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  • #602
    Armaghmagic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭Armaghmagic


    Hi all,

    Just wondering could you recommend a Budget SLR for me. I am a beginner but love technology and buttons so doesn't need to be a camera for idiots, just needs to be reliable, good value, and light if possible (will be taking it on my mountain bike for snaps). My budget is €500, would definitely go for a 2nd hand model if the price was right and enabled me to get a better camera.

    Thanks in advance for any help :)


  • #603
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,153 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    danthefan wrote: »
    Just wondering if I could get some advice on a camera. I'm a complete novice really

    I'm visiting Vietnam/Cambodia in May so looking to get something for the holiday. Would like something with a decent wide view that can take good landscapes. A reasonable zoom would be nice too. Probably have about €500 to spend, maybe a little more at a push. Saw on the previous page the Canon 600D with a 18-135mm lense which some research suggested would be fairly perfect but it's just a little too expensive (about €750 from Amazon it seems, would it be available cheaper anywhere else?). Any advice appreciated.

    Travelling, discrete- bridge camera (I know I always recommend them). Panasonic FZ200- 24X zoom in Leica lens & constant f2.8. Will fit in jacket pocket (probably).


  • #604
    NeitherJohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 624 ✭✭✭NeitherJohn


    Hi all.

    I've been saving long enough to to finally begin to purchase my first foray into DSLR photography.

    I've read all the FAQ's and looked at DPReview for the two cameras I'm more interested in and I've narrowed it down to the Canon 600D or 650D. Picked Canon as I've owned two Canon point and shoots. The father had a Canon SLR back in the early 80s and lasted up until 2005 and never gave an ounce of bother. That and he's just bought a 600D deal from one of the local shops! He picked up the 600D with kit lens a Sigma 70-300 lens, 32GB card, bag and 3 night training course for 900 euro.

    I know there's not too much of a difference between the cameras (touchscreen, better autofocus, newer image processor and better light sensitivity on the 650D).

    My main interest would be in landscape photography so I'd be looking for a wide angle lens with the camera. People on here seem to be recommending the Sigma 10-20mm lens and I quite like the images I've seen with it. Not too interested in telephoto photography and I could live with the kit lens or a nifty fifty for taking the odd portrait photo.

    I was wondering if anybody here has had hands on experience with both of those cameras? Or if you could recommend the better choice for a beginner? I would have about 900 euro to spend on it. Would I just be better off getting the same deal as the father and see if the shop could give me a wide angle lens instead of the telephoto?

    Thanks a lot!

    John


  • #605
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    This guy specialises in landscape photography.
    Here are some of his reviews on wide angle lens.

    http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5469F58FAB1CB36


  • #606
    NeitherJohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 624 ✭✭✭NeitherJohn


    Thanks for that Moonbaby. Very informative.

    I've been thinking again. Maybe I'm better off waiting for the 650D. The 700D is out soon so I'm hoping the 650D will drop a bit in price. I can buy the lenses in the meantime and use my dads camera.


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  • #607
    spookwoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,971 ✭✭✭spookwoman


    Looking at getting a bridge camera with a decent zoom on it for some wildlife and nature pics. I spotted this one and looking at the reviews it looks pretty good. http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/12856925/art/canon/powershot-sx50-hs-black.html

    At the moment using dad powershot sx150 is on birds that could be 1000m to 200m away with zoom and getting graininess and blurring even on tripod.

    I know a camera with interchangeable lenses would be the best but budget is a major factor and lenses cost.

    What do the people with camera knowledge think of it.


  • #608
    Brynlee Old Ballerina
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Brynlee Old Ballerina


    I'm looking for something simple for the family for holiday photos. Can anyone recommend an older camera that would have been very good at it's time (and expensive) but might be picked up quite cheaply today (eBay)? Does it work like that? You know like with mobile phones? Ta! :)


  • #609
    cocococo
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭cocococo


    Moonbaby, I just bought the Nikon D3200 and want to get a good Lens for it for taking close-up's/Landscape. Can you recommend me one without it costing the stars and sky ! Thanks :)


  • #610
    BumbleB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭BumbleB


    NeitherJohn wrote: »



    I was wondering if anybody here has had hands on experience with both of those cameras? Or if you could recommend the better choice for a beginner? I would have about 900 euro to spend on it. Would I just be better off getting the same deal as the father and see if the shop could give me a wide angle lens instead of the telephoto?

