I agree with folk's responses so far.  And, Murphy's is a good place to 
compare, if unscientifically.  

One thing I have found on my Nikon is that you have to use the screen.  How  I 
miss SLR viewfinder, even if a screen.  Something about growing up in 
photography with a 35MM camera and through the lens focus and framing.  I 
had/have an old Kodak digital that had BOTH and I rarely if ever used the LCD 
on the back of the camera. My SSU has it now and she likes that.  Something to 
look at and think about when you start comparing.

There is NOTHING like fondling a product before purchasing. Especially cameras 
and such.  Doesn't mean you have to purchase it at the place du fondle as you 
can always go online and get it. But, there is the have it here and now thing 
about purchasing locally.  

My Nikon does a great job. I shoot tonnes of photos with it at events and I am 
very happy.  Not a point and shoot but not a big DSLR either.  

A couple of things to remember.  Make sure it doesn't take a brand specific 
memory card.  Make sure you can put as big a card in it as you want.  Ask if 
you can put your memory card in it and shoot some photos to see what they are 
like at home.  Shoot the box first so you know what took the photos.   I have 
done that a couple times.  


Richard Meadows
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On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Bill Rising <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I'm in the market for a new camera. While I really like my Nikon Coolpix 
> 2700, it is getting a bit old for a piece of electronic equipment (~7 years 
> for me, bought used, so it is probably closer to 9 years old). The newer 
> cameras do quite a bit more.
> 
> I don't need a low-end point-and-shoot, because I have a phone.
> 
> I don't want something as bulky as a DSLR.
> 
> So...are there any recommendations out there? From my small amount of 
> research, it looks like the Panasonic FZ150 would be my choice, but I'd like 
> to hear what some of you aficionados have to say.
> 
> Thanks for any tips, 
> 
> Bill 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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