Hello
Please be patient with my explanation as I need to rationalize my camera needs.
Over the years from the early 1960s to the present day, I have owned many cameras ranging from compacts and Russian 35mm Zenith SLRs to my present day Cannon EOS 400D fitted with a EFS 17-85mm lens. All my old slides and old pictures have been successfully scanned and everything is now digitally stored along with the digital photos from the cannon.
Along with the above I also must add that I have also have had several video cameras finally ending up with a high quality (was some time ago) Sony Handycam DCR-PC120E PAL (1.5 Megapixel) video camera. Again everything is stored digitally on my QNAP server and also all the camera footage over the years is stored on DVD RAM disks for access and conversion as required.
Now when going on holiday my wife and myself cringe at the thought of carrying the above 2 kitchen sinks with their accoutrements , to the point where we are starting to depart to far away places without any of them.
Recently I have seen advertised a new type of camera that is light and compact and can carry out all the tasks of the above 2 pieces of luggage that can be pulled out one's pocket and get good quality moving footage and also good quality still pictures. The cameras I have been looking at are the Panasonic TZ7 TZ10. The reviews are here..
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2009/03/21/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ7/p1
and here..
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1
Given that I wish to have good quality pictures and good quality video footage without carrying around the kitchen sink all the time, by question is will the above cameras satisfy my needs? I know this is all very subjective and a question of horses for courses but I wish to move forward and have something that I can use everyday. Also are there any other cameras that will give me similar or even better results? Price is not a barrier but I do not wish to waste money.
Any advice or opinions would be gratefully received.
PS. I forgot to say, I would like to view the still photographs on my PC (i7 920 overclocked to 3.8ghz) and also on my Sony LCD 46" 1080p TV.
PS. What would I expect to get second hand for the above kit that is always languishing at home. Can it be sold on this site?
If I have posted in the incorrect forum, would one of the moderators move it.
Edited.
Does anyone here have experience with the Panasonic TZ10?
Kind regards
Please be patient with my explanation as I need to rationalize my camera needs.
Over the years from the early 1960s to the present day, I have owned many cameras ranging from compacts and Russian 35mm Zenith SLRs to my present day Cannon EOS 400D fitted with a EFS 17-85mm lens. All my old slides and old pictures have been successfully scanned and everything is now digitally stored along with the digital photos from the cannon.
Along with the above I also must add that I have also have had several video cameras finally ending up with a high quality (was some time ago) Sony Handycam DCR-PC120E PAL (1.5 Megapixel) video camera. Again everything is stored digitally on my QNAP server and also all the camera footage over the years is stored on DVD RAM disks for access and conversion as required.
Now when going on holiday my wife and myself cringe at the thought of carrying the above 2 kitchen sinks with their accoutrements , to the point where we are starting to depart to far away places without any of them.
Recently I have seen advertised a new type of camera that is light and compact and can carry out all the tasks of the above 2 pieces of luggage that can be pulled out one's pocket and get good quality moving footage and also good quality still pictures. The cameras I have been looking at are the Panasonic TZ7 TZ10. The reviews are here..
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2009/03/21/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ7/p1
and here..
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2010/02/26/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ10/p1
Given that I wish to have good quality pictures and good quality video footage without carrying around the kitchen sink all the time, by question is will the above cameras satisfy my needs? I know this is all very subjective and a question of horses for courses but I wish to move forward and have something that I can use everyday. Also are there any other cameras that will give me similar or even better results? Price is not a barrier but I do not wish to waste money.
Any advice or opinions would be gratefully received.
PS. I forgot to say, I would like to view the still photographs on my PC (i7 920 overclocked to 3.8ghz) and also on my Sony LCD 46" 1080p TV.
PS. What would I expect to get second hand for the above kit that is always languishing at home. Can it be sold on this site?
If I have posted in the incorrect forum, would one of the moderators move it.
Edited.
Does anyone here have experience with the Panasonic TZ10?
Kind regards