DannyB Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1996836399.1206219488@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccdadedimlfdedcflgceggdhhmdfhk.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=643224&category_oid=-14586 Does anyone have any comments on this camera? Im looking at getting a decent kit for a cheap price and it looks good to me it'd be for use with taking random shots of my car alot and action shots at car shows etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Iv always stuck with Fuji or Nikon my self, Cam looks good tho. im sure its just as good as any other. Shop around for a good price on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I like Canon and Nikon, you could prob get a Canon 350D for similar money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lui Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just brought Nikon D40x camera set up great piece kit & highly recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've had my olympus E500 for quite a while and just love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Anyone have this camera them selves? ive read a few reviews on it and it seems rather good Also aswell as the Canon 350D as mentioned what else that is good for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It's apparently very good... but as already mentioned Canon and Nikon are the two big names, and therefore you'll have much more choice when it comes to different lenses for it... Which after all is the main point of an SLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradoopa Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 You need to go down and have a look mate see how it feels in your hands. The spec looks aright for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossack Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 i got a olympus new sp550uz of amazon, they made a mistake on the advertised price £130 plus £5 p&p, as soon as i seen it i bought it, only to be contacted by them to say they had mistakenly advertised it and it should have been £300, i said tuff and as i had a printed receipt i wanted it! fair play to them, they sent it within a couple of days:d really great camera and fantastic build quality but have to say, there is so many features on it, it sometimes gets very confusing to know if youve taken a good pic or not!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thorin you say that its the main point of an SLR, and i agree, is that you can get loads of different lenses Would it be pointless of me to invest in such a camera if i have no intention, in the foreseeable future, to purchase such upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I think the point he was trying make is that the Canon and Nikon have more lense options available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think the point he was trying make is that the Canon and Nikon have more lense options available Im aware of that much mate yes Was just wandaring if it would be worth getting this (or a Nikon or Canon) slr camera if i didnt want to keep changing the lens. I just prefer the look of these type of camera over a "normal" Digi cam if you get me And surely a cam like this would produce pics of a much higer quality even if i was to just keep the standard lens thats comes with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I see no reason why not, its entirely up to you how you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I have a Nikon D40 set and it still amazes me how quality pics you can do with it (+ have tons of functions I know only from name ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkA Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Danny how big are your hands? The Olympus dslr cameras use a four thirds sensor sytem and take advantage of it by making the bodys of the camera compact. They are good cameras and will take good photos, just make sure it feels comfortable when holding it. The main point of a dslr is the control you gain over your photography, which allows you to take shots you couldn't with a compact camera. So not wanting to add to your lens collection immediately is not a problem. It will allow you time to learn the camera and what the lens will do before you add new bits. While it is true that Cannons and Nikons have the largest selection of lenses available there is no problems getting lenses for the other makes of slr including Olympus, it just may limit your choice of supplier a bit (or mean you have to order it, instead of it being in stock). I personally use a pentax K10D and think its great, takes excellent pics like all current dslr's on the market. I tried the olympus dslrs but found them too small in my hands compared to a normal sized dslr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think you would be better off with a prosumer type camera, it has some of the SLR features like aperture and shutter control as well as iso but doesn't need lots of different lenses to be effective at different photo sessions. SLR cameras really need a good selection of lenses to enable the best photos (im not talking about car photos here) and this is where the expense comes in. Fuji make a very good prosumer type camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks for all input guys It would seem that The big names come more recommended but this model ive found isnt too bad at all And the big names would be better for a range of lens, but as i say, for now im not too bothered about that. Ill go see what its like in my hands as they are large ish and go from there Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I think the point he was trying make is that the Canon and Nikon have more lense options available Yeah that too... but if you've no intention of buying any other lenses for it then in my opinion you'd be better off getting one of the prosumer "bridge" type camera's. There are a few advantages with these, decent zoom range and image quality without spending a lot of money on a telephoto zoom lens, don't have to worry about dust on the sensor etc., video mode, live preview (although many DSLR's now are getting that too), swiveling LCD screen. The best advice though has possibly already been given, go have a play and see what you're happy with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I managed to pick up a Nikon D70 from Currys for £300 a while back... the basic lens I got is not fantastic (it's not the normal kit lens) but it still does the job nicely. Got a 1GB high-speed CF card and tripod thrown in too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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