Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 or Canon Powershot S5IS digital camera

[Baron von Richthofen]

Hi All
I have an opportunity of getting a like new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290345090879) or Canon Powershot S5IS digital camera (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300344050793)
But which one? no used for astronomy
HELP

[jjjnettie]

I'm partial to the Canon. I have the S3IS. Excellent video options and lots of creative control in manual mode.
There's also firmware that allows you to do long exposures, icnr, histogram, ebook reader etc etc.

[Liz]

I have the Panasonic DMC-FZ28, a great little camera with a wonderful zoom. There is a Starrysky program where you can do 15 30 or 60 sec exposures - not as good as a DSLR, but not too bad.
I took a pic of constellation of Orion from a rooftop in Barcelona last year, and turned out great.
Am sure the Canon has great features too, and either would be a good buy.
Bet that didnt help at all:confused: :)

[jjjnettie]

6 of one, half a dozen of the other.;) :lol: