Chris F
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I have a good cam on my phone
Cybershot 5mp
But.. really would like a nice cam!
Looking at spending 100-150 quid!
Thats prop nothing much but a start!
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Gaz
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fuck knows why ask me?
im my experince good cameras are double your budget though....
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Chris F
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http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/453609/FUJIFILM-S5800#
Looks ok?
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Gaz
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if you want that camera then try:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S5800-Digital-Camera/dp/B000V9P5NC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213391260&sr=8-5
Or i prefere a manual zoom as it doesnt use any battery power so maybe look at this (slighlty out of price range):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuji-FinePix-S9600-Digital-Camera/dp/B000INUDMY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213391260&sr=8-4
I used to have this camera and this is a shot taken stright from the camera:
Hosted on Fotki
Only reason why i got rid so quicky is because i wanted a D-SLR.
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Chris F
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Oh cheers m8, liking tht top one still...will have a look on there for some more!
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Gaz
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if you do get that please be aware of the batterys, It has an automatic zoom which obviously runs more battery life...
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Matt_b
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I know I'm not mentioned in the thread title  but I would highly recommend a Fuji Film S6500. I paid £103 for mine second hand and it's got all the features and gadgets someone has an interest in photography but isn’t a pro would need IMO. Good zoom good iso, aperture settings, fully manual, long shutter speed etc etc
See.....
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=430007
EDIT: ^ It has a manual zoom so it doesn't eat batteries i think it gives you better control that way as well
[Edited on 13-06-2008 by Matt_b]
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Chris F
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This dont look bad ether
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8000fd-Digital-Camera/dp/B000UUHL2K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213392168&sr=1-6
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Chris F
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This too, but the 6.3 MP puts me off!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuji-FinePix-S6500-Digital-Camera/dp/B000IHYS2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1213393694&sr=1-1
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mattk
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Mega pixels mean nothing, they arejust a way of selling cameras, anything more than 5 is more than enough
I was using a S6500, the first time I used the SLR was at PVS
IGNORE THE WOBBLY LINES THAT WAS THE WIND
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Chris F
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Hope ist come with good instuction
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mattk
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I never looked at the instructions with mine, Just played about and kept asking questions on here
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Matt_b
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I never looked at the instructions with mine, Just played about and kept asking questions on here
Me either there only there incase a women buys it 
[Edited on 14-06-2008 by Matt_b]
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get a low end Nikon on Canon, not sure which model it is for nikon, but Canon have just released the 450D, you should be able to get a 400D with a kit lens for around £350-£400 and will have loads of stuff to learn with them bodies.
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
get a low end Nikon on Canon, not sure which model it is for nikon, but Canon have just released the 450D, you should be able to get a 400D with a kit lens for around £350-£400 and will have loads of stuff to learn with them bodies.
Something like the D40x/D70s/D60 would be Nikons equivalent.
Also for people who havent read the instructions i would do so. When i got my D300 i spent hours and hours reading it cover to cover. Its well worth doing.
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Chris F
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Jonny, out of the ones i have posted up which one would u go for mate?
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JonnyJ
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I have no idea mate, dont no much about them. Just don't get hung up on the MP that every budget camera seems to band around. Ive seen some with more MP than my D300
Anything over 5 is fine unless you are planning on printing your photos on a billboard.
Have a read of some reviews on the tinterweb, see which comes out on top
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Chris F
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The S6500 looks like the winner then!
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Hoddo
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Originally posted by CorsaCF
The S6500 looks like the winner then!
that isnt a true SLR. meaning you dont get as much flexibility. but its totally up to you. Im so glad I jumped into the DSLR pool straight away, though I had experinence using DSLR's before I actually bought 1.
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Chris F
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
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Originally posted by CorsaCF
The S6500 looks like the winner then!
that isnt a true SLR. meaning you dont get as much flexibility. but its totally up to you. Im so glad I jumped into the DSLR pool straight away, though I had experinence using DSLR's before I actually bought 1.
Ok then, so out those 3 or ones of simular money which would you pick?
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Matt_b
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
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Originally posted by CorsaCF
The S6500 looks like the winner then!
that isnt a true SLR. meaning you dont get as much flexibility. but its totally up to you. Im so glad I jumped into the DSLR pool straight away, though I had experinence using DSLR's before I actually bought 1.
You will struggle to get a true DSLR for £150 though
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Hoddo
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaCF
quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
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Originally posted by CorsaCF
The S6500 looks like the winner then!
that isnt a true SLR. meaning you dont get as much flexibility. but its totally up to you. Im so glad I jumped into the DSLR pool straight away, though I had experinence using DSLR's before I actually bought 1.
Ok then, so out those 3 or ones of simular money which would you pick?
well I'd research and read reviews on D40x/D70s/D60, I'm a canon user using a 350D but if I was a first time buyer I'd more than likely try and get a deal on a 450D or a second hand 400D.
you would be looking at £300, in which case if you couldnt afford it then S6500 would be a viable option.
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AndyKent
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Can you pick a 350d off ebay for £150?
That'd be my choice, or similar aged Nikon if I wanted the most flexibility
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Whittie
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d40 with a lens off eBay is about £180.
Save a bit more money and either get the d40x, or the d60. Worth it imo.
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Hoddo
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quote:
Originally posted by aPk
Can you pick a 350d off ebay for £150?
That'd be my choice, or similar aged Nikon if I wanted the most flexibility
with the intro of the 450D I'd be on the hunt for a cheap 400D if I didnt have a body already.
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