Point and Shoot

Garp · 17-02-2010, 20:03

Anyone got recommendations for a point and shoot camera, preferably handbag sized?

Kari's Sony camera is getting a little long in the tooth and has either picked up some interesting bits of dirt somewhere in the optics or the CCD is starting to go. It's done fantastic service so far and is nice solid metal construction. It pretty much lives in her handbag and we're looking to replace it with something similar. Not particularly bothered about features or anything fancy, but I'd rather not get something junky. Given it's living in a handbag it would be good if it's pretty robust too.

Kitten · 17-02-2010, 20:05

I got a little fujifilm to carry about - think it's a J37, was about 70 quid, does the job & has video

Jingo · 17-02-2010, 20:29

My Sony Cybershot was ~100 notes in 2004 and still takes great pics and video for a small, pocket size point and shoot

I think the modern equivalent of the same model is ~£70

Knipples · 17-02-2010, 20:53

I wouldnt mind one of these as a video camera, i'd like to have one for shooting things that are longer than just a picture. My sisters wedding is coming up, and I would love to catch all the build up in an easy way.

Will keep an eye on this thread for any recommendations/specifics, because I haven't the foggiest when it comes to video cameras.

Kitten · 17-02-2010, 21:27

Marie, You can borrow mine if you want to keep the cost down.

Knipples · 17-02-2010, 21:44

May well have a fiddle about with yours next weekend, and get some ideas. I've got a bit saved up (due to living at home) so could spend about 80ish quid. It would just be nice to have one because there are so many occasions I wish I did. Thankyou very much for the offer though

Kitten · 17-02-2010, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Knipples

May well have a fiddle about with yours next weekend, and get some ideas.

You can have a play with the camera too, if you like

Knipples · 17-02-2010, 21:57

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Originally Posted by Kitten

You can have a play with the camera too, if you like

Yeah baby!

Garp · 17-02-2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Kitten

I got a little fujifilm to carry about - think it's a J37, was about 70 quid, does the job & has video

Looks like I have to get the J38 here, which is marginally different specs but looks perfectly decent. Comes in at an absolutely bank breaking $91 too. Kari likes the look of it, it looks fantastically slim. Perfect!

edit: ooh.. Mum is on some referal site or something that keeps generating her $5 amazon voucher codes every now and then which has already allowed me to buy a few techie books and bits for free (excluding shipping), now got another one so thats $10 off the camera too

LeperousDust · 18-02-2010, 03:52

Panasonic, i've never been more impressed with features nad more importantly build quality. They can knock the FS6 (or 7 i lose track now) series out for about £100 but i seriously don't know how! I first saw them when i advised my mum, then a year later bought debs one and when my canon ixus finally gives up (its on its way slowly!) i'll be grabbing one most definitely! The intelligent auto button is perfect for my mum and debs, but the granular level at which you can change settings is perfect for me, seriously consider checking them out

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Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Point and Shoot Anyone got recommendations for a point and shoot camera, preferably handbag sized? Kari's Sony camera is getting a little long in the tooth and has either picked up some interesting bits of dirt somewhere in the optics or the CCD is starting to go. It's done fantastic service so far and is nice solid metal construction. It pretty much lives in her handbag and we're looking to replace it with something similar. Not particularly bothered about features or anything fancy, but I'd rather not get something junky. Given it's living in a handbag it would be good if it's pretty robust too. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

17-02-2010, 20:05	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I got a little fujifilm to carry about - think it's a J37, was about 70 quid, does the job & has video __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

17-02-2010, 20:29	#3
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	My Sony Cybershot was ~100 notes in 2004 and still takes great pics and video for a small, pocket size point and shoot I think the modern equivalent of the same model is ~£70 __________________

17-02-2010, 21:27	#5
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Marie, You can borrow mine if you want to keep the cost down. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

18-02-2010, 03:52	#10
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Panasonic, i've never been more impressed with features nad more importantly build quality. They can knock the FS6 (or 7 i lose track now) series out for about £100 but i seriously don't know how! I first saw them when i advised my mum, then a year later bought debs one and when my canon ixus finally gives up (its on its way slowly!) i'll be grabbing one most definitely! The intelligent auto button is perfect for my mum and debs, but the granular level at which you can change settings is perfect for me, seriously consider checking them out . __________________