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Advice for a new pocket digital camera
      #212180 - 06/07/12 05:19 PM

Looking for advice on what to buy for a new pocket digital camera.

The existing one has a battery which is no longer available.

Please comment on why think a model is good and if you own one. Thanks.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: NitroX]
      #212182 - 06/07/12 09:51 PM

I have a Panasonic 14 Megapixel Lumix. The one they skipped across the river here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el4Puw6AM4I

Small enough, good size screen, easy to use. Very happy with it.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: controlled_feed]
      #212241 - 08/07/12 12:02 AM

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That model line looks good. Mostly this camera will be used by someone else, but having a waterproof, shockproof and best dustproof, on hand which fits in a pocket will be handy.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: NitroX]
      #212280 - 08/07/12 10:11 AM

I have two Finepix pocket digital cameras. 120 and 150 from memory. Both great. The 120 finally gave up the ghost after coming off the roof of the car and getting run over. I will keep buying them. My camel hunting photos and videos are taken with the 120. The girls use it for underwater shots in the pool. I have a plastic skin to protect them but haven't needed it.

Highly recommended and will fit in a hunting shirt pocket.

For replacement of rare batterys I have a contact on my other computer (I sound like NITRO500 now) which I will post when I get home.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: tophet1]
      #212300 - 08/07/12 03:56 PM

I have a Canon S95 (now replaced by the very similar, and slightly enhanced S100)

Small in size with a large hi-res CCD chip, full manual over ride if required, easy to use.

Professional Ken Rockwell reckons its the world's best pocket camera...



http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/s100.htm

I can only agree, I'd buy another in a heartbeat

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: TilleyMan]
      #212304 - 08/07/12 05:37 PM

Will have a look at them.

My main camera is an old Canon EOS 300D SLR. I am thinking of upgrading it to a Canon EOS 60D which is also a digital SLR cammera, about 18 meg photos, uses the same lens as any in the EOS system, now can also take HD video etc. I have a 75-300 zoom lens for the old camera which is still good, though a little scratched. Might add a 18-135 or 18-200 zoom to carry as a standard instead of the ordinary 18-55 it came with.

I would consider the better EOS 7D but like the pivoting screen on the 60D and 650D. The 7D has a fixed screen on the back. If I had the money I would go for a EOS 5D MkIII which has a lot of better professional features but about 4x-5x the cost of the other models. 18 focus points, 60 shot burst shots, plus other stuff.

The 60D is probably more than I can do with anyway. I almost always carry the SLR when hunting myself, except when it is very wet.

A waterproof pocket camera would be good for boating, canoeing, white water rafting, fishing, dusty, wet humid environments, and also on hunts where scenic photos need to be taken quickly, eg on safari when hunting, getting the SLR out often takes too long and annoys the PHs and trackers ...

Good to have a choice. My wife wants the small one though also for her trips. Has to be easy to use, she requires.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: NitroX]
      #212423 - 10/07/12 07:10 AM

http://www.camera-battery.com.au/?utm_so...BEmail%2BFooter

Highly recommended for sourcing old camera batterys etc. He is in NZ for 10 days R&R but will probably be able to help.

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Re: Advice for a new pocket digital camera [Re: controlled_feed]
      #212425 - 10/07/12 07:14 AM

Quote:

I have a Panasonic 14 Megapixel Lumix.Theonethey skipped acrossthe river here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el4Puw6AM4I Small enough, good size screen, easy to use. Very happy with it.



I have had 2 of these and really like them as well..however per another post think the newer Nikons and Canons are getting really good reviews as well..

the thing I dont like about the panasonic Lumix is once out of warranty it costs $185 to get a new chip put in--they are only $240 plus new or there abouts at Costco...

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