Compact Digital Camera Suggestions

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I'm one of those people who has my camera in my cargo pants all the
time, so when the photo of the day comes along, its gone before I can
take the picture.

So, I need to shave a little time off the picture taking process. I've
been around to a few sites lately, reading reviews and such, and I am
at this moment highly considering the Casio Exilim P700.

However, I would like suggestions on other digital cameras, and some
tips for a novice into what to look at for a quick camera. I don't
exaclty know what makes a camera turn on quicker and take photos
faster.

What I actually am looking for: around $400 USD, compact, quick, has
some type of burst/continuous photo shooting, and at least 5 megapixels
(I use large photos a lot).

Thank you.

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Rob <mesa@mine.com> wrote:

> billy wrote:
> > I'm one of those people who has my camera in my cargo pants all the
> > time, so when the photo of the day comes along, its gone before I can
> > take the picture.
> >
> > So, I need to shave a little time off the picture taking process. I've
> > been around to a few sites lately, reading reviews and such, and I am
> > at this moment highly considering the Casio Exilim P700.
> >
> > However, I would like suggestions on other digital cameras, and some
> > tips for a novice into what to look at for a quick camera. I don't
> > exaclty know what makes a camera turn on quicker and take photos
> > faster.
> >
> > What I actually am looking for: around $400 USD, compact, quick, has
> > some type of burst/continuous photo shooting, and at least 5 megapixels
> > (I use large photos a lot).
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
>
> Have a look at the Ricoh R1V 5mp its the fastest virtually no shutter
> lag, reasonable zoom 28-135 optical, very compact, video mode.
>
> http://www.ricoh.com.au/products/v [...] =Ricoh+Dig
> ital+Cameras&RangeID=10
>
> I'm happy with the R1 (4Mp) version. and still use there RR30 both of
> which are extremely fast cameras.
>
> BTW I think its better than the Casio. (Having played with the Casio.)

The Fuji F440 powers on in 5 seconds, shutter lag is 0.4 seconds,
recording time around 5secs at highest quality.

It's about the size of an MD but twice as thick. Put it in a small soft
plasic case and velcro it to your shoulder - if you live somewhere
relatively free of wallet or bag snatchers, that is.