gwjones00
03-06-2008, 10:30 AM
Folks:
Looking for in put on a good point and shoot camera.
I would like to spend $250 or less on a camera, although I am willing to spend more (I guess I am saying price is not the determining factor, but I'm not going to spend $500).
I have taken up running as a hobby. I want an ultracompact that is small enough to put in a water belt (has a pouch on it). So, the smaller (thinner) the better. I plan on taking the camera with me on long runs and marathons that I race to "capture the moment" (pain, etc.).
Standard optical zoom is fine. I can't think of why I would need more than 6 MP (I currently have a Nikon D50 Digital SLR, and certainly do not need the resolution of that camera for my purposes). However, image quality, and especially color balance is important. I would put them at an 8 out of 10.
I don't need a bunch of fancy features - just basic point and shoot, perhaps a portait/landscape mode, and the ability to turn the flash off of necessary (many times we start on cloudy/foggy mornings).
I appreciate any input. Thanks!
Looking for in put on a good point and shoot camera.
I would like to spend $250 or less on a camera, although I am willing to spend more (I guess I am saying price is not the determining factor, but I'm not going to spend $500).
I have taken up running as a hobby. I want an ultracompact that is small enough to put in a water belt (has a pouch on it). So, the smaller (thinner) the better. I plan on taking the camera with me on long runs and marathons that I race to "capture the moment" (pain, etc.).
Standard optical zoom is fine. I can't think of why I would need more than 6 MP (I currently have a Nikon D50 Digital SLR, and certainly do not need the resolution of that camera for my purposes). However, image quality, and especially color balance is important. I would put them at an 8 out of 10.
I don't need a bunch of fancy features - just basic point and shoot, perhaps a portait/landscape mode, and the ability to turn the flash off of necessary (many times we start on cloudy/foggy mornings).
I appreciate any input. Thanks!