The following images were photographed with an old (3 year old) Nikon Coolpix Camera.  It is possible for quality images to come out of a point and shoot camera.  After all, for this application (Landscapes and Wildlife) it is not always necessary to use your D-SLR.

If you have more examples you would like to share or get advice about, please share a link or comments you would like.

Canon Point and Shoot Cameras

1. Mode Dial
   1. Functions
      1. Playback
         1. (Looks like the play button on a VCR or DVD player) This allows for review of images and video that you have already created.
      2. Automatic
         1. (Looks like a little camera)  Sets the camera for general all purpose photography.
      3. Manual
         1. (Looks like a little camera with a capital M)  Sets the camera for more specific photography.  It allows for Manual adjustments in the Apature and Shutter speed.
      4. Scene
         1. (Look for the letters SCN)  Sets the camera for a specific scene.  Allowing for better exposure in the circumstance that the scene is specific for.  See your manuals for details.
      5. Video
         1. (Look for the movie camera)  This mode allows you to make small movies, that may look a little choppy.
2. White Balance
   1. Auto
      1. Allows the camera to make automatic adjustment to color correct for the type of light available to the camera.
   2. Day light
      1. Adjusts the camera’s color temperature for outdoors under daylight conditions.
   3. Tungsten
      1. Adjusts the camera’s color temperature for indoors under incandesent or household lightbulb like conditions.
   4. Florecent
      1. Adjusts the camera’s color temperature for florescent bulb lit conditions.
   5. Custom
      1. Allows you to photograph a primarily white object and sets the lighting adjustment accordingly.

If there are any questions please feel free to use the contact form on the website.