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<p>It's here!<br /> I will start exploring over the weekend, as I am currently inundated with work.</p><div></div>

<p>James: Thank you for the tip. I am under the impression the G15 does have 'live view' on the LCD screen.</p>

<p>Thank you all for your useful contributions to my decision.<br> J.W.Wall: I read your suggestions very carefully, thank you. It is important for me that it does fit into a pocket, however.<br> Craig: I found a G15, used but in immaculate condition for £250, which is about $360, so I have bought that. It should be here by the end of the month.</p> <p>James Dainis: If I understand correctly, having an optical viewfinder doesn't mean that I can't use the LCD panel if I prefer. So I would like to have both options.</p>

<p>After extensive research, I haven't had any luck finding the canon powershot g16, as it appears to have been discontinued. I live in Cyprus, and have looked for this on European websites, as importing from the USA means I would have to pay hefty taxes. It appears my only option is to get a used one, or look at another model.<br> I have been told the Sony RX100 iii is slightly more expensive, but a very good option for me. Does anyone have any experience with particular camera? This has a popup electronic viewfinder. Does this have any advantages/ disadvantages over a 'regular' viewfinder?<br> Alternatively, I have been recommended the Panasonic Lumix LX100.<br> Both of these are slightly above my budget, but I could stretch a little bit.</p>

<p>Craig: I looked online for a comparison and somehow missed the fact that the G7X doesn't have an optical viewfinder! I wasn't aware of the 'professional' reasons for this (very interesting, even though quite obvious when you think about it), but it is something I would like to have. I think I will go ahead and order the G16 as you originally suggested. Thanks again.</p>

<p>Hi again Tony,<br> I will wait for some advice on the technical aspects, and I will post the final verdict, once I have made my decision.</p>

<p>Tony: Thank you for your useful feedback - this is a good idea. I am a complete beginner, so I need to make sure any cameras I handle are appropriate for me first. For instance, can I also use the G7X in automatic mode, until I learn enough to be able to use it manually?</p>

<p>I am just wondering how the Canon PowerShot G16 compares to the Canon Powershot G7X, as I am able to find the latter locally. My priority is to get the right camera, so if the G16 is best suited to my needs, I will order online.</p>

<p>Thank you all for your responses, much appreciated.<br> Stephen: That's definitely an improvement on the photo, thanks! However, I'm looking for a camera that allows me take natural photos without having to do much editing after.<br> Canon seems to be a unanimous winner. <br> Craig: That sounds like exactly what I am looking for! I definitely need something that can work in a fully automatic mode for now, but I also don't want this to restrict me for the future when I will know a bit more and I would like to have more control.</p>

<p>I'm looking to buy a pocket sized camera. Being quite an active outdoors person, something that is easily portable would be ideal. I'm a complete beginner, but I intend to take a short course soon. Currently, I'm using my mobile phone (samsung galaxy s3) which is not leaving me very satisfied with the photos. The main problems with the phone are that colours are distorted in sunset photos. Specifically shades of red and pink look more yellow in the photo, especially towards the middle of the photo. Also, if the actual sun appears in the photo, it is always one colour in the photo, usually bright yellow, whereas in reality the sun may have lines of different colours on it. The other issue is that action shots are blurred. <br> My budget is around €500. <br> Any suggestions?</p><div></div>