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Offline VeeDubDan

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Point & Shoot Suggestions
« on: February 13, 2012, 07:20:56 pm »
I'm in the market for a decent point and shoot camera for taking on holidays etc.  Nothing too bulky with a good optical zoom.  Had a Canon and a Lumix before,  any suggestions on what's good?
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 08:13:45 pm »
What kind of budget you looking at?


I guess any kind of digital camera by a reputable company will be good enough for what you want to use it for.

If your looking at something with a few features and a lens, Sony NEX stuff is quite good.
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 08:16:29 pm »
I have a Black Nikon S9100 that is 6 months old and i've hardly used it. I was going to put up for sale but you can have first dibs.

All specs for the camera are here

http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/product/digital-cameras/coolpix/style/coolpix-s9100

Review here:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_s9100_review/


It comes complete with original box etc and i can post some pics up if you want.

They are £160 delivered from Amazon. I would be looking for £120 delivered ONO.

The only reason i was selling is because it does't get used (i have a canon SX220 HS) and am going to get a G12

Let me know

Carl :happy2:

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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 08:17:09 pm »
olympus xz-1?
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 08:45:26 pm »
Budget of about £300.  Panasonic have a new DMC-TZ30 coming out soon which has a 20x optical zoom sounds impressive but I'm a sucker for big numbers!!  :grin:  Don't know if it's any good though as I'm not a photography guru!
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 08:46:42 pm »
Quote from: vRS Carl on February 13, 2012, 08:16:29 pm
I have a Black Nikon S9100 that is 6 months old and i've hardly used it. I was going to put up for sale but you can have first dibs.

All specs for the camera are here

http://www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/product/digital-cameras/coolpix/style/coolpix-s9100

Review here:

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_s9100_review/


It comes complete with original box etc and i can post some pics up if you want.

They are £160 delivered from Amazon. I would be looking for £120 delivered ONO.

The only reason i was selling is because it does't get used (i have a canon SX220 HS) and am going to get a G12

Let me know

Carl :happy2:



Cheers Carl, but I'd like to buy new this time.
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 08:47:36 pm »
Furry Fluff.  :happy2:
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 08:49:17 pm »
Lumix TZ 10 or the newer TZ 20 , I've the 10 and it's great. Two of my friends have borrowed it and both have bought that model and been very happy
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 08:53:21 pm »
Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a great camera. Point and shoot but with some features you find on SLR!!
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 08:54:59 pm »
If you can stretch your budget (or ebay), get the Canon G12. Mega camera!  :happy2:
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2012, 08:59:58 pm »
I've got the G12, seems pretty good but tbh I have no idea what half of the functions are.

Others have set my pictures are ok even in full auto.
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 09:01:54 pm »
I have the G12 but may be overkill for your needs.

Robin has the Fuji 500EXR.
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 09:03:46 pm »
G12 is too big for my needs.  Want something that can fit in a small bag/coat pocket. 
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 09:08:53 pm »
Look at the S95/s100. Similar function and features but absolutely tiny.

My sis has the sony hx9v which has 16x zoom
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Re: Point & Shoot Suggestions
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2012, 11:25:00 am »
Lumix is the one to get. Make sure it has the Leica lens tho....
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