Looking for the best Point & Shoot to photograph concerts

[anov]

<p>If the stage is lighted pretty well then the G11 would be enough.<br>

I shot this Christmas Spectacular on Radio City with a G10, ISO 400, manual exp, with 1/250 and f/4.5.<br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/photo/10374494&size=lg">http://www.photo.net/photo/10374494&size=lg</a></p>

[Andy Collins]

<p>Another vote for the G11. Here's a shot in fluorescent lighting (I forgot to change the WB to compensate for this lighting) shot on Auto-ISO which used a setting of ISO1250 at 1/20s.</p><div></div>

[join_kent]

<p>In additon to the informaiton of Samsung EX1 (TL500), there are user's sample images posted at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsungzone/sets/72157623836688653/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/samsungzone/sets/72157623836688653/</a><br>

The images are great. You may check it out.</p>

[sarah_fox]

<p>Another vote for the G11 for the reasons stated. However, it's a very poor option compared to ANY dSLR. That said, I got some usable shots with mine in a jazz bar, where the entire stage must have been illuminated with a single 45 watt bulb. (The bass player didn't have enough light to read the scores the vocalist was passing around, so we're talking seriously DIM lighting.)</p>

[amy_hartman]

<p>Thanks again for all the great responses on this. I think I'm going to go with the Canon G11 or S90. Size might be the key factor once I see the G11 in person. Though I might like that Samsung once it's out as well.<br>

@Eric, I know crowds are huge at festivals and if I do go it will be to some of the smaller stages anyway. Plus I love taking crowd shots as well.</p>

[tdigi]

<p>Only downside with G11/S90 is no HD video. </p>

[amy_hartman]

<p>@Tommy, no HD video seems to be missing in all these high end P&S. I guess I have to give up something, though I'm not real happy about that.</p>

[martin_nicolaus]

<p>My vote is for the Panasonic ZS3 or 7. I've recorded HD video in totally dark hall with medium stage lights at 12x zoom with stereo sound on my ZS3. My own kid, of course, playing in Department of Eagles at Cafe du Nord in Ess Eff. You don't need to be in the front row, you can zoom while shooting video, the sound is great, and it fits in your shirt pocket. </p>

[oofoto]

<p>Amy, IMO correct choice of the G11. Too early to say about the EX1 but early reviews look promising. I hope to have one for the weekend and first festival of the year.</p>

[john_reynolds10]

<p>Have you considered a 35mm <strong>film</strong> point and shoot? The 'sensor' (which is 'full frame') is much larger than a digital compact which equals more light gathering ability. Just an idea - I haven't tried it myself but I'm considering it.</p>