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Title: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: tomy01 on June 15, 2016, 09:46:03 AM

What are some good point and shoot cameras (non-video) that would be good for concerts?  I usually just use my I-Phone and that annoying "washed-out" look always seems to happen when the lights are hitting the performers faces.

Title: Re: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B) on June 15, 2016, 09:49:44 AM

Budget?

Also, I don't know of many point and shoots that don't shoot video.

Title: Re: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: tomy01 on June 15, 2016, 10:21:48 AM

$200-$300 range

Title: Re: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: Sebastian on June 15, 2016, 05:21:51 PM

The Canon G7X works well for me. It has good zoom and a nice 1.8 aperture. Also, it looks like a typical point & shoot camera and I've never had a problem getting it past security at any rock show. I bought it a year ago for around 400 EUR, so you could get lucky when buying used.

I made some nice pictures (usually from the spots I tape from in the front):

(https://s31.postimg.org/ulk3uikw7/IMG_0204.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ulk3uikw7/) (https://s31.postimg.org/h5x352cef/IMG_1493.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/h5x352cef/) (https://s31.postimg.org/clawq4sp3/IMG_2193.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/clawq4sp3/) (https://s31.postimg.org/giy6fjfif/IMG_2528.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/giy6fjfif/)

However, it can't compensate for being too far away (e.g. in a big ass stadium):

(https://s32.postimg.org/cy8b6cdf5/IMG_2616.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/cy8b6cdf5/)

Title: Re: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: fobstl on June 15, 2016, 06:00:03 PM

In that price range the G7X that Sebastian mentioned should be a great choice. The prices should have just come down or should come down soon given that the G7X Mark ii just came out.
FYI my only experience is the research I have been doing on a point and shoot for my self. I'm down to deciding on the Canon G7X Mark ii and the Panasonic ZS100. Both have 1" sensors but are in the $700 dollar range. Panasonic has better zoom and 4k video but the Cannon has slightly better low light performance.

By the way, nice shots Sebastian.

Title: Re: Good point and shoot camera - non-video
Post by: leehookem on June 15, 2016, 10:10:45 PM

I love my Panny ZS100.

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7367/27306276316_9ccd8df8d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HAXNBw)2016-05-28 (https://flic.kr/p/HAXNBw) by leehookem21 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/7524886@N07/), on Flickr