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Digital Camera Recommendation
14 megapixels
8X wide optical zoom lens
slim so I can store in my jeans pocket.
Any recommendations please?
Peter Stones
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Id recommend panasonic lumix FS/TZ models.0
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It depends how much you want to spend.
If you can go to £320 you can get the Canon S95 which is jean pocket sized and give you excellent photos.
You don't need 14 megapixels in a compact camera....consider something with lower MP. Nikons Flagship D3 SLR only has 12 mp.
Past a certain point more megapixels doesn't mean better image quality.0 -
I agree with shopbot.
The quality of the optics is more important than the megapixel count. I've seen high quality pictures from a digital SLR with "only" a 6 megapixel sensor, but decent lenses.
List your requirements under essential and desirable and then look around to see what meets them.
www.dpreview.com is a good source of information and covers smaller cameras as well as SLR's.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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pstones578 wrote: »I want a digicam which meets the following criteria.
14 megapixels
8X wide optical zoom lens
slim so I can store in my jeans pocket.
Any recommendations please?
I should have said my budget is £130--
Peter Stones0 -
pstones578 wrote: »I should have said my budget is £130
Canon Ixus 105?0 -
Consider a Panasonic Lumix FS35. The lumix cameras consistently get good reviews and that one is £129 on Amazon.
Bear in mind you'll need a memory card though and it would be a good idea to carry a spare battery, so that will take it over budget. I imagine you could find one cheaper if you shop around.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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Consider a Panasonic Lumix FS35. The lumix cameras consistently get good reviews and that one is £129 on Amazon.
Bear in mind you'll need a memory card though and it would be a good idea to carry a spare battery, so that will take it over budget. I imagine you could find one cheaper if you shop around.
I bought the FS35 and a spare battery for £149 in total. Same SD card from my old camera.
Thanks guys.--
Peter Stones0
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