Best point and shoot camera under 500.

Canon PowerShot G15 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
key features.

• 12.1 MP High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor with DIGIC 5 Image Processor.
• 28-140mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens, 4-stop 'Intelligent IS'. 
• ISO range 80-12800.
• High-speed AF, High-speed Burst HQ for a maximum of 10 frames.
•  1080p Full HD Video With a Dedicated Movie Button.
•  Can shot Raw format.
•  Dual-axis electronic level.
• Uses SD cards (Secure Digital Card ) 

Nikon COOLPIX P7700 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 7.1x Optical Zoom NIKKOR ED Glass Lens and 3-inch Vari-Angle LCD

key features.

• 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor.
• 7.1X optical zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens with Vibration Reduction.
• Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture ideal for brilliant low-light shots.
• ISO range 80-1600
• 3.0-inch Vari-angle LCD which swivels for easier shots.
• Full HD (1080p) vidoes with stereo sound.
• 330 shot battery life (CIPA).
• Full HD, 1080p movie recording with stereo sound.
• Uses SD cards (Secure Digital Card ).

 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD -  Black
key features.

• 10MP new high sensitivity MOS sensor.
• Aperture range F1.4-2.3 Leica and 24mm Wide Angle.
• 60p Full HD Video Recording with Stereo Microphone in AVCHD Progressive /MP4,
• 9fps High Speed Continuous Shooting.
• ISO range 80 - 6400.
• Battery life 330 shots.
•  Uses SD cards (Secure Digital Card ).

Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 3.6x Zoom
 key features.

• 20.9 million effective pixels - extreme low-light shots
• 28-100mm (equiv), f/1.8-4.9 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 3.6x zoom
• Full HD 1080/60p video with manual control and dual record with MP4 option.
• ISO range 125-6400.
• Face Recognition and Face Registration (up to 8 faces).
• Built-in stereo microphone
• 330-shot battery life (CIPA)
• Ultra-slim, sophisticated aluminum body
• Uses SD cards (Secure Digital Card ).

Other Point and shoot to consider.

Best budget camcorder for church recording

Panasonic Professional AG-HMC40 AVCHD Camcorder with 10.6 MP Still and 12x Optical Zoom

• Three newly designed 1/4.1" Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full HD resolution.

• Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for dramatic sequences
• Time Date Stamp enables shooting Legal Depositions or Surveillance
• The HMC40 is a versatile HD camcorder offering high-quality AVCHD recordings and high-resolution still photo capture
• The compact camera is also packed with professional video and audio features. 

Canon XA10 Professional Camcorder with 64GB Internal Flash Memory and Full Manual Control

• 64GB internal flash drive and 2 SDXC-compatible memory card slots
• Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens with 8-blade Iris and manual focus ring
• Canon native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensor
• Canon DIGIC DV III image processor
• Dynamic SuperRange OIS with powered IS

Panasonic AG-AC7 Shoulder Mount AVCHD Camcorder, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 23x Intelligent / 16.8x Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD Touchscreen, HDMI, USB 2.0
 
 Full HD 1920 x 1080 Recording: The AG-AC7 camcorder lets you shoot with Full HD picture quality (1920 x 1080 at 60i), allowing you to capture extremely fine details of the scenes and objects you're recording

• Professional Shoulder-Mount Design: The camcorder has a large hand grip with a large zoom lever mounted on top (helpful for smooth operation during low-angle shooting). The wide-diameter, easy-to-hold manual focus ring enables smooth, positive operation and quick, precise control over focus

Sony HXR-MC2000U - Camcorder - 1080i - 4.2 MP 12 x Optical Zoom

•   Wide angle professional quality Sony G Lens technology provides exceptional image fidelity

• 12x zoom: 2.8mm to 36.8mm provides wide angle of view (29.8mm in 35mm equivalent)
• 1/4" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers exceptional low-light sensitivity (3 lux)
• Quick AF system improves precise auto focus even in low light situations
• Full raster 1920 x 1080i AVCHD high definition recording at up to 24Mbps

Seagate Expansion 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Seagate external desktop drives provide extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly add up to 3TB (depending on model) more space for more files, images, music, and movies. Consolidate all of your files to a single location, or free-up space on your computer's internal drive to help improve performance.

Instantly add more storage space to your computer.
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Set-up is straightforward. Simply plug in the included power supply and USB cable and you are ready to go. It is automatically recognized by Windows operating systems, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop.

It's not just easy to use, but it's fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB 3.0 connectivity, backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation.Seagate Expansion 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY3000102

Free-up space on your internal hard drive to increase computer performance

USB 3.0 for Faster File Transfers

Instantly add more storage to your computer with the Expansion's USB 3.0 interface. USB 3.0 performance offers vastly increased transfer speeds over USB 2.0, yet it's backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 ports--so it works with nearly all desktops and laptops.

What's in the Box

Seagate Expansion 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY3000102

Seagate Expansion external desktop hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, Quick Start guide, power adapter, 1-year warranty.

Highlights Plug and play--no software to install Simply drag-and-drop to save files USB 3.0, backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation Also available in a Portable version

Crown XLS1000 Power Amplifier with integrated PureBand Crossover System and PeakX Limiters

Crown's XLS Series amplifiers define the standard for portable PA systems with unmatched performance, technology and affordability. Its advantageous flexibility includes multiple inputs so you can plug in anything and play anywhere, along with several system setup configurations. The integrated crossovers and switch-mode power supply produce superior sound, and Peakx™ limiters protect your speakers. Weighing less than 12 pounds, compared to 40 pounds for its competitors, it's much easier to set up and move from show to show. Simply put, the XLS is most reliable, versatile, efficient amp available today.Crown XLS1000 Power Amplifier with integrated PureBand Crossover System and PeakX Limiters

Product Features

• 215 watts per channel at 8 ohms, 350 watts per channel at 4 ohms, 1100 watts at 4 ohms bridged
• High Performance, Lightweight Class-D amp weighs less than 11 lbs
• Integrated PureBand(TM) Crossover System for better performance and control
• PeakX(TM) Limiters provide maximum output while protecting your speakers
• XLS, 1/4", RCA Inputs provide outstanding flexibility

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 19 x 3.5 inches ; 8.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003HZPKSM
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