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Title: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 21 September 2009, 15:59
as i was saying on another thread a minute ago, all these amaing pictures are making me want to have a go!
now i just did a search but cant seem to find a related thread,
what are the best cameras to buy as an all rounder that wont need a bank loan?

please bear in mind i know chuff all about photography etc...

i know alot about x-raying but not sure how much relates, lol

ps - sorry if i have missed a thread similar to this one!
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: shrocco on 21 September 2009, 16:05
how much do you have to spend? big zoom point and clicks with manual focusing can be bought for about a tonne. triple that if you want a proper slr.
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 21 September 2009, 16:08
well prob around the ton mark for a start really!
will prob treat us both to one for xmas!
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: shrocco on 21 September 2009, 16:13
i have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5800-Digital-Camera/dp/B000V9P5NC

think about 120 or so last year
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: the_stink on 21 September 2009, 17:23
I think alot will say go to a camera shop and see what feels right in your hands, I got a refurb'd Canon 400D through the canon ebay store for £350 i think, all about what you want to use it for.

For me I wanted the ability to change lens's etc and really dove in the deep end and just read loads and loads of tutorials practice loads and still do always good to read up on various techniques once you got the basics down, even good to re read the basics! as i foudn there are a hell of alot of thigns to learn but as said this is from the point of view that i wanted to gain a proper understanding of how to use the camera

there are loads of great point and shoot cameras about best bet is just to try soem see if it suits your needs dude ;)
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 21 September 2009, 17:25
thanks for that mate!
will have a good read around a research this, think it may be a worthwhile thing to learn!!
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: JC on 21 September 2009, 17:27
i have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5800-Digital-Camera/dp/B000V9P5NC

think about 120 or so last year

thats what i have, and so far used in auto everything, must learn more about it, but had some good shots ( or so I am told ) so far with it  :wink:

Correction, mine is the 5700  :cry:
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 21 September 2009, 17:30
may be a stupid question, and i promise when im home from work i will have better read into it, but are the little slimline digital ones any good and how do they differ from the chunky ones...
presumably the option to change lenses etc...
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: Dan34 on 21 September 2009, 17:34
may be a stupid question, and i promise when im home from work i will have better read into it, but are the little slimline digital ones any good and how do they differ from the chunky ones...
presumably the option to change lenses etc...

Am i right in saying its all about the sensor size, that why dslr's give better picture quality because they have bigger sensor's than your average point and shoot compact.

Dan
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 21 September 2009, 17:35
right, presumably the bigger ones are digital also, not film...
oh i know so little. lol
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: shrocco on 21 September 2009, 22:12
i have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5800-Digital-Camera/dp/B000V9P5NC

think about 120 or so last year

thats what i have, and so far used in auto everything, must learn more about it, but had some good shots ( or so I am told ) so far with it  :wink:

Correction, mine is the 5700  :cry:

a lot of options such as exposure time and shutter speed that are good fun for a play. i find night time is useless on auto mode but sound if you go manual. manual focus works well too but it's not as easy as an slr as there's no dial on the lens casing, just pressing buttons.

i like to think i have taken some nice photos with it, that's all i use it for. no where near keen enough for a tripod and spending more money on more lenses.
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: JC on 21 September 2009, 22:15
job for winter if i aint got a project in the garage mw thins, learn about me camera  :wink:
Title: Re: possible newbie to photography
Post by: robz on 23 September 2009, 15:52
thanks for all your replies...
im having a good look into this!!!!
cheers!