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07/03/2006 04:25:22 AM · #1
Is there an ultra-compact form factor digital camera that does 300mm or more on the telephoto end, and has some form of manual controls (aperture, shutter priority)?
07/03/2006 04:28:04 AM · #2
I think the Panasonic FZ cameras are near to 300mm... not sure exactly as they measure it as "12x" or whatever, but it's gotta be close. Built-in IS too, and lots of settings.
07/03/2006 04:30:25 AM · #3
Originally posted by Konador:

I think the Panasonic FZ cameras are near to 300mm... not sure exactly as they measure it as "12x" or whatever, but it's gotta be close. Built-in IS too, and lots of settings.

Thanks! The FZ series go up to 420mm, but they are not ultra-compacts. Specifically I'm trying to find something that fits in my pocket, something the size of the Canon IXUS, those kind?
07/03/2006 04:46:51 AM · #4
Ahh... Ultra-Compact. I'm so used to my 300D now that anything the FZ size would be ultra compact to me, my flatmate has one and I'm always amazed by its size, lol.
07/03/2006 10:21:25 PM · #5
I think this is as close as you are going to get with that kind of reach.
07/03/2006 10:25:45 PM · #6
Originally posted by SamDoe1:

I think this is as close as you are going to get with that kind of reach.

Thanks :) I was reading the reviews last nite too - too bad there are no control over the aperture/shutter at all on this little guy. I kinda liked it.
07/03/2006 10:36:53 PM · #7
Yeah, it is too bad that it doesn't have that. I would think that it would, but whatever. As far as I know, that's really all there is with that kind of reach.
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