At 01:48 PM 25/01/2011, you wrote:

>On Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:24:41 -0000, "Michael Rigby-Jones" said:
>
> > If you are in the market for a new compact, then the Panasonic Lumix
> > TZ10 is well worth a look IMO, and has a proper diaphragm aperture.
> >
> > I know some Sony and Fuji cameras use the same neutral density filter
> > kludge as the Ixus/Elph cameras.
>
>Thanks for the tip, I'll "focus" on the Panasonics :)
>
>Cheerful regards,
>
>Bob

This one looks really nice:
DMC-ZS7 K  says "Multistage Iris Diaphragm"

Built in GPS to tag photos. Around $250 street price.

I was comparing it with a Nikon S8100 - very close, bought the
latter for non-technical reasons.

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