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Bob Kreider · March 13th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Is there a pocket/flip type camera that records a satisfactory image? Perhaps not good enough for professional use, but good enough for daily personal use?

I shoot with Sony EX3 and Panasonic HPX500 so when comparing what is "good enough" probably means quite good.

Any pocket cameras even begin to reach this quality?

Bob

David Stoneburner · March 14th, 2011, 07:24 AM

Just to kill two birds with one stone, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 or 6000, I don't remember the number, that I bought my wife for Christmas does really nice picture and surprisingly good 720p video.

Dave Blackhurst · March 14th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Virtually any of the top line P&S (I'm familiar with the Sonys, this year brings 1080 60P...) cameras will give amazingly good results, and good stills too - two birds with one stone (two Daves with the same thought!?).

Cost is typically more than the bottom end consumer "HD" cameras, but for a camera that you can stick in your pocket or a tiny camera case to hook to your belt, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the images can be with good camera technique.

I shot some concert footage with a DSC-TX7, and was amazed at how good it looked on a big screen... those can be picked up for under $200 on eBay, which is rediculous for what you get, but it's almost two model years old, so prices drop!

Bob Kreider · March 14th, 2011, 04:31 PM

Thanks Dave and Dave, I'll look into these. Any strictly video only models that make a high quality recording?

Kevin Spahr · March 14th, 2011, 05:09 PM

My pocket video camera? iPhone 4, always have it in my pocket.

David Stoneburner · March 14th, 2011, 07:08 PM

I've only seen it once, but the Kodak Zi5 or something like that, has gotten very good reviews and it also has an external mic input.

Jim Snow · March 14th, 2011, 07:50 PM

It's the Kodak Zi8. In my opinion, it's the best of its class.

March 13th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#1
Bob Kreider Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick Washington Posts: 34	pocket video camera Is there a pocket/flip type camera that records a satisfactory image? Perhaps not good enough for professional use, but good enough for daily personal use? I shoot with Sony EX3 and Panasonic HPX500 so when comparing what is "good enough" probably means quite good. Any pocket cameras even begin to reach this quality? Bob

March 14th, 2011, 07:24 AM	#2
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Re: pocket video camera Just to kill two birds with one stone, the Nikon Coolpix S5100 or 6000, I don't remember the number, that I bought my wife for Christmas does really nice picture and surprisingly good 720p video.

March 14th, 2011, 12:54 PM	#3
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	Re: pocket video camera Virtually any of the top line P&S (I'm familiar with the Sonys, this year brings 1080 60P...) cameras will give amazingly good results, and good stills too - two birds with one stone (two Daves with the same thought!?). Cost is typically more than the bottom end consumer "HD" cameras, but for a camera that you can stick in your pocket or a tiny camera case to hook to your belt, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the images can be with good camera technique. I shot some concert footage with a DSC-TX7, and was amazed at how good it looked on a big screen... those can be picked up for under $200 on eBay, which is rediculous for what you get, but it's almost two model years old, so prices drop!

March 14th, 2011, 04:31 PM	#4
Bob Kreider Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick Washington Posts: 34	Re: pocket video camera Thanks Dave and Dave, I'll look into these. Any strictly video only models that make a high quality recording?

March 14th, 2011, 05:09 PM	#5
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Re: pocket video camera My pocket video camera? iPhone 4, always have it in my pocket.

March 14th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#6
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 494	Re: pocket video camera I've only seen it once, but the Kodak Zi5 or something like that, has gotten very good reviews and it also has an external mic input.

March 14th, 2011, 07:50 PM	#7
Jim Snow Trustee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,104	Re: pocket video camera It's the Kodak Zi8. In my opinion, it's the best of its class.