jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Buy a new camera. You can't go wrong with Canon or Nikon.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

If it is more than 3-4 years old, I'd probably write it off and put it in my antique collection. Lumix point-and-shoot cameras don't get much respect from Panasonic repair folks. By "shutter speed is horrendously slow," I'm assuming you refer to the time between pressing the button and the camera actually making an exposure. That tells me you have a very old digital camera!

As a Lumix Micro 4/3 user, I'm biased towards the GH5 and G9 and G95, with some fine glass from Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, and others. I own two GH4 bodies and three lenses and some adapters for old Canon and Nikon film-era lenses.

I used to use Nikon and Canon dSLRs. I switched away from them both when they dragged their feet getting into mirrorless camera sales. I've been a happy camper since. I switched to Panasonic specifically because I could replace my dSLR setup AND video camera setup with one small system that fits under an airline seat instead of filling two big pelican cases that had to be shipped as excess baggage!

Do look at the mirrorless camera market. While you can get a good dSLR inexpensively, mirrorless is the future: Olympus makes Micro 4/3 gear. Panasonic makes Micro 4/3 and full frame gear. Fujifilm makes APS-C and medium format gear. Sony makes APS-C and full frame gear. Canon makes APS-C and full frame gear. Nikon makes full frame gear.

Study test reports and video reviews. http://www.dpreview.com and YouTube are great sources.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I agree with the advice to replace. There comes a point at which it is no longer cost effective to repair a camera that you already have a dislike for certain features, namely the shutter lag. You won’t find noticeable shutter lag on new cameras. You have to decide between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera, which fits your needs better, or simply a current generation bridge camera. You certainly wouldn’t go wrong with something like the Sony RX10iv. Most bridge cameras have lenses that will cover nearly every focal length lens you might buy separately, save for extreme wide angle. Save the frustration and get a new camera.

dick ranez

It's time to put the old friend to sleep. Whatever the problem is, it will cost more to fix than the camera is worth. You'd be better off searching ebay for a similar one that's still workings. That said, it's time to go shopping. Consider the Lumix GX85 which I recommend for several reasons. It's on sale now with two lenses for less than $500, the menu system will be familiar, gives you interchangeable lenses, less shutter lag time and not outrageous pricing.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I vote for replace. However, some modern bridge cameras including Lumix have lenses that cover pretty much all the effective focal lengths you could put on a DSLR, so having interchangeable lenses is unnecessary. One example is the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 for only $297.99 new. It has a zoom range of 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 20 to 1200mm!

If there are other concerns with your current camera, other models may be a better choice. But you need to tell us the details.

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

With you saying you are unhappy with your current camera (broken and needs fixing) and you want a camera in which you can change lenses, I'd suggest you looking at buying a DSLR. I'm preferable to Nikon and know that Canon has many cameras which are compatible. Not knowing what your financial limit is you can either purchase a new camera but if limited you can purchase a used or refurbished camera. Suggest you go to a camera shop nearby and place cameras in your hand before purchasing. What feels good to you is the second step (financial first). Enjoy your new camera and let us see your new photos as you use it.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

Nikon has a big rebate sale going on right know just go to there web sight yes do upgrade

uhaas2009

Update, hardware will more and more breakdown. Crazy idea but look at Nikon p900.....crazy zoom.....lol