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    #242
    TTWNF
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭TTWNF


    Just looking for advice on what camera to buy. My budget is around €1000 for a camera & lens...

    I will be taking shots of the following:
    sports (horse-racing, soccer & rugby)
    concert shots (bands/artists, nightclubs/gigs etc.)
    nature shots
    I feel i will be taking photos of moving objects/people a lot and sometimes in situations where the light may not be so great....

    What camera & lens would people recommend?

    Will probably buy in Dublin somewhere like Gunn's rather than the internet... Also, as i am a newbie my knowledge would be too limited to buy a secondhand camera

    I was recommended the new Pentax k30 but its not out till July at the earliest... i think i'm gonna wait for it but anyone else with advice i'd love to hear it


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    #243
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,668 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Need lens advice:

    Any thoughts on Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens? I'm thinking about getting one to replace the non-IS kit lens that came with my 400D. I know it's still probably not that great, but I've heard it's quite a bit sharper and the image stabilisation helps a lot. Or would I be better off just saving up and getting something better? I don't want to spend a fortune though.


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    #244
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Need lens advice:

    Any thoughts on Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens? I'm thinking about getting one to replace the non-IS kit lens that came with my 400D.

    You won't get a better lens for the money. Recent versions of the 18-55mm IS
    are very sharp.
    I know it's still probably not that great


    It really is great. Have a look at the review on photozone.de

    "I had to raise an eyebrow or two during the image browsing thereafter. In fact I rechecked the EXIF data in order to make sure that the (very sharp) images were taken with this lens - a member of the dreaded "kit" lens league after all."
    http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/181-canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f35-56-is-test-report--review

    I've heard it's quite a bit sharper and the image stabilisation helps a lot. Or would I be better off just saving up and getting something better? I don't want to spend a fortune though.

    It is visibly sharper than the old non-IS 18-55mm. I don't think IS is essential
    at this range of FL. However, the IS system in the 18-55mm is very effective.

    If you want something a little better than the 18-55mm, I can recommend the
    Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8. It is even better than the Canon 18-55mm in terms of
    sharpness, colour and contrast. The f/2.8 aperture can be useful in low light
    or when you want a shallow DOF. Get the cheaper non-stabilised version. It
    is slightly sharper than the more expensive VC model.


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    #245
    pconn062
    Registered Users Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    Hi folks, looking for a bit of advice. I'm considering moving to full frame and a friend of mine is selling a 5D mark I. I know this camera was the business when it first came out but just wondering if it's a bit dated at this stage? The main reason I would go for this is because the price seems about right, only about 500 euro but is it still a good piece of kit in this day and age? Cheers.


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    #246
    sebphoto
    Registered Users Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Hi folks, looking for a bit of advice. I'm considering moving to full frame and a friend of mine is selling a 5D mark I. I know this camera was the business when it first came out but just wondering if it's a bit dated at this stage? The main reason I would go for this is because the price seems about right, only about 500 euro but is it still a good piece of kit in this day and age? Cheers.

    It depends :)
    Price might be good, however you should take into consideration shutter count.
    If it's really high then sooner rather than later you'll have to pay €200 extra for shutter replacement.
    Regarding camera itself, images are breadthtaking, but of course it depends what kind of lenses you have. Besides that, if you'd like to shot sport then AF is not that fast, but go for it if you can afford it.


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    #247
    pconn062
    Registered Users Posts: 5,370 ✭✭✭pconn062


    sebphoto wrote: »
    It depends :)
    Price might be good, however you should take into consideration shutter count.
    If it's really high then sooner rather than later you'll have to pay €200 extra for shutter replacement.
    Regarding camera itself, images are breadthtaking, but of course it depends what kind of lenses you have. Besides that, if you'd like to shot sport then AF is not that fast, but go for it if you can afford it.

    Thanks for that, the camera is about 5 years old, not used that often as the guy who owned it bought a Mark II 5d about two years ago and the Mark I hasn't done much since. Have some good lenses and would mainly shoot landscape as well as some family occasions and parties etc. So overall, if the shutter count is not too high it's still a viable piece of kit in this day and age?


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    #248
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,569 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Yes, that is an awesome camera for 500 quid


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    #249
    Bogsider 16
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Bogsider 16


    Hey guys, new here and I'm just looking for some advice on what kind of options I have out there for a camera with this type of money,
    I'm looking to take pictures of Street Art so I was hoping you might have some advice on what kind of things I could get, any help much appreciated,

    Cheers


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    #250
    pwurple
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,449 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    Sounds like you need it to be decent quality, but portable. I wouldn't bother with an SLR. Maybe something like a nikon coolpix.


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    #251
    Bogsider 16
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Bogsider 16


    Cheers for the suggestion, Had the coolpix and not really happy with the quality I was getting nighttime shots in particular seem to cause it a lot of problems with fuzz and light blurring (I'm very technical as you can see), I'm looking for somethig that is a step up from the coolpix, am I being unrealistic at that price?


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    #252
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    How much is the new canon g1x?
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong1x

    Might do what you want?


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    #253
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,678 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    Bogsider 16 wrote: »
    Hey guys, new here and I'm just looking for some advice on what kind of options I have out there for a camera with this type of money,
    I'm looking to take pictures of Street Art so I was hoping you might have some advice on what kind of things I could get, any help much appreciated,

    Cheers


    Panasonic GF3 is good value:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-GF3-Compact-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0057LZHBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338322624&sr=8-1

    41xMyNTR6CL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
    Interchangeable lenses so any micro 4/3 lens can be used and even more via adapters. - £329.00


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    #254
    sebphoto
    Registered Users Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    pconn062 wrote: »
    Thanks for that, the camera is about 5 years old, not used that often as the guy who owned it bought a Mark II 5d about two years ago and the Mark I hasn't done much since. Have some good lenses and would mainly shoot landscape as well as some family occasions and parties etc. So overall, if the shutter count is not too high it's still a viable piece of kit in this day and age?

    hey if you're still hesitating, then borrow this body for a day or two and play with it. You do landscapes, so you'll find ISO 50 very useful.
    If it's in good condition then it'll last for long time. I'm sure you'll be happy and I'm also sure you won't find full frame body (in good condition) for less than €600.


