Target stores have the X-5, so you can check it out for yourself.
On 9/21/2013 4:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:
Are you sure? Re: X-5, the price is great, and it has a lot of features,
and it has that retro look. So I'd be found to find the controls easily
enough.
Unless people aren't understanding that I want a P&S for travel purposes.
This would not be my main camera. I've decided to stick with Canon for
another year (just get lighter lenses). None of the others I've looked at (on
line) really match, or come close to matching, DSLRs yet. And, well, I am
not ready yet to switch to a whole new system, if I have serious
reservations. Which I do. Despite the word being verbotten around here, I've
been very
happy with Canon over the years.
Re Oly, yes, a lot recommend the 17mm for a true compact camera on the
PENs. But the electronic viewfinders are expensive, even if you get the camera
cheap. And I haven't turned up any used ones yet.
Marnie aka Doe :-)
In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:57:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
hamlerwal...@gmail.com writes:
NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from
some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at
really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic
version make for a really good compact combo.
Walt
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, <eactiv...@aol.com> wrote:
Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system.
But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel
situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big
camera).
The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a
smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is
Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh.
Anyway, anyone have one? Like it?
The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes,
know
it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper.
Heck, it's downright cheap.
Marnie aka Doe :-)
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