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mos_skeeto · 11-30-2006, 08:55 AM

I recently got myself a Panasonic FZ-7. Other than being noisy above 80iso I really like this camera. The long zoom is fantastic.

I'm going to Japan in 2 weeks and a vacation like that is rare for me. I'm looking forward to taking lots and lots of pictures. Looking at recent sales of the Canon XT, I can't help but feel tempted to get a dslr right now. The larger sensor, capable of producing cleaner images and better low light capabilities are very attractive features. The image stabilizer on my pano is nice but it doesn't stop things from moving.

Now I'm not a pro photographer and obviously not going to learn the tool in two weeks before I go on my trip. I'm strictly going to 'point and shoot' during my stay in Japan. I'm not getting a new camera just for the trip. I wanted a dslr for a while now and I figure this is as good a time as any.

So should I take my point and shoot to Japan to 'point and shoot' or buy an XT and use it like a newbie in Japan?

Thanks :P

11-30-2006, 08:55 AM	#831
mos_skeeto Rs has made me the man i am today! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 604 Posts: 3,023 Thanked 688 Times in 190 Posts Failed 22 Times in 10 Posts	I recently got myself a Panasonic FZ-7. Other than being noisy above 80iso I really like this camera. The long zoom is fantastic. I'm going to Japan in 2 weeks and a vacation like that is rare for me. I'm looking forward to taking lots and lots of pictures. Looking at recent sales of the Canon XT, I can't help but feel tempted to get a dslr right now. The larger sensor, capable of producing cleaner images and better low light capabilities are very attractive features. The image stabilizer on my pano is nice but it doesn't stop things from moving. Now I'm not a pro photographer and obviously not going to learn the tool in two weeks before I go on my trip. I'm strictly going to 'point and shoot' during my stay in Japan. I'm not getting a new camera just for the trip. I wanted a dslr for a while now and I figure this is as good a time as any. So should I take my point and shoot to Japan to 'point and shoot' or buy an XT and use it like a newbie in Japan? Thanks :P