swdivad Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi All! I will purchase a new camera next month, and I don't want a DSLR. Any recommendations? I am currently looking at these models:Canon G12Canon G1XFuji X10Lumix DMC-GX1 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Don't want a DSLR? Just use your iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ditto. iPhone 4/4s is the best non DSLR camera! Light, portable, nice quality, fits your jeans. Why buy a bridge? It's big as a DSLR, but less powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 wow! you guys are tough... 1. I don't have an iPhone 2. I got a POS BB Bold (company phone) with an even more of a POS camera in it 3. I like all the features that a camera has, macro, panorama, manual mode, good optical zoom, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would buy a Fuji X100, because it's a good camera a I like the retro look. The X10 is not that nicer, but made in Japan at least. Take a look at the specs, but seriously the Lumix is not that bad. "3. I like all the features that a camera has, macro, panorama, manual mode, good optical zoom, etc " If you are not a nitpicker, go with one of the lot you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagdag20 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would get the Panasonic. I have a Canon 5D Mark II, a Leica M8, and a Panasonic GF1 (GX1 predecessor). My go to camera is always the Panasonic. It is portable and you have lens interchangeability. Go to your nearest camera store and check the cameras out in person. Ultimately, it is what will appeal to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 If your planning to use it outdoors or in water, I would highly recommend the Nikon AW100 - IMHO one of the best out there.....if you saw my Mt. Everest Blog, 90% were taken with this camera, the rest were D90. http://www.nikonusa....LPIX-AW100.html http://www.amazon.co...ds=nikon aw 100 Some Samples: Taken in one of the Islands off of Phuket - unretouched! Phuket Changmai Beauties White Temple in Thailand From the water... On the water Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Boy oh boy. Asking someone for camera help is like asking someone which watch you should get Tough call really. All of them have their strengths and weaknesses. I must admit, that Fuji X10 is really impressing me a lot lately! Also, the Panasonic micro 4/3rd's cameras are pretty special as well. Quite like the GF and GH 2's both. Only problem with them is they aren't that compact. I guess it depends on what features are important to you and is size a consideration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Canon S95 or s100 _____________________ Sent using tapatalk and mental power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 If your planning to use it outdoors or in water, I would highly recommend the Nikon AW100 - IMHO one of the best out there.....if you saw my Mt. Everest Blog, 90% were taken with this camera, the rest were D90. http://www.nikonusa....LPIX-AW100.html http://www.amazon.co...ds=nikon aw 100 Some Samples: Taken in one of the Islands off of Phuket - unretouched! Phuket Changmai Beauties White Temple in Thailand From the water... On the water Good luck! Wow! Those are some impressive shots with a compact waterproof! How are you finding the response time when working in Program mode? I had the Olympus equivalent of this Nikon, but I was completely unimpressed by it's response time sluggishness and menu system. This AW100 would be a great addition for those wet and rough times, but I want something that has more manual control, as well as a good macro capability. BTW, I've been living here in Thailand for the last few years, and have to say, it's very photogenic :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicawolverina Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Gorgeous pictures! But I'm getting out of P&S types and going with a D-SLR, you just wouldn't belive how nice for the price a Canon EOS Rebel T3i is or one of the slightly less recent versions in that Canon Rebel series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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