Did I make a new thread on this? Yes I did.

I want HD video, macro capability and a compact size (pocketsized would be ideal). It's for the wife, but I want the video for my tank. I don't care if it can recognize faces - I don't care about taking pics of homo-sapiens. Whoever recommends the best camera will earn the title of DHaut's Favorite Person for 48 minutes. Plus, you'll make my wife happy, which will make me happy.

in advance.

ibgavciywv

(in before "get a video camera if you want video")

Here's one!

i'm not seeing HD video...instead of my favorite person, i hate you with the fires of a thousand suns.

Salt in the wound man.

Doesn't this count, "Sharp Stills and Video"

if you can find one with hd for under 200 bills pm me

i'll just post it here:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/6052...IS_Digital.html

ohai.

i'm thinking the sd940 IS (I know...more that $200). how does it compare to something out of the nikon or sony lines?

ibns

(in before "nikon sucks")

hi5

also, screw this. i'm just going to bh and testing them out.

I wanna go to the BH HQ.

it's pretty sweet. i'll take you there when you visit.

poo, i missed iblres

(in before lani's rolling eyes smiley)

yeah, you're a pretty significant failure.

damn...it closed at 1
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCente...uperStore08.jsp

Oh wait, now this is getting interesting.

ok that was dumb.

edit: what i initially wrote was dumb. not you, lani.

when I was at nyu I preferred adorama's retail store to B&H. fwiw.

are they open today?

oh god I dunno, that was like a decade ago.

how long were you at nyu?

and they closed at 1:30. lame.

Haha, you mean the one about me delivering the yuma to you and why does something always happen to you?

yeah...i read it again and i was like...that doesn't make any sense. i was on a conf. call when i wrote it, lol.

not long enough to finish my degree. lol.

Lulz, this dork is still at work.

makin mah monies

what do you experts think of this one:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/pa...ain;contentBody

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 might not seem like an astonishing camera, but its combination of new technologies and materials, generally excellent photo quality and performance, and healthy feature set geared toward snapshooters makes it a standout pocket megazoom.

:thumbsup:

i knew i could count on jer

any time. :hi5:

Get the kodak playsport
http://gizmodo.com/5441046/kodak-playsport...p-under-the-sea

It comes out next month takes 1080p video and is waterproof all for $150. Imagine your fishtank videos if the camera is actually inside the tank.

the HD vid is secondary to the good pics and ease of use for my wife. i need an actual camera.

well in that case...

http://www.adorama.com/ICASX120.html

or...

http://www.adorama.com/ICASX200BLR.html?searchinfo=sx200 (over $200 i know i know)

Also Panasonic has the Lumix zr3 coming out soon...looks promising.

also, i changed the title. budget's now $300. it needs to pretty much be pocket-sized.

Just asked the wife her requirements:

1. Easy to use
2. Can fit in purse
3. Takes good pictures.

I will add:

4. 720p video
5. Ability to endure semi-harsh conditions such as new york blizzards and ski trips.

Canon SD780is it will blow away most P&S hope you get it

looked at that one - people had some issues with image quality. that worries me.

This is the one I'm getting, but I want it more for the video than the photos. The photos are adequate, the video is good, the size is awesome, and the price is good too. The biggest negative is the proprietary battery. I would prefer AAs.

What did you wind up buying Dhaut?

nothing.

Yeah, I'm looking at a few myself and am having trouble picking one out.

Well, Dhaut, if you had to make a life or death decision on what camera to buy... right now... What would it be.

Canon 1D4

That's just the one I decided on as well. I picked it up at the great price of only 4,440 bucks plus shipping. I just hope it doesn't suck.

Just so you know 780is is unable to zoom in or out once you start the HD video recording. I have one.

But... That Canon isn't three hunnid dolla.

All PS under $300 suck.

Go for the S95/LX5/ZX1

^