prefer Lumia settings; there are ...
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Single remote trigger for fifty cameras [duplicate]
I want to assemble several cameras, triggered by a single remote. Is this possible?
The trigger doesn't have to be wireless, because the cameras will be very near to each other. The cameras need to be ...
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How can I avoid the "Low Light!" warning with Samsung S1050 compact camera in Night mode?
I am wanting to take photos in dark conditions using the Night scene mode. For example, a carved Halloween pumpkin in the dark with a candle in it. However, I get the "Low Light!" warning message ...
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Lumia 1020 Auto settings information?
What is the value of auto in lumia 1020 compact phone. I mean the value of iso, we can manually vary from 100 to 4000. and shutter speed from 1/16000 to 4s. brightness value -3 to +3. Every control ...
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Using "Auto & Red eye reduction" flash setting when no eyes are present in the photo?
I have a Samsung S1050 compact camera. On the Auto shooting option, these are three options for the flash:
Auto & Red eye reduction
Auto flash
Flash off
The camera defaults to "Auto & Red ...
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What to look for in a compact camera to take picture of black dog?
I like to take snapshots of my black dog during hikes and have grown annoyed at my camera. The changing light conditions and his movements force me to use the automatic sport mode, which often ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of compact cameras vs phone cameras?
I'm an amateur photographer and am very curious about what the benefits of spending money for a compact camera as compared to my iPhone5s/Samsung phone cameras are.
I've did some preliminary research ...
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Does the position of the flash in compact cameras make a real difference in reducing red eye?
I am interested whether the position of the flash at the three examples of point and shoot cameras below would avoid or at least decrease the red eye effect. Or do you feel that all flashes are still ...
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How to test the autofocus system before asking for support?
For outdoor usage I got an Olympus TG-2 compact camera. Various tests claimed autofocus: 'quick and mostly accurate' - at least I could not find any that described problems. Now, I know that I cannot ...
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How could some old film cameras without electronics set exposure?
I once had a film compact camera, but I was too young to understand anything else than "click". I'm much more familiar with digital photography, and setting exposure has always been a possibility in ...
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How do I choose a camera for macro photography without considering special lens?
For macro photography, how do I choose between a compact camera or a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (without considering a lens)?
What indicator(s) should I look for when making the choice?
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How to install an action camera bullet hd jet gt on a magicwork helmet?
I have an action camera Bullet hd jet gt
and a helmet
What's the best way to install an action camera on a such a curved surface?
Default binding with 3M come off and it seems that simple default ...
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Why is zoom avoided in large sensor compacts?
Why don't large sensor compacts (for low light shooting in moderate distances) with, let's say, 10x zoom exist? I'm primarily thinking about models such as Sony RX100 or Canon G1X that come in a ...
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