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What compact for me?

ThOnda · 2008-05-27 21:41:30

Yes, I give up. I am thinking about some compact digital camera before I have all important things sorted to buy DSLR. I would like to have wide lens (28mm), not slow, not expensive and with possibilities to control at least something about exposure. Price limit is 200 Euro, but it is absolute maximum, cards including.…

27-05-2008 9:41pm

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Yes, I give up. I am thinking about some compact digital camera before I have all important things sorted to buy DSLR.
I would like to have wide lens (28mm), not slow, not expensive and with possibilities to control at least something about exposure.
Price limit is 200 Euro, but it is absolute maximum, cards including.
Experiences, recommendations as well as sources are more than welcomed.

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#2 27-05-2008 9:47pm

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E200 is the problem I'd suspect... There are new panasonics and samsungs with 24mm equivalents I think but I don't think they'll satisfy the price requirement (nor am I sure about manual/A/S/ modes.)

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#3 27-05-2008 9:53pm

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EV correction is a must.
It doesn't have to be the best camera on the market. I just need something cheaper. So far I have to pay 15 Euro for each roll of film. So I don't take pictures at all. And I would like to. And camera in my phone is not enough...

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#4 27-05-2008 10:06pm

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as Thirdfox said, the budget is a little bit restrictive. by any chance you can hold off, save and stretch the budget? some panasonic lumix would fit in with your needs but need more budget, perhaps say 300? check out Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3, it's not the latest thou

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#5 27-05-2008 10:16pm

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http://cgi.ebay.ie/Canon-PowerShot-A560-Digital-Camera_W0QQitemZ270240026135QQihZ017QQcategoryZ31388QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Found that havent looked into it at all just going by the face its got a "M" mode on it so its got some manual settings!

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#6 27-05-2008 10:24pm

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Thonda the panasonic will be a bit over 200 including shipping , i have one , its alright

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/583759/art/panasonic/lumix-dmc-fz8-lumix-black.html

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#7 27-05-2008 10:25pm

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ricky - 35 mm is not enough. Size DOES matter, sometimes...

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#8 27-05-2008 11:30pm

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Hello ,I've been looking at this site myself lately. Found a camera that has a wide lens and good manual settings.

http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk/item/331-340E/

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#9 28-05-2008 1:23pm

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Pixmania have the A720 IS and the A560 whiich both have Av Tv and M modes. They're all sub €200 iirc.

EDIT:
http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/589377/art/canon/powershot-a720-is.html
Okay shipping will push it up tho...

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#10 28-05-2008 5:34pm

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Both are 35 mm. That's not wide enough.
But thanks for your time and effort.

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#11 28-05-2008 5:56pm

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Found one!
only €171.104 inc postage
Clickie clikie
28mm
10x optical :eek:
7.2mp
3.0 inch screen
Not to sure about exposure but atleast its 28mm
Well it says here it is

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#12 28-05-2008 8:24pm

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WOW!!! I am reading dpreview about it and it looks good for the money.
I know what I'll be doing tomorrow at work - searching reviews and tests!

Thanks a lot, that should make me feel a little bit better now.

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#13 28-05-2008 8:28pm

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ThOnda wrote: »

WOW!!! I am reading dpreview about it and it looks good for the money.
I know what I'll be doing tomorrow at work - searching reviews and tests!

Thanks a lot, that should make me feel a little bit better now.

Agreed. My compact of choice is the Canon Ixus 60, I can't recommend it highly enough.

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#14 28-05-2008 8:33pm

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there's no manual control on the TZ3 unfortunately :mad:

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#15 28-05-2008 9:25pm

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Noise and details are almost the only drawback now. We'll see tomorrow. Or next week. Yes, next week should be the best week for decisions. After stretched weekend! Ehaaa

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#16 28-05-2008 9:40pm

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ThOnda wrote: »

Noise and details are almost the only drawback now. We'll see tomorrow. Or next week. Yes, next week should be the best week for decisions. After stretched weekend! Ehaaa

Good luck anyway

My work here is done :rolleyes:

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#17 06-06-2008 7:39am

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New toy, that could do the trick... 5 Mpx should be enough

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#18 06-06-2008 10:51am

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Hiya guys (and girls)

First time here and looking for advice. Want to buy a compact digital in the €300 - €400 mark and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations ? Any and all help much appreciateds.Thanks.

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#19 06-06-2008 10:54am

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Roscoman wrote: »

Hiya guys (and girls)

First time here and looking for advice. Want to buy a compact digital in the €300 - €400 mark and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations ? Any and all help much appreciateds.Thanks.

read this FAQ

seeya Hugh

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