Suitable Pocket Digital Cameras

Sanctuary Sep 14, 2010 19:03:23

Although I have a half-decent Olympus DSLR (E400) camera which is reasonably light, even that can become a bit of a burden when clumping around and swinging around your neck, so I'd like to ask if I may, what small digital pocket cameras others use when site visiting that can give a reasonable wide angle when required. I can look them up I know but there's nothing quite like opinions from those already using them. Cheers.

thesweetcheat Sep 14, 2010 20:48:35

Replying to Sanctuary

I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 (a few years old). It has a decent wide angle, as well as 10x optical zoom. Fits nicely into pocket too. I don't know what half of the features do though!

ocifant Sep 15, 2010 05:58:59

Replying to Sanctuary

I recently picked up a Nikon S3000 (around £100) which seems decent enough so far. The only down side for me is that it has a rechargable battery, so you need a power socket if it runs out.

My previous 'pocket' camera was a Canon A95. Slightly heavier and bulkier as it uses 4xAA batteries, but the screen folded out which was nice for composing 'awkward' shots at an angle, high/low views etc.

Lubin Sep 15, 2010 14:00:15

Replying to Sanctuary

I'll go along with the others recommending the TZ series from Panasonic. I have a TZ2 which is a few years old now but has equivalent of 28mm and a 10x zoom, also a Leica lens.

Peace , Lubin

Sanctuary Sep 15, 2010 19:49:00

Replying to Sanctuary

Thanks for all the valuable info and advice guys, much appreciated.

Howburn Digger Sep 17, 2010 18:43:47

Replying to Sanctuary

I lost my rather expensive Canon a few years back and a camera borrowed from a mate got a total soaking in Argyll. Now I use an outrageously cheap Praktica DC Slim 3.1 Mega Pixel. It cost £10 from ASDA two years ago and is small and ultra light. The viewing screen on the back is rather too small and difficult to use in strong sunlight, but it has close up and landscape settings and a strong digital zoom.
I just stick in a BIG memory card, shoot a LOT of pictures and pick the best ones. If it gets soaked or lost it is no big deal.
Works for me.