Help with selecting a new camera

[debruiser]

Some of u may have read that I've lost my deal old Olympus water and drop proof camera, served me well for the last 9yrs or so.

I want to get a new camera but I'm not up with the lingo/specs these days. I don't think I need waterproof but I guess it'd be nice, I want good quality pics with minimal shutter lag. Easy to use. I'm partial to nikon , used a few around the place and I like how they work. Budget I guess has to be under 500 unfortunately.

Could some of u who are up on things give me some ideas on what to look for or what models to look at/ think about.

I realise that with my budget I won't be getting anything outlandish but I want a good quality piece of kit for my money.

Thanks in advance.

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[s7000]

Canon Powershot G1X also known as Canon G1X Digital Cameras Digital World International

Canon Powershot S200 Digital Cameras Digital World International

These would be my top two options.

I have an old G9 for when I'm not using my SLR. They're a great piece of kit.

[debruiser]

I'd love to get an SLR, but money is going to kill that idea. Thanks for the ideas, I will check them out when I get home

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[s7000]

I'd love to get an SLR, but money is going to kill that idea. Thanks for the ideas, I will check them out when I get home

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Haha... Yes... It can all get very pricy...

[TeamFA]

I'd love to get an SLR, but money is going to kill that idea. Thanks for the ideas, I will check them out when I get home

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Have you considered getting a second-hand DSLR? You can get some good kit that's only a couple of years old, for much less than new stuff.

[debruiser]

Have you considered getting a second-hand DSLR? You can get some good kit that's only a couple of years old, for much less than new stuff.

I guess that's an option, but I normally shy away from buying second hand electronic gear, u know with the whole life span and po's treatment of the gear. Do u have something that u want to sell?

I guess the flip side is that I probably don't need an SLR, I'm only taking holiday pics and car work stuff.... But I guess that sort of quality would be nice.

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[Marmoset]

I was looking for a compact recently as I just wasn't lugging my SLR around enough to capture those "I wish I had my camera with me" pictures.

The Canon G16 was top of my list until I realised that I'd have less zoom than the lens I usually carry on my SLR. In the end I went for a Panasonic Lumix TZ60. It's classed as a Travel super zoom and has some pretty impressive reach (30x optical) that's pretty usable thanks to it's stabilisation gizmos. I also wanted wifi capability and GPS recording as well.

It's still early days yet but initial impressions are that it matches my 350D for picture quality. The only thing I find difficult is setting up for a photo as quickly as I do with an SLR, but the camera processing power has moved on so much since the 350D that in auto mode it seems to know what's needed.

[debruiser]

Poking around on some sites, has anyone experienced those android cameras? how do they go?

[Ausfree]

Could your budget stretch a few dollars extra, this looks a good deal!!!

Nikon D5200 Kit AF-S 18-55mm VR II Lens Digital SLR Cameras Digital World International

[debruiser]

Could your budget stretch a few dollars extra, this looks a good deal!!!

Nikon D5200 Kit AF-S 18-55mm VR II Lens Digital SLR Cameras Digital World International

O sweet, thanks. I'm going to try

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