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mingusmill · Aug 28, 2006, 7:28 PM

I NEED A DIGITAL CAMERA, 6 MEGS OR UP, THAT HAS AN ANTISHAKE FEATURE (SOMETIMES I CAN'T HOLD THE CAMERA STEADY-BUT MY WIFE CAN NEVER HOLD IT STEADY)-PLEASE HELP WITH CAMERA IDEAS.

gadgetnut · Aug 28, 2006, 8:11 PM

If that's your only requirement, I'd check out the Canon PowerShot S3 IS . It's supposed to be an excellent camera. And yes, it has true optical image stabilization. Check it out: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/s3is.html

Sintares · Aug 28, 2006, 8:21 PM

Or Sony H2, H6

Or many of the Panasonics, FZ30, FZ7

Even more of a choice dropping down to 5mp ..

shooting_rubber · Aug 28, 2006, 9:30 PM

Kodak Easyshare P850, P712thats 5 megapixels for P850 and 7 Megapixels for the P712, the Kodak Z612, Z650.... e.t.c. or the Canon PowerShot S2IS, S3IS

shooting_rubber.

kenbalbari · Aug 29, 2006, 3:43 PM

The above are all good suggestions if you want an ultra zoom.

If would rather have a pocket sized camera, the Canon SD700 IS might be the best choice.

For a compact on a budget, look at any of the Panasonics, the FX01, the FX9, the LS2, and the LZ3.

And don't miss the new Canon A710IS, for a very nice compact.

mtclimber · Aug 29, 2006, 10:00 PM

Mingusmill-

I guess we really need a good (complete) clarification about what size camera would be the "ideal" size for you.

MT

BenjaminXYZ · Aug 30, 2006, 5:11 AM

mingusmill, try the following link and select "Image stabilization">>> Click compare.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

mingusmill · Aug 30, 2006, 6:28 PM

I like a full size camera for my big hands but my wife wants a camera that will fit in her pocket-I know we can't have it both ways.

Morag2 · Aug 30, 2006, 7:05 PM

The Kodak P850 is my camera and it has excellent image stabilization. It also has 12x optical zoom, which is very nice!

It will not however fit in your pocket. It is good for big handed guys, but if you want something pocket sized, I would suggest the Canon SD 700 IS. (However, it is almost twice the price of the Kodak P850 and doesn't do nearly as much, thats the price you pay for the small size)

Monza76 · Aug 30, 2006, 7:37 PM

It is a step up in price but a Pentax K100D dSLR with the two lens kit would supply the shake reduction feature and allow for future growth in the hobby. This is not a good choice for the casual snapshooter but if you are interested in photography as a hobby it might be for you.

Ira

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Aug 28, 2006, 7:28 PM	#1
mingusmill Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	I NEED A DIGITAL CAMERA, 6 MEGS OR UP, THAT HAS AN ANTISHAKE FEATURE (SOMETIMES I CAN'T HOLD THE CAMERA STEADY-BUT MY WIFE CAN NEVER HOLD IT STEADY)-PLEASE HELP WITH CAMERA IDEAS.

Aug 28, 2006, 8:11 PM	#2
gadgetnut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 546	If that's your only requirement, I'd check out the Canon PowerShot S3 IS . It's supposed to be an excellent camera. And yes, it has true optical image stabilization. Check it out: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/s3is.html

Aug 28, 2006, 8:21 PM	#3
Sintares Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 647	Or Sony H2, H6 Or many of the Panasonics, FZ30, FZ7 Even more of a choice dropping down to 5mp ..

Aug 28, 2006, 9:30 PM	#4
shooting_rubber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 726	Kodak Easyshare P850, P712thats 5 megapixels for P850 and 7 Megapixels for the P712, the Kodak Z612, Z650.... e.t.c. or the Canon PowerShot S2IS, S3IS shooting_rubber.

Aug 29, 2006, 3:43 PM	#5
kenbalbari Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 822	The above are all good suggestions if you want an ultra zoom. If would rather have a pocket sized camera, the Canon SD700 IS might be the best choice. For a compact on a budget, look at any of the Panasonics, the FX01, the FX9, the LS2, and the LZ3. And don't miss the new Canon A710IS, for a very nice compact.

Aug 29, 2006, 10:00 PM	#6
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	Mingusmill- I guess we really need a good (complete) clarification about what size camera would be the "ideal" size for you. MT

Aug 30, 2006, 5:11 AM	#7
BenjaminXYZ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 788	mingusmill, try the following link and select "Image stabilization">>> Click compare. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

Aug 30, 2006, 6:28 PM	#8
mingusmill Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	I like a full size camera for my big hands but my wife wants a camera that will fit in her pocket-I know we can't have it both ways.

Aug 30, 2006, 7:05 PM	#9
Morag2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 820	The Kodak P850 is my camera and it has excellent image stabilization. It also has 12x optical zoom, which is very nice! It will not however fit in your pocket. It is good for big handed guys, but if you want something pocket sized, I would suggest the Canon SD 700 IS. (However, it is almost twice the price of the Kodak P850 and doesn't do nearly as much, thats the price you pay for the small size)

Aug 30, 2006, 7:37 PM	#10
Monza76 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,149	It is a step up in price but a Pentax K100D dSLR with the two lens kit would supply the shake reduction feature and allow for future growth in the hobby. This is not a good choice for the casual snapshooter but if you are interested in photography as a hobby it might be for you. Ira