scottydl
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My Sony Cybershot DSC-H3 (what I like to call an "advanced" point and shoot) is reaching the end of its useful service life. I've had it since Christmas 2007? (maybe 2008) and have taken thousands upon thousands of great family & travel photos with it. The flash just quit working the other day, and AFAIK it's not worth paying to have it repaired. I'd been thinking about a replacement camera for the last couple years anyway, but never had a reason (until now) to replace since the Sony was doing it's job.
As much as I appreciate the options and abilities of a quality digital SLR camera, they are just too big to carry around conveniently. Some years back I was intrigued by the Olympus Pen E-PL1, and specifically a commercial (that I found here on Youtube) that was shot using that actual camera. Clever!
The E-PL1 is a point-n-shoot that has the option of interchangeable lenses, although I don't know what kind of compatibility it has with different aftermarket brands (of lenses). And, the E-PL1 probably isn't made any more but Olympus might have a newer version... not sure. The models run from PL1 up to PL7, some with additional lense packages (per Amazon), in the $300-400 range.
I'm not stuck on Olympus or anything, but I like what the PEN series has to offer. Any other recommendations are much appreciates, from all of you photo experts.
As much as I appreciate the options and abilities of a quality digital SLR camera, they are just too big to carry around conveniently. Some years back I was intrigued by the Olympus Pen E-PL1, and specifically a commercial (that I found here on Youtube) that was shot using that actual camera. Clever!
The E-PL1 is a point-n-shoot that has the option of interchangeable lenses, although I don't know what kind of compatibility it has with different aftermarket brands (of lenses). And, the E-PL1 probably isn't made any more but Olympus might have a newer version... not sure. The models run from PL1 up to PL7, some with additional lense packages (per Amazon), in the $300-400 range.
I'm not stuck on Olympus or anything, but I like what the PEN series has to offer. Any other recommendations are much appreciates, from all of you photo experts.
