Best point & shoot with 10x and a hot shoe?

[Funky Fat Rat]

Does anyone have an opinion as to what they consider a good point & shoot camera that also has a hot shoe mount for an external flash?

I think I'm right at the edge of moving toward an entry level DSLR kit for $699 (olympus or canon). But as a casual user I'd much prefer the fixed lens b/c it will drop the price probably another $200...

The only camera that fits what I'm looking for is the Fujifilm FinePix S9000. However, the price sucks at around $550-600. I might as well shell out the rest of the cash & get the DSLR, hugh?
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Thanks,
Vince

 

[apiron]

The features search function says otherwise.

 

[Theresa K]

Does anyone have an opinion as to what they consider a good point &
shoot camera that also has a hot shoe mount for an external flash?

I think I'm right at the edge of moving toward an entry level DSLR
kit for $699 (olympus or canon). But as a casual user I'd much
prefer the fixed lens b/c it will drop the price probably another
$200...

The only camera that fits what I'm looking for is the Fujifilm
FinePix S9000. However, the price sucks at around $550-600. I might
as well shell out the rest of the cash & get the DSLR, hugh?

I was looking at the Panasonic FZ30 and the price tag on the two lens kits from Oly was pretty darn close. I went dslr and have no regrets, however, you can get addicted to getting better glass which can become pricey. I upgraded both of my kit lenses and now love the system I am using. But if you really want a nice long zoom with a hot shoe, look at the Panasonic line.
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Theresa K
http://theresak.smugmug.com/