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recommend a digital camera

intouch44 · 2010-01-12 17:49:17

i've been searching online for a camera but there's so much choice i haven't a clue where to start! i am basically looking for a good camera for nights out and to use on my travels later in the year, would also like to take decent short videos. so can anyone recommend: 1. a good and easy to use camera 2. somehwere to buy…

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12-01-2010 6:49pm

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intouch44

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i've been searching online for a camera but there's so much choice i haven't a clue where to start! i am basically looking for a good camera for nights out and to use on my travels later in the year, would also like to take decent short videos. so can anyone recommend:

1. a good and easy to use camera
2. somehwere to buy it ( preferably online)

thanks!

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#2 12-01-2010 7:08pm
hugoline

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Probably better off asking in the photography forum. have a read of this post first though.

How much are you willing to spend?

I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ5 and can recomend it's newer model TZ7 (small camera with MASSIVE optical zoom (for it's size), HD video with working zoom (rare in other cameras), big and crisp display quite a few useful functions but also iA (intelligent auto) which recognises and sets the correct mode.
Only downside for your preferences.. the range flash is a bit crap (5 meters max, after that it's dark).

Overall, an ideal compact travel camera with a massive zoom (25-300mm)

Where to buy online: Amazon, pixmania (just cross fingers all goes well), ...

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#3 17-01-2010 10:00pm
cnocbui

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The just announced Sony HX5 would appear to meet all your criteria:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10010701sonyhx5w380s2100tx7.asp

Online: http://shop.heinigerag.ch/de/products/159718

Which appears to be considerably cheaper than:

http://www.play.com/Product.aspx?r=ELEC&title=13456728&source=9593

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