Something more than an A75

[Waltina]

Hello and best wishes to you all,

The A75 does seem like a good choice for function and value but as I handled one I was not impressed with the overall feel and quality of materials. "They just don't make 'em...."
Basically a point and shoot guy myself I am not super critical (or aware) of the differences in picture results between cameras as I am of the experience of using it.
I think I would pay another $100 or more for a similar camera that combines ergonomics and build quality that can be appreciated. Is it out there?
If anyone would know I think many of you would.

Thanks very much for your help,
Walt

[leadeater]

It's not an easy thing to recommend a camera based on purely subjective criteria. What is ergonomic to one person can be horrible to another. What seems to be built just fine to one person can be evaluated as shabby by the next. You state you want better ergonomics, but if you are unable to specify what is good or bad ergonomics, how can we avoid making a bad suggestion?

If ergonomics is a great factor, then you would be better served to go to a camera store and actually hold the possibilities. As for build quality-I don't find a great difference in the cameras from the major makers, when comparing like prices. On average, a plastic Canon won't hold up any better or any worse than the next plastic camera from a major maker. Going up $100 might get you a camera that feels to you like it is better built, but again that would be a purely subjective evaluation on your part. You might consider buying a metal-bodied camera with as few moving parts as possible. That extra heft might make you feel better....

PhilR.