Looking for "Pocket" camera?

Started by Chris Kennedy, October 06, 2011, 06:13:18 PM

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Chris Kennedy

October 06, 2011, 06:13:18 PM Last Edit: October 06, 2011, 06:48:16 PM by Chris Kennedy
If anybody is looking for a camera they can carry around in their pocket and still shoot pretty good pictures, I would recommend the new Canon ELPH 310. I just got one and so far am impressed with it. It is about the size of a deck of cards but has 8x optical zoom, IS, 12mp sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, and shoots full 1080P video. The only drawback I can see for taking airplane pictures is that you can't set the shutter speed. Or, at least I haven't been able to figure out how to do it.

It cost $259, but that will probably come down a bit after the newness wears off.

This is the replacement for the ELPH 300.

This photo was taken in full auto mode and has not been edited at all.

Chris Kennedy
Peoria, AZ

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Jay Beckman

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October 06, 2011, 06:56:15 PM
Can it shoot raw Chris.  Your sample looks great!
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Chris Kennedy

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October 06, 2011, 07:07:13 PM
Sorry, no Raw.
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scottcolbath

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October 06, 2011, 10:24:23 PM
I need a camera like this for the dirt rides I do. I don't want to take my good hardware off road and beat it up. I also do not want something that takes up a lot of room. Something like this would fit in a pocket in my Ogio flight vest.

Thanks for the suggestion.

S.C.

Jay Beckman

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October 06, 2011, 11:22:59 PM
Get a GoPro for the helmet Scott!
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scottcolbath

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October 09, 2011, 01:15:30 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on October 06, 2011, 11:22:59 PM
Get a GoPro for the helmet Scott!

I have this fear that the moment I start recording myself will also be when I start crashing.  ;D

S.C.

Paul Dumm

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October 09, 2011, 03:53:02 PM
It goes with the GoPro, Can not have one with-out the other
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wingsnstuff

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October 10, 2011, 10:49:08 AM
Paul, I purchased a Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS for my wife about a year ago.  The images that it produces are very nice.  She has posted a number of them on her blog.  The shots in the two attached posts are directly from the camera:

http://www.summerwalkdesigns.com/2011/07/enchanted-hide-away.html
http://www.summerwalkdesigns.com/2011/04/in-desert-of-heart.html
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