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A term for a compact camera that is designed for use without needing to alter various settings, hence it's as simple as pointing and shooting.

Point and Shoot is usually used as a synonym for a compact camera. It is sometimes used in a derogatory light.

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Do point and shoots exist which can get close to what DSLRs can produce? (And where could I find one?)

I've recently been borrowing my grandmother's Nikon D40, in order to take pictures at Microsoft's Imagine Cup US Finals. I'm not really a big photography guy, and I don't anticipate using most of the features offered by this camera. But I'm…
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Good compact camera with a good burst mode and a low shutter lag

Can anybody recommend a good compact camera that has a Good burst mode. Low shutter lag. I know the DSLRs have these features and so do the micro four thirds. But the DSLRs are too bulky and micro 4/3s a little too expensive. Something in the…
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Capable point and shoot for travelling?

I am going to try to keep this as open minded as I can. I use Canon bodies and lenses. The lady friend is going to Cuba soon with her friend. Neither of them have a proper camera. (That is not attached to a phone.) The lady friend is not open to…
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I want a point and shoot to take pictures inside an auditorium without a flash?

Is there a point and shoot camera that will allow me to take pictures in an auditorium without using flash?
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