Barry;
Why not think about something 'pocketable', like a Stylus zoom?
George
"Barry B. Bean" wrote:
>
> I've been giving passing thought to adding a p&s to my collection,
> and like the specs of the IS-3, but haven't had a chance to visit a
> camera shop and actually check one out until recently (no camera
> shops in Peach Orchard).
>
> Thats a lot of camera! Size is a concern for me, and the IS-3 is
> easily as large as my 4T with winder, 200 mm lens, and then some. I
> was surprised.
>
> However, I also looked at the IS-20 and was suitably impressed with
> its size and design. They didn't have any of the pocket size
> Olympuses.
>
> Has anyone used the IS-20? Which of the pocket sized AF Olympuses
> would be worth looking at?
>
> FWIW, the intended uses of this camera would be as a backup to my OM
> bodies, snapshots at parties, and occasional news pix when I need to
> be more inconspicuous than my Domke full of Zuiko will allow. I'd
> like some sort of zoom, but anything 35-70 or so would be adequate.
> If I need much more than 100, I'll reach for a "real" camera.
>
> BBB
>
>
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