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Ruse · 01-23-2006, 12:42 PM

I know that there are a lot of posts about this topic already so I took the time to use the search function and read over them... however, as with anything in technology, things are constantly changing so here is what Im looking for.

Compact/SLR like
~$450
5-7mp
Manual settings
10-12x zoom is a big bonus (as long as its IS)
Bulb or long exposure time (more than 10 seconds)
~1/2000 max shutter speed
Media and battery types are not important

After my last camera magically "disappeared" (Casio Exilim Z-50), Im looking a move up a little bit and be able to take more types of pictures. I felt limited in part by the exposure time and zoom on the exilim but it was a great camera overall for most things. Anyway, I would really appreciate any suggestions - so far Ive been looking at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S, Canon Powershot A620(even though it lacks the zoom), and the Canon S2 IS (until after I got my hands on one).

Thanks for your time

01-23-2006, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ruse Crazy	Looking for a Camera I know that there are a lot of posts about this topic already so I took the time to use the search function and read over them... however, as with anything in technology, things are constantly changing so here is what Im looking for. Compact/SLR like ~$450 5-7mp Manual settings 10-12x zoom is a big bonus (as long as its IS) Bulb or long exposure time (more than 10 seconds) ~1/2000 max shutter speed Media and battery types are not important After my last camera magically "disappeared" (Casio Exilim Z-50), Im looking a move up a little bit and be able to take more types of pictures. I felt limited in part by the exposure time and zoom on the exilim but it was a great camera overall for most things. Anyway, I would really appreciate any suggestions - so far Ive been looking at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5S, Canon Powershot A620(even though it lacks the zoom), and the Canon S2 IS (until after I got my hands on one). Thanks for your time Last edited by Ruse; 01-23-2006 at 02:51 PM..