    Thanks a lot!

    John


    I have a 550 d and a canon 10-22 mm wide angle which I really like.I was in the same position and I opted for the canon ,in the end because ,its a canon so its optimised to work with canon Dslr's . I'd say either will serve you well cause theres really no such thing as a bad lense nowadays.Just one thing to remember though at 10mm the max aperture is 3.5 ,when its zoomed in to 22 mm the max aperture is 4.5 .


  • #611
    spookwoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,971 ✭✭✭spookwoman


    Got the canon powershot sx50 hs and working out very well. Once you hit the full 200x on the zoom picture goes very grainy but tested it a few times from dunmore east the top glass area of the lighthouse at hook fills the picture, at night can see the craters on moon and moons around jupiter.
    Works well on wildlife pictures which my main thing and macro is good.


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  • #612
    Armaghmagic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭Armaghmagic


    Has anyone got any opinions on the GoPro Hero3 Black edition. Was thinking of getting one to take with me mountain biking. Is the quality ok for still photos?


  • #613
    Rew
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,679 Mod ✭✭✭✭Rew


    Armaghmagic wrote: »
    Has anyone got any opinions on the GoPro Hero3 Black edition. Was thinking of getting one to take with me mountain biking. Is the quality ok for still photos?

    Stills are OK but any point and shoot would be much better. If you want it as a stills camera get something else. That said the phot burst mode is great and you can get great stills from the crazy angles and from places you would never get another camera.

    Video its fantastic, its big let down is battery life isn't great. They have been very buggy so far but the latest firmware seems to have improved the situation.


  • #614
    elen88
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭elen88


    I'm new to photography and I'm finding it very hard to pick a DSLR. Pictures in my previews camera looked crystal clear in preview but when I saw them in the computer, they were pixelated and a little distorted (mainly indoors pictures), I want to avoid this. I'm looking to buy a DSLR for travelling/lanscapes, low light images, shoots of people and good macro photography of objects and animals. I'm thinking that I may need two. One that is quite compact for traveling like the Canon G15 and perhaps something like the Nikon 3100 or the Canon CANON EOS 60D. Has anyone got any reccomendations for me? Thanks!


  • #615
    Mike.Za
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Mike.Za


    Yeah,

    I would get the Nikon D7000. Outstanding low light performance. Better image quality than a Canon 7D(also much much much cheaper) weather proof sealed magnesium alloy body and simple one of the best DSLR's around. Its light, its good and its by no means a beginner camera yet still forgiving.

    Also the best news is they recently introduced the D7100 driving the price of the older D7000 down.

    Check it out

    http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_7D-vs-Nikon_D7000


  • #616
    elen88
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭elen88


    That's great thanks a mil for that!


  • #617
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    elen88 wrote: »
    I'm new to photography and I'm finding it very hard to pick a DSLR. Pictures in my previews camera looked crystal clear in preview but when I saw them in the computer, they were pixelated and a little distorted (mainly indoors pictures), I want to avoid this. I'm looking to buy a DSLR for travelling/lanscapes, low light images, shoots of people and good macro photography of objects and animals. I'm thinking that I may need two. One that is quite compact for traveling like the Canon G15 and perhaps something like the Nikon 3100 or the Canon CANON EOS 60D. Has anyone got any reccomendations for me? Thanks!

    What camera are you having the problem with? If images look pixelated, at normal magnification, then possibly you have the camera mis-set to only record very low resolution images, instead of the maximum resolution possible.

    You won't need two cameras. You could get a micro Four thirds camera that will give you DSLR performance in a small size.


  • #618
    elen88
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭elen88


    I was having problems with the Samsung Nx11, unfortunately it is now broken and I'm looking for a replacement with better image quality. Is there any micro four thirds that you suggest in particular? Thanks!


  • #619
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    As a capable alternative to, say, a D7100, the Olympus OM-D EM-5 - I have one, so a bit of bias applies.

    Size comparison between the two: http://camerasize.com/compare/#289,440 Use the controls at the left to view the bodies from above and side-on to get the full impression.

    Slightly more compact, but without the viewfinder and fabulous image stabilisation capabilities of the EM-5, but with the same sensor and image quality, the Olympus Pen E-PL5 or Pen E-PM2. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 would be worth a look too.

