Needing Professional Camera [+REP]

[Kevin]

Hey,

Basicly, my family are buying a proper camera, like a nikon, or somthing along thoose lines. we have about 250£ to spend, any soloutions?.

thanks for any replys, helpful ones will be rewarded with reputation

Peace :8

-Kev

[DarrenToogood]

I assume you are speaking about a D-SLR. You will not get a D-SLR (a good one like Nikon/Canon) for under £350 - £400.

D-SLRs are complicated to get used to, and as a photographer I am still learning. Maybe a 'hi-zoom' would be the better option for you, such as a Fujifilm Finepix S series?

[Kevin]

Ok, thanks. Say i up my price on the Nikon/Cannon to 350£,400, what would be my best bet.

Also how much would i be able to get a fuji finepix, and are they any good.

-Kevin

[DarrenToogood]

When I got into photography, I got the Fujifilm Finepix S5700 - I got some of my best pics on this. I now use a Canon 400D, however I never reccomend buying a D-SLR to a non-photographer, or someone who just wants to take holiday snaps.

Overall my kit is worth just less than £1000, which is silly money if you want it for your family. A 'hi zoom' as they call it is your best option.

[myke]

I've heard good things about this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-Digital-Camera-Black-18-55mm/dp/B0009U5VQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217332470&sr=8-1

:)

Good luck (Y)
& don't let people knock you down, because they think they're better than you.

[Recursion]

& don't let people knock you down, because they think they're better than you.

Especially Darren Toogood.

[DarrenToogood]

I would reccomend the Fujifilm Finepix S series to you.

I really do laugh at the above posts. I am better than him, seeing as he isn't a photographer, and my main reason for him not buying a D-SLR, is because I do not want him to waste his money. Normally you get a kit lens, around 55mm - what happens if he wants to zoom in? Another £200/£300!

Unless you are a photographer, a D-SLR is not needed. I did not start off with one, I started with the Finepix, as it is better than a compact, however not a D-SLR. That Nikon D50 is 6MP (appauling) and comes with a 18-55mm lens, which is only good for landscapes.

[myke]

I would reccomend the Fujifilm Finepix S series to you.

I really do laugh at the above posts. I am better than him, seeing as he isn't a photographer, and my main reason for him not buying a D-SLR, is because I do not want him to waste his money. Normally you get a kit lens, around 55mm - what happens if he wants to zoom in? Another £200/£300!

Unless you are a photographer, a D-SLR is not needed. I did not start off with one, I started with the Finepix, as it is better than a compact, however not a D-SLR.

What makes you think I was talking about you, Darren?
Perhaps that suggests you think you make people feel small?
If I had meant you, I would have stated your name.

Good luck.

[Blinger1]

I/We have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 at my house, absolutely love it! Best camera we have bought yet.

[Kevin]

Is there any good soloutions on ebuyer, that would suit my needs?

[Tomm]

Please for gods sake just shut up. How many more times are you going to how talk about professional you are and that stupid fujifilm finepix camera and boasting about how much money you spent?


I would reccomend the Fujifilm Finepix S series to you.

I really do laugh at the above posts. I am better than him, seeing as he isn't a photographer, and my main reason for him not buying a D-SLR, is because I do not want him to waste his money. Normally you get a kit lens, around 55mm - what happens if he wants to zoom in? Another £200/£300!

Unless you are a photographer, a D-SLR is not needed. I did not start off with one, I started with the Finepix, as it is better than a compact, however not a D-SLR. That Nikon D50 is 6MP (appauling) and comes with a 18-55mm lens, which is only good for landscapes.

[Mr.Sam]

Please stop with the whole approach that your a professional photographer, your just a kid with a hobby.


I would reccomend the Fujifilm Finepix S series to you.

I really do laugh at the above posts. I am better than him, seeing as he isn't a photographer, and my main reason for him not buying a D-SLR, is because I do not want him to waste his money. Normally you get a kit lens, around 55mm - what happens if he wants to zoom in? Another £200/£300!

Unless you are a photographer, a D-SLR is not needed. I did not start off with one, I started with the Finepix, as it is better than a compact, however not a D-SLR. That Nikon D50 is 6MP (appauling) and comes with a 18-55mm lens, which is only good for landscapes.

Wouldn't a normal digital camera be better for the op? if your just planning on holiday snaps I don't think you'll need a costly camera.

[iTech]

Please stop with the whole approach that your a professional photographer, your just a kid with a hobby.



Wouldn't a normal digital camera be better for the op? if your just planning on holiday snaps I don't think you'll need a costly camera.


Damn, someones finally put it in words which sound perfect!
Nice one!


Kevin, I agree with Mr.Sam. A normal digi cam would suit your best needs for snaps and memories or whatever.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/145071

I have that, (aswell as a D-SLR.) and works fabulously.

