Digital camera recommendations

Now then chaps off to Oz soon on hols and need a decent camera. Nor necessarily the cheapest but a gud un.
Cheers

 

I got a full set up going but it'll not be cheap. camera, lenses. flash backpack etc. all nikon

 

Back pack? sounds like it will take somebody`s eye out

 

does'nt sound like a digital...if you have lenses???? nt

 

RE: does'nt sound like a digital...if you have lenses???? nt

EH? Ever heard of Digital SLR cameras?

 

no nt

 

been looking at this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-IXUS-75-Digital-Camera/dp/B000NUT92W

seems to have good reviews, can't decide whether to get a better digital or go for the digital slr but there's a bit price hike to do that

 

Fuji Finepix Z10

Fits nicely in your pocket and can rival most of the big boys for quality retails for around £180ish - I've had Fujis for years and generally speaking they are very good indeed.

 

RE: no nt

Keep yer gob shut then

 

ok........but fer how long.....thats a hard un. nt

 

I have the Canon IXUS 10 mega pixel version and its a super camera. in Auto you can't go wrong. Could be on offer just now in Curry's

 

How much are you wanting to spend? Anyhow, here's a fewthoughts.</p>

1. Ignore the megapixel sizes, what really matters on a camera is the quality of the lens. A 3mp camera with a good lens is far more use than a7mp camera with a naff one.</p>

2. What do you want the photos for? If you're not going to print them out and just have them placed in an online photo gallery, I certainly wouldnt waste much money on an expensive camera.</p>

3. If you are only going to print out your photos to 8x5&quot; or something close to it, then again having a high end7mp Digi SLR is a waste ofmoney. Something far cheaper, and to be frank with about 3mp, can give you a similar quality print at that size.</p>

4. Ignore all claims on 'digital zoom'. What matters is the 'optical zoom'.</p>

 

I have one and I love it

The Titanium Ixus. </p>

Fits in the pocket, sleek, points, shoots, good screen, has gadgets if you fancy playing with the settings. Thing of beauty ... unless you want to go digital SLR</p>

 

Panasonic Lumix range

.... absolutely brilliant!

 

I bought a Sony DSC-W70 last year and its been brilliant, got it from http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=777 after a friend recommended they were very good and also the cheapest around.

 

www.cameras.co.uk is a good independant review site.
It has test photos, prices and links to cheapest online shops selling the model reviewed as well as memory cards.
Don't confuse yourself with too much analysis.
Most people take a camera out the box and snap away in auto, so lots of manual controls are not necessary.
set a budget, pick a few you like the look of on review sites. compare the test shots to see which you like ( if you take a lot indoors, check the low light performance and watch the shutter lag time if you take pics of things that move, like kids!!).
Then nip down to currys or comet or jessops, etc and handle the ones you pick. That way you get a feel for how big it is (ooer missus) and if the buttons are fiddly.

 

Cheers boys and girls

 

Agreed over the lens quality point. That's why I'd recommend the hybrid type cameras which offer near SLR quality lenses and features without the SLR price tag. All the top manufacturers make them. Plenty of light gets through those enormous lenses so taking shots at night (minus flash) yields half decent results (I've never known a compact be good under this scenario). The only downside is that they're not the most compact camera, weigh a fair bit and wouldn't fit in your pocket. But if you're going to do something...</p>

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The above Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20 (5MP) has been around for years and you could probably pick one up for a little over £100. Bargain for all that Leica glassware (yes, that's 12x optical zoom). As a bonus, they come with rechargeable camcorder -style lithium batteries which hold their charge much better than standard batteries.
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