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Hive, again, I need your help. I was taking some pictures last week (for Weddingbee, no less) and I dropped my camera (okay, maybe more than once). All of a sudden my pictures went from this:*
To this:
Mr. PT looked it over and gave a very non-professional diagnosis—it’s broken. He thinks it has something to do with the whitescale. Or something like that.
This poses a big problem—with all our exciting events coming up (hello, we are getting married)—we NEED a camera. And seriously, how will I take a before and after picture of my hair trial this weekend without one!! I can’t let the hive down again.
Since this is not an expense that we had budgeted, I want to take advantage of a Target gift card that we have. Thus, our options are slightly limited. Here are the top three that we are considering. Please weigh in and let me know what you’d recommend.
Mama Peep highly recommended the Panasonic Lumix because of the Leica lens. While I wish we could afford this one:
I think this one would better fit our budget:
My coworker is all about the Canon Powershot, and I have to admit, this one seems to have great ratings online:
And last but not least, the Casio Exilim, which would be the upgrade from my busted camera that I actually really liked:
*These pics are a preview of our Blurb guest book.
So hive, if you were buying a point and shoot camera, which one would you get? I need it by this weekend, so I’d appreciate any help you have to offer!
Oh, Miss Peep Toe, I feel your pain! I turned to the hive for camera help as well, and generally was advised to look at Canon products. Please update us if you select one to purchase!
I bought a Powershot years ago and still have it! I recommend that one, but I’m a Canon girl so I’m a little biased!
i love my canon! i hardly ever have to charge the battery!
I am also a Canon Powershot ELPH girl for a small point and shoot. Actually, just bought a new one on Monday! 
my canon only lasted like 18 months….but i think that might have something to do with dropping it in more than one beer cup during college.
i LOVE my exilim, but be warned….there are plenty of sites that report on the battery death….mine literally lasted a year and 2 days. but a new one only cost $20, and it worked perfectly until the day it dropped dead….so i still give it a thumbs up =)
I have the Powershot and love it, though I did prefer the Exilim (which I exchanged for the Powershot… bummer).
I also love my Canon Powershot ELPH. I’ve had mine for a while and I think it’s only 4 megapixels, but it takes great pictures. And it fits into almost every bag I own.
Panasonic Lumix! We have it and people are always raving about how amazing our pictures come out.
Check this out !!! It has a review on virtually every camera!
Of those, I can say that the Powershot is probably the most reliable over the long run. I dropped my Olympus 800, and it is dead and gone. Fiance has dropped his powershot a number of times and it is still going strong…
Though I suspect cameras prefer not to be dropped at all! (just a hunch)…
I have a Canon Powershot as well and I have to say that it is a great camera. I have that blue one pictured! The response time is great, it has face tracking and is easy to upload from.
However, I would almost suggest going with an upgrade of your current camera if you know it well and know you’ll like it.
POWERSHOT! those have to be some of the best cameras. but not on your list (and one that i really wanted) is the olympus waterproof digital. It would be great for a honeymoon!! sorry about your camera though… i would die without mine.
I have the Lumix (rec. by Mrs. Cupcake.) I love it! I have owned two Powershots, and they both had a hard time taking good closeups in macro mode.
I’ve been wanting a new camera forever! Maybe I should ‘accidentally’ drop mine!
i’ve been a loooong time canon lover and still am! by far, i personally believe the battery life and quality of a canon point and shoot outnumbers any other point and shoot i’ve ever tried! best of luck!
the canon powershot handsdown will give you the best pics for a point and shoot. it captures lighting where you don’t think there would be enough. it’s much better than my exilim!
I have a powershot that I’ve had for years. It still takes great shots and has a great batter life.
CANON CANON CANON!!!! My first digi camera was a Canon Powershot and I had a similar mishap…I roughed it up a bit which consequently resulted in white lines much like yours. I decided to purchase an Exilim to save a little money and I regret every day that I didn’t spend a little extra to get another Canon.
Plus - some of the Canon models do this AWESOME trick where you can isolate a color and when you take a picture, it is completely black and white except for anything that is the isolated color! (And you don’t even need to be a photo-pro, it’s just a click of a button!)
My husband and I are professional photographers, and we use the second Lumix camera you posted (for non-pro work, of course!). We absolutely love it! It takes a great photo, especially outdoors. My husband also really likes using the video option. The sound quality isn’t fabulous, but the image is excellent. We purchased it because we wanted the Leica lens, and it hasn’t let us down. Go for the Lumix!
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Mrs. Peep Toe, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 29, Policy Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 36, Olive Oil Production Manager Engagement Date: December 16, 2007 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Hotel Vitale About Me: I am a west coast lady who loves the San Francisco Bay Area. I love living with Mr. Peep and our animals: Huck the Dog and Ferris the Cat. I work to save the environment in San Francisco, while Mr. Peep makes ridiculously delicious Olive Oil. On any day you can find me reading the latest book I have gotten my hands on, eating Swedish Fish, and perusing wedding blogs! We are both champagne drinking foodies on a Bud Light budget. We are planning an eco-chic, intimate, and interfaith San Francisco City wedding.
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