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<blockquote data-quote="Andrewteee" data-source="post: 121227" data-attributes="member: 28">Taking the family to Disneyland over spring break along with another family. Naturally, I am the designated photo guy, but I'm not sure which type of camera to take. The options include...<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pentax K30 with 18-135mm lens</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Nikon Coolpix A 28mm APS</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Buy a zoom P&amp;S like my old Olympus XZ-1</li>
</ul>2 days, 2 kids, lots of moments. I am reluctant to take the DSLR, but reading online many people continue to recommend them over P&amp;Ss. I'd love to take the Nikon A, but it is limited to 28mms. I'm fine with that, but it is limiting. P&amp;Ss generally seem to disappoint, but newer ones appear to have improved. The point of the trip is obviously fun and not photography, but given the age of our kids and their excitement for the trip there are bound to be moments that we want to capture. I plan to take a backpack with water, snacks, etc, but the camera will need to be more accessible. Advice appreciated.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Andrewteee, post: 121227, member: 28"] Taking the family to Disneyland over spring break along with another family. Naturally, I am the designated photo guy, but I'm not sure which type of camera to take. The options include... [LIST] [*]Pentax K30 with 18-135mm lens [*]Nikon Coolpix A 28mm APS [*]Buy a zoom P&S like my old Olympus XZ-1 [/LIST] 2 days, 2 kids, lots of moments. I am reluctant to take the DSLR, but reading online many people continue to recommend them over P&Ss. I'd love to take the Nikon A, but it is limited to 28mms. I'm fine with that, but it is limiting. P&Ss generally seem to disappoint, but newer ones appear to have improved. The point of the trip is obviously fun and not photography, but given the age of our kids and their excitement for the trip there are bound to be moments that we want to capture. I plan to take a backpack with water, snacks, etc, but the camera will need to be more accessible. Advice appreciated. [/QUOTE]

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