Nikon Coolpix S3500 or similar compact

[kartracer]

Looking for something like this in a coloured body for a young member of the family. Anyone had any issues with this model or can recommend something similar?

 

[Eltheza]

Hi there!

I have a friend who has a Coolpix and she's very happy with it. I don't know which model it is. A colleague, who's an enthousiastic amateur tog, has a Coolpix and says he uses it a lot more often than he uses his DSLR, due to its portability.

Would the younger member like to experiment with Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, as well as using Auto? I bought this Panasonic Lumix last autumn and have been delighted with it:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-...2439629&sr=1-1&keywords=panasonic+lumix+tz+55

I got the red model for just over £100; I'm puzzled by the price increase, but very happy that I got a bargain! It has fewer megapixels than your Coolpix but a 20x digital zoom. Lots of Scene and Creative modes.

For Christmas 2010, I was given a Canon Ixus 105; I still use it often. For what it is, it's marvellous. No manual control etc. - only Program mode but you can do quite a lot there. It's taken some great (to me!) pics. Perhaps have a look at newer Ixus models (?) This is mine:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-IXUS...qid=1462440656&sr=1-1&keywords=Canon+Ixus+105

Just a personal point of view! I hope it provides food for thought!

Happy researching!

 

[kartracer]

Thanks for your reply. Its for someone starting out so not needing manual controls at this stage. The Coolpix is a nice compact design so will try to have a closer look at one in a shop. Had an original Coolpix myself many years ago....