I've kinda decided that I'm going to get a new digi cam with my tax return, and was curious what peps are using.

I was kinda looking at the Panasonic FZ20, 5mp, 12x zoom, Image stabilization. The FZ30 came out recently so you can pick up the older model for a really decent price...

Don't want an SLR, but want to have some more capability than a basic point and shoot....

Suggestions appreciated

 

I use a DSC-F828 and have a DSC-M2 on the way for video. Neither are perfect, but are decent for what I do.

 

Have a look at www.dpreviews.com - the reviews there are very complete and honest. If a camera rates a "Highly Recommended" it's top notch and one out of several dozens cameras.

I highly recommend that you put your eyes and hands on the camera you plan to buy as everyone has different eyes and hands. I like my cameras smaller and my view finders optical rather than electronic but have had an EVF and it wasn't that bad.

DPreviews has a camera finder where you enter in various requirements and the database returns the matching cameras.

I'm looking hard a the Canon Digital Rebel XP or the Olympus E-500 for my next camera but I'll wait until the end of Feburary when Canon normally releases their next generation. Olympus came out with their's this week and the only big camera is the new E-330 which doesn't meet my needs.

Have fun.

 

I agree with Paul, that's what I use too. There are other places, but dpreview is the most comprehensive IMO.

 

Yeah I've been looking at Dpreview and there is a lot of good info on the site, The rebel is a very nice piece, my aunt got one several months ago but its a little more $$$ than i want to spend.

 

i use a Sony DSC-V3... pix come out pretty decent for a point and shoot.

 

IMO Nikon Coolpix series of cameras are very good.
The name might sound a little unreliable, but despite that, they have great lenses, great features, fast response, compact and functional.

 

I just got a Canon S2 IS for my birthday. Should be taking pics of the Z tomorrow with it

I did post some vids I made with it, it has great video and sound quality for a digital camera.

 

SE w800i.

 

Sony DSC-H1. takes great pics.

 

Canon 300D w/Russian Firmware hack
-kit lens
-50mm
-70-300 zoom

 

Fuji S9000
Takes 9MP photos
10X Optical Zoom........works as a DSLR and a point and shoot

 

Sony DSC H-1.

 

Well I've kinda narrowed it down to Sony H1, Canon S2, or Pansonic FZ20... I'm going to have to go and get my hands on them to decide i guess

 

Nikon D50 with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lens

 

Canon 350D