Panasonic DMC-LC33 digital camera

[CraigRT]

Does anyone have any experience with this thing?

The reviews look positive. but does anyone own one? thoughts?

I am in the market for something like an S230 (hard to find now) but I can get a decent deal on this Panasonic...

whats everyone think?

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thanks!

 

[RossMAN]

I helped my friend's parents buy this for $169 and they love it.

Of course I'd recommend a Canon or Fuji 2650 but this seems to be a good solid digicam.

Unfortunately reviews for this model are sparse.

 

[CraigRT]

$169!!!!!!????

they are selling here (retail) for $499 Canadian... (I can get for low 400-ish range)
where on earth can you get those kinds of prices??

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
$169!!!!!!????

they are selling here (retail) for $499 Canadian... (I can get for low 400-ish range)
where on earth can you get those kinds of prices??

Well it was on sale, price matched it against another vendor, used a coupon and ebates toss in with free shipping = $169

 

[CraigRT]

jesus
and i thought my deal was good
are there any deals on any other good cameras?

 

[RossMAN]

Usually you can find the best digicam deals on xpBargains.com however 99% of the time it's only for Americans.

 

[CraigRT]

as long as I can use my Canadian credit card I have a US address I can ship to.. hmm i'll check it out!

 

[RossMAN]

Yep then go for it.

Remember two words:

Canon rules!

 

[kyutip]

I think you'd be better of with established camera company.
Panasonic is not known for it's camera. Their quality is kinda low. They are exception I think (such as FZ1) but those are rare.
Check out ebay, nobody wants to buy them.
Get Canon S230, you won't be sorry.

 

[CraigRT]

I don't think Panasonic's quality is low really.. that camera I was looking at is honestly really nice... I know I can't go wrong with a Canon S230 but I can't freaking buy them anywhere around here... sold out everywhere... I'd rather buy locally is my problem.

 

[kyutip]

DMC-LC33 Review

Does not look so good.
Granted it is not as bad as Argus but probably about the same as kodak.

The best value and quality for 3MP right now is Canon A70.

Canon A70 Review

 

[simms]

I know someone who works for Panasonic. Discounts galore - I'm talking more than 40% off regular MSRP. But to be honest I haven't bought a Panasonic Digicam and I actually have a S200. Panasonic cameras tend to underexpose low light conditions resulting in bad shots. Go with Canon. Although I should really be helping keep my friend's job intact by recommending Panasonic anyways.