    The lenses for M4/3 cameras are fully interchangeable, so you can use a Panasonic lens on an Olympus body, and vise-versa. Olympus have image stabilisation built into their bodies while Panasonic build the IS into some of their lenses. You get IS no matter what lens you put on an Olympus body, but you only get IS with Panasonic if you use an IS Panasonic lens.

    You can use a huge number of older and current manual lenses from a multitude of manufacturers on M4/3 bodies by using a cheap and simple adapter, but you don't get autofocus and the aperture has to be set manually.

    Olympus is about to release a new camera - the Pen E-P5 - that looks rather nice and should be very capable:

    ep5_zpsf940d1fb.gif

    All the Olympus Pen style bodies can be fitted with an optional viewfinder, but they aren't very pretty and it drives the cost up to EM-5 levels.


  • #620
    elen88
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭elen88


    It looks great, I will try them out and see which feels better. Thanks!


  • #621
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    The E-P5 won't be released and officially announced until the 10th, so it might be a while before it is in stores.


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  • #622
    Mike.Za
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Mike.Za


    While I understand that everyone has their biases(I'm a Nikon man)

    Check this

    http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7000.htm

    Note what he says about the comparison against a Leica M9(close on $7k)

    For investment in Lenses Nikon never change the mount(Your glass will never age) Hence I stay away from Canon, Panasonic and Olympus.

    Also the Four Thirds Systems has a severely cropped sensors(worse image quality) Dunno anything about the new Olympus mentioned. But general rule of thumb if you want Good DSLR quality then buy a Good DSLR(See here).

    It was between the Fuji X100 and the D7000 when I bought and I have no regrets.


  • #623
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Mike.Za wrote: »
    Also the Four Thirds Systems has a severely cropped sensors(worse image quality) Dunno anything about the new Olympus mentioned. But general rule of thumb if you want Good DSLR quality then buy a Good DSLR(See here).

    If you care to check the Dpreview studio shot comparison tool, you would find that your statements are perhaps a bit out of touch with reality.


  • #624
    Mike.Za
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Mike.Za


    Half the price for a better camera?

    http://snapsort.com/compare/Nikon_D7000-vs-Olympus-E-M5

    In Effect what you just said is like saying APS-C has the same image quality as Full Frame. Not true. While impressive performance for a Four Thirds(I really am impressed) You will get better picture quality from a good DSLR every time.

    For half the price as well it would appear!


  • #625
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    That's not what Dpreview concluded.
    The E-M5 can't completely overcome the light capture disadvantage brought by its smaller sensor, compared to APS-C, but it reduces it to the point that it's irrelevant for almost all practical purposes. At which point we think its size advantage, in terms of both body and lenses, will outweigh that difference for most uses. If you're absolutely unwilling to compromise on image quality then spending twice the money and moving up to the bulk of full-frame is the only way of gaining a significant step up from the E-M5.
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympusem5/22

    I'll leave it at that and not say any more on the topic.


  • #626
    elen88
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭elen88


    cnocbui wrote: »
    As a capable alternative to, say, a D7100, the Olympus OM-D EM-5 - I have one, so a bit of bias applies.

    Size comparison between the two: http://camerasize.com/compare/#289,440 Use the controls at the left to view the bodies from above and side-on to get the full impression.

    Slightly more compact, but without the viewfinder and fabulous image stabilisation capabilities of the EM-5, but with the same sensor and image quality, the Olympus Pen E-PL5 or Pen E-PM2. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 would be worth a look too.

    The lenses for M4/3 cameras are fully interchangeable, so you can use a Panasonic lens on an Olympus body, and vise-versa. Olympus have image stabilisation built into their bodies while Panasonic build the IS into some of their lenses. You get IS no matter what lens you put on an Olympus body, but you only get IS with Panasonic if you use an IS Panasonic lens.

    You can use a huge number of older and current manual lenses from a multitude of manufacturers on M4/3 bodies by using a cheap and simple adapter, but you don't get autofocus and the aperture has to be set manually.

    Olympus is about to release a new camera - the Pen E-P5 - that looks rather nice and should be very capable:

    ep5_zpsf940d1fb.gif

    All the Olympus Pen style bodies can be fitted with an optional viewfinder, but they aren't very pretty and it drives the cost up to EM-5 levels.


    Can I ask how does the EM-5 do at night in low light? Thanks!


  • #627
    cnocbui
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,110 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    elen88 wrote: »
    Can I ask how does the EM-5 do at night in low light? Thanks!

