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Cindy A. Brown		A good subsitute for my DSLR? I am wanting to purchase a small camera for times when I can't use my DSLR. I need to keep it in the $150-$200 range. Video is not important to me. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you To love this question, log in above February 25, 2011

Peter K. Burian		Not much in the way of really good cameras in that price range, Lucinda. For something very, very good, how about a Canon G10? The G11 is the current model so you should be able to find a good used G10 on ebay or fredmiranda.com (I'd say $300 would be a good price for a very good used one.) See www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong10/ Cheers! Peter To love this comment, log in above February 26, 2011

Cindy A. Brown		Thank you, I will check into it. To love this comment, log in above February 26, 2011

Peter K. Burian		It's a fabulous camera; I owned one but sold it to buy the G11 which cost over $500. Lots of good G11's still around for sale. P. www.peterkburian.com To love this comment, log in above February 26, 2011

Peter K. Burian		And the Canon Powershot G10 was a very nice camera too; it would be even less expensive used. www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong10/ Headline features •14.7 Megapixel CCD sensor •5x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer •RAW image recording plus support for Canon Digital Photo Professional •DIGIC 4 for clear, sharp images, high-speed AF (including Servo AF) and fast response times •Targets all the main causes of blur with High ISO Auto, optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Auto ISO shift •Improved Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer •3.0” PureColor LCD II (461k dots resolution) with wide viewing angle and optical viewfinder •i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas •Dedicated Exposure Compensation and ISO dials •26 shooting modes with manual control and custom settings •Accessories include tele-converter, Speedlights flashes and waterproof case •Smooth, 30fps VGA movies To love this comment, log in above February 26, 2011

Monnie Ryan		I have the G10 and my husband has the G12 as backups to our DSLRs and swear by them. If you can afford either, they're terrific, versatile, go-everywhere cameras. To love this comment, log in above February 26, 2011

Ryan Murphy		The canon Powershot G series are all fantastic cameras. The Canon Powershot S series is also a great alternative. The S series has the same sensor (i.e., takes the same quality photos), but has a few less features (e.g., no hot shoe for external flash). It is smaller, and a lot of photographers prefer it as a SLR back-up over the G series because of its size. It's also less expensive. The current model is the Powershot S95, but you might be able to get a used or refurbed Powershot s90 for a price closer to your target range. To love this comment, log in above February 27, 2011

Cindy A. Brown		I really appreciate all the helpful information to my question. Thank you Ryan I will check into the S series as well. Thank you everyone for your quick response. You all are awesome. To love this comment, log in above February 27, 2011

- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery		There are some great reviews about S90. Of course, G10,11 and 12 are the top tier Canon point and shoots and thats why a bit expansive too!! Have heard that the new S95 has the exact same sensor as that of G11 and G12 and the good thing is the S95 has the fastest of the lenses among these and works nicely in low light. UB. To love this comment, log in above February 27, 2011

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