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Help me /P/, brother of 4chan Anonymous
I'm looking for a new compact digital camera. My old Sony slim cybershot got stolen by some asshole-whore at my work who needs ass-pounding then got sacked.

Anyway, point is, I need a new compact digital camera and I'm hella lost. This is what I'm looking for

-Ultimately killer photo quality

-As close to TRUE quality, as in what you see is what you get

-At least 30fps video

Should I get another higher range cybershot maybe?

Thanks /p/, and to think I was gunna ask on another photographers forum. WHAT WAS I THINKING?
>> Anonymous
>>58388
I don't think any digital p&s will ever give you that "true, ultimate quality" that you're looking for. But you can get a good quality one if you get a Canon or Nikon. Previously suggested before are the Canon S3 IS or Canon Powershot A630.

The S3 IS is a transition between a p&s and SLR really. It's bulky which might be a big change from your slim Sony Cybershot. The A630 is less bulky than the S3 IS and has a useful adjustable LCD for low or high shots. If you want to get even slimmer than that, then get a Canon SD600.

The best really is to just go to stores and try them out. Try all of them out too, you might as well.
>> des
>>58388
>>compact digital camera
>>As close to TRUE quality
>>At least 30fps video

oh lawd.
Why don't you just get a compact HDD or flash HD *video* camera that takes stills? Panasonic, canon and sony all make bitty cameras like that.
>> OP
ok fuck that, just a respectable, quality photo and FLUID video. I'm looking to spend up to £220 or $440
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>58401
Okay you want a camera for under $440 that can record 30fps video in quality indistinguishable from real life. Gimme a minute to search adorama.mf, Adorama's branch location in MAGICAL FUTURE FAIRYLAND WHERE ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE...
>> Anonymous
>>58397
A HDD camera that takes pictures? Did you ever check the quality of those? THEYRE SHITTTTY

Go for the A630. It has 30fps film, amazing quality. and is compact. Also, you can download a firmware hack which will allow RAW and a lot of other features, like bracketing and scripting.
>> des
>>58424
ya? I haven't played with one
>>58403
lawls
>> Anonymous
>>58424
This man speaks the truth. A630 is quality.

So is the S3 IS if you're willing to spend more. Only reason i bring it up is because you mentioned video. The S3 IS shoots 30 FPS in 640x480 and 60 FPS in 320 x 240. The S3 also offers stereo sound in videos by having two microphones. It can use the same hack>>58424mentioned.

Anyway, Take a look at the A630, A640(same as a630 but with some more pixels), and the S3 IS.
>> Anonymous
>>58602
I don't know about video capabilities, but I can say from personal experience that the Panasonic FZ-8 is a better still photographic camera than the (also very good) S3IS, for the exact same price.
>> Anonymous
There is a simple answer to your question: Canon Powershot G7
>> Anonymous
>>59129
Smaller zoom than the S3IS, still no RAW.

Previous G series cameras were win; the G7 is fail.
>> Anonymous
the s3is also lets you take pictures while you're recording a video. it's a great camera, but so is the panasonic dmc-fz8.
>> LOLOL HURRICANES
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okay, get a fucking HP R827. 150 bucks, and its ownage.

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>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>59231
That picture clearly displays Ultimately Killer Photo Quality.
>> Anonymous
>>59258
I'm enjoying your sarcasm.

>>59221
What do you need that for? It'll just take a frame out of the video. Also, A630 / A640 beat the s3is in image quality.
>> Anonymous
Cannon released the S5IS recently, as well.
>> Anonymous
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I'll second that, I have an a630 and it can take some beautiful photos. Also, the manual mode is amazing and gives you a great amount of control. pic not necessarily related, but awesome nonetheless.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A630Camera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop CS2 WindowsMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2007:06:29 21:47:56Exposure Time1/10 secF-Numberf/4.5Lens Aperturef/4.5Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length7.30 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1024Image Height768RenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
>> Anonymous
>>59372
Oh shi-
>> Anonymous
>>59362
Read the reviews, IQ is even worse then the S3IS.