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Good Non DSLR Camera

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Blurst
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Alright so I already have a dslr for when im taking rad ass photos and videos and shit and dont have to worry about breakage and other stuff but I want something that is totally bombproof and still takes sweet pictures.

Looking for really any recommendations price range is probably around 500 or less.

Sweet thanks NS
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rudedog41
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If you're looking for a compact/powershot like camera I'd recommend the Canon S100. It's got 12.1 megapixels a Digic 5 processor and shoots full 1080 HD. I've also heard great things about it it seems rugged and you can get it for around $380.

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PacificRimJob
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Thought about getting something for film? or maybe just a cheaper used 2nd DSLR body so you can still use your lenses?
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MACAQUE
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Olympus XZ-1
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Utard
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Look into some digital rangefinders
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Algebra
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Canon hfs 200
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rudedog41
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that's a camcorder though isn't it?
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Algebra
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Yeah, fuck me I didn't read the whole thing
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edai
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I know Panasonic has a Lumix Series waterproof/shockproof/dustproof/ etc. compact camera. It's around $200 and it shoots 1080 HD @ 60fps in AVCHD.

I'm not sure how the photos are technically, but I've seen samples off my cousins camera and they look reasonably good.

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JAHrig
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For long backpacking trips or places where i dont want to bring my dslr i have the olympus stylus tough, completely waterproof, shock resistant, super small, and takes really nice 14 megapixel pictures. I couldnt be happier with it for my lifestyle. I have had it for 3 years and is still working great.
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PacificRimJob
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Get one of these.


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eheath
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god damn i love dig rev
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PacificRimJob
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It's like Top Gear for cameras. Except in Hong Kong and without the psycho budget.
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sweatshirt
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kai just hates everything non nikon
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PacificRimJob
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I don't know, man. Dude jizzes over leicas and top level canons. He mostly makes Canon jokes just to give the Canon fanboys crap.

I also like how they always put canon or nikon straps on the opposing brand camera when testing haha.
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sweatshirt
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ya that's true.. I find myself watching the show for his personality more then the gear fagging anyway.
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Bloc_chain
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leica x2
fuji x100

or a contaxt t2/yashika t4 for film
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michael_bc
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I was looking at the Olympus PEN E-P1 the other day for a potential pocketable camera for when I don't want to carry a DSLR. It is going for around $240 (without lens).

Does anyone have experience with these cameras? Are they pocketable paired with a decent prime lens? Do you end up carrying it a lot more than your DSLR?
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