pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'm after a camera,but not sure what sort to buy and how much to spend? I'm not after anything really professional but something good enough to get me started,would like to hear any advice you have to offer Thank's for reading russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 it really does depend on your budget - how much do you want to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 it depends on what i need to spend really? sorry i know thats not really a proper answer and it's not suppoesed to be cocky.what i mean is i'd rather be spending the least amount possible but i also want a half decent camera.if it means i have to spend £250+ then thats ok. but is this is something that i would like to have a go at and might be ****,if theres something around £100+ i'd rather be spending that.Also i dont mind second hand but i really dont know what to look for.so was really trying to find out from some experts or keen photographers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 nobody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi there, We have just bought one of these for the oldest boy's 18th > http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-came...hot-SX110-IS/p1 Have had a little play with it and I'm very impressed! 10x optical zoom, Image Stabilization, excellent macro. It even has aperture and shutter priority modes, which is handy for a bit more control. I have one of these > http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-came...umix-DMC-TZ4/p1 also a good camera, but lacking the shutter and aperture modes. I also have a Nikon D300 DSLR but that's a lot more expensive. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 thanks for the links i know this may sound silly but whats slr meen?and why are they better? basically i want a camera to take photo's of my dog's working,maybe a little wildlife and my girlfriend does dressage so i would like something affordable but can get good images of something moving.maybe i should've added this at the start but just thought of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crieffy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex - the kind of cameras you see wedding photographers and paparazzi clicking away with. They give you the option to use different lenses - and the option to spend loads more money, lol Apart from cost, the bulk and weight and can become a downside. Either of those cameras I linked to are good starters, as will some others with similar specifications, but I can only speak for these as I've tried them both. The 10x optical zoom is good enough for some wildlife (small birds would likely be an exception though!) They shoot decent quality video too - some other models can also do High Definition video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 SLR = single lens reflex. In practice that is the class/type of camera where you have a body plus interchangeable lenses. I love them to bits, very versatile, total flexibility etc. but a costly setup to get into really and it grows and grows... I never take it all out with me as it is all too bulky and heavy to take the lot. So, I take what I anticipate needing plus just a few extras. Mine is Nikon D300 but you needn't go that far. The other main two types are "compact", ie the smallest pocketable ones and "bridge" which cover a bit of middle ground. Browse a few camera magazines, google a few websites, take a look in a shop before spending your cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have a 35mm slr that i bought a few year back and it takes excellent photo's on sport mode.I have taken pictures of birds flying that have came out crystal clear.35mm is a bygone now and even though the camera cost a lot and takes really good pic's most people will say get an inferior digi camera,just because it is digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logstove Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The Canon G10 and G11 have to be worth a look - a bit pricey but a great camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 have a look for a used canon 350D, i have one and am very pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 is there any forum's sites a might pick a bargain up? or is that auction site that no one likes to mention the best place to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I do like my fuji's the S7000 is a bridge camera..that means it has a fixed lens..its a great camera i also have a fuji s3 pro but thats a Dslr and you end up spending loads on different len's nikon also make good all round cameras..but it depends on what you want to shoot ie the S3 pro is great for landscapes and portraits the cannon range are much better for fast shot photo's see if you can pick up a fuji S7000 you can't go wrong jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Panasonic Lumix G-1 LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 nobody? A number of the main players do what amounts to "MINI SLRs" X12 to x24 lens light weight reasonable quality of picture provided you keep the print less than A4 size Olympus Camedia Fuji Finepix Nikon ( cant remember type but Father in law just bought one at x24 for about £250 and the quality is as good as his 1k unless you oversize) D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbiker Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I have a Canon Digital SLR like Paul and would highly recommend it! Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 i'm, looking at a few canon 350d's on ebay now. what would be a fair price to pay? and thanks to everyone who has posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbiker Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I would say £350 with basic lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I'd go with Jasper the Fuji S7000 is a very fine piece of kit for my own requirements I prefer a pocketable compact ( the Fuji will fit in a Barbour pocket btw) and of the best is the Panasonic TZ range 10x optical zoom antishake technology nip over to the Gadget Show and have a look at their take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am not sure what you want to use it for but me and dad use the FUJIFILM FinePix S602 Zoom Digital Camera and it does great picks and is not a bad price. We brought ours for £56 from ebay and it is brand new. This is the sort of quality pics it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Fuji everytime. I use an S5500 (it has been superceeded but number is similar, just a bit higher) which has a 10:1 zoom. Fully automatic but with manual override if you wish, as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. Very compact and runs on AA batteries: no hunting for charging points. Whatever you buy I would strongly recommend a camera that has an eye-piece, not just an LCD screen on the back which you can't see in certain light conditions. Take far too many photo's, chuck away 90% and you'll be left with a surprisingly good selection. And never be afraid to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Canon for me, Powershots are good and very user friendly. Buy rechargable batteries and a charger while you are at it and you will save a packet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 thanks for all the info :blink: i was wondering,i'm looking at one of the camera's recomended and was wondering if it's good enough to take good enough pictures of something moving? This auction is for a Fuji S7000 digital camera. The camera is 'used' and is in 'Great Used' condition. The auction includes the camera+strap and a CaseLogic case and nothing else- there are no additional accessories, no manual. The auction is for the Camera+strap and a CaseLogic case as pictured. The camera is in excellent condition- all functions tested and work perfectly. The body is in overall very good condition. There maybe some scuffs and scratches around the body from normal use, Please be sure to view the detailed clear pictures. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features 6.3-Megapixel SuperCCD HR sensor produces images with 12.3 million pixels (4048 x 3040) 6x optical plus 3.2x digital zoom (19x total) 1.8-inch LCD, electronic viewfinder, super macro mode for shots as close as 1cm, 5-frame burst mode Includes 16 MB XD Picture Card; also compatible with CompactFlash Type II cards and MicroDrives Powered by 4 AA batteries (rechargeables recommended); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1 Technical Details Brand Name: Fuji Model: S7000 Optical Sensor Resolution: 6.3 MP Optical Sensor Technology: Super CCD HR Optical zoom: 6 x Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8-8.0 Minimum focal length: 35 millimeters Maximum focal length: 210 millimeters Lens Type: Zoom lens Optical Sensor Size: 1/1.7" Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash Display Size: 1.8 inches Light Sensitivity: ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 600 Image types: JPEG, RAW Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode Exposure Control Type: Landscape, Portrait mode, Night mode, Sports mode Viewfinder Type: LCD Width: 4.8 inches Depth: 3.8 inches Height: 3.2 inches Weight: 1.1 pounds or am i just better off getting the canon 350d? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I also got a Canon 350D and i think it is excellent. You can mess about with the manual settings or just use the quick auto settings, got some really nice pics on the walls at home of the kids etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) I went from 35mm SLR to a Canon 300D some years ago and bought a few more lenses from car boot sales,(cheap as chips) as the old 35mm Canon uses the same fitting :blink: Paladin Also bought a CF card adapter. CF to SD to take advantage of the cheaper SD cards. Edited November 4, 2009 by Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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