New Digital Camera

[Freakboy]

My wife is looking for a new camera. I didn't want to hijack this thread "Looking for a Digital Camera", so I started my own.

Looking for a 5MP+ and at least 10 optic zoom. Budget is around R3000, but can go up to R4000 if I have too. Don’t have any preference with brand, but am bias toward Nikon Any pointers and tips to select a suitable camera will be appreciated.

 

[bwana]

10x zoom on a P&S might be a problem but try this out - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

 

[xrapidx]

Panasonic FZ8?

 

[Freakboy]

The 10x zoom is also not really that important, I just don't want to get a 3x zoom that can't be used for anything.

 

[xrapidx]

The 10x zoom is also not really that important, I just don't want to get a 3x zoom that can't be used for anything.

http://www.kalahari.net/cameras/Panasonic-DMC-FZ8/5610/30618117.aspx

Just over 3k

I had its older cousin, the FZ20, I had t for almost 4 years... good photo's... best used on manual, but P also works nicely.

 

[cyberarmy]

Good luck with trying to buy from sacamera.co.za, I got problem with the ordering process.

 

[xrapidx]

Good luck with trying to buy from sacamera.co.za, I got problem with the ordering process.

Just showing him the camera

Fixed... linked to Kalahari...its cheaper.

 

[xrapidx]

Or...if you want to go abit over 4k, you can get the FZ18, with 18x zoom

 

[cyberarmy]

Just showing him the camera

Fixed... linked to Kalahari...its cheaper.

Yup, the Sony W130 I was considering before I know my cousin is coming is R200 cheaper in Makro then Sacamera.co.za....

 

[Freakboy]

Thanx guys, will have a look at the Panasonic FZ8. Will also look into the FZ18, but depends on how much more that R4k

 

[Pooky]

What about a Canon G9?

 

[xrapidx]

Thanx guys, will have a look at the Panasonic FZ8. Will also look into the FZ18, but depends on how much more that R4k

Think its about 4500. Also on Kalahari.. but shop around, you might get it for 4k.

 

[xrapidx]

Also, check dpreview.com for reviews on them.

 

[Freakboy]

Also, check dpreview.com for reviews on them.

Busy on there now.

 

[Freakboy]

Will look around to see if I can find the FZ18 around R4k. Just another question: My wife likes the look of the FZ8, but I see that it doesn't use AA batteries. Is if easy to get spare batteries for the FZ8?

 

[xrapidx]

It comes with a charger, and rechargable battery. I bought to extra for my FZ20, they're not cheap, but I found I only ever need two... never ran out on weekends away.

 

[furnic]

I'm more of an Olympus fan, but the SP570uz is around R5500, if you want the Panasonic, you can find the FZ18 here for under 4K.

 

[Freakboy]

@furnic - That Olympus look great, but way more than our budget and my wife's needs. Thanx for the FZ18 link.

 

[Freakboy]

Just saw the Canon EOS Rebel K2 for under R3000. I know its an older SLR camera, but why so cheap. Is there something wrong with it?

 

[bwana]

Just saw the Canon EOS Rebel K2 for under R3000. I know its an older SLR camera, but why so cheap. Is there something wrong with it?

Nothing wrong with it . . . . but I thought you wanted digital?

EDIT - if you're interested in a dSLR try shopping around for a Canon 350D - you should be able to pick one up fairly cheap as the 450D has recently been released.