dmann, here is a good camera

[space-time]

I don't have it but it seems like a good deal (was $269 black Friday)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1 MP Digital Camera w/ F2.0 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens (Black) + $75 Amazon Gift Card $341 + Free Shipping

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/70714/am...AAAEPD03gg

if you could use the $75 Amazon CG for something else you were gonna buy anyway, then this is within your budget

[dmann]

Thank you! I'll take a look.

DM

[pRICE cUBE]

Panasonic makes good cameras, they have lousy marketing.

[ka jowct]

FWIW, I have clients who have a Lumix (not sure which model) and they like it. They also have very good dSLR gear, so I tend to think that their assessment is worth taking seriously.

[prymsnap]

I've been shooting a bit with the LX5 and like it a lot.