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I didn't want to threadjack the other post, so here's my version of the camera decision thread.
I want:
- Longish zoom range
- Relatively compact size (think baggy pants)
- Decent movie mode
- Image stabilization
- Wide angle lens
I'll be shooting:
- Outdoorsy stuff
- The occasional "artsy" shot (when I get the whim to play with a few settings, macro mode etc)
- Snaps while out and about with friends
I'm "upgrading" from:
- Sony Ericsson K750i (So my standards are fairly low).
I've narrowed it down to:
Panasonic Lumix TZ-3 (approx. $299.00):
This one has the longest zoom (10x), no manual shooting mode and fairly decent image quality. Dark indoor shots are so-so but good enough for me IMO.
Panasonic Lumix LX-2 (approx. $348.00):
Manual & RAW shooting modes (might be fun to play with and will avoid upgradeitis the longest), good enough image quality (comparable with the TZ-3) and an ok zoom range (4x). A bit on the old side. (released 2006). The bulkiest of the bunch. According to some review the automatic settings are a bit hit & miss.
Ricoh Caplio R7 (approx. $369.00):
One of the latest modes: Offers face detection, a 6x zoom, no manual shooting but a time-lapse mode (could be fun!). Predecessors weren't as mechanically reliable as the Panasonics above.
Canon PowerShot SD 870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS (approx. $370.00):
Ah Canon - old, reliable and boring Fairly new, image detection, okay zoom (3,6x), no manual shooting modes.
Here are the specs to compare the 4:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/com...asonic_dmclx2&camuser=ricoh_caplior7&show=all
I like the manual mode offered on the LX-2, but aren't really sure how much additional flexibility I'll really need as a lot of the time I'll be doing casual shooting rather than "real photography".
So now you guys get to choose: Pick one of the 4 above or suggest an alternative
Btw: I'll be asking a colleague to pick up one of these at our office in the US (gotta love that dollar!), so recommendations for affordable, reliable online stores that will ship to California are also welcome.
I want:
- Longish zoom range
- Relatively compact size (think baggy pants)
- Decent movie mode
- Image stabilization
- Wide angle lens
I'll be shooting:
- Outdoorsy stuff
- The occasional "artsy" shot (when I get the whim to play with a few settings, macro mode etc)
- Snaps while out and about with friends
I'm "upgrading" from:
- Sony Ericsson K750i (So my standards are fairly low).
I've narrowed it down to:
Panasonic Lumix TZ-3 (approx. $299.00):
This one has the longest zoom (10x), no manual shooting mode and fairly decent image quality. Dark indoor shots are so-so but good enough for me IMO.
Panasonic Lumix LX-2 (approx. $348.00):
Manual & RAW shooting modes (might be fun to play with and will avoid upgradeitis the longest), good enough image quality (comparable with the TZ-3) and an ok zoom range (4x). A bit on the old side. (released 2006). The bulkiest of the bunch. According to some review the automatic settings are a bit hit & miss.
Ricoh Caplio R7 (approx. $369.00):
One of the latest modes: Offers face detection, a 6x zoom, no manual shooting but a time-lapse mode (could be fun!). Predecessors weren't as mechanically reliable as the Panasonics above.
Canon PowerShot SD 870 IS / Digital IXUS 860 IS (approx. $370.00):
Ah Canon - old, reliable and boring Fairly new, image detection, okay zoom (3,6x), no manual shooting modes.
Here are the specs to compare the 4:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/com...asonic_dmclx2&camuser=ricoh_caplior7&show=all
I like the manual mode offered on the LX-2, but aren't really sure how much additional flexibility I'll really need as a lot of the time I'll be doing casual shooting rather than "real photography".
So now you guys get to choose: Pick one of the 4 above or suggest an alternative
Btw: I'll be asking a colleague to pick up one of these at our office in the US (gotta love that dollar!), so recommendations for affordable, reliable online stores that will ship to California are also welcome.