A few from my "point & shoot" camera

[csa mt]

Since my main camera has a stuck lens, and I will be getting a new Pentax outfit in a few months; I drug out my very simple Panasonic FZ40 and took a few pictures around the yard. Straight out of the camera, with cropping the only thing done. No filters.

[csa mt]

#2

[csa mt]

#3

[Wavelength]

... and the second one is a master piece

[csa mt]

Wow! Thank you!

[Manfred M]

Carol - I think you messed up that second shot; there's an ant in it...

(Just joking...). Point and shots and camera phones do produce decent images, as you have clearly demonstrated. I have a selection of four pictures; one done with a point and shoot, one with a cross-over camera, one with a "consumer" DSLR and one with a "pro" body and lens and will ask people if they can figure out which camera took which image.

People can't tell.

That being said; try taking a more complex shot and you'll be pulling your hair out when using a P&S.

[Kodiak]

Carol, SHAME ON YOU!

Not only are you a sloppy worker messing up the shots with ants but…

YOU ARE CHEATING!!! This forum is for honest people who have taken
(please note the past tense) the posted pictures

EXIFX
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ40
Lens: 31.9 mm
Exposure: Auto exposure, Program AE, 1/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 80, Compensation: -1
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Date: September 8, 2014 10:26:31AM
Software: Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery 6.0.6001.18000
Field Of View: 11.2 deg
File: 968 × 1,600 JPEG (1.5 megapixels,

;-)

[JR1]

I have nikon mainly because you build up kit over the years and are tied in, you are getting Pentax.

I KNOW they are much better sealed and protected for weather than Nikcan, which one are you getting and why.

May be of interest to people starting a new outfit

[Shadowman]

Carol,

Nicely captured images. All of the jokes were already taken so only a comment.

[csa mt]

Yes, Manfred; that darn old ant had to creep in and spoil the image!

[csa mt]

"Date: September 8, 2014 "

Wow! How the heck did that happen? I haven't used this camera in about a year, so guess I'd better adjust the date to the current date!

[Wavelength]

WoW; You are from future

[csa mt]

I have nikon mainly because you build up kit over the years and are tied in, you are getting Pentax.

I KNOW they are much better sealed and protected for weather than Nikcan, which one are you getting and why.

May be of interest to people starting a new outfit

I've done a lot of research, and the Pentax K50 with 18-55mm and 55-300mm lenses seems the best fit for me. Plus a friend that does outstanding photography has used Pentax for years. The K50 is simply a personal choice, as I'm sure all the major brands have quality cameras. The weather seal is a great added bonus; not only for moisture, but dust. The 55-300 lens is not WR, however if I feel it's needed, I can upgrade at a later time.

[csa mt]

WoW; You are from future

The Present, is so overrated!

[bnnrcn]

Nice shots Carol

[csa mt]

Thanks Binnur; I'm so happy I at least have a camera to use until I can get my new one around Christmas!

[Brownbear]

Hi Carol,

Just to say that I also love the 2nd image. Gorgeous composition, light,and detail, and all the more special because of the cute little ant.

[ajsmith]

Hi Carol,

Nice images, the composition, color and lighting is great. I sometimes use a point and shoot or a camera phone to take pictures. Technology is amazing these days.

[IzzieK]

Another vote for the ant on this side of the world...oh btw, can you take a shot of a newspaper with the lotto ticket winning number so that when I win the big one I can gift everyone in CiC with their favourite lens?

[MrB]

These are good images. However, the Panasonic FZ40 is far from being a point and shoot camera although, of course, the vast majority of cameras can be used in a point and shoot manner, i.e. auto everything - is that what you really meant?

Good choice of new camera - and Pentax do produce a WR 55-300mm lens. I suggest that you get the Pentax K-50 DSLR Camera Kit that includes the DAL 18-55mm WR and DAL 50-200mm WR Lenses, while you save up for the WR 55-300mm higher quality lens.

Cheers.
Philip