Hi everyone,
I am new here. I am sure this question has been asked numerous times but I hope you will not mind me asking this again.
Me and wifey are both DSLR users but we do not want to carry our DSLRs when we are on a long trip - personal preferences. We are thinking to get 2 compacts for this purpose. Ideally we would like to get the same brand/model so we can share accessories and the like (such as additional batteries).
The TL500 and the LX-5 both fit our needs pretty well and I like the TL500's swivel screen (I like to shoot low angle without hurting my back) but the TL500 has less than ideal video shooting (only VGA and no AF).
The LX-5 has really cool HD video shooting (HD and full AF) but it has no swivel screen.
Both are wide angle 24mm and both can accept third party modifications to fit ND filters etc. Both has hot shoes although I will prolly be the only one using it. Wifey shoots available light.
I am really undecided which one to go for and would appreciate some opinions please.
Thanks
raider
I am new here. I am sure this question has been asked numerous times but I hope you will not mind me asking this again.
Me and wifey are both DSLR users but we do not want to carry our DSLRs when we are on a long trip - personal preferences. We are thinking to get 2 compacts for this purpose. Ideally we would like to get the same brand/model so we can share accessories and the like (such as additional batteries).
The TL500 and the LX-5 both fit our needs pretty well and I like the TL500's swivel screen (I like to shoot low angle without hurting my back) but the TL500 has less than ideal video shooting (only VGA and no AF).
The LX-5 has really cool HD video shooting (HD and full AF) but it has no swivel screen.
Both are wide angle 24mm and both can accept third party modifications to fit ND filters etc. Both has hot shoes although I will prolly be the only one using it. Wifey shoots available light.
I am really undecided which one to go for and would appreciate some opinions please.
Thanks
raider