    I am not very good at night photography so don't do it often and am not an expert, but I did have an opportunity at new-year and I was very pleased with the results.

    While the sensor is smaller than APS-C and full-frame, as has been pointed out, the slight noise disadvantage at very high ISOs is compensated for by the voodoo-like image stabilisation. If you have a look at this post, you will see a couple of night-time shots taken at new-year. The first of them was at ISO 200 with an exposure time of 1.3 seconds - hand-held - a near impossibility for any APS-C based DSLR without using a tripod. The focal length was 12mm so the conventional wisdom that 1 divided by the focal length is the longest exposure you can reasonably expect to manage a hand held shot means you normally wouldn't get a blur-free shot with any exposure longer than 1/12 of a second. That shot was more than 10 times as long an exposure. It wasn't a fluke either, I had less than 1 in 10 night time shots blurred.

    All this means that you can use a lower ISO than you could with an APS-C camera for shots that are hand-held. Lower ISO means less-noise in dark areas.

    I came across this video shot in low light with an EM-5 that I think is impressive:


  • #628
    Armaghmagic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭Armaghmagic


    Has anybody any opinion on the Sony RX100? Was thinking of getting one, or is there something better for the money?


  • #629
    Kess73
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,560 ✭✭✭✭Kess73


    Hi all,

    Was looking to get a camera for my nephew (14 yo in August) and was going to start him off with a bridge camera.

    He likes the feel of the Fuji bridge cameras, and has been playing around with an old S series. He is a tall kid and the fuji cameras seem to fit his hands well and vice versa.


    What I was looking at for him was either a FinePix HS50, or the X-S1.

    I know the latter has a larger sensor than the first camera, and as such should be able to do more with it 12mp than the other can with it's 16mp, but is it as good an allrounder?

    Basically what he thinks he needs is a camera that can do all the point and click stuff, but also have a decent range, be capable of fairly good quality pics (obv not expecting it to match mid range or better DLSRs), and being a good learning tool to see if he wants to get into photography in a bigger way down the line.

    To date he likes outdoor pics, be it animals, trees, mountains etc, and he loves taking pics of buildings especially when he can find an angle he likes to try and make the pic a little unusual. Decent macro capability would be semi important to him as well.


    From what I can read online both cameras would tick most of the boxes, but would love some feedback from any who have used them or who would have decent knowledge of those I named.


  • #630
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Tango One


    Looking for a compact camera thinking of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40. Any opinions on which to pick
    Cheers.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-Super-Advanced-Optical/dp/B007DDCVM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370895915&sr=8-1&keywords=Sony+Cyber-shot+DSC-HX20V
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ40EB-S-Compact-Camera/dp/B00BET11MW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top


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  • #631
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Tango One wrote: »
    Looking for a compact camera thinking of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40. Any opinions on which to pick
    Cheers.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-Super-Advanced-Optical/dp/B007DDCVM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370895915&sr=8-1&keywords=Sony+Cyber-shot+DSC-HX20V
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TZ40EB-S-Compact-Camera/dp/B00BET11MW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

    or this for £190...

    Pentax Q system camera

    Not exactly a compact, but very pocketable & so much fun...


  • #632
    Vikings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,788 ✭✭✭Vikings


    Going away at the end of the year: Vegas, Florida, Caribbean and looking for a suitable camera to take with me.

    Beginner when it comes to photography but I haven't completely ruled out an entry level DSLR to get into it.

    Budget approx. €200 or €300 if it's available in Argos (vouchers :))

    I see argos have a Sony WX100 for €179 which has got very good reviews from most sites I can see.

    Or for the sea/sand argos also have a Fujifilm XP60 for similar price, would handle the conditions better possibly but at the expense of lower quality photographs and being pigeon holed into a holiday only camera.

    Wildcard at the minute is a Nikon D3000 at €304 clearance in argos. Seems like a lot of camera for little money albeit an older model - but as a beginner I doubt I would notice.

    Only drawback to the DSLR is walking around Vegas etc declaring i'm a tourist with it hanging around my neck.

    Any other suggestions - I've limited my search to Argos because I have some vouchers for it, so any other cameras from alternatives I will have missed. Appreciate the help in advance!


  • #633
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Vikings wrote: »
    Going away at the end of the year: Vegas, Florida, Caribbean and looking for a suitable camera to take with me.

    Beginner when it comes to photography but I haven't completely ruled out an entry level DSLR to get into it.

