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[Thailand-junkie]

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[Bumblebee]

I must admit I'm more than a little tempted to splash a little cash on something, but I'm torn between which route to follow, so any input from you camera buffs would be much appreciated.

I currently have a Nikon D90 (with only the 18-55mm kit lens) and a Canon S90, but I want more zoom-ability.

I am undecided whether to consider a Nikon 55-300mm Zoom Lens for my D90, or buy one of the new cameras with amazing built-in zoom capability, such as the Nikon Coolpix L120, which has caught my eye. Their prices aren't too disimilar, but it's one or the other, not both.

Thoughts?

I love my little Canon S90

I am a bit of a fan of the superzooms. They pack so many features without the hassle of lugging around lots of different lenses etc. If you don't fancy going the full hog and buying a DSLR, like myself, then the superzooms are a good alternative.

The Nikon you mention looks pretty good,similar to my own Panasonic FZ40/FZ45. The Nikon uses AA batteries, an advantage in my books as they are easy to come by, and so you can always carry a spare rechargeable set with you. My Panasonic uses a Lithium Battery and it has been a bitch to find a spare plus the damn high price.

Both these cameras aim for the same market, Here is a link to a comparison of other cameras with these features.
http://www.photograp..._review/rivals/

I usually carry the bigger superzoom with me in the daytime, and take out my smaller Panasonic TZ7/ZS3 point and shoot for the evenings.

[petesie]

Lots of healthy competition out there leads to decent prices especially if you shop around. Recent bargains include last years Canon SX210s which is a great compact with superb features now shifting at 129 quid.

I use a Nikon P7000 compact which is also great so much so I leave my D300s DSLR at home and rarely use it, so much so I'm thinking of selling it and my lenses as it's had little use.

With the recent intro of the P7100 the earlier model should be shortly reasonably discounted.

I have my beady eye on the Nikon V1 as I think I'll get more use out of it due to it's compact nature.

[dixon cox]

... and so you can always carry a spare rechargeable set with you.

As TJ said, the AA battery mention did cross my eye, but as BB says, rechargables are easily available so I wouldn't let it put me off.

I'm really being lured more and more everytime I look at those new cameras, their long optical zooms are so very tempting.

[Bumblebee]

... and so you can always carry a spare rechargeable set with you.

As TJ said, the AA battery mention did cross my eye, but as BB says, rechargables are easily available so I wouldn't let it put me off.

I'm really being lured more and more everytime I look at those new cameras, their long optical zooms are so very tempting.

Have to fully agree there. This was taken from a very safe distance, paparazzi Pattaya style.

[dixon cox]

.. paparazzi Pattaya style.

Absolutely, it can be magical

[Bumblebee]

Don't fancy yours DC.

[dixon cox]

Don't fancy yours DC.

If the locals don't cut it and you want papped bikini clad Russian babes on the beach in Pattaya,

... you need only ask

[Bumblebee]

Don't fancy yours DC.

If the locals don't cut it and you want papped bikini clad Russian babes on the beach in Pattaya,

... you need only ask

I'll get back to you about that next week live from the front line. Anyway to digress and go back to the topic, this fellow looks pretty good for a pocket point and shoot with a good zoom. Might be my next one if my P&S Panasonic packs in soon.
http://www.photograp...sc_hx9v_review/

[Thailand-junkie]

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[Bumblebee]

It has a lot of features TJ, if you want to use just Auto then you could get something cheaper. But for a camera with a good zoom, good anti shake and the reviews say good in low light, it seems ideal. I would go for it, but hey I like to mess around with the features. The photos look sharp, and I am sure the Auto would be good. Here is another review.
http://www.cameralab...r-shot_DSC_HX9/

[RobiSLO]

I just bought Sony WX7 and I can confirm it is awsome little camera. Night pictures are more than just acceptable and being more than 2x smaller than my good old Lumix TZ5 I sure won't cry because of smaller zoom. All in all... I'm ready for LOS.

BR