New camera time

mejinks · 14-09-2006, 02:49

A while ago, I got goey eyed over a Fuji S20, but got confused with the difference between a S2, S20, S7000 etc.

Im not looking to spend a whole wad on photography, but I would like to know what the best camera to get into DP is. I already have a point and click sony dsc p-100 and although good, does't work anymore, so can someone reccomend something good.

leowyatt · 14-09-2006, 08:56

How much you wanting to spend matey? I know you put "not looking to spend a whole wad" but ball park figure?

Matblack · 14-09-2006, 10:13

Canon S3 IS http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showpos...84&postcount=3

Seriously considering this myself, mostly because of the 12x optical zoom which comes built into the camera, this seems to be a the next step before a proper DSLR which is going to eat money at a much faster rate. However it depends on how compact a unit you want, the S3 is more like an SLR than a compact, this suits my big clunky hand though

MB

Mark · 14-09-2006, 10:31

Or, if you want to stay on the Sony side, the DSC-H2 or -H5. The -H2 is 6MP with a 1.8in TFT, the -H5 is 7MP with a 3in TFT. Other than that, they're the same - and stand up well against the S3 IS.

mejinks · 14-09-2006, 21:16

I was thinking around the 300 - 400 mark. I don't mind second hand, I just want to ease into the "enthusiastic" category

Flibster · 14-09-2006, 21:30

My Fuji S9500 will do me for now.

Got a 20d at my parents place *it's now been repaired - YAY!* but I think I'll leave it there for a while as I will spend a fortune on lenses....

I do like the Superzoom camera's though. They're a good compromise.

Simon/~Flibster

Mark · 14-09-2006, 21:33

Sony DSC-H2 - £234
Canon S3 IS - £269
Fuji S9500 - £293
Sony DSC-H5 - £299

All @ pixmania. Dunno if there's anywhere better.

mejinks · 14-09-2006, 22:10

Where does the Fuji S9500 come in between the Fuji S2, S20, S3?

How does the Canon S3 IS compare to the S9500 or the Fuji S3?

mejinks · 14-09-2006, 22:16

Are there any ones that are in my price range that have swappable lenses?

Mark · 14-09-2006, 23:26

The Fuji is a slightly older model, so probably closer to the Canon S2.

If you want to go DSLR, you're probably better off going for the 2nd hand market with that budget.

14-09-2006, 02:49	#1
mejinks Magners Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,865	New camera time A while ago, I got goey eyed over a Fuji S20, but got confused with the difference between a S2, S20, S7000 etc. Im not looking to spend a whole wad on photography, but I would like to know what the best camera to get into DP is. I already have a point and click sony dsc p-100 and although good, does't work anymore, so can someone reccomend something good.

14-09-2006, 08:56	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	How much you wanting to spend matey? I know you put "not looking to spend a whole wad" but ball park figure? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

14-09-2006, 10:13	#3
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Canon S3 IS http://www.boat-drinks.co.uk/showpos...84&postcount=3 Seriously considering this myself, mostly because of the 12x optical zoom which comes built into the camera, this seems to be a the next step before a proper DSLR which is going to eat money at a much faster rate. However it depends on how compact a unit you want, the S3 is more like an SLR than a compact, this suits my big clunky hand though 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"

14-09-2006, 21:30	#6
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	My Fuji S9500 will do me for now. Got a 20d at my parents place it's now been repaired - YAY! but I think I'll leave it there for a while as I will spend a fortune on lenses.... I do like the Superzoom camera's though. They're a good compromise. Simon/~Flibster __________________

14-09-2006, 10:31	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Or, if you want to stay on the Sony side, the DSC-H2 or -H5. The -H2 is 6MP with a 1.8in TFT, the -H5 is 7MP with a 3in TFT. Other than that, they're the same - and stand up well against the S3 IS.

14-09-2006, 21:16	#5
mejinks Magners Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,865	I was thinking around the 300 - 400 mark. I don't mind second hand, I just want to ease into the "enthusiastic" category

14-09-2006, 21:33	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Sony DSC-H2 - £234 Canon S3 IS - £269 Fuji S9500 - £293 Sony DSC-H5 - £299 All @ pixmania. Dunno if there's anywhere better.

14-09-2006, 22:10	#8
mejinks Magners Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,865	Where does the Fuji S9500 come in between the Fuji S2, S20, S3? How does the Canon S3 IS compare to the S9500 or the Fuji S3?

14-09-2006, 22:16	#9
mejinks Magners Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,865	Are there any ones that are in my price range that have swappable lenses?

14-09-2006, 23:26	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The Fuji is a slightly older model, so probably closer to the Canon S2. If you want to go DSLR, you're probably better off going for the 2nd hand market with that budget.