Pentax X-5

Much fun is involved using the X-5, definitely more than its serious dSLR-like looks might suggest. X-5 is fast and responsive, so very smooth that you never really need to wait for it. Lens range is impressive and incredibly usable even at both extreme range limits. Shake reduction (SR) is very well implemented and freehand shots are possible in the supertele range. On the other hand, SR helps to keep ISO & noise down while still being able to catch a blur free shot. Tilting 3" LCD-screen ...

Much fun is involved using the X-5, definitely more than its serious dSLR-like looks might suggest. X-5 is fast and responsive, so very smooth that you never really need to wait for it. Lens range is impressive and incredibly usable even at both extreme range limits. Shake reduction (SR) is very well implemented and freehand shots are possible in the supertele range. On the other hand, SR helps to keep ISO & noise down while still being able to catch a blur free shot. Tilting 3" LCD-screen ...

Much fun is involved using the X-5, definitely more than its serious dSLR-like looks might suggest. X-5 is fast and responsive, so very smooth that you never really need to wait for it. Lens range is impressive and incredibly usable even at both extreme range limits. Shake reduction (SR) is very well implemented and freehand shots are possible in the supertele range. On the other hand, SR helps to keep ISO & noise down while still being able to catch a blur free shot. Tilting 3" LCD-screen ...

amazing good camera for its price (€ 220-250 in EU) Good lens, even at the max zoom (optical) Low noise up to 1600 ISO Good video cap. Ergonomics ok Battery life : keep some spare at hand Problems: aperture only 2-3 steps

For $280 this camera is the best value today. A larger sensor would make it even better, but I love it as is. Nice zoom range, AA batteries, wide angle, 1 cm macro, tilting LCD, HD video recording accompanied with a nice price are all I ever wanted for travel photography. And it takes fantastic photos... Problems: nada