Feb 24, 2012, 06:39
Hi Anne, I would recommend the Canon S100 - my family members have been very happy with the previous two models, the S90 and S95.
One of the good points about this camera is that it does allow you to move away from the "green auto" mode and drop into manual mode, where you have more control. I believe all your requirements - focus point selection, manual focus, manual adjustments, macro - are addressed.
It also has a cracker of a lens, and allows you to zoom by rotating a ring instead of pushing buttons.
Matthew, one of our admins has also reviewed the S100 here:
http://www.thewsreviews.com/2012/01/canon-s100.html
Although the Panny is a very able performer as well.
One of the good points about this camera is that it does allow you to move away from the "green auto" mode and drop into manual mode, where you have more control. I believe all your requirements - focus point selection, manual focus, manual adjustments, macro - are addressed.
It also has a cracker of a lens, and allows you to zoom by rotating a ring instead of pushing buttons.
Matthew, one of our admins has also reviewed the S100 here:
http://www.thewsreviews.com/2012/01/canon-s100.html
Although the Panny is a very able performer as well.