[SML] Replacement Digital Camera

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I, too, like the Olympus range. I currently use an UZ**** model, with
a zoom range out to 500mm, in 35mm terms. While I shouldn't reccommend
using this hand held, it is viable with a monopod, and no problem with
a tripod. It seems to have all thwe facilities I might want, although
how to access some of them is hidden from me.

It also has a proper viewfinder, which allows you to brace the camera
to your face, which increases the steadiness. I despair of people who
hold their cameras at arm's length. It also knows when it is connected
to an USB port, from which it takes power when needed.

On 2 August 2015 at 18:57, Jerry Durand via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> I sort of maxed out on my current camera needs with my old Olympus FE-370.
> I don't run it at highest resolution and it still takes pictures like this
> http://interstellar.com/photos/2015-07-15_Coast_Trip/Rancho_Del_Oso_Park/P7150002.JPG
>
> That was on max zoom and hand held.
>
> Takes good fireworks videos too.
>
> Only problem is when it's plugged into the USB port it does NOT use any USB
> power, so if I forget to unplug it the battery runs down.
>
> On 08/02/2015 10:47 AM, Alf Sauve' via Stagecraft wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> You 7 year old camera has been eclipsed technology-wise.   And there's an
> overwhelming number of models to choose from.
>
> I took Canon PowerShot SX520 to Italy this spring.  It has a 42x optical
> zoom and an image stabilization like you wouldn't believe.   The picture
> (link below) of the Ponte Vecchio bridge was taken from a mile away... hand
> held.
>
> And this model isn't even the largest zoom.   It too has been surpassed by
> even newer models.   Nikon also has models similar.  A far cry from what P&S
> use to mean.   It has all the modes of most SLRs.  Battery life is good for
> all day unless you shoot flash a lot.  Just no viewfinder (it uses a 3"
> screen") and the lens isn't interchangable.
>
>
> https://sauve.smugmug.com/Trips/Italy-Overview-2015/i-v4Vt66R/0/XL/IMG_1149-XL.jpg
>
> Alf - W4ADS
>
>
> On 8/2/2015 10:15 AM, Stephen Rees via Stagecraft wrote:
>
> I've been using my Canon Powershot A1000is since about 2008 and have
> been greatly satisfied with its features and the quality of images I
> gotten.
>
>
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