Thread: Cheap P & S

G'Day, and welcome to the forum.

Sony have a little camera that is great. It is waterproof, and shock proof and is really easy to use.

Sony DSCTX20B 16.2MP Digital Camera - Digital Cameras - JB Hi-Fi - Smashing Prices!

I've seen them for $199. I purchased mine a little while ago for $450 (then a new release). It does really great low light, auto stitching panorama, movies the works and the image quality is great.

Mine has had a very hard life, its battered and has been dropped many times. Never missed a beat, and still waterproof. Takes great shots underwater too.

I just purchased a Pentax Q. They were $750 but I got it for $200 with the f1.9 lens. Pentax Q Review - Overview - PentaxForums.com

See My new Pentax camera

I've ordered an adapter so I can use my Pentax M42 and K-mount lenses with it.

Boythats a really small camera. Im afraid i would use it once, put it down and never find it.
It does take a good picture though

Thanks Flagg. Long time lurker 1st time poster.
I had a X10 phone for a few years so am happy with Sony's and it does take good pics for a phone.

IXUS 510 HS - Digital Cameras - Canon

You would be very happy with something like this, small and good pics.

Looking thru my local 2nd hand store as i often do i came across a Pentax Optio S6 p&s camera for $9.99 with charger and 512mb SD card, its about the size of a credit card and 13mm thick.
Perfect for dropping in a shirt pocket on the way out instead of lugging an SLR around, only 6 MP but thats fine for viewing on PC or TV.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Looking thru my local 2nd hand store as i often do i came across a Pentax Optio S6 p&s camera for $9.99 with charger and 512mb SD card, its about the size of a credit card and 13mm thick.
Perfect for dropping in a shirt pocket on the way out instead of lugging an SLR around, only 6 MP but thats fine for viewing on PC or TV.

I hadnt thought about 2nd hand stores. Might go to the local Cash Converters on the weekend and see what they have there.

I think ill also go to Teds down the road from work and check out the Pentax in the flesh as well.

Thanks for the suggestions

I'm in the same boat but also looking for something that can handle a 4x4 trip.

I can buy either one of these with my credit card points:
LUMIX DMC-FT20 Compact Camera, Consumer Products | Panasonic Australia

Olympus TG-320 Tough Digital Compact Camera | Olympus Imaging Australia

They appear pretty similar spec wise but I thought I'd ask if anyone has any experience with them.