formatzero Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Can anyone recommend a good point and shoot compact camera,i presently have a samsung which takes ages between shots requiring the flash and it's driving me nuts.Was hoping i could get get one for about £150,any advice appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 If you can get a nice GoPro, the still shots are amazing with the fisheye lense. This has been reduced in size: http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/399377_2323573263385_1671232824_1537612_445124148_n.jpg Should be able to pick a 2nd hand one up for 150ish I would of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Any Canon Powershot would be a good compact IMO, but it wouldn't be especially quick at shooting flash shots. Most if not all compact cameras take a while to charge the flash between shots. My Powershot takes maybe 3 or 4 seconds between flash shots: is that sort of time acceptable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks for the info guy's was hoping for quicker than that Stevie maybe have to spend more than i thought.Thats a very nice pic Noz and a very nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks mate She's all dirty now as are most supra's due to the rubbish weather. Im sure if u IT'S YOU NOZ...CARRY ON get a second hand one you could grab up a decent camera. Il admit sometimes the fisheye doesn't always take the clean shots I want, I try and use a standard camera as well. Save up for an SLR you won't regret it, thats what Im doing. save save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I think my SLR is 1.5 seconds between shots using the flash. Even at that there are only so many you can take before the thing gets too hot. If you want some properly fast photos you really need a hot shoe flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 what SLR do you have scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Canon 450D. A bit old now but a good camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Not wanting to highjack the thread but seeing as its on cameras and getting some input i thought i'd chip in Have a look here formatzero http://www.jessops.co.uk Im also looking at a new camera but moving up from the little digi cameras and want something a little more high tech with good changeable lenses, good zoom etc Any thoughts on whats not to complex to use but is good at what it does. Image stablisation and re chargable are a must Nikon seem to be up there and Jessops have some good deals on at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 550D is fantastic, the Nikon equivalent will be equally fantastic. The great thing about these cameras is they can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be. I tend to stick to "P" mode so that I can take over some options but I only use manual when I really have to. I tend to stay away from full auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Think i shall pop into Jessops in Solihull and have a close look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I don't know anything about cameras but there's a hot deal on hduk. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/panasonic-lumix-dmc-tz20-digital-camera-174-95-35-cashback-139-95-john-lewis-1111321 http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?Type=SKU&Id=231328161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Same price in Jessops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My Canon Powershot A620 can take flash photos once every 2 or 3 seconds: I've just timed it. Im also looking at a new camera but moving up from the little digi cameras and want something a little more high tech with good changeable lenses, good zoom etc Any thoughts on whats not to complex to use but is good at what it does. Image stablisation and re chargable are a must Most of my knowledge is with Nikon (and a bit of Canon but much less so) but all DSLRs I know have re-chargeable bespoke batteries, offer image stabilisation and can be very point-and-shoot if you want them to be (i.e. auto mode). Bespoke batteries last much longer than, say, rechargeable AAs and it's one of the things that you get when you move from a compact to an SLR. Decent Nikon entry-level DSLRs are the D3100 and D5100. Canon will have very similar offerings which are just as good. I would stick to one of those two makes. Other makes exist and you might get better bang-for-buck with those, but Nikon and Canon have been making quality SLRs and lenses to go with them since the old king died. One thing I will say about entry-level Nikons: they don't have an autofocus motor incorporated into the camera body. The autofocus functionality relies on a motor being present in the lens (modern lenses tend to have a motor). This works well and gives fast, quiet autofocusing, but means that although older lenses can technically be used with the camera body, they won't be autofocusing. I'm not sure if entry-level Canons have the same issue. As I said, not really a big deal unless you think you'll be buying older lenses, and that tends to be enthusiast territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My Canon Powershot A620 can take flash photos once every 2 or 3 seconds: I've just timed it. Most of my knowledge is with Nikon (and a bit of Canon but much less so) but all DSLRs I know have re-chargeable bespoke batteries, offer image stabilisation and can be very point-and-shoot if you want them to be (i.e. auto mode). Bespoke batteries last much longer than, say, rechargeable AAs and it's one of the things that you get when you move from a compact to an SLR. Decent Nikon entry-level DSLRs are the D3100 and D5100. Canon will have very similar offerings which are just as good. I would stick to one of those two makes. Other makes exist and you might get better bang-for-buck with those, but Nikon and Canon have been making quality SLRs and lenses to go with them since the old king died. One thing I will say about entry-level Nikons: they don't have an autofocus motor incorporated into the camera body. The autofocus functionality relies on a motor being present in the lens (modern lenses tend to have a motor). This works well and gives fast, quiet autofocusing, but means that although older lenses can technically be used with the camera body, they won't be autofocusing. I'm not sure if entry-level Canons have the same issue. As I said, not really a big deal unless you think you'll be buying older lenses, and that tends to be enthusiast territory. Thanks Steve excellent info, i'd definitely want autofocusing. I'd kind of narrowed it down to Canon or Nikon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ask a professional photographer, a particular one comes to mind On a serious note, canon power shot or the IXUS range are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks Steve excellent info, i'd definitely want autofocusing. I wouldn't let the issue put you off entry-level Nikons: I own such a Nikon (and I can autofocus with all my lenses), I'm getting into photography a bit more and I'd still recommend them to others. It's the sort of factor that can help you decide if all else is equal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Same price in Jessops It's not the same, not that obvious though. Jessops is: £174.95 including £35 cashback from Panasonic, You pay £209.95 today and then get £35 back John Lewis is: £174.95 excluding £35 cashback from Panasonic ,You pay £174.95 today and then get £35 back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 My apologies i must have read it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Dnk checkout http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk to get a great overview of gear and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Dnk checkout http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk to get a great overview of gear and prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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