OK, the Nikon Coolpix 10 just isn't cutting it

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forgot i played with many cameras in different price ranges and this was my favorite point and shoot.... it was 300 with a card around black friday shouldnt be much more now..
 
TheFanatic;1650894; said:
How sad is it that you just said you dropped about about $3K on camera equipment and it's LESS expensive than fish keeping!!!!

I'm so glad my wife doesn't look at prices on the few occasions she goes with me to a pet store. If she had any idea how much I spent she would kill me!!!!
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Haha I dont think thats all that sad. I'm probably not even in the top 25% how much people have spent on fish. I'm lucky enough, for now at least, to be nice an single with no one to bother me about my spending habits.
 
Sti;1650970; said:
That looks pretty good for a point and shoot camera. 12mp is a lot to work with. I've never had a Fuji before but at the price point, thats hard to beat.
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there was a rep from fuji there when i bought it... she explained that fuji makes most compnents for other higher end cameras... i played around with her camera as it was the same... there was a lady running by when i snapped a pic it was like she stopped and posed for the shot... this camera is awesome there was some higher end cannon point and shoots i was looking into as well and they didnt even compare.... a dslr is next on my list though....
 
The best thing you can do is learn all of the manual features and get good shots with your point and shoot (it's possible). Once you've outgrown your point and shoot move on to a DSLR.
There is 2 main things to keep in mind:
1: MP means nothing if there is a crappy lens.
2: DSLR has a larger sensor (usually lacking a "video preview") and a larger lens which will allow more light and also gives the camera better low light operation.

All of the cameras work the same in manual mode, but P&S cameras are hindered by the small amount of light that enters the camera and their lack of ability to process it efficiently. When your P&S camera just isn't cutting it, add more light.

I shot this pic with a Kodak DX7590 point and shoot:


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I had the tank loaded with light, but it's what it took to be able to shoot with a fast enough shutter and a low ISO. If I raised the ISO the pictures were terribly grainy do to the cameras inability to process light efficiently. If you stick with a point and shoot, make sure it performs well at ISO400 or higher. Check out www.dcresource.com for a write up on whatever you're trying to buy. They've got some of the best reviews I've seen.
 
rallysman;1654341; said:
The best thing you can do is learn all of the manual features and get good shots with your point and shoot (it's possible). Once you've outgrown your point and shoot move on to a DSLR.
There is 2 main things to keep in mind:
1: MP means nothing if there is a crappy lens.
2: DSLR has a larger sensor (usually lacking a "video preview") and a larger lens which will allow more light and also gives the camera better low light operation.

All of the cameras work the same in manual mode, but P&S cameras are hindered by the small amount of light that enters the camera and their lack of ability to process it efficiently. When your P&S camera just isn't cutting it, add more light.

I shot this pic with a Kodak DX7590 point and shoot:


jagpng.png



I had the tank loaded with light, but it's what it took to be able to shoot with a fast enough shutter and a low ISO. If I raised the ISO the pictures were terribly grainy do to the cameras inability to process light efficiently. If you stick with a point and shoot, make sure it performs well at ISO400 or higher. Check out www.dcresource.com for a write up on whatever you're trying to buy. They've got some of the best reviews I've seen.
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wow this is the best information i have seen about my camera.. not even when you buy it do you get directions etc about every function there is on the camera..thanks rally..i am stealing this site and keeping it in my favorites..
 
i agree with you levi... im always finding new trick with my camera or combos of settings making better pics.... that Jag shot is stunning
 
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