Nice camera to use on a flight deck

[EpsilonVaz]

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone could advise me as to which would be a good camera to use on a flight deck, any models you can recommend?

[mixture]

Depends what you're taking photos of ... ahem...cough...:ok:

[EpsilonVaz]

Things like, other planes passing by, or getting photos of me looking awesome that I can spam other people with :}.

I'm not really after a DSLR or superzoom SLR-type camera, something smallish that doesn't take up much space would be great.

[TopBunk]

I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ1 which I chose for its small size (it can fit in your trouser pocket), it has a 5 megapixels and most importantly a 10 x optical zoom.

I believe the current model is the TZ3 - I would suggest you google it and have a look.

[SpringHeeledJack]

Have used the Sony T9 for the last few years without problems and it really fits in a shirt pocket and takes great photos. It has been superceded (as always) by i think the T70. Of course it doesn't compare to a DSLR camera, but i too wanted a camera that you could carry in a pocket and take advantage of spontaneous moments. It even films to a passable standard....

It has allowed me to capture some wonderful images that i would've missed had i had to rummage around in a camera bag and seek the DSLR out. With a memory stick of 1,2,4 or even 8GB you can really capture loads of shots/films. At least more than is necessary!


Regards


SHJ

[mixture]

I'm not really after a DSLR or superzoom SLR-type camera

and

other planes passing by

Slight catch 22 ..... I would say.

My personal preference would be to suggest a small Nikon DSLR and their very versatile snapshot 18-200 lens.

I see topbunk came up with the Panasonic, which looks interesting as far as compacts go.

[BLUE SKY THINKER]

LINK (http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2007/11/27/Canon-IXUS-860-IS/p1)

Relatively rare wide angle/fab 3 inch screen; great little camera.
[Cheaper since above review]

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[The Real Slim Shady]

Get yourself a used Nikon from Ebay or London Camera.

The E8700 and E8800 have good zoom lenses for air to air: the drawback is that everything is menu driven rather than via a control on top. If you want speed of change to settings, the Olympus C700 series are pretty good too.

[Eliason]

The current Lumix is the TZ5 which also has 10 optical zoom - 28 to 280 mm, huge screen in the back and HD-Video (1280x720 30fps).

My brother took great pictures with full zoom with it - though nothing moving.

I'll try the Sony W-150 for myself. 5x optical (30-150) plus it still got a viewer. I figure that's important if you want to catch something small(airplane) moving in something big (sky). I should get it any day now... let's see how the pictures will come out...

Nice page for camera-reviews: http://www.dpreview.com (Dpreview.com)

For a sure bet - Canon has constantly great cameras.

[frostbite]

Recently bought a Lumix DMC-FZ18, factory refurb, off eBay.

Pleased with it - see dpreview as suggested.