need a compact with video...

[blastman]

hey guys,

My brother is off to afgan next month and needs a compact camera with video.

Since I only deal in DSLR's I haven't got a clue what to suggest.

His budget is £400 and under. (has to be from the catalogue company that rhymes with ar-boss.. as he has a voucher)

Since's he's going to carry it round on while on patrol it needs to quite rugged.

Any suggestions?

cheers guys

 

[Rojin]

I've used the Panasonic FT-2 in the past which isn't too bad, doesn't look like "THEY" have it though. Having a quick scan through they do sell the Olympus Mju 6020 Tough which does HD video at 720p. Never used that one though.

edit: Pentax W90 looks interesting?

 

[blastman]

nice, cheers.

any other suggestions?

 

[Scope]

Panasonic TZ10 does 720p and is (so far) a great camera.. Can be had for around £200. He might find the GPS useful in afgan aswell.

 

[Stuff]

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT2?

 

[blastman]

Cool, cheers for the suggestions guys, I'll pass them along.

I'll see if I can get some of his images to post when he gets back, spring next year