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    #255
    djgaillimh
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭djgaillimh


    km991148 wrote: »

    I am considering not buying at all now and see how this settles..

    Honestly, it'll probably be two to three years before it settles down and we have a proper idea of where it's going. And if mirrorless does become the future of pro/enthusiast photography, it'll probably take another 5 years for it to have the variety of lenses and accessories that you have in the DSLR category.

    Grab a second-hand DSLR with a couple of nice lenses and you'll be laughing. I recently bought a 600D and couldn't be happier with it.


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    #256
    sammyb
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭sammyb


    I previously completed an 8 week beginner photography course. I enjoyed it very much. I plan to do a 25 week course in September 2012. I am looking to purchase a proper SLR camera. I would like to stick with Canon. Wondering if anyone with experience has suggestions for a good entry level Canon SLR camera? I mainly plan to use it for recreational use and in class. It is a hobby. Cheers :)


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    #257
    Promac
    Registered Users Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭Promac


    The lowest you probably want to go these days is a 550D. That's a good quality camera for a hobbyist and performs very respectably. You can probably get one second hand these days for a very reasonable price.

    If you have a bit more spare cash then the 60D is what you want to look at.

    A bit more again and you're in 7D territory. But you won't want to go near that just yet (unless you've no limit on your budget, in which case you want to right past that and get a 5D mark III.)


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    #258
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    sammyb wrote: »
    Wondering if anyone with experience has suggestions for a good entry level Canon SLR camera?

    The 550D is probably the best choice.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78851416&postcount=246


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    #259
    Huggy198
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Huggy198


    Hey I'm looking to buy a digital camera for just every now and again... nothing major lik just doing a bit of travelling and would like to get a few photo's... I dont want to buy something very poor.... thinking in the range of €120 - €150 but i really dont know anything about them.... Help very much appreciated!!


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    #260
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    I'll preface this by saying I haven't a clue about cameras. I've been thinking for about a year or more now of getting myself a decent camera. It would mainly be used for the likes of holidays, sightseeing, some landscapes, plus the odd family occasion, so purely recreational type stuff. I would be willing to pay maybe €300 or so on something to get me started. I reckon I probably don't need an SLR at my level, but would like a recommendation of something fairly decent with a good range of settings that I can use to learn about photography. Cheers.

    Edit - should also say I'd like it for sports events too.


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    #261
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,678 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    I would suggest you look at the Panasonic GF3:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-GF3-Compact-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0057LZHBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338322624&sr=8-1

    you could get a longer focal length lens later for sports.

    The Olympus XZ-1 is also well worth a look also, but be aware it is due for replacement with a new model soon.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-XZ-1-Digital-Camera-i-Zuiko/dp/B004G8QSTY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1338486750&sr=1-2

    Panasonic LX5 is worth a look also.


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    #262
    Sham Courtney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Sham Courtney


    Hey, I'm looking to buy the Nikon Coolpix s6300 for my girlfriend, anyone on here have it or have played around with it? Thanks.


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    #263
    danthefan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭danthefan


    cnocbui wrote: »
    I would suggest you look at the Panasonic GF3:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMC-GF3-Compact-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0057LZHBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338322624&sr=8-1

    you could get a longer focal length lens later for sports.

    The Olympus XZ-1 is also well worth a look also, but be aware it is due for replacement with a new model soon.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-XZ-1-Digital-Camera-i-Zuiko/dp/B004G8QSTY/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1338486750&sr=1-2

    Panasonic LX5 is worth a look also.

    Thanks for there replies, will check those out.

    I've also found a 2nd hand Nikon D60 with two lenses for in or around my budget, the shutter count is fairly low. Would this be too much camera for a novice?


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    #264
    cnocbui
    Registered Users Posts: 19,678 ✭✭✭✭cnocbui


    No, it would be fine, just larger.


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    #265
    Damokc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭Damokc


    Ok,so the folks are away in Gran Canaria and I've asked em to see what the deals are like for DSLRs.
    They could get a Canon 1100 with 18-55 lens for 310e. Would this be safe to buy? As in what are the chances of it being faulty or being a refurb or something? Tempted but don't want to get burned either.:o


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    #266
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sounds too cheap, they're around €378 from a semi-reputable shop in GC.


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    #267
    Damokc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭Damokc


    They've already bought a Olympus point n' shoot off them so maybe they're doing them a deal. On pixmania its 429.


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    #268
    PCPhoto
    Registered Users Posts: 6,584 ✭✭✭PCPhoto


    I would avoid it unless you could see it yourself.


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    #269
    Damokc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭Damokc


    Ya.Think i'll give it a miss. There's a good chance it could be perfect but I'd like to hold it. Awh well.


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    #270
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,676 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    Yeah I'd steer clear. No doubt there are many reputable camera shops on Gran Canaria, from stories I've heard though there are as many again who specialise in ripping off tourists in a variety of inventive ways. Refurbished goods, classic bait & switch, all the usual scams. They rely on you being too far away by the time you cop on to be able to do anything about it.


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    #271
    Neilw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,777 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Hi all,

    I've just bought a Canon 600d and I would like to purchase a lens that would be suitable for photographing motorsports.

    What would people recommend? I can't justify a Canon L lens just yet so something a bit cheaper than one of them.

    Thanks,
    Neil.


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