My wife wants to move up from a point and shoot, something that is still relatively simple to use. Would this be a good model for her?
1810697
I think so. Size is comfortable to carry on all day and menus are really easy to follow. You can use it fully automatic or fully manual with a lot of "high end DSRL features" that you are not going to find in other "introductory DSRL (Translucent Mirror).
1810698
It is relatively easy, but it does help to know the functions of the buttons. There is a question mark button on the camera that will tell you almost all the information you need to know about photography and how to work the camera. Hope this answers your question.
1810699
Yeah this is a really cool camera, its sorta like getting a new cell phone, its a little complicated at first but as you keep messing with it it gets really easy, i learned pretty much how to do everything on this camera in 3 days. I'd say "absolutely" its a good model, may even be willing to bet you'd want to take pictures with it.
192594
I apologize for taking so long to respond to this - it got lost in my Inbox. Yes, I would highly recommend this as a great beginner camera. Spend a bit of time and study the manual and practice with the different settings, and you will be amazed at the pictures you take!
1625190
My wife is very happy with it and uses it often.She would say "YES!", what you will say is an open question.IMO, this is about the best one
1150055
I would say yes. For me though, I would think the biggest reason would be to not have a large zoom lens on the front of the camera. Not only lighter, smaller lenses tend to put people at ease. As to zoom, lots of times just taking a couple steps forward or backward is all the zoom you need (but, not always). Given the quality, price, lightness, and size, I think this belongs in any enthusiast/pro kit.
50069
this would be a great camrea just for that. it will take great shoots, but team that up with a good speed flash and you got a killer camera.
2044188
This would be a nice camcorder for beginners, it's main flaw is it's lack of a fully manual operation, which is a must if you're learning how to shoot video in general, as most professional shoots are done using custome settings in manual mode of the camera.I would recommend getting a video optimised DSLR, becuase it has a big sensoras it would give you a more "cinematic" feel to the video
39510
YES! I bought it for my 65 year old mother. She can barely attached a photo to an email and she loves it. Point, shoot and enjoy.
192593
I think this would be an excellent camera to start off with. The camera is low price for what you get and the manual settings are great. This camera in my opinion can teach you a lot about photography.
1711245
Very easy...basically just point and shoot. When you first start using it, keep the manual on hand for the inevitable questions, though...there is some reading that you will have to do but for basic shots, it is ready to go once you charge the battery. As with all purchase, I would check what other consumers have to say about it. We did have trouble with the first one we bought but Panasonic was good about replacing it. We bought it some time ago and we don't know what improvements Panasonic may have made or what advances other manufacturers may have available. Always do research.
1044695
This would not be a good fit from the stand point of capturing fast movement, unless you use the video mode. The zoom is terrific, and my wife and I took some great pictures of the Moon a while back which are amazing. I don't think you'll find anything that meets your movement criteria at that price point, though, processing tends to be too slow for that and shutter lag too great. They're fine for casual shooting, and I like the camera for vacation snaps and such. Also, the image stabilization is terrific. Without knowing what your primary camera is, it's hard to recommend a back up.
994236
The X10 and X100 are set a a crazy price for a point and shoot. Might as well get a Leica. Or you can get both aG12 and a S95 for price. The Nikon 1 is not even close to be a point and shoot. It's huge. try sticking that into your pocket, not going to happen. While the Gf2 might be a decent camera it is not a point and shoot. Anything with an interchangable lens is not a point and shoot. Go a little bit bigger, and for the same price, to get a full sized dslr. The image quality would be far better. For the size and money there is nothing better than the S95.
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Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there. http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCWX300R&template;_id=1&region;_id=1&tab;=manuals#/manualsTab Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there.... » Read More Yes, I like the camera very much. I find the menus easy to use and it takes great pictures. I have taken some outdoor shots with a tripod in low light and find the results to be very good for a point and shoot camera. As far as uploads, I don't know. I use Linux on my computers and the utilities are for Windows and I suspect Mac. I pull the pictures from the memory card with a card reader. This Sony support page has manuals for download. You should be able to find the answers there. http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=DSCWX300R&template;_id=1&region;_id=1&tab;=manuals#/manualsTab « Show Less
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I can't comment on the ability for the camera to fit in a purse (though, come to think of it, it would probably not fit in my wife's purse), but I have found this camera to be remarkably easy to use yet also able to produce very nice images for a mid-range point-and-shoot camera. My previous digital camera was the Canon SD100 which worked great for about 7 years, but the SX100IS is fantastic compared to that. It has an excellent, easy-to-use interface, 10x zoom for getting in closer, and, although overkill, 8MP is nice to have when you need to crop to something more useful in a shot. From what I've read this camera doesn't come close to a dSLR in terms of image quality, but that's not it's target. If you're looking for a spectacular point-and-shoot camera with a featureset similar to higher-end cameras, this is a great choice.
845756
Honestly I would pass. I bought one for my wife and she's tried a few times but can never get decent shots. For a bit more you should consider a go pro. I have one and love it.
905831
Yes, it is wonderful. High end features without extreme complication. You can add features as you desire or feel comfortable and also just use as a better point and shoot with better resolution and low-light response than you ever will see in a point and shoot.
1413035
I have not found it great for that kind of shooting, but maybe there is a setting I have not yet discovered which will allow it to cycle fast enough. From time to time I may try shooting motorsport with it, so you're talking a very high demand. Maybe a slower sport may be ok.
1162998
It's not that good but in its class it's ok. If you want a small, pocket sized point and shoot digital camera you should be ready for lousy performance in low light. Unfortunately bigger sensors and better lenses are the keys for better low light performance.