Ever decide to leave the camera bag, DSLR, lenses, tripod, flash, and accessories at home rather than pack them for that quick trip to wherever? Did you regret that decision after recognizing a number of great images that you could have made if you had your gear along? If this has happened to you, you might consider investing in a quality point and shoot.
I will argue that a point and shoot camera holds a prime spot in your photo arsenal. Point and shoots are easy to pack and carry, so you never have to leave it behind. Moreover, some of the new point and shoot cameras are capable of producing professional quality images. For example, take the Canon G9. The G9 boasts an impressive set of specs including the following:
- 12.1 megapixel CCD
- ISO range of 80-1600
- 6X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
- Macro focusing to 0.39 inches
- Several shooting modes, including manual
- RAW file format capability
For the serious amateur in particular, the RAW image format is a highly useful feature. RAW images from the G9 can be cropped, post-processed as necessary, and submitted to stock agencies just as the images from a DSLR.
You can find a great review of the Canon G9 at Digital Photography Review.
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