Hello, Im new to photography ...

[vbsytp]

First of all i must apologize for my bad english , its not my native . :)

Heres the deal .. i could greatly apreciate your comments on bying my first semi- pro digital camera ( the prices of dSlr is too much for my pocket and my knowlege ) ...

So i cut down my choice on Canon S3 IS and Panasonic Lumix Fz7 ( or maybe Fz8 i rly dont know the difference ) ...

What do you think ?

[xxpinballxx]

dont know much on the panasonic but ther are quite a few S3 IS on these boards...
some great shots coming out of them too.
here is s side by side to see what they have or do not have and what you want.
I say the S3 wins hands down.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_s3is%2Cpanasonic_dmcf7&show=all

[Saralonde]

Welcome to DPS, vbsytp! Here (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_s3is%2Cpanasonic_dmcfz7%2Cpanasonic_ dmcfz8&show=all) is a comparison of the 3 cameras. Hope it helps.

[vbsytp]

Thanks people ( and for warm welcome ) , ive read all the reviews ... hoped someone will have first- hand opinion though ...

Maybe ill contribute something to this great site worthy in time to honor this debt . ;)