    Budget approx. €200 or €300 if it's available in Argos (vouchers :))

    I see argos have a Sony WX100 for €179 which has got very good reviews from most sites I can see.

    Or for the sea/sand argos also have a Fujifilm XP60 for similar price, would handle the conditions better possibly but at the expense of lower quality photographs and being pigeon holed into a holiday only camera.

    Wildcard at the minute is a Nikon D3000 at €304 clearance in argos. Seems like a lot of camera for little money albeit an older model - but as a beginner I doubt I would notice.

    Only drawback to the DSLR is walking around Vegas etc declaring i'm a tourist with it hanging around my neck.

    Any other suggestions - I've limited my search to Argos because I have some vouchers for it, so any other cameras from alternatives I will have missed. Appreciate the help in advance!

    Pentax Q
    • £189
    • Very pocketable
    • Lots & lots of fun to use
    • Great for travelling with
    • Zoom lens kit included
    • More lenses available if you like
    • Full set of DSLR controls (within reason), but smaller sensor (which you will not notice unless you want to print on the side of a building)
    • Can save in raw or jpeg
    • Looks great

    Pentax Q


  • #634
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,747 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Vikings wrote: »
    Sony WX100 for €179 which has got very good reviews from most sites I can see.

    I have bought 3 Sony compact cameras over the past 10 years. The first was great at the time, but that now resides with an ex... The second was unusable as it was touch screen and was just appalling to use... The third which I bought a year ago, was poorly built, image quality was crap and had crappy menus... The second two I bought due to the good experiences I had with the first. But as far as I can tell, Sony consumer level compacts are going downhill fast. I could not recommend anyone to buy one...


  • #635
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,153 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Vikings wrote: »
    Going away at the end of the year: Vegas, Florida, Caribbean and looking for a suitable camera to take with me.

    Beginner when it comes to photography but I haven't completely ruled out an entry level DSLR to get into it.

    Budget approx. €200 or €300 if it's available in Argos (vouchers :))

    Only drawback to the DSLR is walking around Vegas etc declaring i'm a tourist with it hanging around my neck.

    Any other suggestions - I've limited my search to Argos because I have some vouchers for it, so any other cameras from alternatives I will have missed. Appreciate the help in advance!

    Like I tell everyone/beginners who want a camera for travelling- bridge camera; (jacket) pocketable, massive zoom, macro, viewfinder etc. A jack of all trades.

    In bright sunlight not having a viewfinder could be an issue, makes it harder to see the lcd screen.

    If you want compact something like Panasonic TZ25 is very good.


  • #636
    nihicib2
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭nihicib2


    Looking for my first DSLR to take landscape, moving subjects and portrait shots (basically everything). I've been interested in photography for a long time and I've decided its time to bite the bullet and get started. Budget €300-€400, maybe a bit more, second hand not a problem as long as its in good enough condition.

    I've been looking at these three, but like I said Im new to it all so any advice on these or others would be great
    Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Camera + 18-55mm DC Lens
    Canon: EOS 600D Digital SLR Camera + 18-55mm IS II Lens
    Nikon D3200


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  • #637
    sebphoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    nihicib2 wrote: »
    Looking for my first DSLR to take landscape, moving subjects and portrait shots (basically everything). I've been interested in photography for a long time and I've decided its time to bite the bullet and get started. Budget €300-€400, maybe a bit more, second hand not a problem as long as its in good enough condition.

    I've been looking at these three, but like I said Im new to it all so any advice on these or others would be great
    Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Camera + 18-55mm DC Lens
    Canon: EOS 600D Digital SLR Camera + 18-55mm IS II Lens
    Nikon D3200

    18-55 kit lens won't be great solution for landscapes as it would be too narrow.. i would go for second hand semi-pro body like 30d, 40d instead of 1100d or 600d. Also I would wait and save some money to get better lens than kit lens e.g. 50mm 1.8 + Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 10-20/4-5.6 or Sigma 15-30.
    Furthermore you'll have to decide what system you are going to use. Once you get specific body (e.g. Canon) then it will be hard to change your system (to e.g. Nikon) just because it'll cost a lot in long term.
    Besides, it's not worth to purchase kit lens as you will get rid of it sooner rather than later in order to get better lens and therefore better photos. It's expensive hobby. Good luck :)


  • #638
    spookwoman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,971 ✭✭✭spookwoman


    Canon sx50 hs is working out great here for nature, is and moon shots. Can even get to see jupiter with its moons It's not too big and very good if not prepared to go full dslr with all the expensive lenses


  • #639
    bigslick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭bigslick


    Heading off to east Africa later this year and am climbing kilimanjaro, going on safari and diving in Zanzibar. Am looking at picking up a go pro, as I have heard in excels in these conditions. I found this: http://www.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/ASK-Direct/23170572?nlp=&CID=IE_CRM_1_0_0_175&a=1676
    and it seems a good deal. However I realise that the Hero3 is out and is significantly better (specifically thinking of Hero3 Silver)
    Any opinions on which to go for?


