Firstly, sorry if this is the wrong place but it is kind of skiing related as it will be used for a lot skiing shots hopefully. Looking for a new compact and there seems to be loads of different options out there at the moment. Not bothered about the amount of megapixels as that's not what determines a good picture so as long as the quality is fine, I'm not interested in ones that just sell on the fact that it has 200 megapixels. I'd like something that had a decent burst mode for sequence shots and also 720p video or above would be nice. I don't know much about manual settings but I'd quite like the option to learn so some adjustability would be nice. Not sure I need a super zoom but again, having the option might be useful. Think i'd probably prefer a decent wide angle over long zoom. Anyone got any suggestions?
Panasonic Lumix TZ8 - £185ish
http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/LUMIX+Digital+Cameras/LUMIX+Digital+Cameras/DMC-TZ8/Overview/3378716/index.html
Not entirely sure if this is the current model to be honest. Has good reviews but my brother and dad both have lumix cameras and I haven't been entirely convinced. My dad likes the big zoom on his one but performance wise i wasn't particularly blown away and i don't remember it having any manual adjustments. My brother got the same camera as my dad but without the big zoom after he broke his old canon but has now broken the new one too (significantly quicker than the canon). He was really unimpressed by the build quality and really doesn't like the lack of manual adjustments.
I've also looked at the canon S90 as this is meant to be a really good camera for taking pictures but its a bit more than i want to spend (unless i go 2nd hand but even then its still at the high end of my budget) and only has VGA video.
el nombre, if you want sequence shots of fast-moving skiers I'd say an optical viewfinder will help a lot...but they're not easy to find, especially on lower-priced cameras.
I had the Panasonic TZ7 for a short while (lost it somewhere in the Mooserwirt). I wasn't totally in love with it for ski shots, although I did like the zoom versatility. But I can't compare it with the other two on your list, and the camera I'm very happy with now (Canon G12) is more expensive. I guess for general ski pics most cameras will do.
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el nombre,
I bought the Canon 220HS online here in Spain for €168 + postage €12 just 4 weeks ago.
I'm very pleased with it so far, a big plus for me was the ability to zoom whilst videoing as most others in the compact/price range do not.
Controls are good and intuitive, and there are manual options for several things. However I mostly use it on Auto. Video is high definition and most impressive. Fits nicely in the pocket too, I wanted the red version but ended up with the black one. I also bought an 8Gb SD card and a spare battery, beware though the Canon OEM battery is very expensive, mine came from Hong Kong at £4.50 (but £48 at Dixons)
After all it is free
After all it is free
if you want manual controls you could do a lot worse than a 2nd hand Canon G9 off ebay
i'm quite a fan of panasonic compacts (having had an LX3 and replaced it with an LX5) but not sure you'd get something with manual controls within your budget unless you go second hand
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Megamum, The Ixus 100 (SD780) has an optical viewfinder
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Megamum, The Ixus 100 (SD780) has an optical viewfinder
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el nombre, Optical viewfinder is a must for me, often you can't see the LCD on a bright day in the snow. The other thing for skiing is shutter delay which you can find listed on this website
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el nombre, I looked last year, the absolute winner in terms of a decent burst mode was the Sony DSC-TX5 , added benefit of being shock resistant and waterproof.
Tougher than it looks with its neatly diminutive dimensions, Sony's TX5 is a camera you'll find yourself readily slipping into a pocket when heading out for the day. You may not take your best and most admired shots with it - you'll need a budget DSLR you could otherwise snag for a similar asking price for that - but with the camera about your person you're sure to take ones that you otherwise wouldn't have.
That's the case too with the TX5's less run-of-the-mill features such as Twilight and even more unique Panorama Sweep mode. Both of these encourage further experimentation, and that's not what we'd normally expect from a snapshot camera. Add in the fact that you can use this camera not only in the dark but also in the rain, the cold and at the beach, and you have a versatile travel tool that won't take up much space at all in your luggage. It shoots HD video too, so all the latest must-haves are covered in the one package.
Some pics I took using it:
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Blackrock Cottage, Glencoe?
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altis, yeh Glencoe, not sure of the cottage name, but on your right as you drive to the ski area...
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
altis, yeh Glencoe, not sure of the cottage name, but on your right as you drive to the ski area...
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Thanks for the replies. Using Altis' link at the top I found this group test which is pretty interesting http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q210grouptravelzoom/ It's looking like the Casio EX-FH100 is pretty hard to beat although pretty closely followed by the Samsung WB650 (I think i'd still go for the WB600 though).
Tha casio has one of the widest lens, HD video, shooting up to 1000fps although quality is utter crap so i probably wouldn't using anything past 240fps I don't think. http://youtube.com/v/U3JfGw8YfeQ shows it pretty well. Also has some basic manual adjustments that I can ruin photos with. The Samsung's video is whats putting me off mainly but the price is keeping it in contention. Anyone had any experience with the Casio by any chance?
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altis, yeh Glencoe, not sure of the cottage name, but on your right as you drive to the ski area...
That's the one. It belongs to the Scottish Ladies MC. I've stayed there once many years ago. It's cosy but the facilities are a bit primitive. IIRC, you have to pump the water out of the stream through a filter and there is another pump for the toilets.
I nearly bought the Casio EX-F1 when they first came out but was eventually put off by the poor lens quality and clumsy user interface. This doesn't mean to say that this new one will be the same!
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I'd second the idea of a used Canon G series. Particularly if you want the ability to take half decent action shots and manual control options. Compacts in the sub £200 bracket are pretty decent for taking general still shots, but autofocus on moving subjects is very hit and miss and shutter lag can be a major pain.