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Camera advice needed

  • 26-01-2012 10:55am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭


    Hi all

    Looking for advice on a camera purchase. I have an old Panasonic Lumix, 6megapixel and it is pretty good but I am looking to do more video recording for uploading to youtube, live acoustic music etc and I am also looking to upgrade to a higher megapixel quality for pictures. I have up to 600 euro to spend and I would appreciate any and all advice.

    Cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,584 ✭✭✭PCPhoto


    my advice is either a panasonic lumix or a canon g12/11 ..... bridge cameras which dont require you know have full photographic knowledge but will allow you to learn before you move completely up to a DSLR.

    PS. I'm Canon bias so cant comment on Nikon or other camera makers (heard on Boards that the panasonic lumix are supposed to be very good)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭Antomus Prime


    I'd have to agree with PCPhoto, you're best bet would be a good bridge camera. Canon, Nikon, Lumix, Sony all have great camera for very good prices, i started on a fuji 2500hd before moving to dslr, the video on it was brilliant but if youre gonna be filming gigs then you'd want something with better sound quality.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭population


    Thanks for the advice. I actually as I stated already have a lumix which I bought in 2005. It is indeed a very good little camera but I do need something better in terms of sound quality. Essentially I will be filming a regular gig night here in Italy *all acoustic so no drumming to contend with" and wanted to get the best sound quality possible to upload to youtube. Should I consider getting one of the newer lumix and a rode mic extension maybe?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭population


    Oh also any links and prices would be appreciated. Cheers


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