prime lens point and shoots.

[msbarnes]

I'm looking for a full-frame point and shoot that fits in your pocket, and that is less than $500.

I'm kidding.

but I am looking for a larger sensored (~Ricoh/S100/LX) point and shoot. The Ricoh GRD series is attractive because they are prime lenses but 28mm is too wide for me to enjoy.

Are there any others or perhaps an aps-c that is pocketable (it can be a zoom if this is the case). I don't follow digital cameras that much but the Canon S90/S95/S100 seems to be the most popular mainstream pocket camera.

 

[jsrockit]

Sony RX100 ...perhaps used you can do $500. Fuji XF1 has a larger than usual sensor. Outside of that, you gotta go m4/3 or APS-C... and there aren't many APS-C cameras that fit your criteria and cost under $500.

 

[msbarnes]

The Sony looks terrific (on paper, atleast).

The Fuji is attractive too. It seems to come down to how much I want that larger sensor. I think I'm more interested in the Canon/Fuji because they are cheaper.

Quick question.

I really like the 35mm focal length. Is there a way to preset the camera to a particular focal length. Like say I turn on my camera, can it automatically be set to that focal length (well the equivalent), or do I have to zoom in every time.

This question applies to all of these cameras, even the Sony because I may reconsider.

 

[ChrisP]

Fuji X100 will probably hit $500 used when the X100s comes out but you'll have to wait a while for that

 

[jsrockit]

I really like the 35mm focal length. Is there a way to preset the camera to a particular focal length. Like say I turn on my camera, can it automatically be set to that focal length (well the equivalent), or do I have to zoom in every time.

The way the Fuji XF1's zoom works is with a ring around the lens... this is also the on off switch.

 

[Dwig]

How small does it need to be?

Possibly a m43 body (Pany GX-1, ...) with the Panny 20mm f/1.7 (40mm equivalent) would do.

 

[msbarnes]

How small does it need to be?

Possibly a m43 body (Pany GX-1, ...) with the Panny 20mm f/1.7 (40mm equivalent) would do.

I don't know, thinking about it...from my lifestyle, I think I can afford to have a camera around my neck or in my coat so probably an M43 or X100.

The other day I went ice skating with my Retina and my friend wanted a picture of us but I explained to her that nobody would know how to use my camera. Despite explaining the focusing concept, I can't imagine the lay person squinting through that viewfinder...

 

[maggieo]

Check out the Lumix LX7, it's really pretty impressive. It's got a stepped zoom that remembers its last setting, which is kind of prime-like.

There's a thread devoted to photos from it, check it out, too.

 

[Pablito]

I really like the 35mm focal length. Is there a way to preset the camera to a particular focal length. Like say I turn on my camera, can it automatically be set to that focal length (well the equivalent), or do I have to zoom in every time.

A number of the cameras have a menu option that makes the camera remember the last setting of the zoom lens, and return there when you turn the camera back on.