First of all, i'm not going for SLR. Masani SLR cameras ada yg affordable below $1K. Tapi i don't want to spent much on it (beantu tu krg mbali accessoriesnya). I'm looking for a digicam that fit my budget (let say below $500) with some features such as Image Stabilizer, powerful Optical Zoom (10x above), great capture speed, SLR style (not pocket size style) & picture clarity (HD capability). Not fancy with big screen or touch screen LCD monitor (wasting battery) & not too high Megapixels (higher MP doesn't mean greater picture clarity). I prefer AA size batt coz there's a dozen of rechargeable AA batts with me. SDHC or XD-Picture memory is a must. Brand should be a "camera manufacturer".
Below "Point & Shoot" camera is top of my list.
Olympus SP570 UZ
Body of an ultra-zoom. Soul of an SLR
With superior optics, power and portability, the SP-570 UZ provides a wealth of creative control without the expense of an SLR. Whether you're looking for 20x optical zoom or 13.5fps sequential shooting, this all-in-one, versatile, compact camera is great for outdoor, travel and sports photography.
Features
20x WIDE-ANGLE LENS (f2.8-f4.5, 26-520mm equivalent)
This amazingly powerful, ultra-compact 20x Optical Zoom gets you super close to the action while the wide-angle lens captures more of what you see.
DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Forget about blur, thanks to this 2-in-1 anti-blur solution. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, which keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake, combines with Digital Image Stabilization to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
FULL MANUAL CONTROL
The SP-570 UZ allows full Manual exposure settings for advanced creative control, yet it's easy enough for any family member to point-and-shoot beautiful images.
HOT SHOE FOR AN EXTERNAL FLASH
Quickly and easily attach a flash so you can take sharp, clear images under challenging lighting conditions. An optional wireless flash is also available.
FACE DETECTION
This technology tracks your subjects' faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
With superior optics, power and portability, the SP-570 UZ provides a wealth of creative control without the expense of an SLR. Whether you're looking for 20x optical zoom or 13.5fps sequential shooting, this all-in-one, versatile, compact camera is great for outdoor, travel and sports photography.
Features
20x WIDE-ANGLE LENS (f2.8-f4.5, 26-520mm equivalent)
This amazingly powerful, ultra-compact 20x Optical Zoom gets you super close to the action while the wide-angle lens captures more of what you see.
DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Forget about blur, thanks to this 2-in-1 anti-blur solution. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, which keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake, combines with Digital Image Stabilization to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
FULL MANUAL CONTROL
The SP-570 UZ allows full Manual exposure settings for advanced creative control, yet it's easy enough for any family member to point-and-shoot beautiful images.
HOT SHOE FOR AN EXTERNAL FLASH
Quickly and easily attach a flash so you can take sharp, clear images under challenging lighting conditions. An optional wireless flash is also available.
FACE DETECTION
This technology tracks your subjects' faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.
