"ultra-compact, ISO 800 or more, with image stabilization and spectacular image quality"
Canon SD700
Three out of four ain't bad.
I don't know of any ultra-compact with spectacular image quality.
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For a non-DSLR camera image quality....
Look at photos from the Canon G6....
That's as good as it gets.
The Canon S80 and A620 are close.
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"slow sync" is implemented differently by camera makers, so I can't tell you the exact method that the S80 uses.
Examples of meaning:
http://en.mimi.hu/photography/slow_sync.html
The purpose of slow sync is to illuminate the areas behind the main subject. This is done by using a slow shutter speed and flash.
Will it compensate for low ISO?
....yes and no
Since it involves slow shutter speed, you may not be pleased with the results if you are hand holding the camera. A tripod is recommended.
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The only small camera that shows promise for good photos in low light is the Fujifilm F30.
It is supposed to be available in the USA about the middle of June.
How is the overall image quality?
.....UNknown at this time...
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Hi all,
I've been reading the posts about the ''slow sync'' feature of the Powershot S80, but does that come anywhere near to compensating for the comparatively low ISO capability? I need to upgrade from my beat-up Olympus C-7000, and I love the great pictures the Powershot S80 takes, but I'm not sure the slow sync feature will meet my low-light needs.
I have a Fujifilm Finepix Z-2 that I use for travel; it's a great little camera, and very convenient, but I have the same issues with image quality that I have with the Olympus, so I'm reluctant to consider one of the Fuji's.
Otherwise, I'm open to suggestions, but I don't know that the camera I want has been made yet: compact or ultra-comopact, ISO 800 or more, with image stabilization and spectacular image quality. Is that so much to ask?
Thanks in advance!
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