best compact camera
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- ldww
whats the best compact digital camera? i was looking at the latest sony cybershot but reading it makes very dark photos.
i want something thin so i can have it in my bag all the time.
- JerseyRaindog0
I've got a Panasonic Lumix fx 3 with Leica lens. It is a superb automatic camera. Sony's are rubbish by comparison.
- holmes0
the panasonic is a great camera. the canon SD800 is pretty sweet too.
- ldww0
jersey, when in off mode does the lens of the panasonic go completly inside the body
holmes, same question about cannon?
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/…
- grunttt0
i have an oldschool canon elph. i love it... ahhh, i should mention that it's currently being repaired. But canon is repairing it absolutely free of charge regardless of warranty. i've had it for about 3 years and it's taken a bit of abuse.
- JSK0
dont get samsung Nv7 or NV10 or any NV lines
it has alot of distortion and also makes your photo super high contrast
- TheBlueOne0
I 2nd (or 3rd) the panasonic Lumix...great camera..I bought it for my wife, but I steal it all the time...
- onewhoslaps0
canon 630DS.
biggest screen on the market and the smallest. very nice. i love mine.
- ldww0
can anyone else weigh in on this subject?
- Typographica0
Yes, ldww, the Panasonic lens is completely retracted when off. I've been very pleased with my FX9.
- tadcautious0
i agree, lumix is very nice for the size & the leica lens. i heard a rumor once that panasonic manufactures the parts for the digital leica, is that true?
- Sickman0
if your looking for something small and cheap the panasonic/leica compact are great.
if your looking for something higher end go with canon.
- CincodeMayo0
If you want slim go with a Exilim.
I just got a Sony Cyber-shot and it works great...not too dark at all and tons of adjustable settings. Plus Circuit City had a $40 off coupon that might still be available online.
- ctrlRmB0
The best digital compact is the Panasonic LX2. Hands down.
Panasonic doesn't only manufacture the parts for the Leica d-lux 3... the d-lux 3 is directly... feature for feature the same camera as the panasonic LX2.
Yet the LX2 doesn't come with the leica price.
Great auto features plus full manual control. And loads more.
- canuck0
that's a nice lookin camera. dang.
- elms0
i have Canon ixus65, it's good enough.
- ml10
the Ricoh GRD. shoots in RAW mode and is only $700 us.
otherwise those new samsung NV series are nice. Schnieder lenses are very sharp and they are very cheap cameras. just stick to low ISO's and you'll get good pics.
- ml10
I do agree that the Samsungs are high contrast but I think that can be adjusted and the new models are supposed to be better.
- mint0
saves you -- -> go