Originally Posted by
GadgetFreak
I think the compromise between a DSLR and a real small P&S may be something like the Canon G series rather than the S series. I have a DSLR and the above comments about sum up the pluses and minuses of that (mostly weight and space). But I started in digital (after 35mm, medium format (6x6) and large format (4x5) ) with an original G1. It isnt quite as small as an S series but has more manual options and you can add filters and some expansion lenses to get more wide angle or telephoto.
Thank you Gadgetfreak and Jason - I felt I had to buy something, so in the end bought an Olympus E500 with twin lens kit (unfortunately appears to be a 35-xxx rather than a 28-xxx standard lens). This camera was highly recommended on dpreview.com and with the release of Panasonic"s first DSLR with a great Leica four-thirds lens, it looks like there will be a choice of suitable lenses in future.
While this will give me more options for lenses and manual settings (and savs in RAW, too), I just hope I can learn to use it well enough for the scenic Hawaii landscapes, snow-capped mountains and lava pics at night, with long exposures.
Thank you all for the tips, to start me off.
Once I receive the camera I will likely check back with you.
Mahalo, cheers,
BB