Steel_Wind Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Most of the newer point and shoot cameras should do what you are wanting Steel_Wind... . I would probably look around either online or in-store to find a few I liked, then do a little research via Amazon and Google to see what people were saying about those models. I did and I have; however, no Amazon customer's review is as important to me as the views of the painters and photographers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 My vote is to go for the Canon PowerShot SX150. It's easy, the price point is very low for the quality, it can attach to the tripod, and it takes an excellent picture no matter what the conditions or your skill level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 One thing also worth looking into when camera shopping is video file format. My PowerShot saved video files as MPEG, which is pretty much a universally recognized format, but Canon's more modern high-res cameras shoot in AVCHD format, which may not be readily recognized by your OS or video editing/playback software. For instance, I can play AVCHD files on my husband's Windows 7 computer, but not on my XP machine. I did, however, find a decent list of free AVCHD converter programs that are good and easy to use. It just means I have to take extra time to play and edit my videos. Canon generally includes an AVCHD editing program, but as much as I love their cameras, lenses, accessories and printers, their software frankly stinks. Most customer reviews share my complaint that their video program is very unintuitive and that it crashes A LOT. For what it's worth, even my older PowerShot makes good videos, and my newer Canon Vixia series HD video cam can shoot high-res macro closeups such as one might want for painting tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm in the market for a new camera, too. A friend has a Canon PowerShot SX150 and loves it, especially the macro mode, so I may get one. On the other hand, I have some low-light and outdoor conditions coming up this Fall, and a family vacation where video becomes important. If I can manage it, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 gets very good reviews. @Pole - post up what you think of it? I will post a review and some sample shots up this weekend or sooner if possible. I am in love with my camera! I actually think I will be laying off getting a DSLR because of it too. It simply put does everything I ever would need it to and affords me enough control over settings to feel like I can take just about any picture. Anywho I will write up a bit better review and post the photos this week. I have a project I am working on for school right (due tonight) now or I would get them up tonight. SPIKE: Would you mind sharing the name or a link to one of the better AVCHD converters you found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Here's a link to the one I downloaded. http://www.koyotesof...-converter.html Mind you there might be something better out there now, as I DL'd that two years ago, Just be careful and check product reviews using Google search. There are some not-very-nice folks out there who wouldn't think twice about luring you into downloading spyware or a virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namerfrats Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Somebody mention macro?? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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