P & S as backup

[desertstrike]

hi guys, pls recommend a point and shoot camera as backup camera for overseas...

some details are:
need not be super wide angle, but more importantly how far it can reach, abt 5x to 10x zoom should be good...
compact and light weight of course...
using sd-card...
must have IS/VR/VC etc etc
preferably low cost, lower than 300, or if top up another 100 can get a more value for money one also can consider...

edited: removed some of the points

 

[zcf]

please let me know if you manage to find one P&S camera which meet all your requirements, I really keen to know.

 

[reuters]

:bsmilie:

 

[setsunaze]

i guess a PnS as a backup does not need to be too good
sort of deliberating over the same issue and at less than 300, i've been looking at the Canon A1100 IS (RPP $299, probably can get it cheaper elsewhere) but not yet committed
Pros: Uses AA batteries (great backup if even your batteries fail), has an optical viewfinder since I personally do not like live view, small size and easy to carry in pocket, has image stabilization
Cons: 4X zoom only (35-140)

 

[Lomographer]

that srsly a long list of req

check out my guide on p&s here

there's a lot of new cams out now, such as the Canon IXUS 120 or the GF1 (not rly a pns but a m4/3 with a bigger choice of lens) or the Leica X1.

take a look and choose one you like, cos what we recommend may not fit your req/or be one you like.

 

[setsunaze]

btw, such high ISO values for PnS camera probably will give quite noisy images so should not really be taken into consideration?

 

[Reportage]

At that budget, only the panasonic LZ8 and LZ10 seems to fit the requirements mostly. Less then $170 last i heard.

 

[flipfreak]

let me know which model fits those requirements. considering selling off my camera for it.

 

[Diavonex]

The Leica X1 will handle high ISO but you'll have to zoom with your legs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090908leicax1.asp

 

[flipfreak]

The Leica X1 will handle high ISO but you'll have to zoom with your legs.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09090908leicax1.asp

300 budget. not 3000. :sweat:

 

[valkyrie]

I dun think there is any P&S with that specification @ $300. If there is... i also wanna buy.

 

[luna_sea83]

The first requirement is almost impossible unless its a GF-1 or EP-1 which may not be as good as your D90 and as for the budget.. hmmmm

But why do you consider a P&S as a backup for your dslr?

 

[desertstrike]

i guess a PnS as a backup does not need to be too good
sort of deliberating over the same issue and at less than 300, i've been looking at the Canon A1100 IS (RPP $299, probably can get it cheaper elsewhere) but not yet committed
Pros: Uses AA batteries (great backup if even your batteries fail), has an optical viewfinder since I personally do not like live view, small size and easy to carry in pocket, has image stabilization
Cons: 4X zoom only (35-140)

oh oh ok, canon A1100 IS, looks gd, thanks man

 

[desertstrike]

that srsly a long list of req

check out my guide on p&s here

there's a lot of new cams out now, such as the Canon IXUS 120 or the GF1 (not rly a pns but a m4/3 with a bigger choice of lens) or the Leica X1.

take a look and choose one you like, cos what we recommend may not fit your req/or be one you like.

hmm... 4/3 are kinda expensive... but thanks anyway

 

[desertstrike]

btw, such high ISO values for PnS camera probably will give quite noisy images so should not really be taken into consideration?

hmmm.... yes... but if really no choice, then a noisy pic is better than no pic rite...

 

[desertstrike]

At that budget, only the panasonic LZ8 and LZ10 seems to fit the requirements mostly. Less then $170 last i heard.

ok ok, thanks

 

[desertstrike]

The first requirement is almost impossible unless its a GF-1 or EP-1 which may not be as good as your D90 and as for the budget.. hmmmm

But why do you consider a P&S as a backup for your dslr?

a P&S when there is a need to take pic of me and my gf, cos not v possible to take with dslr and time consuming to set up tripod and timer...

 

[Diavonex]

The Samsung ST550 with dual LCD is good for self portrait.

 

[desertstrike]

The Samsung ST550 with dual LCD is good for self portrait.

wah, hmm... this would be like in the range of 500-600 dollars?

 

[Diavonex]

wah, hmm... This would be like in the range of 500-600 dollars?

rrp $549.