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GMT · Feb 24, 2006, 5:52 PM

I am new here and a bit initimidated. I want to buy a large zoom digicam (10X or better) to take photos of my grandson playing soccer outdoors. IS is important. Any suggestions? I have read Steve's reviews and recommendations. Thanks

[email protected] · Feb 24, 2006, 6:22 PM

Hmm,

DSLR's are so cheap these days.

Maybe look at a Konica Minolta 5D, and attach a nice 70-200 zoom.

-- Terry

RP33 · Feb 24, 2006, 6:39 PM

If you don't want a DSLR go with the FZ20 from panasonic. Great camera for outdoors with good light. 12X and 5MP.

Go DSLR if you can.

GMT · Feb 25, 2006, 1:18 PM

Thanks. I'll look into the KM 5d.

GMT · Feb 25, 2006, 1:20 PM

I briefly looked into the FZ5 but not the FZ20. One of the webistes I checked had a lot of negative comments about the reliability of the FZ5. Don't know about the FZ20. I will check on it. Thanks

vwmom · Feb 25, 2006, 1:45 PM

There is also the Canon S2 IS.. I have 2 toddlers that play sports obviously.. I'm very happy with it..

But Obviously if you can afford to go DSLR, there's no comparison with a p&s camera. You will have to also take into consideration that you will be carying around more camera too.. depends on what you want.

GMT · Feb 25, 2006, 2:57 PM

In looking at prices, I don't think I can aford a DSLR. I hear ggod things about the S2 IS from Canon and Sony H1. I alos saw a new review by Steve on a Panansonic FZ7. I think I will focus in on one of the three. If you have any ithoughts on them please share them. Thanks

vwmom · Feb 25, 2006, 3:10 PM

I have compared the H1 and Canon.. The S2 has better color and image stabilization. Also fit better in my hands.. The Sony also takes a special battery.. The S2 is much better in that regards, it takes AAs much cheaper and convienent in the long run.

The movie mode is best rated on the S2.. I never thought I'd use it, as I have a camcorder too.. but it's REALLY convienent and I can take it places (ie concerts) where they don't allow camcorders.

GMT · Feb 25, 2006, 3:39 PM

Thanks. Color is important to me. I plan to try both the S2 and H1 this week at a local store. Don't know where I can see an FZ& since it so new. Wish the S2 had a larger LCD like the H1 and FZ7. I guess there are always tradeoffs though.

kenmck15 · Feb 25, 2006, 4:01 PM

try any of these

sony h1
Canon S2
pana DMCFZ5/7/20/30

or if you are considering a dslr ur wallets ur limit i gues

i own a pana fz30 bcsei cldnt stretch to a good dslr and i am very hapy with it. heaps of zoom and res. fantastic image quality.

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Feb 24, 2006, 5:52 PM	#1
GMT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	I am new here and a bit initimidated. I want to buy a large zoom digicam (10X or better) to take photos of my grandson playing soccer outdoors. IS is important. Any suggestions? I have read Steve's reviews and recommendations. Thanks

Feb 24, 2006, 6:22 PM	#2
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,540	Hmm, DSLR's are so cheap these days. Maybe look at a Konica Minolta 5D, and attach a nice 70-200 zoom. -- Terry

Feb 24, 2006, 6:39 PM	#3
RP33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 429	If you don't want a DSLR go with the FZ20 from panasonic. Great camera for outdoors with good light. 12X and 5MP. Go DSLR if you can.

Feb 25, 2006, 1:18 PM	#4
GMT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Thanks. I'll look into the KM 5d.

Feb 25, 2006, 1:20 PM	#5
GMT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	I briefly looked into the FZ5 but not the FZ20. One of the webistes I checked had a lot of negative comments about the reliability of the FZ5. Don't know about the FZ20. I will check on it. Thanks

Feb 25, 2006, 1:45 PM	#6
vwmom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 589	There is also the Canon S2 IS.. I have 2 toddlers that play sports obviously.. I'm very happy with it.. But Obviously if you can afford to go DSLR, there's no comparison with a p&s camera. You will have to also take into consideration that you will be carying around more camera too.. depends on what you want.

Feb 25, 2006, 2:57 PM	#7
GMT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	In looking at prices, I don't think I can aford a DSLR. I hear ggod things about the S2 IS from Canon and Sony H1. I alos saw a new review by Steve on a Panansonic FZ7. I think I will focus in on one of the three. If you have any ithoughts on them please share them. Thanks

Feb 25, 2006, 3:10 PM	#8
vwmom Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 589	I have compared the H1 and Canon.. The S2 has better color and image stabilization. Also fit better in my hands.. The Sony also takes a special battery.. The S2 is much better in that regards, it takes AAs much cheaper and convienent in the long run. The movie mode is best rated on the S2.. I never thought I'd use it, as I have a camcorder too.. but it's REALLY convienent and I can take it places (ie concerts) where they don't allow camcorders.

Feb 25, 2006, 3:39 PM	#9
GMT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Thanks. Color is important to me. I plan to try both the S2 and H1 this week at a local store. Don't know where I can see an FZ& since it so new. Wish the S2 had a larger LCD like the H1 and FZ7. I guess there are always tradeoffs though.

Feb 25, 2006, 4:01 PM	#10
kenmck15 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,568	try any of these sony h1 Canon S2 pana DMCFZ5/7/20/30 or if you are considering a dslr ur wallets ur limit i gues i own a pana fz30 bcsei cldnt stretch to a good dslr and i am very hapy with it. heaps of zoom and res. fantastic image quality.