Point and shoot with usable RAW?

ewinemiller · Mar 15, 2007, 01:26 PM

Hi folks,

I've got a Nikon 5700 I've been using for the last few years that I really like, but recently I started playing around in Lightroom and the difference between what I can do with JPG and RAW becomes really noticeable. Unfortunately, while the 5700 has RAW, it's not particularly usable. It takes about 30 seconds to save a raw image even with a really fast card.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a point and shoot with reasonable zoom(10x or so) and RAW support that's actually fast enough to use?

Thanks,
Eric

filmamigo · Mar 15, 2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewinemiller

Hi folks,

Does anyone have any suggestions for a point and shoot with reasonable zoom(10x or so) and RAW support that's actually fast enough to use?

Thanks,
Eric

I'm shooting with a Fuji S5000 that includes RAW. I don't find any speed difference between RAW and JPG at all. The increase in flexibility/quality really has no downside.

You might want to check out other (newer) Fujis.

PkennethV · Mar 16, 2007, 04:37 PM

You may like the Panasonic Lumix FZ-50 Shoots RAW and has a12Xoptical zoom.

Grimace · Mar 16, 2007, 05:35 PM

I experimented with a different Panasonic Lumix camera (an actual point-and-shoot) and loved it. It's native resolution was widescreen, and I really liked that for shots. I'll post the model number if I can remember -- it is a current offering.

PkennethV · Mar 16, 2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimace

I experimented with a different Panasonic Lumix camera (an actual point-and-shoot) and loved it. It's native resolution was widescreen, and I really liked that for shots. I'll post the model number if I can remember -- it is a current offering.

Just a note. *Some* Lumix cameras are nativly widescreen-not all are (The FZ 50 isn't).

artalliance · Mar 16, 2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimace

I experimented with a different Panasonic Lumix camera (an actual point-and-shoot) and loved it. It's native resolution was widescreen, and I really liked that for shots. I'll post the model number if I can remember -- it is a current offering.

I think you are talking about the Panasonic Lumix LX 2.

In addition, you can also check out its slightly more expensive sister model, the Leica D-Lux 3.

xfiftyfour · Mar 16, 2007, 06:38 PM

I had the Fujifilm e900 and it was a great little camera with RAW support.

Mar 15, 2007, 01:26 PM	#1
ewinemiller macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: west of Philly	Point and shoot with usable RAW? Hi folks, I've got a Nikon 5700 I've been using for the last few years that I really like, but recently I started playing around in Lightroom and the difference between what I can do with JPG and RAW becomes really noticeable. Unfortunately, while the 5700 has RAW, it's not particularly usable. It takes about 30 seconds to save a raw image even with a really fast card. Does anyone have any suggestions for a point and shoot with reasonable zoom(10x or so) and RAW support that's actually fast enough to use? Thanks, Eric
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Grimace macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: with Hamburglar.	I experimented with a different Panasonic Lumix camera (an actual point-and-shoot) and loved it. It's native resolution was widescreen, and I really liked that for shots. I'll post the model number if I can remember -- it is a current offering. __________________ Canon 1Ds Mk III • Canon 5D MkII 16-35mm f/2.8L II • 24-70mm f/2.8L • 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 50mm f/1.2L • 85mm f/1.2L • 135mm f/2L • 300mm f/2.8L IS
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