I have an older Panasonic DMC-FZ5. With a 12x Optical Zoom and anti-shake it gives a 35mm equivalent of 36mm x 432mm. With the option of either using the lcd or a true electronic eye piece it. I find it small and easy to use while still getting great pictures. I use it for hockey pictures where they don't allow "pro equipment". Gary -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Emily L. Ferguson Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 12:28 PM To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Re: Good camera for non- pro uses Whoops. FZ 30, not FC. Sorry. -- Emily L. Ferguson mailto:elf@xxxxxxxx 508-563-6822 New England landscapes, wooden boats and races http://www.vsu.cape.com/~elf/ http://e-and-s.instaproofs.com/