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Anonymous
Hay guys!

So, this is the once a week "i need a point and shoot camera, halp" thread, but with a little bit more

I'd like to know what is the best camera in the $150-$250 range, I'm looking for:
-sharp images (who isn't, rite?)
-the ability to take pictures of moving objects without a huge blur
-maybe the ability to take pictures at night (even with artificial light at night insidemy current camera ca'n't take pics)
-and the most zoom possible

But also, how do you guys know which cameras are good? Is there some kind of review site? I would go to cnet, but so much is about design on there, and i coulnd't give less of a shit how the camera looks, only the pictures.

thx!
>> Anonymous
Troll post is troll.

Sign #1: They indicate they know we get these threads once a week. So they reguarly lurk /p/, which means they know Powershot A-series is always the answers.

Sign #2: They put an A-series camera as their thread picture.

Sign #3: >-and the most zoom possible

This is an attempt to incite a bitchfest about superzooms.
>> Anonymous
>>179616
Fuck, I forgot my sage. Sorry.
>> Anonymous
s s s sageeeeeeeeruuuuuu
>> Anonymous
I just got the Canon A720IS, and really like it. Picture quality and features are great for the price. Plus you can get the lens adapter and add filters and lenses to it.

And if you put the CHDK firmware hack on it, tons of bad-ass features are unlocked in the camera.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/

Check these sites for reviews.
>> Anonymous
Canon PowerShot A590 IS

is what i'm looking at right now. Only $150, and everyone <3s it apparently.
>> Anonymous
>>179621

Could you post some lowlight pictures, or just any pictures rly?

All pictures from that camera i've seen are blurred as fuck in the corners
>> Anonymous
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Here's some shots I took with it, don't take in to consideration that I suck as a photographer.

I have some low light and night shots somewhere, I'll try to find them.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 03:18:15RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID0f8d8b975b1938906d708296d5b5790fExposure Time1/800 secF-Numberf/4.5ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 16:01:03RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID6582537b3076135c72a1e59db9854f08Exposure Time1/1500 secF-Numberf/2.8ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/2.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width576Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationRight-Hand, TopHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:22 02:36:52RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/80 secF-Numberf/4.0ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.5Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 23:35:40RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/1250 secF-Numberf/3.5ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/3.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length13.16 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:23 02:09:31RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID445abd4217966ffe6db2f1a3ee32214fExposure Time1/500 secF-Numberf/4.0ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, AutoFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 01:29:19RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image IDa6e58d0f5eab53d8f583629e46108748Exposure Time1/800 secF-Numberf/5.0ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/5.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 02:40:27RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID9d8f3d2cc91f0b86107fdc908cf34c40Exposure Time1/160 secF-Numberf/8.0ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/8.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:22 01:38:17RenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/400 secF-Numberf/4.0ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.0Exposure Bias-2 EVMetering ModeSpotFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 02:20:13RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image IDe74f9a2b2a13b4a549e503ba8c4c4245Exposure Time1/100 secF-Numberf/8.0ISO Speed Rating125Lens Aperturef/8.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length9.95 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
neat!

Essentially, the only difference between the Canon A720IS and the A590IS is the zoom?
>> Anonymous
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/4.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:18 06:49:04RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceManualDigital Zoom Ratio4Scene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time3.2 secF-Numberf/4.8ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length34.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
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with IR Filter

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 01:48:30RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID515e41e2c1fa32ef6a1eddeb5d192fa9Exposure Time4 secF-Numberf/6.3ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/6.3Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISCamera SoftwarePicasa 3.0Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationUnknownHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:19 23:31:38RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandardUnique Image ID7efe002a4479dd24798607e3abb06892Exposure Time1 secF-Numberf/3.2ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
>>179663

>>179663

Yeah, basically. And you can add CHDK firmware to the 720, probably can with the 590 too, not real sure.
>> Anonymous
Wow, looks like i'm goign with the Canon A720IS..

I heard though, that it is just horrible with flash. I mean to take some pictures inside, will I have to use flash inside during the day? I know with my old camera I did, but I don't know the term.. is this camera "sensitive" enough to not have to use the flash when it's pretty nicely bright inside?

Also, how is the shutter speed? have you been able to take pictures of moving animals? I have pets I'd like to take pictures of :D
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>>179676

Here's some I just took, no flash inside and it's not real bright in here. They look OK, but what do you want from a $200 camera. Works for me.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:05:11 01:03:31RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/13 secF-Numberf/2.8ISO Speed Rating320Lens Aperturef/2.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:05:11 01:09:19RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/15 secF-Numberf/2.8ISO Speed Rating400Lens Aperturef/2.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length7.06 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/3.2Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:05:11 01:13:43RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/20 secF-Numberf/3.2ISO Speed Rating500Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length8.34 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
>> Anonymous
You are the most helpful person on /p/.

I am definitely getting that camera now, thank you ever so much!
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>>179717

No problem, have fun with it. Here's a couple more just for kicks.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:26 04:56:01RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/60 secF-Numberf/3.2ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/3.2Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, AutoFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768
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Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A720 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/4.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:04:24 01:08:45RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure Time1/640 secF-Numberf/4.8ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/4.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, AutoFocal Length34.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768