[Dazzler]

You may have noticed I often use my HTC wildfire for spur of the moment photos. This is because Trish commandeered our everday camera a Nikon 5x zoom jobbie for herself 

So the other day while cruising around I looked at quite a few under A$100 cameras with x4 or better zoom to either give Trish or carry around myself on a daily basis.  (our other cameras are not pocket size..)

There were lots to choose from but ended up grabbing the cheapest decent brand one I could find on clearance at Target for $75 

It is a Samsung PL90 (in red) and it is at least the equal in performance of the Nikon S570 which cost A$180 about 12 months ago 

http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_pl90_review/

Amazing value .. Trish liked the look of it so I get the Nikon back  (prefer a 5 X zoom) - The Built in USB works well in the Samsung .. saves pulling the Memory card in and out or carting another cable 

[rustynutz]

Sounds like you got yourself a bargain, Daz....good one! 

[2i30s]

for $75 if it only lasts a few years, just throw it out and buy a new one.  bargain. 

[Phil №❶]

That's a fantastic price for 12.2 Meg camera. 

[kittikat]

Bought myself a new camera before we went overseas last year.  it is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10.  RRP around $450 to $500 but I picked it up on the internet for around $200.  It is a great camera,16x zoom, full HD and a touchscreen that will actually take the photo if you touch it.

http://www.citiwideonline.com/au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new&product_id=4694&category_id=33&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=79&vmcchk=1&Itemid=79
 

[Dazzler]

That is a very nice camera (i have a Panasonic FZ28 which I love but quite bulky so don't cart it unless in the car)

It is a couple of years old now, had what was considered a long zoom in it's day at 18x .. I wish it was as compact as yours.. 

I got a 2nd battery for it this week from  Hong Kong (via ebay) for only A$7.72 including postage (and it has a higher capacity than the original) 

[asathorny]

Bought myself a new camera before we went overseas last year.  it is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10.  RRP around $450 to $500 but I picked it up on the internet for around $200.  It is a great camera,16x zoom, full HD and a touchscreen that will actually take the photo if you touch it.

http://www.citiwideonline.com/au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new&product_id=4694&category_id=33&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=79&vmcchk=1&Itemid=79

That's a belter for sure, well done.   

[asathorny]

No smileys

[Dazzler]

  Yes there are...

[rustynutz]

Bought myself a new camera before we went overseas last year.  it is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10.

'Tis the same as mine....

[Dazzler]

Panasonic cameras are great.. I would love one of those (best of both worlds) but seeing as even my Benq M1 video camera takes good stills can't justify another camera..