Digital cameras

[SnoopZ]

Looking for a compact camera really that doesn't look pocket size unless i'm mistaken

[Tony.]

Here is one for you to consider

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/169537

I have a Casio 'Bridge' Camera (EX-FH20) and was so impressed got the other half a EX-Z2

Very easy to use especially with the "Best Shot" feature

[SnoopZ]

Thanks for the input, i'll check it out and compare with the limux.

[idi banashapan]

as a tip, www.dpreview.com for good, indepth reviews on most mainstream cameras.

[SnoopZ]

Thanks Bender i'll save the link and check it out.

[danielf]

Just my 2p: If I was buying today, I'd be looking for one with an 'old-fashioned' viewfinder. I bought a Panny Lumix 12mb (DMC FX-550) about a year ago (~£200 IIRC). It got very good reviews, but I find the LCD screen is absolutely rubbish for shooting panoramas. It's fine for shooting snapshots of your mates in a well-lit room, but once your outside (especially when the sun is out), and you want to take a picture of an object that doesn't fill the screen, it's pot luck, as you really can't see what you're taking a picture of.

[Osem]

Check out the readers' forums section of the DP Review site too - they have specific forums for all of the big names and you can find some really good feedback and tips there.

Ps I have a Panasonic Lumix TZ3 and it's been excellent. I've used it in many places where I'd never have taken a larger camera so not only does it take good pictures, it takes pictures I otherwise wouldn't have got!

[Pauls9]

Originally Posted by philwhite100

The Canon Powershot G10 is very good for the money. I think it is 14.1 Megapixel.
A compact camera with a lot of features from Canon's more expensive DSLR range.

And it can be used with the CHDK firmware add-on.

http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

[saabmania2]

just bought myself a new camera a panasonic lumix FZ38 although it's not pocket sized i have to say i'm very impressed with the picture quality, the reason i went for this was a friend of mine bought a lumix compact camera (not sure which one) but i was very impressed by that too.
anyway i wouldn't hesitate to recommend the lumix range

[SnoopZ]

I went for the Panasonic Lumix TZ7 and 16GB class 6 SDHC memory card in the end because of the great reviews and all i really wanted was a point and click with great zoom and 720P video mode.

[Angua]

Originally Posted by saabmania2

just bought myself a new camera a panasonic lumix FZ38 although it's not pocket sized i have to say i'm very impressed with the picture quality, the reason i went for this was a friend of mine bought a lumix compact camera (not sure which one) but i was very impressed by that too.
anyway i wouldn't hesitate to recommend the lumix range

Have the FZ28 & found it so easy to use and you have the option of a digital viewfinder for the times when the screen is no use.

[Kymmy]

To throw a spanner in the works Aldi have some cheap digital 12Mp camera's on special @ £49.99 starting tomorrow

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_13279.htm

with more details at

http://www.traveler-service.de/dc12-uk-popup/index.htm

[SnoopZ]

Thanks but its not the megapixels im after its the quality of the lens and the 12x optical zoom

[Paul]

We have http://www.trustedreviews.com/digita...ix-DMC-FZ28/p1
and even though I am more of a point and shoot type of person I still get decent shots now and then (link in sig), Must admit the Lumix is pretty straight forward as a camera and they tend to do a decent optical zoom option.

Originally Posted by Paul

We have http://www.trustedreviews.com/digita...ix-DMC-FZ28/p1
and even though I am more of a point and shoot type of person I still get decent shots now and then (link in sig), Must admit the Lumix is pretty straight forward as a camera and they tend to do a decent optical zoom option.

looking at the pics linked in your sig I think you are being modest, they are more than just 'decent'