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Mick Davies
10-03-2006, 12:38
I really like the look of the Konica Z5 and Z6 camera and the spec would really be more than what I need. However I can only seem to find the Z5 in silver and really dislike it.

Can anyone suggest a decent camera for me please.

About 200quid.

10-12 Optical Zoom
5-6 Megapixels
And looks nice!!!!
So many nasty looking things out there.

Cheers
Leigh
10-03-2006, 13:44
You can get the Panasonic FZ5 if you up your budget a touch ;)
Mick Davies
10-03-2006, 13:58
You can get the Panasonic FZ5 if you up your budget a touch ;)

I think that looks cool and sounds decent but I really cant afford to spend more than about the 200 mark as I need a memory card aswell which will be 50quid.
stormywhether
10-03-2006, 14:07
Get a cheaper memory card - you can get a gig one from amazon for 25 pound if you're using SD. Then you have 25 extra to spend on the camera. Get the FZ5 man, don't be ghey.
Mick Davies
10-03-2006, 14:24
I take it people really rate this camera. Whats so special about it?
stormywhether
10-03-2006, 14:40
Well it's better than yours, that's for starters!

What a daft question. Well, it's got great opti zoom, Leica lens, image stabilisation, 5Mp... more than enough for you, quizmaster.
Mick Davies
10-03-2006, 14:43
Im a noob surely you can tell I have no idea what im on about therefore I was after opinions and I do thank you for yours and the chances are unless anyone else suggests anything I will go with the FZ5.
John C
10-03-2006, 15:56
If you have a price range and a shortlist of cameras within it withthe features that you want, these two sites are pretty good for reviews;

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

I've not researched the long zoom compacts myself, so can't really offer any suggestions, I'm afraid.
Flyer
10-03-2006, 16:00
Canon A620...BUT...NO 10 - 12 optical zoom, just the 4. Manual & auto give great results & it's a great learning tool before the dreaded upgrade to poverty inducing DSLR.
HTH...
Leigh
10-03-2006, 16:14
Ah DSLR, thats the way to go..... :D
John C
10-03-2006, 16:19
I own the A610 myself (5mp little brother to the A620 :) ). They are great cameras, but I'd hesitate to recommend one to someone looking for a super zoom compact - the 4x really isn't that long. Canon do do a powershot with long zoom (the S2?) but I think it's out of the op's price range.

To the op - there's a comparitive review of the Konica and Panasonic here (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz5/page6.asp).
Pheonix
10-03-2006, 17:03
Panasonic will be good if my Panny FZ30 is anything to go by.

To translate the list of features above:

great opti zoom - how far you can zoom in by. Can't find the spec sheet for this camera but I'm assuming its what, 10-12x optical. Anyway thats loads.

Leica lens - A very well renowned lens making company, meaning the optical quality of the camera's lens will be very good.

image stabilisation - A mechanism built into the camera to counteract the shaking of your hands while taking a photo. Allows you to take good, sharp photos at lower shutter speeds.

5Mp - The megapixel rating of the camera. Shove this into google with printable sizes and you'll find out how big a picture you can print out without seeing degredation of the image/it turning out rubbish. As a guide my 4MP can print upto A4, and my 8MP can print out to A3.
Mick Davies
10-03-2006, 18:47
Thank you all for you help, im going to go look at the Panasonic tomorrow, wont purchase it from the store though as its 110pound cheaper online =) Thank you again!
bigup
16-03-2006, 20:21
i have the FZ5 and no means a pro at all infact im a noob when it comes to photography!, but it is very very good indeed, certainly the best camera i have had.

bought it from Cameras2U.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20266&a=60823&g=634508)
Mick Davies
17-03-2006, 08:15
Cool should have mine anyday now, looking forward to going out and having a play.
superleeds123
19-03-2006, 07:54
Top piece of kit Jellied eel eater.........you won't be dissapoined :thumbs:
Mick Davies
19-03-2006, 16:23
Top piece of kit Jellied eel eater.........you won't be dissapoined :thumbs:

To be honest I love it! Shame im such a girl and wont go out cuz its cold! :(
superleeds123
19-03-2006, 19:39
Here's the sort of results you can easily achieve :-

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/mjw123/P1010036-1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/mjw123/P1000509.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/mjw123/CopyofP1000637.jpg