Just curious-what compact do you own?

dinneenp

Hi,
I have a Pentax K-X and a Panasonic ZS3 (compact superzoom).
I keep the Panasonic with me in the car and on me whenever I don't have my DSLR with me.
I'm going to change it for a compact with full manual controls. I've put (suprise, suprise) a lot of research into it and handled a lot of cameras instore. I have my mind made up ( I think); the Samsung EX-1

There seems to be two options-go for a top end but small zoom camera; I know ideally it'd be own one of each.
Top end ones: Canon S95, G12, Panasonic LX5, Nikon P7000, Samsung EX1 etc or go for a longer zoom but worse in low light/slower aperture and less IQ; Panasonic TZ/ZS series, Casio EX-FH100 or similar.
The Sony NEX, four thirds cameras are too big once you have a zoom lens on it I think.

All have thier pluses, if there was a pocketable top end one with slightly larger zoom it'd sell like hotcakes I'd imagine.
The S95 is very pocketable which is a big advantage if you want to have it on your person (in jeans).
The LX5 can take an EVF, which you might or mightn't use. It's expensive.
The EX1 has a swivel screen and great screen resolution.
Some of the top ends are slightly too big for jeans (G12, P7000) and some fit just about (LX5, EX1).

I'm just curious what compact you own, did you go for the longer zoom or top end camera but smaller zoom, do you miss the long zoom, if it's not pocketable do you miss that etc.
Cheers,
Pa.

duffarama

Olympus Stylus epic for me, film camera and a wonderful fixed 35mm f2.8 lens and it's tiny.

jpb1974

I have an Olympus XA and a Minolta Freedom Zoom 90

Captain Flaps

I have a Canon IXUS 75 for nights out and a Casio EX-G1 for watersports.

Heebie

Panasonic Lumix of some kinda with a Leica lens. I used to have a Pentax M50, but someone stole it last chrimbo.

Tiriel

Canon Ixus 75 - still love it. Bring it pretty much everywhere!

Promac

Nikon Coolpix. Great little camera. Software is a bit iffy but the image quality is good for a compact and it's nice and small which is what I got it for.

sNarah

Just the Sony Cybershot, have had it since 2003 and it still works a charm!

PCPhoto

Canon g10 (and underwater housing) and G11 ...and a fujifilm f31 (with underwater housing)

Borderfox

Canon G9

iamstop

Canon Ixus 85 IS, goes almost everywhere with me. Gigs an all.

baby and crumble

One of the Casio Elixims from years ago, it's great, built like tank and going strong still!

swingking

Canon g11,

Antomus Prime

Samsung NV10. Fantastic little camera with great picture quality, built in editing software, great optical zoon and a pop up flash that automatically opens if needed. Best part about it is that it was a steal off Adverts.ie

Lady_North1

Canon Ixus 100. Lovely little camera, stays in handbag for emergency photos. lol

homerun_homer

Canon SX210

Professey Chin

Panasonic TZ5.Brilliant camera.

smash

Pentax optio ws80 waterproof - sitting at home.

Sony DSC H5 - Leave it in my apartment abroad.

Canon IXUS 100 IS - got dropped 2 weeks ago, lens is stuck.

Casio Exilim EX-FC160S - got stolen recently on a night out.

dinneenp

very mixed bunch of cameras! Is it that people splash out on their dslrs and buy any kind of compact or bought one years ago and still working? I expected there to be moge Canon G or S series cameras and Panasonic LX3's.

Ice cubed

swingking wrote: »

Canon g11,

Me too.