[MrPinkPanther]

Many people use Photoshop which is about £400 does that mean they are automatically professional? No. Many people on here earn considerable amounts of money from webdesign but do they go around talking about how professional they are? No.

The fact is Darren you arent even really making and money from this. You arent a photographer.

[iTech]

Many people use Photoshop which is about £400 does that mean they are automatically professional? No. Many people on here earn considerable amounts of money from webdesign but do they go around talking about how professional they are? No.

The fact is Darren you arent even really making and money from this. You arent a photographer.

He is a photographer, anyone who takes pictures is a photographer in that sense. But he claims to be professional, which he isn't.

[Fehm]

This post has helped me alot =] Because im doign A level photography next year and feel having agood camera would benefit me alot =]] thanks alot.

[MrPinkPanther]

He is a photographer, anyone who takes pictures is a photographer in that sense. But he claims to be professional, which he isn't.
Depends how you define it. I googled it and it came up with:

[noun] someone who takes photographs professionally
But some just say someone who takes photographs

[iTech]

Depends how you define it. I googled it and it came up with:

But some just say someone who takes photographs


Photographer stereotyped is a professional, but say someone does it for hobby then they are a photographer.

[DarrenToogood]

I am an advanced, freelance photographer :) I am not professional.

[iTech]

I am an advanced, freelance photographer :) I am not professional.

You're not exactly advanced, your stuff is very basic.

[DarrenToogood]

I wouldn't say basic at all :S? Basic would be picking up a boots camera and clicking, or putting it onto Auto.

[Mr.Sam]

I wouldn't call your work advanced that is a strong word, this would be classed as advanced.

http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs23/i/2007/359/b/1/Starfish_by_foureyes.jpg
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/190/e/d/rays_of_reflection_by_ssilence.jpg
http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs14/f/2007/090/f/1/to_the_end_of_the_world_by_foureyes.jpg
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs19/f/2007/250/3/a/A_slice_of_life_by_gilad.jpg



I am an advanced, freelance photographer :) I am not professional.

[DarrenToogood]

That is professional photography ;)

[Ryan498]

I would highly reccomend the FujiFilm S5800. Its not classed as a D-SLR though, but its cheap and takes great shots and features 10x optical zoom.

Heres a pic I took with mine:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/861/america2008216cc2.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=america2008216cc2.jpg)

[Mr.Sam]

Yes that is but yours isn't :)

That is professional photography ;)

[DarrenToogood]

Sam, I didn't say I was a professional xD

[Mr.Sam]

I was meaning advanced, the examples I gave are advanced.

[DarrenToogood]

No, they are professional ;)

[Mr.Sam]

Professional and advanced would be in the same league...

You could argue it would be
novice, inter, advanced, expert/professional

[jwm123]

I am an advanced, freelance photographer :) I am not professional.

I draw your attention to your own profile:


Autobiography:- Professional Photographer

Now stop contradicting yourself... if you do it as a job and make a living from it its your job and you could be classed as professional. If you just do it as a hobby like many people do with their entry level D-SLR's taking photos of boats, cars and various landscapes - wouldnt class a hobbyist as a professional unless maybe they were selling the shots to a shop or even doing it alongside their job as a proper photographer such as a wedding photographer!

From what i see you do not have a proper job earning £££ from taking photos and in comparison to Wedding Photographers etc your kit isnt 'HUGE'. I would prefer to use the term Amateur Photographer.


An amateur is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science, without formal training or pay. Conversely, an expert (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expert) is generally considered a person with extensive knowledge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge), ability (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude), and/or training in a particular area of study, while a professional (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional) is someone who also makes a living from it.

[GommeInc]

I assume you are speaking about a D-SLR. You will not get a D-SLR (a good one like Nikon/Canon) for under £350 - £400.

D-SLRs are complicated to get used to, and as a photographer I am still learning. Maybe a 'hi-zoom' would be the better option for you, such as a Fujifilm Finepix S series?
No they're not :S The editing is the only hard part :S

I suggest you ignore Darren completely, anyone can buy a D-SLR, they are not special cameras... They're cameras, they're not special equipment like a jack hammer or other heavy machinery which only trained people can use. If you want to learn how to use an SLR, get an SLR and not one of these annoying cameras that zooms and focuses for you, how are you going to learn through that?!

I suggest something small, like the Nikon D-50. Photography teachers (who are photographers like the students) always tell you to get a Nikon D-50, because it's the best camera to get for the early SLR student. You could get a D-80 if you want, by a D-50 is smaller and not too advanced, but that depends on what you plan to do.


That is professional photography ;)
Noo... What it is, is:


That is photography ;)

Photography is photography, calling a photo professional is like calling a well painted painting a profesional painting. You don't hear about professional photographers or professional artists, you hear about FAMOUS ones, which is what gives the idea of "professional."