Marc
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Help me out here, looked up both but can't pick between them. I like the look of the Lumix, but don't want to be restricted should I ever want to change lenses etc as I noticed it is a fair bit smaller than other cameras.
Alpha A390
14.2MP
2.7 LCD
18-55MM
Lumix £380
12.MP
3.0 LCD
14-42mm
Originally looked at the Canon SX30 but it had a fixed lens, and the Canon EOS 1000D I looked at is pretty old now, but does have interchangable lenses.
This comparison favours the Lumix, but there are a few things on both that aren't on the other:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-G2-vs-Sony_Alpha_DSLR-A390
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by Marc]
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John
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If you are getting something that big anyway you might as well go for an SLR imo.
EOS1000D is a good camera.
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andy1868
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what are you planning on using it for?
if it was me i'd go for an SLR as opposed to the a four-thirds camera like the lumix, but if you were wanting some smaller, the lumix is the better option.
the 1100D is out now, so perhaps have a look at that if you were looking at the 1000d? i wouldn't rule out the sony though by any means, i had an A200 and was very pleased with it. the lens range isn't as extensive as the canon range, but with the mix of sony/zeiss/minolta lenses theres something for pretty much everybody. just something to consider
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Marc
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Just general use really. I don't have a camera at the moment and when ever I have needed one I have used my Dad's Nikon Coolpix.
I ruled out the Fuji Finepix a while back as they have a fixed lens. The four thirds is beginning to put me off, they would no doubt do the job but I don't want to end up with a camera that may end up with an obsolete system and restict what I can use.
I like the Lumix, but my head is saying a "proper" SLR like the Canon is more future proof. I'm by no means going to be turning in to something of an amateur photographer but would like something that I can add to in the future should I wish.
Edit - 1100D is way over what I am looking to pay. £350ish I'm looking at.
[Edited on 04-06-2011 by Marc]
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Marc
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Narrowed my choice down to -
Canon EOS 1000D 10.0MP 18-55mm 2.5" LCD 2008 £350 - Online review 85%
Nikon D3100 14.0MP 18-55mm 3" LCD 2009 £370/£400 with VR (plus £40 cashback) - Online review 89%
Sony Alpha A390 14.2MP 2.7" LCD 2010 £370 - Online review 85%
(Review ratings from whatdigitalcamera.com)
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Marc
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Nikon D3100 VR -
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Cavey
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Scotty_B
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JohnnyR
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Nice one, good deal that, where's that from? Is that cashback with Nikon or through a cashback site?
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Marc
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Through Nikon . Need to upload receipt and warranty cards for body and lens/lenses and they send you a pre loaded Visa card. £60 if you bought 2 lenses.
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JohnnyR
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Just looked on Jessops it's 399 including 40 cashback. Did you get it for 400 minus the 40 cashback then? If so, where from?
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Marc
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I've just had an email off Nikon saying my application has been approved and a pre paid Visa card will be posted out. Thats bloody fast service considering I only submitted the form last night!
Johnny, I paid £400 for the camera at Jessops.
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JohnnyR
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Hopefully it might be cheaper in the store... http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/78032/show.html
Still a decent price online I suppose though!
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Marc
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I bought in store. Same price.
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Cavey
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I assume we all checked http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk first... Doubt you'll get it much cheaper though
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Marc
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£380 on there for body only.
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