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05/12/2008 03:11:39 PM · #1 |
I know nothing about todays P&S/Compact cameras. My plumber wants a decent P&S with wide angle capabilities (28mm?) to take before and after shots of bathrooms/kitchens. His wife also wants to take jewellery pics so a half decent macro would be a bonus. Anybody got suggestions? £400 ($800) MAX.
Thanks in advance peeps :) |
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05/12/2008 05:46:08 PM · #2 |
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05/12/2008 05:56:39 PM · #3 |
| I am very happy with my canon 860 IS, 28mm to 105mm, macro is awesome with 1cm focus and 4x magnification, 3 inch screen is also awesome. ISO is noisy above 800, but that is going to be the norm for a p&s. No shutter or aperture control is only minor down side ... about £180, check my portfolio for some pics |
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05/13/2008 03:18:17 PM · #4 |
Thanks Robert, I'll pass the details onto the guy that was asking :)
Anybody else whilst I'm here? |
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05/13/2008 03:26:16 PM · #5 |
| The 28mm Panasonic Lumix TZ4/TZ5 models are getting good reviews (I have one), and the new Lumix DMC-FX35 offers 25mm on wide angle end. |
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05/13/2008 03:43:17 PM · #6 |
I am having a blast with my new olympus stylus 850 sw. Its waterproof to 3 metres and can supposedly be dropped from 2 metres without damage (haven't tried that, not planning to).
It has 3 built-in macro modes, including one with LED lighting. |
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05/13/2008 04:34:33 PM · #7 |
For the listed budget, there is lots of choice. Any P&S will have a smaller sensor and not do as well with those indoor shots as an SLR will. If he will be using a tripod, that overcomes a lot of it, though. I have a Canon S5 IS that would be a good choice. It has a great macro mode, being able to focus with the lens actually touching an object. A Fujifilm S700 is also a decent choice for such purposes. The Fuji has a slightly wider angle lens than the Canon, so might be better for those tight kitchen and bathroom shots.
Message edited by author 2008-05-13 16:36:54. |
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05/13/2008 04:34:48 PM · #8 |
I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and it's great wide and close up. The newer model the TZ5 has better stabilization compared to the TZ3
Some examples from my portfolio...if your interested.
TZ3 Macro  Wide angle  |
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