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Old 05-16-2007, 01:05 PM   #1
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Default Looking for a slim digital camera that also shoots video

The thought of getting a secondary, compact digital camera for nights out and for taking car videos has popped into my head.

I'd like something small enough to put in a pocket or girls purse and able to shoot up to 1hr of decent quality video (640x480). Preferably one that uses SD cars so I can swap them between my Nikon D50.

Any suggestions?
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Old 05-16-2007, 03:10 PM   #2
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Sony Cybershot DSC-T10
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/t10.html
Casio EXILIM EX-Z700
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_...s/ex-z700.html
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Old 05-17-2007, 10:27 AM   #3
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A good friend of mine has a EXILIM, his uncle repairs them too.. so it might be a good idea just to grab one of those.
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Old 05-17-2007, 09:02 PM   #4
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and it looks good too
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Old 05-18-2007, 06:20 PM   #5
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Sony makes a really slim digital camera (they pretty much all shoot low res digitial video). If you beef it up with a 4 gig card it might shoot an hour.
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Old 05-19-2007, 10:34 AM   #6
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I'm using an IXUS 850IS next to my EOS 5D, and so far I've been very happy with it. 28mm wide-angle, high ISO's ánd IS make for a perfect party-camera. 8)
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Old 05-19-2007, 10:45 AM   #7
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I've got the Casio Exilim Z1000 (10,2 megapixel) and it's great! Real good value!
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Old 05-19-2007, 02:15 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo
I'm using an IXUS 850IS next to my EOS 5D, and so far I've been very happy with it. 28mm wide-angle, high ISO's ánd IS make for a perfect party-camera. 8)
Can you record videos as long as you have the space for it or does it have a time limit?

Also wondering that about the Casio..
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Old 05-20-2007, 09:39 AM   #9
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Canon says: "Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L and M, 30/15fps)"

It can also take SDHC, so maybe it'll allow for even longer videos in the future.
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Old 05-20-2007, 02:38 PM   #10
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Canon SD Pocket Elph lines. . . e.g. the IXUS.

I am looking at either the SD1000 or the SD750 right now.
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Old 05-20-2007, 02:52 PM   #11
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How about grabbing one of the latest Sony Ericsson cybershot phones? Dont know if they are available in the USA though...
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Old 05-21-2007, 09:45 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by Mr.Vercetti
How about grabbing one of the latest Sony Ericsson cybershot phones? Dont know if they are available in the USA though...
If I could wait until the end of the year (when a butt-load of new all-in-one cellphones are released) I would just get a new phone with +2mp camera.. But I also want to record videos with decent quality... I'd like to do things like tape the camera to the bumper of my car or dash
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Old 05-21-2007, 09:53 AM   #13
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OK, I want this

http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/p...ngle-hd-video/



Looks like a great competitor to the Ixus SD800
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Old 05-23-2007, 09:39 AM   #14
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12MP + Leica optics = killer P&S
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Old 05-23-2007, 10:02 AM   #15
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Thing is, I don't even want a 12mp camera.. Sure it would be nice to make large ass prints, but I still haven't even made a 16x20 print using my D50.

I'd be perfectly happy with 6MP, especially if it's a point and shooter.
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