[- Paul -]

I've sold my Olympus 550UZ and now need another camera.

It needs to take SD cards. Im thinking about the Lumix FZ28

Any other suggestions?

[snipersix]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

I've sold my Olympus 550UZ and now need another camera.

It needs to take SD cards. Im thinking about the Lumix FZ28

Any other suggestions?

what kind of camera are u looking for DSLR or a simple Digicam?

[RockIt]

I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 in August. The wide angle lens and decent optical zoom is what swung the decision for me and I've had great results from what is essentially a compact digital. The intelligent auto feature and face recognition is useful for quick shots, but you can go into manual mode as well.

It's also won much praise...

12/2008 DMC-TZ5, What Digital Camera, Best Superzoom Compact, Christmas Guide, Dec 08

"Ideal for travel photography"
11/2008 DMC-TZ5, Stuff Magazine, 5 stars, November

"A 3in LCD and 30FPS hi-def video recording complete a tidy package."
11/2008 DMC-TZ5, Computer Shopper, Best Buy award, November 2008

"Superb high-definition video."
10/2008 What Digital Camera, Recommended, October 2008

"A great model with high-resolution LCD screen and accurate exposures"
08/2008 EISA Award for DMC-TZ5, European Compact Camera 2008-2009

"An ideal travel camera, one you will want to carry with you every day!"
08/2008 DMC-TZ5, Trusted Reviews, Recommended, Online

"It handles superbly, performs exceptionally well and is a genuine pleasure to use."

08/2008 Which Digital Camera, Best Buy, DMC-TZ5, August 2008
"Images are very sharp and well detailed, with vibrant and natural-looking colours"

08/2008 Digital Camera Buyer, Editors Choice, DMC-TZ5, Issue 73
"There's so much to admire and appreciate about the highly recommended TZ5 that it's difficult to find many negatives"

07/2008 What Digital Camera, Recommended, July 2008
"The world's favourite superzoom series strikes again!"

06/2008 Photography Blog, Essential, DMC-TZ5, Online
"The DMC-TZ5 is a well-built camera with a high quality metal body"

04/2008 CameraLabs.com (online), Highly Recommended
"The flexibility and convenience of having such a long reach in a relatively pocketable body cannot be underestimated" Read Article

[- Paul -]

I'm after a replacement for the 550uz so it will need a big lens etc I don't want to get into dslr's really as the lense costs are too much for what I need.

[Porscha!]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

I'm after a replacement for the 550uz so it will need a big lens etc I don't want to get into dslr's really as the lense costs are too much for what I need.

True though I have noticed ebay is good

I recentely got £900 worth of kit (not camera body as I already have one but lenses etc) for £300 not been used was well chuffed

Personally I think you could more than do a DSLR justice!

Other than that -
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5386/Show.html this one looks good value (saving £127) but it does use AA batteries, rechargeable batteries are loads better as you don't have to keep buying batteries lol!

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by Porscha!

True though I have noticed ebay is good

I recentely got £900 worth of kit (not camera body as I already have one but lenses etc) for £300 not been used was well chuffed

Personally I think you could more than do a DSLR justice!

Other than that -
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...5386/Show.html this one looks good value (saving £127) but it does use AA batteries, rechargeable batteries are loads better as you don't have to keep buying batteries lol!

Like the reviews on this but no RAW - dealbreaker for me.

[- Paul -]

Any other suggestions? - if DSLR - I also need liveview.

[willhollin]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

Any other suggestions? - if DSLR - I also need liveview.

Whats your budget Paul, and what exactly are you looking for features wise.

I am doing a job for the main man of this company tomorrow and could ask his advice on which camera?

http://www.harniman.com/

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by willhollin

Whats your budget Paul, and what exactly are you looking for features wise.

I am doing a job for the main man of this company tomorrow and could ask his advice on which camera?

http://www.harniman.com/

Cheers Will - that chap is very talented - great photos!!!

Needs to have

SD (HC)
Long lense - upto 400mm equivalent
RAW format


No more than £500

[willhollin]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

Cheers Will - that chap is very talented - great photos!!!

Needs to have

SD (HC)
Long lense - upto 400mm equivalent
RAW format


No more than £500

I have written that down so I will show him in the morning.

