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Best Point & Shoot Compact Digital Camera

  • 10-01-2013 3:15pm
    #1
    boccy23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,135 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    I have a Nikon D3000 which I use a lot. But sometimes for social events or with the kids I'd like a simple small point & shoot digital camera.

    I'm looking for any recommendations for a camera which others have used which would do the trick.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭Wossack


    not here to advise, but before people start to get carried away, whats the budget? :)


  • #3
    boccy23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,135 ✭✭✭boccy23


    I would say between 150 and 250.


  • #4
    aidanic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭aidanic


    I carry a Panasonic DMC-ZS3 (also known as a TZ7) with me most of the time. Enough megapixels, 25mm wide angle, HD video and 12x optical zoom. Mrs aidanic has an older TZ5.

    DP Review

    Optical zoom was the key requirement here. It takes SD card, and I have two batteries for it. Can record a solid 90 minutes on a full charge.


  • #5
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    I'd pick up a secondhand Panasonic LX5 if you can or buy it new if you have people in the States.

    Other option might be a XF1
    http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/fujifilm-xf1-refurbished.html

    P832A4V3T8MES will give you 10% off too :D


  • #6
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    aidanic wrote: »
    I carry a Panasonic DMC-ZS3 (also known as a TZ7) with me most of the time. Enough megapixels, 25mm wide angle, HD video and 12x optical zoom. Mrs aidanic has an older TZ5.

    DP Review

    Optical zoom was the key requirement here. It takes SD card, and I have two batteries for it. Can record a solid 90 minutes on a full charge.

    Great camera, I had the TZ10 before. Fantastic quality for a P&S


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  • #7
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,239 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Best Point & Shoot Compact Digital Camera

    Is going to cost more than €250.


  • #8
    Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-cheap-camera/ TZ7 recommended here also.


  • #9
    pansyflower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 231 ✭✭pansyflower


    TZ7 was out in 2009. The TZ25 and TZ30 are now available.

    Check out this link for more info.

    http://www.dpreview.com/products/Panasonic/cameras


  • #10
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,576 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Would the cameras recommended be good for photographing concerts? I bought a smart phone because it had a 12mp camera in it (sony xperia s). This takes brutal photos especially of any concerts I've attended.(although its not too bad for outside daytime ones).


  • #11
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,576 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    I was having a look at this Lumix ZS5 for €105 inc delivery.
    Any thoughts, good bad or indifferent?


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