  • #640
    jaansu
    Registered Users Posts: 820 ✭✭✭jaansu


    I have a D3000, which I find is a great, I could go higher up the DSLR chain for a D7000 or a D5000 but I like what the quality that I get.

    My main problem its physical size. I don't take it everywhere with me because I am afraid it will hit off something and break or that it'll attract unwanted attention.

    So I have been looking at getting a compact that has a good zoom, takes pictures in Raw as well a Jpg. Basically I want a good camera that I can carry around with me everywhere.

    The options I have been looking at are the Canon G11 or the Nikon Coolpix P7100. Budget would probably be between €200 and €250. Are there any other brands that are just as good or better than these two?

    At the moment I just use the pop up flash on the D3000, if I were to get a flash gun for the D3000, could I just put it on the G11 or the P7100?


  • #641
    Mike Litoris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,284 ✭✭✭Mike Litoris


    Vikings wrote: »
    Going away at the end of the year: Vegas, Florida, Caribbean and looking for a suitable camera to take with me.

    Beginner when it comes to photography but I haven't completely ruled out an entry level DSLR to get into it.

    Budget approx. €200 or €300 if it's available in Argos (vouchers :))

    I see argos have a Sony WX100 for €179 which has got very good reviews from most sites I can see.

    Or for the sea/sand argos also have a Fujifilm XP60 for similar price, would handle the conditions better possibly but at the expense of lower quality photographs and being pigeon holed into a holiday only camera.

    Wildcard at the minute is a Nikon D3000 at €304 clearance in argos. Seems like a lot of camera for little money albeit an older model - but as a beginner I doubt I would notice.

    Only drawback to the DSLR is walking around Vegas etc declaring i'm a tourist with it hanging around my neck.

    Any other suggestions - I've limited my search to Argos because I have some vouchers for it, so any other cameras from alternatives I will have missed. Appreciate the help in advance!

    Oh I did that holiday last year!! Epic.

    Get an entry level DSLR. You wont regret it when you see what you can get out of it compared to a compact. Doesn't matter what brand or how many megapixels as long as the main controls are on the wheel - Aperture, Shutter, Manual and ISO. That and pick up a 50mm f1.8 second hand.


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  • #642
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Vikings wrote: »
    Going away at the end of the year: Vegas, Florida, Caribbean and looking for a suitable camera to take with me.

    Beginner when it comes to photography but I haven't completely ruled out an entry level DSLR to get into it.

    Budget approx. €200 or €300 if it's available in Argos (vouchers :))

    I see argos have a Sony WX100 for €179 which has got very good reviews from most sites I can see.

    Or for the sea/sand argos also have a Fujifilm XP60 for similar price, would handle the conditions better possibly but at the expense of lower quality photographs and being pigeon holed into a holiday only camera.

    Wildcard at the minute is a Nikon D3000 at €304 clearance in argos. Seems like a lot of camera for little money albeit an older model - but as a beginner I doubt I would notice.

    Only drawback to the DSLR is walking around Vegas etc declaring i'm a tourist with it hanging around my neck.

    Any other suggestions - I've limited my search to Argos because I have some vouchers for it, so any other cameras from alternatives I will have missed. Appreciate the help in advance!

    I would pick up a FUJI X10 as they are pretty cheap these days and on clearance I think in Currys for about 250 ?
    Other than that I'd wait till you get there and buy it in Vegas from amazon delivered to your hotel. Most of the Panasonic and Olympus cameras are half price in the states.


  • #643
    Omeceron
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭Omeceron


    I'm making the move to SLR and I've decided on a Canon 60d.

    Does anyone have any reccommendations on a lens for landscapes? I'm going to buy the camera body only with no kit lenses.


  • #644
    sebphoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Omeceron wrote: »
    I'm making the move to SLR and I've decided on a Canon 60d.

