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 08/13/2008 09:36:28 PM · #1
My dad is looking to replace a stolen camera. His film SLR and a digital point-and-shoot were both stolen.
I am tasked with finding a replacement, and he's looking a DSLR-Like camera. He said he doesn't want the complexity of a DSLR.
Should i convince him to get a low end DSLR?
Or which DSLR-Like would your recommend?
 08/13/2008 09:39:05 PM · #2
give him your D70 and get yourself a D300
 08/13/2008 09:50:38 PM · #3
I have a d80 and a Canon G9: for a DSLR-Like camera, the G9 probably wins. numerous automated settings, face recognition, plus full manual and RAW capability if he decides later on he wants a bit more control. I love mine!

G9
 08/13/2008 10:05:59 PM · #4
G9 is a really good choice if it's within the budget. Powershot S5is is also a good SLR-like choice at about $300-350.

Message edited by author 2008-08-13 22:06:52.
 08/13/2008 10:20:35 PM · #5
If you do decide you want a G9, I happen to have one listed for sale in the buy/sell section of this site. Although you cant see it. For full manual control, good noise control, inbody IS, zoom, time lapse, and yet still have enough automated functions to make it simple point and shoot. Likely one of the best on the market right now.

Matt
 08/13/2008 10:27:31 PM · #6
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
I am tasked with finding a replacement, and he's looking a DSLR-Like camera. He said he doesn't want the complexity of a DSLR. Or which DSLR-Like would your recommend?

i suggest you take a serious look at the Fuji f100fs.
it appears to suit what you dad asked for.
 08/13/2008 10:33:28 PM · #7
Canon S5 IS
Sony H50
Canon G9
Nikon P80

These are a few of the Advanced point and shoot that are between a normal p&s and a dslr.
 08/13/2008 11:55:44 PM · #8
There are a lot of nice "superzooms" which look like an SLR but are much smaller and lighter (but have a fixed lens).

Here's a good sample of some current ones.

Another option, which looks really good to me (though I haven't seen one yet) is the new Panasonic LX3. It does not have a big zoom range, but it's fully configurable, has a great lens, and presumably a much improved sensor (the missing piece of the panasonic line; they all have great lenses but the sensor is not great above ISO 400). (Otherwise, if you want automatic only, the TZ4 is a good buy at $200, especially if mostly for outdoor use). Here's the expanded list.

08/13/2008 11:58:48 PM · #9
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Another option, which looks really good to me (though I haven't seen one yet) is the new Panasonic LX3. It does not have a big zoom range, but it's fully configurable, has a great lens, and presumably a much improved sensor (the missing piece of the panasonic line; they all have great lenses but the sensor is not great above ISO 400).


Some chinese websites has published sample shots from the LX3. From what i see there, the sensor is just as they were on previous panasonic cameras - noisy above iso100. NR smearing happens even at iso100, actually.
 08/14/2008 08:44:02 PM · #10
Originally posted by DarkRider:
give him your D70 and get yourself a D300

I like the way you think

It seems like a lot of you prefer the G9. I will look at it, thanks!
 08/14/2008 08:59:26 PM · #11
I think there was one (or more) in the Fuji lineup (9000, 9100?) which are very SLR-like, with twist rings on the lens for zoom and focus. It looks great for people used to two-handed shooting.

I got the Canon S3 (current model is S5) precisely because I do a lot of one-handed shooting ...
 08/14/2008 09:56:42 PM · #12
Originally posted by GeneralE:
I think there was one (or more) in the Fuji lineup (9000, 9100?) which are very SLR-like, with twist rings on the lens for zoom and focus. It looks great for people used to two-handed shooting.

I got the Canon S3 (current model is S5) precisely because I do a lot of one-handed shooting ...


This is the one: Fuji f100fs
 08/15/2008 01:42:30 PM · #13
My mom's got a Cannon S3 IS and my friend just got the S5 IS. Both are great and offer a wide variety of features that will keep most more advanced users happy if they so desire. Otherwise, set it to auto and forget it. Great cameras for the price and the out of camera jpg files are stunning!


08/15/2008 01:57:18 PM · #14
Are DSLRs really more complicated than DSLR-Like cameras?
 08/15/2008 02:04:28 PM · #15
Originally posted by togtog:
Are DSLRs really more complicated than DSLR-Like cameras?


Comparing my S5 and Rebel XT, I would have to say that SLR's are only slightly more complicated to operate, but not as newbie friendly, and the SLR has a much higher hassle factor. The SLR-like camera also gives you a huge focal range without the extra expense and hassle of add-on lenses. I suppose it depends on ones definition of complicated.
 08/15/2008 11:49:55 PM · #16
Originally posted by crayon:
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
I am tasked with finding a replacement, and he's looking a DSLR-Like camera. He said he doesn't want the complexity of a DSLR. Or which DSLR-Like would your recommend?

i suggest you take a serious look at the Fuji f100fs.
it appears to suit what you dad asked for.


I had the one below that, the s1000fd, for about a month. Returned it because all my pics had odd grey shadows (on auto, Av, Tv, M). Beware!
 08/16/2008 12:10:24 AM · #17
Originally posted by mjwood0:
My mom's got a Cannon S3 IS and my friend just got the S5 IS. Both are great and offer a wide variety of features that will keep most more advanced users happy if they so desire. Otherwise, set it to auto and forget it. Great cameras for the price and the out of camera jpg files are stunning!


I totally agree. I have the S3 and my daughter has the S5. Other than a nice zoom, my favourite feature (and the one I miss the most) is the super-macro that lets you actually be touching the lens (not that you should, but you can).
 08/16/2008 12:19:31 AM · #18
I've got a Fujifilm s100fs, and it is very DSLR-like. Only thing it lacks is the ability to change lenses (which means no dust on sensor :-), and it has a feature that DSLRs don't: video capture.
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