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Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

11/04/2007 01:01:31 PM · #1

My sister is looking for a little camera she can take with her on our trip to Italy this June. Anyone have any suggestions for something $300 or less?

Thanks!!

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

11/04/2007 01:14:49 PM · #2

I love my Canon Digital Elph. I have the SD700is. It's discontinued, but I take a look at what they have to offer now.

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

11/04/2007 01:55:14 PM · #3

this

tnun

Ricoh GR III

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

11/04/2007 02:25:20 PM · #4

or the Fuji F30. For low light, control and image quality - bigger sensor than other compacts. You can get cheaper, smaller cameras that are adequate, it depends on what your sis is into. I have the very cheap Nikon Coolpix L10, for backup/don't care/carry everywhere. Or at higher end, the Ricohs and Pannies offer greater Zooms (Pannies have the lenses) though neither is good at low light. But Italy will be sunny?

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

11/04/2007 02:57:38 PM · #5

I think she'd like more optical zoom than the Fuji has. What do you think of this one? //www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/483001-REG/Panasonic_DMC_TZ3S_Lumix_DMC_TZ3_Digital_Camera.html

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/04/2007 03:09:27 PM · #6

Originally posted by DianeS:

I think she'd like more optical zoom than the Fuji has. What do you think of this one? //www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/483001-REG/Panasonic_DMC_TZ3S_Lumix_DMC_TZ3_Digital_Camera.html

Very nice, my neighbor has one and it makes sweet pix...

R.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6400

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (E-mount)

11/04/2007 03:10:02 PM · #7

Originally posted by DianeS:

I think she'd like more optical zoom than the Fuji has. What do you think of this one? //www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/483001-REG/Panasonic_DMC_TZ3S_Lumix_DMC_TZ3_Digital_Camera.html

Unless the noise level has been improved in the Lumix, I would recommend staying away from it. I sold mine because I found it to be a very poor camera in that arena.

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra

11/04/2007 03:14:41 PM · #8

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Unless the noise level has been improved in the Lumix, I would recommend staying away from it. I sold mine because I found it to be a very poor camera in that arena.

Yeah, I was just reading that on dpreview... Is there a camera with 5+ optical zoom and better image quality?

Bear_Music

Sony 24-70mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/04/2007 03:24:49 PM · #9

Originally posted by DianeS:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Unless the noise level has been improved in the Lumix, I would recommend staying away from it. I sold mine because I found it to be a very poor camera in that arena.

Yeah, I was just reading that on dpreview... Is there a camera with 5+ optical zoom and better image quality?

I don't think the noise is objectionable for amateur P&Sers who make nothing larger than 8x10 prints, and rarely those,. By OUR standards it's a little weak on noise, but we are VERY picky.

R.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (E-mount)

11/04/2007 03:28:08 PM · #10

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I don't think the noise is objectionable for amateur P&Sers who make nothing larger than 8x10 prints, and rarely those,. By OUR standards it's a little weak on noise, but we are VERY picky.

R.

True, my sister would rather a pretty camera than one that works well, LOL. I think the extra noise might be worth it for the extra zoom, depending on how much there is. I'm gonna see if I can find one to test out.

Message edited by author 2007-11-04 15:31:46.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6400

11/04/2007 04:05:30 PM · #11

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by DianeS:

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Unless the noise level has been improved in the Lumix, I would recommend staying away from it. I sold mine because I found it to be a very poor camera in that arena.

Yeah, I was just reading that on dpreview... Is there a camera with 5+ optical zoom and better image quality?

I don't think the noise is objectionable for amateur P&Sers who make nothing larger than 8x10 prints, and rarely those,. By OUR standards it's a little weak on noise, but we are VERY picky.

R.

I'm not very picky, but visible noise in a print at ISO 100 just didn't suit me well at all.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

11/04/2007 04:34:45 PM · #12

Canon A630/640 is a good bet.