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![]() Sensor Sizes My PowerShot collectionĪnother thing to consider with retro point-and-shoot digital cameras is sensor sizes. Of course, it makes sense that a 10-year-old camera wouldn’t look as retro as a nearly 20-year-old camera. Of course, there are exceptions like the mentioned RX100, some early Fuji EXR and X-trans cameras, etc. They don’t really deliver the retro vibes as well in many cases. The lower-end retro point-and-shoot CMOS cameras aren’t any better than smartphones, aside from having better ergonomics. On the downside, these render pretty modern-looking images. Some of them even have a higher dynamic range, like the Sony RX100. ![]() ![]() You get more modern displays with these cameras. They tend to do better at higher ISO’s than CCD sensors. These more modern sensors are what we still use today. CMOS Sensors Taken w/ Canon PowerShot G11, a CCD sensor cameraīy the 2010s, CMOS sensors started to take over the photography world. Not deal-breakers by any means, but something to keep in mind. The screens on the older ones are also pretty rough to use. However, the ones with tech like EVF’s really show their age. Some, like my Canon PowerShot G11, had good lens IS. These cameras also died out before a lot of the tech we enjoy today came around. However, many CCD P&S cameras had terrible video specs. They also seem to handle highlights better than CMOS. Many CCD sensors were capable of shooting without rolling shutter, due to the way they function. Many people believe CCD sensors render in a more film-like way. CMOS, the debate is almost as fiery as film vs. CCD Sensors Taken with the Canon PowerShot S50 Do you want a CCD sensor, or a more modern CMOS sensor? What sensor sizes should you get? What memory cards do the cameras use? These are all important things to keep in mind. When it comes to retro point-and-shoot digital cameras, there’s a lot to consider. Digital point-and-shoot cameras Retro point-and-shoot digital cameras from Canon Unless you’re just wanting a shelf piece or want to use only questionable expired film, avoid APS. While many of the designs were really cool, APS film is getting more impossible to find every day. However, some (like my IQZoom) will surprise you! APS FilmĪs a quick note, I’d avoid any retro point-and-shoot APS film cameras. Many of the less desirable cameras offer very little control and slow zoom lenses of varying quality. In addition to that, the best retro point-and-shoot 35mm cameras are getting expensive and rare. You have to buy it, pay for processing, and invest the time for processing (even if you do it yourself). On the flip side, there are some negatives. Feeling black and white? Pop in your favorite black and white film and have at it! Taken w/ IQZoom 160 and Lomo 400 film From bokeh, to the great dynamic range of color negative film, to the awesome aesthetic of slide film, these are all great things. If you can find a camera like the Olympus XA with manual focus, some amount of control, and a fast lens, you can get a lot out of these benefits. ![]() A 35mm point-and-shoot enjoys some of those benefits. When it comes to film, you get some advantages. However, this post is about retro point-and-shoot cameras. The debate between film and digital will rage on for a while yet. Film point-and-shoot cameras Taken w/ IQZoom 160 and Lomo 400 film Inside of that, there are arguments for and against CMOS and CCD sensor digital cameras. First and foremost, do you want film or digital? There are definite advantages to both, and drawbacks to both as well. When it comes to retro point-and-shoot cameras, there are a ton of options to sift through. CMOS Pentax IQzoom 160 and Canon Powershot G11 From film, to CCD, to MOS and CMOS, P&S cameras were constantly being iterated on until smartphones took over. There were tons of them made by every manufacturer. The point-and-shoot market was absolutely smashing it in the ’90s and early 2000s. There are tons of them out there, so here are some things to consider when shopping. Over the last few years, retro point-and-shoot cameras have been seeing a resurgence of interest. ![]() ![]() You can take your time, relax and simply enjoy the thrill of flight with the Free Flight mode, or get the adrenaline pumping with the myriad of fast-paced missions. It’s an impressive piece of software that inserts you into a highly realistic world and allows you to control all of kinds of aircraft in a realistic fashion. Thank You for Flying on Flight Simulator Xįlight Simulator X is the latest and greatest entry in the esteemed Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise. 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A safe experience at Holiday Inn Express & Suites S Lake Buena Vista ![]() ![]() They did this after discussing their beaten/retired/currently playing games, but before kicking off a new game of How Long To Beat? The Game! Ric: South Park: The Stick of Truth (PC), SUITS: A Business RPG (PC), Ys Origin (Vita), Knights in the Nightmare (PSP), Moonscars (PC), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Rocket League (PC), Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Radiant Historia (DS), Aliens Infestation (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch),Īlex: Marvel’s Midnight Suns, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars Vampire Survivors ĭid you know that HowLongToBeat has a Collections feature? Friend of the podcast R2D21999 did, because he’s made some, and this week Ric, Paula, and Alex took a look at them. Paula: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Scarlet, Fire Emblem Engage , This week’s topic is one out of Paula’s whims: What is UI? What makes it good/bad? What’s in the hall of fame or in the wall of shame? So many questions and so little time! But they, as always make some time for another round of everyone’s favorite: How Long To Beat? The Game! ![]() Welcome back to our podcast’s regular schedule, where Paula, Ric and Alex talk about the games they’ve beaten, retired and been playing. ![]() Paula: The Last Nurse Joy, Citizen Sleeper, OMORI, Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Scarlet (aiming to be a pokemon master), Fire Emblem Engage , Ric: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 (Switch), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Radiant Historia (DS), Aliens Infestation (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch),Īlex: Advance Wars, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars Ric, Paula, and Alex spend some time looking over what's gone wrong and make some predictions for the future of Xbox… alongside the usual beaten/retired/playing and HowLongToBeat: The Game! Segments, of course. Microsoft has been taking some massive Ls over the past month. Paula: Chaos Head Noah, Steins Gate, Café Enchanté, Pokemon Emerald, Fire Emblem Engage, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Ric: Railways of Love (Android), GrimGrimoire OnceMore (Switch), Aliens Infestation (DS), The Church in the Darkness (PC), Metal Unit (PC), ish (Android), Marvel Snap (Android), Myst: The Book of Atrus (Book), FF VII Remake (PS4), Radiant Historia (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch), Rocket League (PC), Grim Guardians: Demon Purge (Switch), Muramasa Rebirth: Genroku Legends - A Cause to Daikon For (Vita),Īlex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Advance Wars 1&2 Re-boot Camp, Moonscars ![]() This month marks 100 installments of the HLTB Video Game Book Club, encompassing 133 games since 2015! To celebrate, Ric, Paula, and Alex dedicated this week’s topic to looking back at some of their favourite Book Club memories… alongside the usual beaten/retired/playing and HowLongToBeat: The Game! Segments, of course. Paula: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ![]() Ric: Who’s Lila? (PC), Muramasa Rebirth: Genroku Legends - A Cause to Daikon For (Vita), The Swapper (Vita), Grim Guardians: Demon Purge (Switch), Daily Dadish (Android), Marvel Snap (Android), FF VII Remake (PS4), Radiant Historia (DS), Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Adventure 1 (Switch), Forgive Me Father (PC), This week they talk about gaming peripherals and, of course, they finish the episode off with another round of How Long To Beat? The Game!Īlex: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Moonscars Alex, Ric and Paula are back once again to discuss the games they’ve beaten, retired and been playing, with a big Tears of the Kingdom tangent. ![]() |
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