http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=1292 Late for your purchase, but in case others read the thread...... My son gave me a Canon G11 (there's a G12 now). It's not small or light or cheap, but it's got the sensor used in Canon DSLR's and all kinds of manual or automatic modes. Without actually getting into a DSLR (and it is smaller than that) it gives you a lot of control and stuff to play with, if you want, or fully automatic functions. Really sharp photos, turns on really quick, big display, and a very reasonably priced underwater case, which I'll try out this Christmas. Buzz@idkfa.com (Buzz) Asked and Answered Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:08:00 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=1292 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=895 So I went ahead and bought the zs6 from Costco as I'm going to be in Yosemite next week. It's a pretty sweet camera the little I've used it so far. I should probably read the book to figure out all the whiz-bang stuff it's got, but meh, maybe on the plane. It definetly blows away my last camera which was a 4MP digital with 3x optical zoom. This thing having 12x optical at 12MP is pretty amazing. Also my old camera didn't have the auto stablization.. I had made many a fuzzy picture because of that. Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Asked and Answered Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:10:02 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=895 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=807 Two and a half, started friday after work and got home sunday night. Could be done faster but my dad was feeling his age I suppose. Those panorama's are done in camera with a single sweep, no stitching necessary and they look much better not in picassa. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Asked and Answered Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:48:01 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=807 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=794 Those look pretty cool. I like the super wide shots, those are neat. How long did it take you? Like 2 days?? Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Asked and Answered Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:53:23 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=794 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=791 I recently got a sony wx1. Got it off ebay for like 180 w/ shipping. Its pretty awesome, video is reasonable and allows zooming. Pics are universally good, night photography in particular though not dslr quality. If yellowstone is your destination then scenery pics are in your future. I took these on my sony while climbing rainier.... well I took most of them some are from my dad. MrFood@idkfa.com (MrFood) Asked and Answered Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:22:45 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=791 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=789 Any camera aficionados in this here website forum place? I'm looking at buying a new point and shoot camera and have started reading up on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-zs7. Amazon is currently selling it on sale for $250. It includes cool whiz-bang things like a gps for in-camera geotagging, a 3 inch lcd screen, and AVCHD movie mode. Costco is currently selling a slightly stripped down version called the Lumix DMC-zx6 that doesn't have the same movie mode. Instead it has some sort of movie mode that is limited to 8 minutes. It also doesn't have the gps. It's listed at $250 right now as well. I'm going to Yosemite next week so I need get to get a digital camera right now otherwise I'd go ahead and order the one from Amazon. That being the case, I'll probably buy the one at Costco and return it when I get back. So has anyone else lately done any camera shopping/comparing? Governator@idkfa.com (Governator) Asked and Answered Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:16:04 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=789&msg_id=789