Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:17 pm  

Diavolo Rosso wrote: Any resident owners of a Fujifilm or Olympus point and shoot camera? My Panasonic has died and since it will cost £75 to repair I'm inclined to buy new. Wondering if anyone has any particular comments to supplement other research. Specifically looking at this sort of spec as I want decent optical zoom and HD video (preferably 1080p). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-9 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus--10-Dig ... 88&sr=1-10 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-SP-610U ... 94&sr=1-29 I bought a this Fujifilm camera about 6 months ago, so I could take some decent pictures of my sister getting married in the US. I'm really impressed with it here's a few pictures i've taken using it. It's a pretty high spec for a point and shoot and less bulky than the ones you've put up.

Diavolo Rosso wrote: Any resident owners of a Fujifilm or Olympus point and shoot camera? My Panasonic has died and since it will cost £75 to repair I'm inclined to buy new. Wondering if anyone has any particular comments to supplement other research. Specifically looking at this sort of spec as I want decent optical zoom and HD video (preferably 1080p). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-9 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus--10-Dig ... 88&sr=1-10 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-SP-610U ... 94&sr=1-29 I bought a this Fujifilm camera about 6 months ago, so I could take some decent pictures of my sister getting married in the US. I'm really impressed with it here's a few pictures i've taken using it. It's a pretty high spec for a point and shoot and less bulky than the ones you've put up.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:28 pm  

Diavolo Rosso wrote: Any resident owners of a Fujifilm or Olympus point and shoot camera? My Panasonic has died and since it will cost £75 to repair I'm inclined to buy new. Wondering if anyone has any particular comments to supplement other research. Specifically looking at this sort of spec as I want decent optical zoom and HD video (preferably 1080p). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-9 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus--10-Dig ... 88&sr=1-10 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-SP-610U ... 94&sr=1-29 I can vouch for Fuji, I have had the F11 for about 5 years, I use it for underwater shots mainly and it has been a great bit of kit. I had the F10 before it, but my case flooded and kn@cked the camera.

Diavolo Rosso wrote: Any resident owners of a Fujifilm or Olympus point and shoot camera? My Panasonic has died and since it will cost £75 to repair I'm inclined to buy new. Wondering if anyone has any particular comments to supplement other research. Specifically looking at this sort of spec as I want decent optical zoom and HD video (preferably 1080p). http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePi ... 588&sr=1-9 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus--10-Dig ... 88&sr=1-10 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-SP-610U ... 94&sr=1-29 I can vouch for Fuji, I have had the F11 for about 5 years, I use it for underwater shots mainly and it has been a great bit of kit. I had the F10 before it, but my case flooded and kn@cked the camera.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:26 pm  

cod'ead wrote:

Have you considered buying a good used "pro" camera?

Forget all the chasing the megapixels bollox, you'll often get better results from a camera with fewer mp but a faster and more robust sensor.

Thats certainly something I would consider. Is there a best place get a decent used camera? Would be a bit wary of buying 2nd hand off somewhere like ebay.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:39 pm  

vikings 4 ever wrote:

Thats certainly something I would consider. Is there a best place get a decent used camera? Would be a bit wary of buying 2nd hand off somewhere like ebay.

I bought my Olympus E1 off eBay over two years ago now and it hasn't missed a beat. There's also Bristol Cameras, Park Cameras etc

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:46 pm  

vikings 4 ever wrote:

Thats certainly something I would consider. Is there a best place get a decent used camera? Would be a bit wary of buying 2nd hand off somewhere like ebay.

I must be lucky, everything I have bought off e-bay has been as described. I bought my Pentax SLR from e-bay and its superb.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:17 am  

Will have a look on ebay and see if there is anything that stands out. I suppose the good thing with items like dslr's, most people who have been prepared to spend a lot of money on them, will have (hopefully) looked after them well. The only worry would be shelling out a lot of money then 2 or 3 months down the line it stops working. Anyone had to have any repairs done on a dslr? I take it could be expensive?

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Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:39 pm  

Quick question for some advice - my dad is looking at a Canon EOS 1100d twin lens kit or 500D twin lens kit - which would be best for him? This will be his first DSLR...

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:46 pm  

Mike Oxlong wrote:

Quick question for some advice - my dad is looking at a Canon EOS 1100d twin lens kit or 500D twin lens kit - which would be best for him? This will be his first DSLR...

Depends on the price and what lenses, the 500D is quite old now with both 550D and 600D having superseded it but the 1100D is a basic entry model.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:58 pm  

Can anyone recommend a good tripod for around £100 (with a head !!), got a night shooting session with a pro bought as a prezzy.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:01 pm  

Get the best Manfrotto you can afford

Get the best Manfrotto you can afford