A compact that could shoot motor sport

[J.D.]

...at a pinch:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/9/15/canonsx40hs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not released yet though. You'd even get it past the gate gorillas at the Grand Prix.

[DexterPunk]

I'm fairly sure we have them at work. You sure they aren't released?

I havent had a play with it yet, but the previous model was a tad underwhelming.

[J.D.]

Mate, Ill take advice on that...

Thought I'd post it because someone always wants a compact to do motor sport.

Not planning on buying one myself, you understand...

[DexterPunk]

Yeah indeed. The new one may well be a lot better too. The Panasonic Lumix FZ100 (I think) is very good too for a super zoom. It gave much better results than the Canon SX30.

[J.D.]

Here's a review:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-r ... eview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Gets good marks but no comparison with the Lumix unfortunately. Have to wait for a Cameralabs review...

Shoots high speed video too.

*EDIT*

Here's the Cameralabs review:

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon ... ndex.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Gordon rates the Lumix FZ150 slightly better than the Canon but no mention of the FZ100.