Amazon has a great deal on the Panasonic DMC-LX5 today only. $269 for a camera that's probably one of the better point and shoot cameras out there. It compares favorably to the canon S95 that many of our photo takers already have.
:woh:

Dang...must have ended yesterday. Today's price shows $369.

It was a one day only Gold Box deal. Maybe Amazon will run it again sometime.

Thanks Lauri I was day late too my fault- if anyone sees good buy on this give heads up -

I'll post it again if I see it, hopefully earlier in the day next time.

S95 for $297 Amazon link below:

Canon PowerShot S95 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
by Canon
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List Price: $399.00
Price: $297.45 Eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime.
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It arrived Saturday. I love it! It's a bit bigger than the S95 but I find it easier to hold on to. Takes great photos in low light and is easy to use (although it may be easier for me since I have two other Panasonic cameras)

Col Wes, thanks for your recommendation and Lauri, so happy you love your new camera. I'm afraid this Claus family recently blew their wad and a new camera isn't on the list.

If all you are doing is pointing and shooting both of those cameras are way overkill. If you use a camera on automatic to get photos of people - the Powershot 1400 is probably fine. The S95 is good if you want to learn a little more

Thanks Wes

ChatKat, you are probably right. I joined other enthusiasts of the S95 and bought one ($$ for a point and shoot) before a cruise, not knowing a thing about it other than good low light, and I was amazed at what I got in the theater one night with no flash when it was not allowed there. (The Platters!) And I still want to learn more about this camera. I read so much on "boards" what it is capable of for one not wanting an SLR.

And now I am hearing about this new little Nikon that has pocket quality with a huge zoom.....I am just the sucker they are looking for? Can you tell me what you have heard about this one?

Zoom only magnifies what the chip is recording.

I am not a Nikonian. Canon has better optics and in the pocket variety is highly regarded. If you have the S95 - you don't need anything else. It's one of the best compact cameras.

I have the Panasonic LX5 and have enjoyed great results from it.
The Canon S95 is much the same but is smaller and easy to carry in a pocket. Both cameras offer very good results.
For any subject that moves quickly, birds, kids, sports etc. I like a DSLR but it is heavier and can get very expensive. I have used both Canon and Nikon, currently all my gear is Nikon. They both produce good results. I prefer Nikon lenses to Canon. Just a personal preference. Nikon is very good at keeping the layout of controls across their SLR models very similar. When using 2 bodies with different lenses, something I do when on great adventures, like Antarctica, it is easy to change from body one to the other.
I have found that most of todays cameras are all very good. Put yourself in the right place with good light, frame the picture carefully and you will get a good picture.
Happy photography!

We are looking at the Cannon S100 for our upcoming trip to Hong Kong. Does anyone own this, if so how easy is it to operate and are you pleased with the pictures.Thanks

Doris

for those interested in Canon S95 power shot, today it's Amazon Gold box deal for $229 (today), pls see:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox

I was just going to post that! It's a great deal on a great camera.

Not that it matters, but, it is being replaced/discontinued.

Kathy, (or anyone) do you know what model is replacing the Canon S95 ?

Marcie, the S100 is the updated S95.

Doris, I have the previous version of the S100, the S95 and I love it. It's a fantastic camera and I use it fairly often in place of my larger SLR. It's easy to use if just want it for a point & shoot but it also has advanced options such as being able to choose the aperture. Best of all you can shoot in RAW.

Thanks Andrea...this S100 has a huge price tag.

I clicked on link above for S95, the gold box was there 20 minutes ago and now it's gone! I seem to be a day late on these good deals. I do love Amazon Prime so will just be patient.

Just a reminder - and a plug.
Should you ever want to buy anything from Amazon, Please go through the link we have at Http://www.shelterdoggies.com.
Your price (& your Gold Box deals) won't change, but we will get a small commission to help animal shelters

Thanks, Doug

The PBS station in Houston also offers this function. I like that Amazon supports these type of enterprises.

You are right, Betty. Many places use the Amazon link as a way to raise money.
The key is that the buyer MUST go to Amazon by way of the link. It is so easy to forget to do that!
I can only hope that anyone reading this will want to help Animal shelters and go to Amazon by way of our link at: http://www.shelterdoggies.com
Your local PBS station is just as deserving.

See you soon!

Doug