Replacing my Nikon Coolpix 54000

[rolf]

My old Nikon Coolpix 5400 serves me quite well, but it's starting to feel a bit old and tired lately. I am

looking around for something new. I've been a Nikon user for over ten years now (801, F70, F80, F3, D100

and CP5400), so these cameras feel very comfortable for me.

 

 

But...

 

 

if I replace my 5400, the new camera must have some of the 5400's unique features (no, not the slooow

image processing ;o)

 

 

-wide angle lens (at least 28mm)

 

-tilting LCD screen

 

-manual aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc settings

 

-RAW capability

 

-built in flash with (limited) manual adjustment

 

 

 

I've tried searching a few sites, but nothing really came up. Does anyone has some good advise regarding

my search? As I said above, I am a long time Nikon user, but my new camera doesn't have to be a Nikon.

 

Thanks a lot!

 

Rolf

[rconey]

I think you have missed the sony DSC-R1. I haven't seen anything else comparable.

[sam_thompson2]

As far your requirements, not many cameras have all the above features.

 

The discontinued R1.

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscr1/

 

and also the fuji finepix s9100

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_finepixs9100.asp

[jcuknz]

Why don't you stick with Nikon and check their current production line and the compatibiulity of their Wide-angle adaptor which people used with the 5000 and 5400 to give 18mm equivalent field of view.

Nikon MUST have caught up with the field for speed of operation by now :-)

[rolf]

Thanks for your comments! The Fuji S9100 and Sony DSC-R are both too bulky for me. I like

that the 5400 is relatively small. And I sure can live without one or two of my 'required'

features. Iguess a tilt-swivel lcd screen might not be as needy as they were a few years ago

(viewing angle and increased size ar better now). But the wide angle and manual controls are

essential. What about the Ricoh GR (no zoom, but 28mm equiv, RAW and manual settings)?

[sam_thompson2]

The Panasonic LX2 has all the above features but the tilting LCD Screen.

 

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06071904panasoniclx2.asp

 

Also the cousin/twin is the D-Lux 3 and has reviews here.

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00KIDK

 

If you shoot raw there shouldn't be a difference between the two cameras.

[simon_hickie1]

Is a DSLR out of the question? The Nikon D40 or the small Olympus may be small enough for you & give you the lens versatility you are looking for.

[rolf]

I already have a DSLR, a Nikon D100. I'm just looking if there is a camera which has most of

my desired features, has a good quality and is small enough to easily carry around everyday.