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azcomstudentdoc · Nov 26, 2006, 4:39 PM

I am looking for advice on the best compact digital camera with the shortest (nearly zero) shutter lag and over 8 MP resolution in the $100 to $500 price range.

Any advice?

KALEL33 · Nov 26, 2006, 5:51 PM

The fastest ultra-compacts I have seen that have 8MP or more are the Casio Z850 and the Z1000.

azcomstudentdoc · Nov 26, 2006, 6:09 PM

Awesome. Thanks. So far I have read mixed reviews on the Casios, and will keep researching.

I guess a more specific descriptor would be point and shoot versus compact. I wouldprefer a dSLR (key point for me being nearly zero shutter lag, with or without flash), but my wife wants something she can carry conveniently and use (when I am not taking the photos) without worrying about how the photo is going to turn out.

So...that being said, is there such a thing as a dSLR in a P & S's body:-)? Or even a P & S that thinks it's a dSLR? I don't mind spending up to $500 or so.

Thanks for any additional advice.

KALEL33 · Nov 26, 2006, 6:28 PM

Most of the Casios are not very good, but the ones I said actually had very good reviews.

mtclimber · Nov 27, 2006, 7:00 AM

Since size is an issue, let us know if you would consider the Canon A-700IS which has received excellent reviews??

MT

azcomstudentdoc · Dec 3, 2006, 11:26 PM

I'll research that one now.

Keep the advice and opinions coming.

Thanks.

mtclimber · Dec 4, 2006, 10:48 AM

You might also want to take a look at the Fuji F-20, F-30, and S-6000. They do not have IS but they are very good as all around cameras capable of low light level shooting as well.

MT/Sarah

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Nov 26, 2006, 4:39 PM	#1
azcomstudentdoc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	I am looking for advice on the best compact digital camera with the shortest (nearly zero) shutter lag and over 8 MP resolution in the $100 to $500 price range. Any advice?

Nov 26, 2006, 5:51 PM	#2
KALEL33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 260	The fastest ultra-compacts I have seen that have 8MP or more are the Casio Z850 and the Z1000.

Nov 26, 2006, 6:09 PM	#3
azcomstudentdoc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	Awesome. Thanks. So far I have read mixed reviews on the Casios, and will keep researching. I guess a more specific descriptor would be point and shoot versus compact. I wouldprefer a dSLR (key point for me being nearly zero shutter lag, with or without flash), but my wife wants something she can carry conveniently and use (when I am not taking the photos) without worrying about how the photo is going to turn out. So...that being said, is there such a thing as a dSLR in a P & S's body:-)? Or even a P & S that thinks it's a dSLR? I don't mind spending up to $500 or so. Thanks for any additional advice.

Nov 26, 2006, 6:28 PM	#4
KALEL33 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 260	Most of the Casios are not very good, but the ones I said actually had very good reviews.

Nov 27, 2006, 7:00 AM	#5
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Since size is an issue, let us know if you would consider the Canon A-700IS which has received excellent reviews?? MT

Dec 3, 2006, 11:26 PM	#6
azcomstudentdoc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3	I'll research that one now. Keep the advice and opinions coming. Thanks.

Dec 4, 2006, 10:48 AM	#7
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	You might also want to take a look at the Fuji F-20, F-30, and S-6000. They do not have IS but they are very good as all around cameras capable of low light level shooting as well. MT/Sarah