Is this any good? (Camera Related)

Admiral Huddy · 11-05-2007, 17:08

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/600394

Looks decent enough..

Dr. Z · 11-05-2007, 19:11

If you are going to go for an SLR, buy one that has backed by the best range of lenses - so that'd be Canon or Nikon for most people

You sure you want an SLR?

Admiral Huddy · 14-05-2007, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

If you are going to go for an SLR, buy one that has backed by the best range of lenses - so that'd be Canon or Nikon for most people

You sure you want an SLR?

I just fancy having a play around.. get some lenses at a later date. I'm not too happy with the P&C camera I have, so thought this might be a good dealto get started.

Mark · 11-05-2007, 20:14

Having done copious research on DSLR options, reading reviews, trying cameras, canvassing opinions etc. before deciding I wasn't ready for a DSLR, I can only agree with all of DRZ's points.

Matblack · 11-05-2007, 20:28

I was in the same position as Mark and would recommend this http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4114

MB

Matblack · 11-05-2007, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by harib0

Only problem is it's gone up by £30 now, it was £149.99 when i posted it

I paid £210 for ours and I feel it was worth it, yes you can get a DSLR for slightly more but to get a similar zoom on an SLR you're talking a lot of money. The 5600 and its bigger brother give you a chance to 80% of the flexibility of an SLR at a fraction of the price. If you find you're using all the features then you can always trade up.

MB

Fayshun · 12-05-2007, 09:30

I *think* you can get the Fuji in Tesco for £130.

*checks*

Yes you can.

LINKY----> http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5489....y%3d2805.aspx

Matblack · 12-05-2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fayshun

I *think* you can get the Fuji in Tesco for £130.

*checks*

Yes you can.

LINKY----> http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5489....y%3d2805.aspx

Its the 6500 that I have not the 5600, my mistake

MB

petemc · 12-05-2007, 11:36

I think if you have the money, and I'm talking like £4k spare or more, then go the DSLR route. If not get a bridge camera, a super zoom digital. Something with 12x or more zoom, ignore the digital zoom. My current fave is the Panasonic FZ8 ( review ). Oddly it doesn't seem to be widely available in the UK. Not sure why, but it got a good review. Those Fuji's are also pretty nice, and cheap too.

petemc · 14-05-2007, 10:54

Does the compact you have now have any manual features or is it fully automatic? You can get digital compacts that have full manual controls, like a DSLR. M for manual, Av for aperture priority, Tv for shutter priority, ISO control, white balance control, etc. They're quite good these days. If you want to learn a bit more about photography you can without the hassle of a DSLR.

11-05-2007, 17:08	#1
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Is this any good? (Camera Related) http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/600394 Looks decent enough.. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

11-05-2007, 19:11	#2
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	If you are going to go for an SLR, buy one that has backed by the best range of lenses - so that'd be Canon or Nikon for most people You sure you want an SLR? __________________

11-05-2007, 20:28	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I was in the same position as Mark and would recommend this http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4114 MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

12-05-2007, 09:30	#7
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	I think you can get the Fuji in Tesco for £130. checks Yes you can. LINKY----> http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5489....y%3d2805.aspx __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

12-05-2007, 11:36	#9
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I think if you have the money, and I'm talking like £4k spare or more, then go the DSLR route. If not get a bridge camera, a super zoom digital. Something with 12x or more zoom, ignore the digital zoom. My current fave is the Panasonic FZ8 ( review ). Oddly it doesn't seem to be widely available in the UK. Not sure why, but it got a good review. Those Fuji's are also pretty nice, and cheap too. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

11-05-2007, 20:14	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Having done copious research on DSLR options, reading reviews, trying cameras, canvassing opinions etc. before deciding I wasn't ready for a DSLR, I can only agree with all of DRZ's points.

14-05-2007, 10:54	#10
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Does the compact you have now have any manual features or is it fully automatic? You can get digital compacts that have full manual controls, like a DSLR. M for manual, Av for aperture priority, Tv for shutter priority, ISO control, white balance control, etc. They're quite good these days. If you want to learn a bit more about photography you can without the hassle of a DSLR. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!