Need a point and click camera

Desmo · 02-07-2007, 13:14

Our current Sony broke when we were on holiday so it's time for a new camera.

I'd like something small and compact but with a decent sized screen. I'd also like a large zoom really as I find you can never get close enough with these small cameras. Budget is £250.

I've seen the Panasonic here...

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/high-zoom...eb-k/index.htm

and it seems to fit the bill. But are there any other recommendations?

leowyatt · 02-07-2007, 13:18

Was going to suggest that myself as it looks like a really good camera.

Tak · 02-07-2007, 13:20

My new one (Fuji F31fd) is brilliant - you can use it as a point and click but there are enough settings you can fiddle with should you want to. It actually has better reviews than the F40.

If you want to look at some pics I used it for the pole weekend and that was only on middling settings as I hadn't had chance to work much out (I picked it up on the way to MBs)

Zoom is really good for what I've tried so far - I can take perfect pics of the rats from the sofa no problem.

Matblack · 02-07-2007, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

Our current Sony broke when we were on holiday so it's time for a new camera.

I'd like something small and compact but with a decent sized screen. I'd also like a large zoom really as I find you can never get close enough with these small cameras. Budget is £250.

I've seen the Panasonic here...

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/high-zoom...eb-k/index.htm

and it seems to fit the bill. But are there any other recommendations?

Thats the one I mentioned to you while we were in Spain, the zoom and wide angle make it just about the most flexible point and shoot ever, definately a good buy

MB

Desmo · 02-07-2007, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Thats the one I mentioned to you while we were in Spain

Yeah, I know it is

Saw an advert for it the other day which reminded me about it. It suits what we want but just wanted ot check there was nothing else out there worth looking at.

Stan_Lite · 02-07-2007, 13:48

/Makes note.

I may be in the market for a new camera in the not to distant future myself and that one looks pretty good - spec wise.

I may have a look on my way through heathrow next time out on the off chance they have it duty free.

Stan

Desmo · 03-07-2007, 14:37

Just ordered this so should have it in a day or two

Desmo · 05-07-2007, 09:49

Camera arrived this morning

Can't really have a play with it yet though :/

Desmo · 05-07-2007, 13:05

Not had any time to test this out properly....but check out the zoom on this little sucker.

10x optical (28-280mm) is pretty impressive for something so small.
These pics were just real quick snaps from the hand with no stabilization.

leowyatt · 05-07-2007, 13:15

Nice, good choice there

02-07-2007, 13:14	#1
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Need a point and click camera Our current Sony broke when we were on holiday so it's time for a new camera. I'd like something small and compact but with a decent sized screen. I'd also like a large zoom really as I find you can never get close enough with these small cameras. Budget is £250. I've seen the Panasonic here... http://www.panasonic.co.uk/high-zoom...eb-k/index.htm and it seems to fit the bill. But are there any other recommendations? __________________

02-07-2007, 13:18	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Was going to suggest that myself as it looks like a really good camera. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

02-07-2007, 13:20	#3
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	My new one (Fuji F31fd) is brilliant - you can use it as a point and click but there are enough settings you can fiddle with should you want to. It actually has better reviews than the F40. If you want to look at some pics I used it for the pole weekend and that was only on middling settings as I hadn't had chance to work much out (I picked it up on the way to MBs) Zoom is really good for what I've tried so far - I can take perfect pics of the rats from the sofa no problem. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

02-07-2007, 13:48	#6
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	/Makes note. I may be in the market for a new camera in the not to distant future myself and that one looks pretty good - spec wise. I may have a look on my way through heathrow next time out on the off chance they have it duty free. Stan __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

03-07-2007, 14:37	#7
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Just ordered this so should have it in a day or two __________________

05-07-2007, 09:49	#8
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Camera arrived this morning Can't really have a play with it yet though :/ __________________

05-07-2007, 13:05	#9
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Not had any time to test this out properly....but check out the zoom on this little sucker. 10x optical (28-280mm) is pretty impressive for something so small. These pics were just real quick snaps from the hand with no stabilization. __________________

05-07-2007, 13:15	#10
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Nice, good choice there __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"