SupraDan24 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Can i have some suggestions please on a decent entry level camera for a Amateur photographer. Budget wise, i'm looking to spend up too around £250 to begin with. I have my eye on the FujiFilm HS10/HS20exr at the moment as i've read good things. It would also eliminate the need for me to spend extra on decent lenses. I'm not looking for something all singing all dancing like a DSLR, just something that's relatively easy to get use and takes some decent photos to get me into it. Thanks A review of the HS10 if anyone wishes to comment http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/fujifilm_finepix_hs10_review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm sure it will be fine. Also look at the Panasonic Lumix range, ie FZ45 A bridge camera such as this is a fantastic way of developing your photography. If after a while you feel you've outgrown your camera, you can move onto a DSLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 What about a second hand DSLR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It's old now but I reccommend my camera, the FUJI S3 Pro=] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 What about a second hand DSLR? I'm not ruling that out mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nip into Jessops and have a play with your Fuji and one or two others. Even if they are similar spec/price etc...one camera may feel nicer in your hands than another. Buy that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I am by no means a photography expert, but have owned a Fuji finepix s5600 now for a while and despite the poor (by today's standards) resolution have taken some great photos with it, I should add that it falls in the bridge catagory. Carmel (the missus) campaigned heavily for me to buy her the Coolpix L120 for christmas, I tried to get her to look at the Fujis but after reading the Which reviews on it which said it was the second best in it's class and also getting a half price deal on it from Argos with 2 years warranty I did get her an L120. It boasts a great optical zoom range and is much higher res than my Fuji, but oh my, imo, it is not ideal for the novice/beginner. With the Fuji auto really means just that, you leave it on auto and it really does seem to work out the best settings to take the best compromise type of snap. The new Cannon however has two auto modes "easy auto" and "auto". Again imo, pictures taken on easy auto just dont come close to my Fuji and unless you do mannual measurements for light on Auto and ramp the iso up, invariably the results on auto are not fantastic. To be honest we have not spent a lot of time experimenting and maybe when we get used to it it will shine....but I do wish she had chosen the modern day version of the Fuji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The Fuji HS20 and the Panasonic FZ45 both seem to have gotten some good reviews. I'd say if you can't go wrong with either if you're looking for a bridge camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 The Fuji HS20 and the Panasonic FZ45 both seem to have gotten some good reviews. I'd say if you can't go wrong with either if you're looking for a bridge camera. The reviews on the quality of photos for the HS20 ive read have all been positive, but i've come across a few different complaints now through Google about failures in the units, hence why i'm also considering its older brother the HS10. You can pick up the HS20 for cheaper than the HS10 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Buy my Nikkon That reminds me better put a sale thread up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Buy my Nikkon That reminds me better put a sale thread up! Which Nikon was it again mate, i forget If its better than the HS10 i may be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I wonder if Abz' Nikkon is a cheap copy of a Nikon? In the same way that Pirates shoot with Cannons and togs shoot with Canons. I'll be over at Pedant's Corner should you need any further assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I wonder if Abz' Nikkon is a cheap copy of a Nikon? In the same way that Pirates shoot with Cannons and togs shoot with Canons. I'll be over at Pedant's Corner should you need any further assistance Lol ! Would you say the Nikon would be a better choice over the HS10? I think he has a couple of lens with it from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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