    Does anyone have any reccommendations on a lens for landscapes? I'm going to buy the camera body only with no kit lenses.

    Actually all depends from your budget ;)
    Read about following lenses:
    Canon 10-22
    Tokina 12-24 f/4
    Sigma 10-20 (both version f/3.5 and 4-5.6)

    Also I'm wondering why you want to buy 60d?


  • #645
    Omeceron
    Registered Users Posts: 438 ✭✭Omeceron


    sebphoto wrote: »
    Actually all depends from your budget ;)
    Read about following lenses:
    Canon 10-22
    Tokina 12-24 f/4
    Sigma 10-20 (both version f/3.5 and 4-5.6)

    Also I'm wondering why you want to buy 60d?

    Thanks. I was looking at the Canon 600d, but a friend recommended I go with the 60d to save me having to upgrade down the line.


  • #646
    sebphoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Omeceron wrote: »
    Thanks. I was looking at the Canon 600d, but a friend recommended I go with the 60d to save me having to upgrade down the line.

    Did you take into consideration the fact that both bodies (600d and 60d) are equipped with a crop sensor?
    Also did you think about long term plan i.e. will you upgrade to full frame within next 24 months?


  • #647
    Vikings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,788 ✭✭✭Vikings


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Pentax Q
    dinneenp wrote: »
    If you want compact something like Panasonic TZ25 is very good.
    Mike Litoris wrote: »
    Get an entry level DSLR. You wont regret it when you see what you can get out of it compared to a compact. Doesn't matter what brand or how many megapixels as long as the main controls are on the wheel - Aperture, Shutter, Manual and ISO. That and pick up a 50mm f1.8 second hand.

    In the end I went with a DSLR, got an Eos1100d this week. Came with the kit lens and I have been loaned a 75-300 lens to play around with. Busy couple of weeks ahead getting to grips with it but very pleased so far.


  • #648
    Mike Litoris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,284 ✭✭✭Mike Litoris


    Awesome choice man!! Enjoy the holiday and don't worry about that big lump hanging around your neck. There will be loads of you!:D


  • #649
    EoghanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭EoghanIRL


    Hey guys , I'm interested in purchasing my first dslr. I found a deal in pc world where you can get the Nixon d3200 incl 18 -55 mm lens plus the Nikon 55-200mm lens for 579 euro. The deal ends tomorrow an I was wondering what you think?


  • #650
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    EoghanIRL wrote: »
    Hey guys , I'm interested in purchasing my first dslr. I found a deal in pc world where you can get the Nixon d3200 incl 18 -55 mm lens plus the Nikon 55-200mm lens for 579 euro. The deal ends tomorrow an I was wondering what you think?

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d3200/21
    Same camera with only 1 lens in Bermingham's camera shop is €549.
    www.berminghamcameras.ie and Conn's are same price €549 with 1 lens
    http://www.connscameras.ie/nikon-d3200/p-18208925063pd.html
    I would say go for it and the very best of luck.
    Just remember to take care when changing lens on a DSLR camera because of dust getting onto sensor.


  • #651
    ugsparky
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭ugsparky


    A friend of mine has upgraded his camera and very kindly offered me his Lumix G1. He also recommended a lens on e-bay that I have successfully bought - LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.

    So I intend to embark on the world of photography and I've looked through various articles, posts and blogs to start my schooling. I'm under no illusions - I don't think I could possibly have the talent for seeing pictures as he does - he took pictures of my two dogs and anyone who saw them were amazed - he sees things that I don't. All I want is to be able to take pictures without feeling too dissapointed after when I upload them onto the PC. Any advice on books or kit would be very appreciated - so far I have the lens and the camera body will arrive from Germany any day now. I have no bag/lens case/camera case etc ... I really am starting from scratch :o
    I've read about other lens and my first thoughts are that I'm limited for choice as the Lumix is a certain system - just a thought I have after reading about "nifty fifty's". I'm looking to build a compatent kit - nothing too professional but something that will cover most bases - landscape/portrait/detailed close-up - and I'll probably go back to e-bay and my friend for more advice. However as with the cycling forum I value the Boardsie people's advice and knowledge - magazines tend to sway towards a product and endorse them - a bit like bike gear - Ridley V Specialized etc.

    Thanks people - hope to be using my kit soon - holidays in Northern Greece and bike rides along coastal and forest paths with beautiful views and clear blue sea. :)


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