Pug Hugger Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 My little sister got the photographer's gene in my family - demonstrated by the fact that I managed to smash the lense in of our old canon point and shoot So we need a new one. It needs to take photos. Nice photos would be a bonus. I understand we won't get the SLR 'look' with a point and shoot but I would like something as close to as possible and am willing to pay extra for it. So could you please recommend a camera for me? Make and model please! Probably no more than $500 unless it is extraordinary Don't know if I need to provide any more information but your help is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerBoy Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I just picked up the Lumix TZ10 from JB Hi-Fi in Rundle Mall for $544 if you talk them down enough! I think Diamonds are doing it for $550 Awesome little camera, goes with me everywhere (and I have Pro dSLR gear for the real shoots!). I'd recommend it over almost all other P&S cameras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Persephone takes beautiful photos with hers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 For me #1 thing on the wish list for a point and shoot is a swivel screen, you can get a bit more creative with it - The canon G11 has a swivel screen, and I think Canon have another slightly cheaper model with a swivel screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) I am another Lumix fan I started out with that and there were quite a few people that thought I was using a DSLR The video function records in HD, so it's great quality. My Lumix photos start here (at the chunky reindeer kid ) through to the end of the stream. ETA This set from Soundwave was also on the Lumix http://www.flickr.com/photos/lolapug/sets/72157624468089181/ Edited July 27, 2010 by huga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Another vote for the Lumix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Hugger Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sorry about the slow reply - too distracted by huga's photos Okay I will look into the lumix. What on earth is a swivel screen helen? How do I get more creative with it!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 With a swivel screen the LCD screen opens up and goes around in circles so you can hold the camera at any angle and point the screen toward you so you can still see what you are shooting, great for getting different angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Another vote for lumix, I had two before I got my slr and the quality is awesome, they just never faulter! Steer clear nikon point and shoot. My slr is nikon and it's awesome, my p & s is nikon as well and I'd gladly swap it for something else anyday. I've also had a canon p & s and they are ok. What ever you get make sure you get one with a lithium battery, that way you can recharge it and notbhave to worry about regular battrys. It's confusing because there is a lot of p & s around these days!! One of my panas had a swivel live display they are awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Another Lumix fan here . I loved mine and it went everywhere with me, great camera's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammieS Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 For me #1 thing on the wish list for a point and shoot is a swivel screen, you can get a bit more creative with it - The canon G11 has a swivel screen, and I think Canon have another slightly cheaper model with a swivel screen I'm a Canon fan and have had a G10 which is great - it has most features of an SLR in manual mode (you can also put an additional lens on the front) and most SLR photography courses will let you take the G-series along to use and learn how to take SLR photos. I've now upgraded to a Canon 7D but still love my G10 for the size and fantastic photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I just picked up the Lumix TZ10 from JB Hi-Fi in Rundle Mall for $544 if you talk them down enough! I think Diamonds are doing it for $550 Awesome little camera, goes with me everywhere (and I have Pro dSLR gear for the real shoots!). I'd recommend it over almost all other P&S cameras I got a Lumix TZ7 a year or so ago to replace my Canon Ixus and I love it It shoots HD video, and has a burst mode option which I use a lot for action shots, I really like it and would recommend it Easy to use for a photography noob like me It was $580 on special from memory. I think it's been superseded by the one SB is talking about? Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 That's the same model as ours Amps It's a great little camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 It sure is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Hugger Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Right made my decision. I will buy a Lumix - as that way I won't get confused in the shop Hope it helps my hopeless photography skills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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