'Quality' point and shoot recommendation

[KingOfSeaburn]

Thanks all.

OK, I think I have narrowed it down to the Canon G12, Lumix LX5 (fixed lens cameras) or Lumix GX1 (interchangeable lens).

I like the idea of an interchangeable lens camera as it would give her the option to use some of my Canon and Leica lenses, with an adaptor, and I could buy more Micro 4/3rds fitting lenses for future presents. The dilemma is whether she would make use of this extra functionality, bearing in mind she couldn't be arsed to learn how to use the DSLR I bought her, and hence whether it would justify the extra outlay: the G12 is £360, LX5 is £330 and GX1 with 14-42 kit lens is £630).

I would have fun attaching the GX1 to a telescope with a T-adaptor, but I'm trying to purge that consideration from my mind.

I've seen the g12 for £299 delivered - think that's my mind made up.

 

[not spavin]

I just bought: 'Nikon Coolpix S8200 Digital Camera - Black (16.1MP, 14x Optical Zoom)

Gets some great reviews, that.

 

[smoker]

I didn't know you frequented these parts peachbum?

PB has been a regular on here for years, won picture of the year 2011.

Cheapskate bassa in-laws are only prepared to chuck £20 per person into the whip round (it's the wife's 40th). Looks like she will be getting paper and pencil.