Mollox Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Apologies - this must get asked all the time. As my excuse, I'll say that something new might have come along recently that merits the question asking again. Requirements: - Best quality photos - Compact so it can go out with me - Optical Zoom: yes, I think so, so long as it doesn't make it too big - Preference for SD cards 'cos I like them - Good looking - Budget? I don't know....up to £300 is that enough? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Any more suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Firstly your budget is spot on and can get you what you need easy peasy. As for what its really subjective. A Canon IXUS 970 IS should fit the bill of the good photos, quality and style and 5x optical zoom in a compact package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Looks like a smart bit of kit but I'm not sure I'm enamoured by its looks - seems a little more functional than sexy. Bloody vanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Nikon Coolpix S700 (urban colour job)? Nikon UK - COOLPIX S700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I've got an Ixus 960 (in Titanium don't you know - talk about vanity) and it is spot on. The new 970 has a 5x optical zoom which is a winner, plus it has the option to take the photo through the eye piece rather than looking at the screen which is good for sunny days. One thing I will say though, get a big SD card because at 12 mega pixels mine chews through a 1Gb card at max quality in no time. Oh, one thing I would say is that you should get a case since if you are not careful (i.e. pissed) the screen can scratch. I am sure a screen protector would sort this. Do I have one - no ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Compact Camera - Canon UK I've been very impressed with these.. picture quality superb! And you can get cheaper online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Compact Camera - Canon UKI've been very impressed with these.. picture quality superb! And you can get cheaper online. Thats not going to get the looks vote though is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Which one did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ricoh GX100 is miles ahead of the rest. G9 is also nice, just think the Ricoh has now pipped it though. There is a GX200 any time now with faster raw writing speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys...haven't bought one yet but been having a good look. Think I might want to go have a look at a few in person first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Have a look at the Pan Lumix DMC- TZ range with the Leica lens. I'm more than happy with mine TZ4 via Pixmania £202 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabster Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Just bought a DMC TZ5 for $296 = £148. Well chuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Hmm, little twist here... Was umming and erring about decisions but needed a camera so as an interim measure I found a deal that looked good on Jessops (I just know someone's going to tell me it isn't!) Casio Exilim EX-Z1080 2GB SD Card Casio Camera Case Next day delivered for £133 Which I thought sounded good for what I believe to be an OK camera (tell me if its not!) So, that sorts the "not having a camera" problem but still looking for "the one" Quite liked the look of the Panasonic DMC-TZ5 (albeit a bit chunky) but the looks of the Ixus 970 didn't really do anything for me - looked a bit girly Let's see how the Casio performs and if its any good as a point/shoot/going out camera then might consider getting a digital SLR to complete the fleet. I bet you can't wait for me to ask for recommendations there! If its no good I'll be back in the hunt as per the original request... Edited July 21, 2008 by Mollox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Bloody cameras...just spotted this (not sure I want one just yet) but it looks like a good deal.... Canon EOS 450D + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens + Free Shoulder Bag £499.99 Then Jessops have a "£10 off of Digital SLRs" before midnight July 23rd and then factor in the Canon £50 cashback offer and you arrive at £439.99 - for the body, lens and a bag! Good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thats not going to get the looks vote though is it. You buy a camera for it's looks? :confused: At the moment, and don't forget i see a lot of pro-work, I like the stuff canon is producing.. well made, good price and fantastic results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 the Casio Exilim will break within moments - the sceen on the back is too big and the chassis not stiff enough leading the LCD to flex and then crack unless you're really careful with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 the Casio Exilim will break within moments - the sceen on the back is too big and the chassis not stiff enough leading the LCD to flex and then crack unless you're really careful with it Brilliant! Now you mention it, I think one of the guys that works for me has one. Last time I saw it he was having it repaired :mad: Thing is, used to have the metal Exilim-S3 and whilst it didn't take the greatest pictures, it was so compact and indestructible. Doh. Was it too good to be true?? I should add that its primarilly going to be a getting pissed camera Hopefully the case will save it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I had 2 and they both went the same way - cracked LCD's - then I went back to Canon for a little Ixus i7 Zoom, perfect as a 'getting pissed' camera - solidly built and well capable of taking knocks and drops (small screen too!) - somehow I've lost the dock/charger for it so am on the look out for another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I had 2 and they both went the same way - cracked LCD's - then I went back to Canon for a little Ixus i7 Zoom, perfect as a 'getting pissed' camera - solidly built and well capable of taking knocks and drops (small screen too!) - somehow I've lost the dock/charger for it so am on the look out for another one On the bright side, it was "only" £100.... Last time I make an impulsive purchase at 3am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 On the bright side, it was "only" £100....Last time I make an impulsive purchase at 3am ah crikey, I didn't realise you'd gone ahead and got one time to start looking for the DSLR and a rigid metal flight case for the Casio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 You buy a camera for it's looks? :confused:At the moment, and don't forget i see a lot of pro-work, I like the stuff canon is producing.. well made, good price and fantastic results. Not me but Mollox had looks as a top priority. I use my Canon 40d as my P&S know the pictures it takes are sublime and well worth any hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Point and Shoot? What the feck are you shooting? Elephants? Edited July 21, 2008 by Mollox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 agreed, my 40D especially with the battery grip isn't exactly the P&S camera to go out on the lash with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 You wimps you just need some slightly bigger pockets thats all. Ok so I might use my Fuji F30 on occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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