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Old 23-06-2008, 09:06 AM
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Default Camera bods.....

Going away in a few weeks and need to get myself a new camera. I have a decent Canon but its too big to carry around all the time. I need something small that i can put in my pocket. Looking to spend about £150ish - any recommendations on whats going to give me good shots for that price?

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Old 23-06-2008, 09:28 AM
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http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145325

stretch a little more and this would be perfect
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my Canon IXUS 40 has just died after 5 years hard use... im upgrading to this... the 7MP version of my old camera

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CANON-SD1000-P...QQcmdZViewItem
Old 23-06-2008, 09:29 AM
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on 2nd thoughts... Gareth that camera you just posted the link for looks class
Old 23-06-2008, 09:32 AM
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Ive got a Samsung S1030 and it's good enough for what i use it for (same sort of thing you want one for) i got it on offer in currys about 8 months ago for £89 obviously you aint going to get David Bailey quality with it for £89 but it is a good little camera imo

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07...msungs1030.asp
Old 23-06-2008, 09:37 AM
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thanks chaps. That panasonic does look a fair bit of kit for the money. Want something that will take decent pics so am happy to stretch a bit ta.
Old 23-06-2008, 11:14 AM
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i recommend a panasonic - superb lenses got one for my birthday this year, and it's compact enough to take anywhere, yet has a 10x zoom to get some great pictures from a distance
Old 23-06-2008, 11:24 AM
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i took this with a tz3!
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I've got a Casio EX600 and it's brilliant.

Very thin too, so fits in the pocket without a fuss.

Email me the specs on those laptops too mate...
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i want one thats gonna take good pics as well, not just be small enough to fit in my pocket. Gareths winning so far as he's posting pics lol! i'll take a look at panasonic range though.

anyone got any thoughts on fuji finepix stuff?

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Old 23-06-2008, 11:42 AM
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fuji finepix is good, but often the megapixel rating is kind of exaggerated because of the construction of their sensor.

if you're going away near water, i highly recommend an Aquapac as you can keep your camera dry and even take it snorkelling

http://www.aquapac.net/

here's some pics i took with an aquapac, although not with my panasonic







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Duly noted re finepix, ta.

That Aquapac looks like its worth its weight! nice pics btw - is that in Thailand?
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yep
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145325

stretch a little more and this would be perfect
Cheers for the link Gareth

i just bought that camera on saturday, hopefully be delivered today
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get some photos up!
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
get some photos up!
Will do when it turns up... had another disappointing arrival home today hope it turns up tomorrow
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