Which one to buy? - Digital

[jonesy]

Hello, Merry Christmas !!

I'm looking to buy a compact digital camera and don't really know the differences or what to look for.

I know I want a long zoom, to get in close from far away... I know I want at least 5 or 6 mp.

I only want to spend up to bout £150 ??

So, if anyone can help me and point me in the right direction or give me some options that would be great and much appreciated? Thanks

Jonesy
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[dod]

Hiya jonesy, welcome aboard. Most of the compacts around that price point don't have a really long telephoto lens unless they enhance it digitally.

Nikon Coolpix S10 might suit though, if you can still get it, one of last years models.

[jonesy]

Thanks... it hasn't got to be extremely long. Maybe like the length of your average school hall ??

:)

[KIPAX]

What about somehting like this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PANASONIC-DMC-FZ8-K-7-2MP-DIGITAL-CAMERA-48XZOOM_W0QQitemZ180197913973QQihZ008QQcategoryZ31 388QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[bardster]

What about the Fuji S5700 10x zoom 7mp and can be had for around £100 right now as the S5800 is out and the only difference is that its 8mp

[jonesy]

Thanks for everyone's help!
I think I might go for the Fuji S5700. Does anyone know if it comes with a memory card? Do any digi's come with memory cards?

Thanks again!

x

[bardster]

it doesnt come with a memory card but does come with 16mb of internal memory. really cheap cards can be found at www.7dayshop.com

[Retro]

My daughter has my old Fuji S5500 with 10x optical zoom. Although 3mp a fantastic little number. A later version (more of those mega pixies) should give you the zoom you need.

[qoquaq]

I'd recommend the Fuji Finepix S6500fd.. Asda price at the moment £149.00

Robin

[jonesy]

Thanks for everyones help. I went and got a fuji S5800 today, it's wicked and does exactly what I wanted. It was a great price too... plus my student doscount.

:)

Sam