I suspect Moose will probably chime in here after he gets up but in the
mean time you might want to try DPReview's "feature search" page
<http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp>
Selecting for 28mm equivalent and "ultra compact" yields about 30
cameras. Adding "raw" mode knocks that down to 4... 2 Leicas and 2
Panasonics, one of which is the Panasonic DMC-LX3 that Wayne mentioned.
You might also want to peruse "Dave's Picks" at Imaging Resource
<http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM>
Check the recommended "pocket cameras" page
<http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_compact>
You'll have to scroll down past the "best sellers" block at the top to
discover the editor's picks below.
I don't believe there's a single (current) camera that meets your specs
so you'll have to decide what's really important. The Sony W170 (second
item on the page above) offers 28mm and an optical finder. Don't know
the rest of the details except (you guessed it) a proprietary
lithium-ion battery from the champion of lithium-ion battery recalls :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Mike Bloor wrote:
> Does anyone have recommendations for a compact digital "point and shoot" ?
>
> I am trying to replace my wife's Canon Powershot. What she would like is -
>
> - A smaller, lighter camera.
> - Preferably one that runs on AA batteries or similar. If it has a
> custom, rechargeable battery, we would have to be able to buy a spare.
> - One without appreciable shutter lag. This is the main fault of her
> current camera.
> - A zoom lens going to the equivalent of 28mm (on 35mm film) at the wide end.
> - A decent viewfinder - or do these cameras not have viewfinders
> anymore and just rely on the screen on the back.
> - Video recording with sound - or do they all have this.
> - Some manual control. The Powershot is quite good for this.
>
> Any suggestions would be gratefully received,
>
>
> Mike Bloor
>
>
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