"Steerpike" wrote in message
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On Oct 27, 11:34 pm, Martin wrote:
On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:49:36 +0100, Paul Corfield

wrote:
On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:03:52 +0100, Jake Nospam@invalid wrote:

Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.

I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that 342 with an
extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!

Who did you buy from at that price?

A rioter?

Looks like you've got a good
deal.

--

Martin

If money is an issue but you are interested in high quality results
you would have been far better of with a used DSLR, rather than a G12.
These cameras are just fine for anyone with limited photographic
ambitions, but the fact that you cannot change the lens, means they
are far from ideal for more serious photography.

Rubbish.

Jake never said he was interested in "Serious Photography", anyway the
Canon G sereis are particularly fine cameras.

As for "anyone with limited photographic ambitions" - you do realise that
these cameras are very sophisticated with excellent lenses.

I have a Canon 5D Mkll DSLR and a G11. I prefer the G11 for any macro plat
shots I take.

That puts your arguement in perstective.

Bill