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-Digita...7332470&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?