[M3-FAST]

I just purchased a Sony A350 DLSR - lovely camera with plenty of features and it feels good in the hand also. Shoots in RAW and has live-view but does not support SD cards, instead favouring CF media. This is reasonably priced though and very durable.

Lenses are obviously plentiful as they are changeable.

Not had chance to use it lots, but so far has done nothing but impressed. Hoping to play a bit over xmas (after I treat myself to a new Imac 24" ) and get used to it a bit more.

[red355]

I would spend an hour looking at these group tests


http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408enthusiastgroup/
* Canon Powershot G10
* Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS
* Nikon Coolpix P6000
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
* Ricoh Caplio R10
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
* Canon Powershot SX110 IS

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408premiumgroup/
* Canon Powershot SD880 IS (IXUS 870)
* Fujifilm FinePix F100fd
* Nikon Coolpix S710
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
* Samsung TL34 HD (NV100HD)
* Sony Cybershot DSC-W300

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408slimgroup/
* Canon Powershot SD790 IS (IXUS 90)
* Casio Exilim EX-S10
* Fujifilm FinePix Z200fd
* Nikon Coolpix S210
* Nikon Coolpix S60
* Olympus Stylus 1040
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37
* Pentax Optio S12
* Sony Cybershot DSC-T700

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by red355

I would spend an hour looking at these group tests


http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408enthusiastgroup/
* Canon Powershot G10
* Kodak Easyshare Z8612 IS
* Nikon Coolpix P6000
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
* Ricoh Caplio R10
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5
* Canon Powershot SX110 IS

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408premiumgroup/
* Canon Powershot SD880 IS (IXUS 870)
* Fujifilm FinePix F100fd
* Nikon Coolpix S710
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX150
* Samsung TL34 HD (NV100HD)
* Sony Cybershot DSC-W300

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408slimgroup/
* Canon Powershot SD790 IS (IXUS 90)
* Casio Exilim EX-S10
* Fujifilm FinePix Z200fd
* Nikon Coolpix S210
* Nikon Coolpix S60
* Olympus Stylus 1040
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37
* Pentax Optio S12
* Sony Cybershot DSC-T700

Cheers - I've just come from an UZ550 though so need an equivalent in lense zoom. i.e 18 or 20x or around 400mm in old 35mm speak!

Only ones near it are

Kodak Z8612 IS
Panasonic TZ5
Canon SX110 IS

I stil prefer the look of the FZ28 though

[Porscha!]

Originally Posted by willhollin

Whats your budget Paul, and what exactly are you looking for features wise.

I am doing a job for the main man of this company tomorrow and could ask his advice on which camera?

http://www.harniman.com/

O/T: Fantastic photography, one day I hope to be that good too Also great website! Does he need a glamorous (lol) assistant?!

Paul - Another thing does AA batteries bother you? Just thinking of the expence keep buying them?

I'm going to the camera shop on monday to buy a few things with have a nosey and report back

[Porscha!]

Originally Posted by redE93cab

I just purchased a Sony A350 DLSR - lovely camera with plenty of features and it feels good in the hand also. Shoots in RAW and has live-view but does not support SD cards, instead favouring CF media. This is reasonably priced though and very durable.

Lenses are obviously plentiful as they are changeable.

Not had chance to use it lots, but so far has done nothing but impressed. Hoping to play a bit over xmas (after I treat myself to a new Imac 24" ) and get used to it a bit more.

Look forward to seeing your pics in the Photography section

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by Porscha!

O/T: Fantastic photography, one day I hope to be that good too Also great website! Does he need a glamorous (lol) assistant?!

Paul - Another thing does AA batteries bother you? Just thinking of the expence keep buying them?

I'm going to the camera shop on monday to buy a few things with have a nosey and report back

AA no problem as already have a few sets of hi capacity ones and a fast charger as my old camera took them.

[willhollin]

Paul, I asked Nigel and he said to go with a Lumix DMC-FZ28. He reckoned it was as good as the Leica equivalent, plus you save quite a few quid.

[- Paul -]

Originally Posted by willhollin

Paul, I asked Nigel and he said to go with a Lumix DMC-FZ28. He reckoned it was as good as the Leica equivalent, plus you save quite a few quid.

Cheers Will - appreciated