Christian and Beccy

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I have a Canon EOS 400D, which I bought not too long ago. I have used it a bit, but nowhere near what its capable of. I'm constantly aware that I need to buy further equipment and lenses to get the most out of it. I have recently considered buying a 70-300 lens.

However, I also think I need a compact camera as I don't always want to carry the DSLR. Additionally, I'd like something that can do underwater (we're going to the Maldives this year). So, this got me looking at the Panasonic DMC-TZ7, which is, I think at the top end of compact camera's. It does 12x Optical Zoom, claiming the equivalent of 300mm of focal length. There is also an underwater housing available for it. The camera is about £250-£300.



http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_G...049/index.html

Now, my problem is this. I have a feeling that once I have it, it might mean that I don't use the DSLR atall. I know the DSLR is a good camera, but unless I spend fortunes on it, I'm not sure if I will ever see the benefits of it. I thought when I bought it that I might get right into photography, but I just don't think I have a big enough budget to do it properly. I really need a couple of lenses, a decent tripod etc etc.

Will I regret selling the DSLR, if I'm expecting this Panasonic to take fantastic pictures?

Not sure what I want you guys to do really, but maybe a bit of support/encouragement/productive advice?

foreigneRS

i personally think the panasonic will do you for 90% of situations as you will have it with you. unless you purposelu go with the aim of 'doing photography' you just won't want the hassle of taking the dlsr (well, that's the reason i haven't bothered to by one)

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

I just want to be able to take nice pictures, I know that the DSLR is capable of so much, but alot of the things I'd like to do with it will need me to spend so much more money yet.

Ebonycossie4x4

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you need the latest canon g series camera.

ive got same dslr as you and a G9 and i only ever use the G9.

Such awesome cameras.

Ebonycossie4x4

iTrader: (4)

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=19209

seems g10 is better built but i wouldn't listen to all that anyway.

Its a CANON so it will be built well.

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

The G11 is about £500!!

Not sure if the G9 is current?

Ebonycossie4x4

iTrader: (4)

yes they are pricey lol....

they are the best though. G9 is not current no, but you can get them. They are a fantastic camera.

Ebonycossie4x4

iTrader: (4)

I would sell the DSLR and buy one, my dslr is completely redundant, although it has took some nice pictures.

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

I did like the 12x Optical Zoom with the Panasonic. They do a TZ8 and TZ10 now, the TZ10 has GPS!! For fuck sake! It can plot where in the world you are when you take the pics!!