Compact Camera to replace Canon Powershot A530

Doc Holliday

Doc Holliday

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Hi guys,

I need to replace my Canon Powershot A530.

I am looking for a compact camera that is:

  • Easy to use (especially for the tech challenged).
  • Should have advanced features if needed :ohyeah:
  • Compact. Yes, I am also tempted to go for the larger cameras like FZ35..but someone really needs to convince me. I was actually eying the Canon S90 because it is compact and feature packed.
  • Good battery life and fast (I think the S90 does not meet this criteria too well?)
  • Budget, 15K to 24K or whereabouts.

Thanks in advance folks
 
well if you are willing to go for larger cameras and your budget extends till 24k then you can forget the compacts and head for a DSLR.

Well DSLR is better than compacts in every way.
 
EnigmatriX said:
well if you are willing to go for larger cameras and your budget extends till 24k then you can forget the compacts and head for a DSLR.

Well DSLR is better than compacts in every way.
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Sir, and which one would you recommend in that budget? How fast can one learn the dSLR? For a n00b?
 
Doc Holliday said:
Sir, and which one would you recommend in that budget? How fast can one learn the dSLR? For a n00b?
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hi,

i am using FZ35 frm past 4 months and the image quality is really mind blowing !! :clap:

it may not go into your pocket but its semi pro camera which really gives better pics than ordinary compact camera pics which are not really impressive. ;)

you can chk out my flickr pool i have uploaded only few and i hope it will clear your doubts.:D

hinding from FZ no way.. | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

And

http://www.techenclave.com/general-portables/digital-camera-for-15k-172546.html#post1567877

Enjoy,

TC
 
Thanks mate. Checking them out.

Edit: Nice pics mate. Among the DSLR cameras, which one can I look at? Canon 1000D?

Edit: Looked around the market place and I see three cameras

Canon 1000D 18-55 lens around 22.5K

Nikon D3000 18-55 VTR kit for around 24.5K

Panasonic FZ35 for 16K grey. But I looked at it and it looks very Chinesse (made in Japan marked)...could it be fake????

Which one should I pick?

Guys please help
 
Got the FZ35 (over the Fuji H10) for 16.5K in the grey market folks.

I read extensive reviews for the Fuji H10 and was put off by some of the results....so stayed with the tried and the tested Panasonic. Thanks for your help.

Can someone suggest a good carry case for it?
 
Doc Holliday said:
Got the FZ35 (over the Fuji H10) for 16.5K in the grey market folks.

I read extensive reviews for the Fuji H10 and was put off by some of the results....so stayed with the tried and the tested Panasonic. Thanks for your help.

Can someone suggest a good carry case for it?
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Wow congrats on FZ35 New purchase :clap::clap:
You can go for The bag model name is Lowepro Nova Micro AW- you can see below link to see how much compartments it has and weather resistant covering.

Customer Image Gallery for Lowepro Nova Micro AW Camera Bag (Black)
Lowepro Rezo TLZ 10 DSLR Bag with 5 Years Manufacturer Warranty
i got it for 900rs its really awesome :):).
Hope it helps.
Aj
 
Doc Holliday said:
Thanks Aj,

Looking this up. Camera is really good, for the novice, and enough to interest the enthusiast - I am somewhere in between. :-)
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dont worry i am also not an expert but its our interest which makes us learn more and more :)
the more photos u take with different setting more confident you get. :)

Enjoy photography:D

AJ
 
Thanks Aj,

I went for the bag recommended by you, ordered it today. I wrote to them, Smartshoppers and they were suggesting the Tamrac 3330 Aero Zoom 30. Wonder why..? Anyways looking forward to the camera bag now.
 
Doc Holliday said:
Thanks Aj,

I went for the bag recommended by you, ordered it today. I wrote to them, Smartshoppers and they were suggesting the Tamrac 3330 Aero Zoom 30. Wonder why..? Anyways looking forward to the camera bag now.
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oh good. update me once u get the bag. if possible upload the pic of the bag. :)

AJ
 
iamlegend said:
oh good. update me once u get the bag. if possible upload the pic of the bag. :)

AJ
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Sure, that will be fun :-)

Edit: AJ mate, I ordered the same bag you got -...not the one they recommended...

Edit2: Guys, I am facing problem with the software that came with the camera, PhotoFunStudio HD 4.0. It keeps crashing on both my PCs, Vista and XP home. Any solutions?
 
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