Nikon SLR Cameras

Advice on the best 1080p recording from a point and shoot camera that's out now?

Dr. Elrod Livingstone
Dr. Elrod Livingstone

I don't want to carry around a video camera or a big dslr. Just looking for the best 1080p video out there on a point and shoot. I've wrote off sony and have been looking at the Nikon s9100 or the PowerShot SX230 HS. I've noted the zoom sound on the Nikon as well as the poor image stabilization. I know mega-pixels don't equate to great image size, however a larger image sensor allows more information and better video quality. Still images are very important to me as well. Any advice on this matter will be well received.

fhotoace
fhotoace

The same advise I would give anyone shooting video

* Shoot from a script
* Provide enough lighting on the set
* Use a fluid tripod head.
* Remember that P&S cameras have tiny sensors when compared to a true 3-CCD video camera, so you my have unrealistic expectations from a little P&S camera

secret_asian_man
secret_asian_man

They'll all look the same if you are standing against a wall in a dark bedroom.

Even if you are just doing makeup tutorials, understanding light will make your videos look 1000X better.