After much research, I finally settled on buying the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 as a temporary replacement for my Canon camera that broke last week. It was the cheapest camera in the store at 99 Euro.

This camera, like my Canon, runs on SD memory cards, and 2 standard AA batteries (which I have plenty of). There were many nice cameras, but they used a different memory card than the 2 GB one I already have, and they used proprietary batteries. Those are bad because I’m stuck if it dies, and I don’t have another one. I have over a dozen AA rechargable batteries, so I’ll never run out for this.

At the relatively low price, this camera is “entry-level” and does not have all the advanced features or speed that my Canon had. It is slower to zoom, as the lens take a lot longer to go up 3X than my Canon did to zoom to an entire 12X. However, it should do as it does have some nice stabilizer features, and also a lens that retracts to protect itself without the need for a lens cap.

Its macro mode is quite accessible, and gave an impressive result when I quickly tested it.

This is outside in our courtyard. Colours are good. Our wall has seen better days.

Our dirty old stairs never looked so brilliant with the flash being used indoors.

Today was very cold, hence why I have yet to go outside to take any new photos. When waiting for the bus, it actually started to snow a bit. Hopefully it’ll warm up again soon.

Tags: europe

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