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Compact Camera Recommendations for Aperture Users

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the.omnibus

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Oct 22, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good, non DSLR that shoots Aperture-compatible RAW? Although it doesn't necessarily have to be pocketable, I want something small enough to be portable. My biggest requirement is that it either has an optical viewfinder or a hotshoe to attach an external OVF. Additional things that would be nice:

1. a bright, sharp lens
2. 60 fps HD video
3. good build quality
 
I like a lot of things about the X100, but it's a little pricey and the fixed lens is a concern for me. I'm using a DSLR with a fixed lens now, and although it is very sharp, i want the flexibility of going wider or zooming in without using my feet.
 
Whatever the new Canon S95 successor is. S105? or S110? My S95 has been amazing.
 
the.omnibus said:
I like a lot of things about the X100, but it's a little pricey and the fixed lens is a concern for me. I'm using a DSLR with a fixed lens now, and although it is very sharp, i want the flexibility of going wider or zooming in without using my feet.
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Do you have an upper limit in your budget?
 
It all depends on what you want to spend.

Canon G11, G12, G15, G1x
Fujifilm X10, FinePix X100,
Leica D-Lux 5, D-Lux 6, X1, X2
Nikon Coolpix P7100, P7700
Olympus E-PL1 E-PL2, E-PL3, E-PM1, E-PM2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, DMC-LX7, Lumix DMC-GF2, DMC-GF3, DMC-GF5
Ricoh Caplio GX200
Samsung EX2F
Sigma DP1, DP2

I know I'm missing a few. And I know a few don't do your 60fps requirement but I'm too lazy to look at specs on all. It's a trade off sometimes. You get some and you loose some features.
 
If you stick with Canon or Nikon, you should have minimum problems getting support in any post processing program. My wife's Canon S95 is amazing little P&S camera. If you like Nikon look at their J1 or V1. You can get dedicated lenses for them or get an adapter that lets you connect DSLR lenses.
 
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