Originally Posted by
glockmail
Right now I have a Panasonic Lumix DMZ-TZ1. It has 10x optical zoom, and is compact enough to carry around in my ski jacket, stop and take action shots of my kids and their teammates. It even can take usable videos. In fact, it is perfect for me except one thing: no viewfinder.
Any suggestions for a replacement?
You won't get a usable viewfinder in anything short of a dSLR. The viewfinders on compact cameras are tiny, dark, and mostly useless.
Unfortunately, a dSLR won't fit in your pocket and won't shoot video.
It's easier to buy gear than talent.