[AMG]

Originally Posted by SeaEric

I have a camera question and figured I'd add to this thread instead of starting a new one.

I'm a yacht broker. I would like to buy a new camera to use in shooting "yacht for sale" photos for the web and print advertising. Wide angle is important for the interior shots and a decent flash would be nice. I have pretty much ruled out buying a SLR type and have decided that a good quality point and shoot is probably my best bet.

In reading what other have said here, particularly Lars mentioned the older Canon G 9, I have found the Canon G 11. This camera seems to have the wide angle I need, and the ability for a "better" flash to be added. What am I missing?

If anyone has a better/different suggestion, please advise. Thanks in advance!

Hi, the Canon G11 is a good camera with more wideangle than the G9 which has a tad longer tele instead. Here is a picture I took at the Düsseldorf show with the G9 yesterday:

[SeaEric]

That's a nice looking shot. From what I read on the net, It does seem like the G 11 has a bit wider, wide angle feature than the G 9 which is good for what I need. I'm interested in being able to use a flash for interior shots that I can aim up at the headliner so the light bounces around. I only know enough about photography to perhaps get me into trouble.

[AMG]

Originally Posted by SeaEric

I'm interested in being able to use a flash for interior shots that I can aim up at the headliner so the light bounces around.

Yes, you need to do this, and I think you will also need a diffusor, like a milky box that is fitted on the flash to soften out shadows. The good thing with digital cameras is that you know instantly if the picture is good or if you should try again.

[KCook]

... interested in being able to use a flash for interior shots that I can aim up at the headliner so the light bounces around ...

Good idea. But if you're at the point of taking things that seriously, I think a DSLR is in order. The least expensive ones are not much more than a G11. Kit zoom for most of these is on the order of 27mm (35mm equivalent). If a good liveview LCD is key for you, try Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony.

Kelly Cook

[Ju52]

missed:

A pro DSLR must work with RAW files, you have a resolution from 12 to 14 bits per color chanel, so I use only RAW files and convert it later to jpg etc..

For post processing there are a lot of progs: Adobe Lightroom, Capture One and DxO Pro (my favorite), etc. Looking at the supported camera and lens lists is a good advice what to buy ( The latest cameras need some time fin enter the lists).

All together camera, lens, post processing gives the right equipment - plus a good photographer :-)

[SeaEric]

I purchased a Canon G11 yesterday. I'm quite happy with it so far. It produces photos much improved over my previous FUJI FinePix cheapo camera. The wide angle lens on the G11 makes a huge difference. Thanks to Lars for pointing me toward the Canon!

Below are photos from my old camera and new Canon G11.