AndyW
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 04:50 PM |
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Digital camera advice
Hi all,
If the world does not end I'm after some advice please. After having several digital camera's I'm after a new one. Basically I have
had a few small camera's with screen on back, current is 10mp. These cheap ones just dont last. So I have seen some great results from the new
digital ones that look like the old SLR type (i think thats what they were called, took a 35mm film). The last 35mm I had was an Olympus OM20
So, I want it to be digital, have a screen for viewing, flash, SD card and be simple to use, a few functions and give good easy results.
No real budget but dont want anything like £500
Thanks
Andy
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 05:18 PM |
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Don't get caught into the megapixel trap, more is not better unless you are in marketing.
The digital equivalent of an SLR is a DLSR, but you are talking quite a bit of money by the time you buy lenses.
The cheaper, fixed lens equivalent is often called a "Bridge camera", as it's bridging the gap between digital compacts and full
blown DSLRs. They tend to have a very good zoom range and larger sensors than compacts, plus they tend to offer full manual control and useful
features like rapid fire modes. Any of the higher end bridge cameras will have proper optical stabilisation as well.
Best bridge cameras of 2012 may be useful for you. The prices quoted in that review look pretty expensive, e.g. the Fuji FinePix HS30EXR can be
had found about £220.
Fuji HS30EXR
Sony CyberShot HX200V
The other option is the "Micro four thirds" system which are effectively a DSLR shrunk down and with electronic view finder rather than a
mechanical mirror system. These have lenses that can be changed like a DSLR, and big low noise sensors but might be outside your budget.
Nikon 1 J1 special
offer"
[Edited on 21/12/12 by MikeRJ]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 05:28 PM |
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I used to to be a big fan of Olympus film cameras both SLR (OM10) and compact (Trip) As a result before going on holiday a couple of years back
I bought an Olympus X-42 compact digital camera. The little Olympus really looked the part but in use it was truly dreadful producing images
were muddy particularly in low light, it was very slow to operate, overall compared to the little 6mp Samsung it replaced it was pants except
in full sun.
As a result it was given away to friends teenage daughter when less than 6 months old and replaced by another Samsung a very basic sub-£40 ES-25
model but 12mp and it turns fairly decent pictures.
If I was looking for something more elaborate i would look the Fujifilm FinePix range or Cannon.
[Edited on 21/12/12 by britishtrident]
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renetom
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 05:52 PM |
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camera
Hi
All my life I have loved photography , But I shake & have never been able to take a
decent photo without a stand or tripod.
I bought a Finepix S2000HD a couple of years ago , only 10 megapixels , but you will need to go a long
way to beat the quality, & with the anti shake I can now take good picts without a stand.
Without going to an SLR you wont find better.
Good luck
René.
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Alfa145
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 06:13 PM |
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Don't just discount DSLRs on cost. New they are very expensive. But 2nd hand can be picked up cheaper.
I got a Canon EOS 450D with 2 lenses for £400ish from eBay and it takes far better photos than any other digital camera I've owned. And you know
you can make most of your money back if you decide to sell unlike the point and clicks.
I also own a Panasonic Lumix TZ10 which has a nice zoom and takes some good pics and fits in the pocket quite well.
If you have one close to you pop into a London Camera Exchange and get talking to them as they know the market and cameras and I've always had
great advice from my local one even though I don't always buy from them.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 06:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alfa145
Don't just discount DSLRs on cost. New they are very expensive. But 2nd hand can be picked up cheaper.
I got a Canon EOS 450D with 2 lenses for £400ish from eBay and it takes far better photos than any other digital camera I've owned.
Canon have a very good refurbish shop on eBay. Or look for some one who has upgraded recently and is selling there old er gear.
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ReMan
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 09:32 PM |
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Buy right buy once and love it
Stretch to a Canon 650d if you can
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/12/12 at 11:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Buy right buy once and love it
Stretch to a Canon 650d if you can
As I said before, buying the DSLR body is not the expensive part - there are plenty of s/h bodies available for good prices as well. Buying quality
lenses that actually make the use of a DSLR worthwhile (even secondhand) greatly outweighs the cost of the body.
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ReMan
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| posted on 22/12/12 at 12:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Buy right buy once and love it
Stretch to a Canon 650d if you can
As I said before, buying the DSLR body is not the expensive part - there are plenty of s/h bodies available for good prices as well. Buying quality
lenses that actually make the use of a DSLR worthwhile (even secondhand) greatly outweighs the cost of the body.
Not untrue
The upto date version of my bridge camera is the Canon SX500 IS
SX500
But if you dont need a huge zoom but super pictures a G12 or G15
G15
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britishtrident
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| posted on 22/12/12 at 02:09 PM |
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The lense is the heart of a good camera with digital cameras if you have a good lense and a decent image sensor you will get good quality images.
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