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Recommend me a Compact Digital Camera

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  • gareth886 5 Aug 2009 12:41:36 2,829 posts
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    I'm hoping some of the photography buffs here on the EG forums can offer some recommendations on a compact digital camera.

    I'm doing some traveling early next year and need a decent compact camera to take with me. The thing is I have no idea where to start. Budget is around £200 mark. I seen a few recommendations of the Canon IXUS 100 in another thread. I have to say I like the idea of HiDef video that this camera also offers in a nice compact form.

    Can anyone point me in the right direction or offer any other recommendations on a better/comparable digital camera to this around the £200 mark.
  • Menace 5 Aug 2009 12:51:32 5,415 posts
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    I bought that camera after the recommandations - I like it very much! =)

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  • gareth886 5 Aug 2009 13:33:02 2,829 posts
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    Thanks Menace. Can anyone else offer any other suggestions?
  • kalel 5 Aug 2009 13:43:10 76,473 posts
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    Panasonic Lumix do very good compacts.
  • THFourteen 5 Aug 2009 13:50:09 29,070 posts
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    there was another one i looked at the fujifilm something something - exh300 maybe?

    it had some funky new technology where it takes 2 pics, one at a lower megapixel and another at a higher megapixel and then extrapolates the two to reduce noise.

    the only thing that put me off in the end was that it was slightly too big for a trouser pocket without looking as if you're pleased to see everyone.

    but otherwise i'm very happy with my ixus 100 :)
  • gareth886 5 Aug 2009 14:07:00 2,829 posts
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    Cool. Yeah the Ixus 100 trouser friendly, also is very easy on the eye and looks ideal for backpacking.

    I'll look into this fujifilm one and the Panasonic ones Kalel mentioned.
  • sport 5 Aug 2009 14:09:12 10,904 posts
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    gareth886 wrote:
    Cool. Yeah the Ixus 100 trouser friendly, also is very easy on the eye and looks ideal for backpacking.

    I'll look into this fujifilm one and the Panasonic ones Kalel mentioned.
    +1 for the Lumix - Just bought a TZ5 - great compact camera with 720p HD recording. Although I think it's been replaced by the TZ7.
  • gareth886 5 Aug 2009 14:22:23 2,829 posts
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    The TZ5 looks like a good option too, where did you buy it? The 10x optical zoom looks great, is it still quite compact?
  • sport 5 Aug 2009 14:30:00 10,904 posts
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    gareth886 wrote:
    The TZ5 looks like a good option too, where did you buy it? The 10x optical zoom looks great, is it still quite compact?
    It fits in my pocket no problem, but I actually got mine off ebay, used. Can't complain though because it was in immaculate condition and came with an extra battery and SD card.
  • barchetta 5 Aug 2009 19:29:59 1,222 posts
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    I've just dropped for the TZ7 - yes, a little out of the price range but it is very nice indeed though I've yet to play with it in earnest. The HD is a nice option, as is the 16:9 format and the 25-300mm lens is really useful. It replaced our old, and recently 'toddlered', Fuji E550 which was a good camera with more manual settings than the TZ7... It was actually a good bit more expensive than the TZ7 too, back when we got it.

    Not sure how many of the TZ7s 'features' I'm going to use but the image stabilisation is actually a real boon and the facial recognition amused our eldest.
  • gareth886 5 Aug 2009 19:54:11 2,829 posts
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    The TZ7 looks great. The 12x Optical zoom is also a real plus point. Anyone know where I can get the best deals on this camera?
  • THFourteen 5 Aug 2009 20:50:15 29,070 posts
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    trusted reviews seems to think its a big chunky camera?
  • reflux 6 Aug 2009 12:32:07 1,801 posts
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    I LOVE my TZ7, mostly for its film recording, but also the fully automatic mode that works surprisingly well. Bought it mid june and always try to bring it with me. It's not small like the smallest Ixus cameras though, but you can't really expect a camera with 24-300mm range to be ultra compact.

    My vids taken with the TZ7: http://www.youtube.com/framednoise

  • Buztafen 22 Aug 2011 12:41:40 15,156 posts
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    Bump!

    Any recommendation for a compact that's suitable for every day use by a member of the fairer sex. Its a birthday present so anything upto £100 should suffice.

    Seen this Nikon L23 going for just over £50. Dont know if its any good though...
  • Tonka 22 Aug 2011 13:16:23 18,173 posts
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    In othr news. Yesterday my wife said "We need to buy a new camera"



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    If you can read this you really need to fiddle with your forum settings.

  • Densil 22 Aug 2011 13:59:19 324 posts
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    Buztafen wrote:
    Bump!

    Any recommendation for a compact that's suitable for every day use by a member of the fairer sex. Its a birthday present so anything upto £100 should suffice.

    Seen this Nikon L23 going for just over £50. Dont know if its any good though...
    I got a Panasonic FS18 recently and have been pretty chuffed with it so have just ordered one for the missus. Super fast turn on and click if that's important to you. A little over budget though maybe at about £115.
  • SuperCoolEskimo 13 Jul 2012 10:12:10 8,672 posts
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    Help please. I'm looking for a good digital camera around the £100 or less mark and it's quite urgent. Any recommendations? Which makes are the best nowadays?
  • Lukus 13 Jul 2012 10:41:19 18,712 posts
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    Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony.

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  • Zomoniac 13 Jul 2012 11:09:16 6,230 posts
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    Got a TZ-10 for sale, can do £100 delivered with a nice leather case if that's of any interest?

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