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FluidEdge
09-22-2009, 09:47 AM
Hi

I've got a canon 400D SLR but i'm finding it a bit of a pain to carry around when i want to shoot textures. It's a bit overkill. Point and shoots are so good these days all have at least 8MP etc

What features are particularly useful to look for when considering texture shooting. I was thinking RAW shooting and macro ability would be really useful. Anything else to consider when shopping!?

Cheers.

PS - I've got my eye on this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ricoh-R10-Black/dp/B001GVTH2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253612622&sr=8-1
pher
09-24-2009, 08:09 AM
If you're looking for macro and RAW I think you need to give up the P&S idea. The only thing similar to a P&S form factor with those things are the new four thirds cameras. You can get a compact 4/3 with interchangeable lens. They are still kind of new and pricey, but worth a look if size is your thing.
FluidEdge
09-24-2009, 12:05 PM
I dont agree! The Ricoh R10 has macro and RAW shooting.
pher
09-24-2009, 06:43 PM
There ya go... 1cm min. focus distance.
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