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BF_Hammer
717
Jun 15, 2018
They tend to go for more than $200 new, but in the point-n-shoot pocket camera category I really favor Panasonic LUMIX. Of course the major selling point is the Leica optics, but the sensor and features really don't take a back-seat to Canon or Nikon. I'm not going to bring up Sony, they have too many fan-boys that will shout me down. To get your price point with the better lens ranges often requires getting a recertified or a closeout model. I bought a recertified model over 7 years ago and I still use it. It is not a primary camera, but I keep it in my go-bag I stow in my car when I go out places. Before buying my Nikon D7000, it was my only video camera, and works well at that too.
Just doing a quick check, here is one on sale at Amazon right now, newer model than I have. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vario-ELMAR-DMC-ZS60S-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B0747TKQQZ/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1529089224&sr=1-11&keywords=lumix+leica
On a side-note, if the battery in your DSLR is draining when it is turned off, I think you need to look at replacing the battery. You should be able to keep a Li-ION battery in a DSLR stored for months turned off and have most of the charge when you turn on to use.
BlueCrowned
5305
Jun 15, 2018
BF_HammerIt's been like that since I got it. I think that the camera itself is defective, but I never pursued warranty and it's likely too late now.
BlueCrowned
5305
Jun 15, 2018
BF_HammerAlso thank you for the info. I don't mind buying a used or refurbished or grey market etc camera.
bobkoure
16
Jul 8, 2018
BF_HammerTo be fair, Nikon DSLRs, at least will discharge after a number of months. There's an overlay in the OVF that takes a tiny bit of power, and the built-in clock. If it runs down in a single month, yeah, I'd buy a new battery.
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