camera advice

[scott.p]

Evening all I'm after getting the other half a decent camera for her birthday (which I can also use). At the moment we just have a dire point n shoot camera, budget is up to £350 I've been looking at some of the 'bridge' cameras and I was hoping the cs experts would be able to point me in the right direction.

 

[unofficialPete]

What are you going to shoot, do you want to do motorsport or general pics of your mates on holiday/down the pub, do you ever use the zoom on your compact, would you miss it, do you want to learn modes (shutter speed, aperture, Manual etc.) & should it fit in your pocket?

 

[Ben]

Try a manufacture refurbished unit, I bought a 500D for £345 and have seen various 1000D (entry level) cameras go for less than £250

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item5ae277a37c

Keep an eye on that seller and the items and grab yourself a bargain!

 

[Revels]

Don't buy a bridge.

A Lumix if you want something small. Whatever Canon/Nikon you like if you want a proper SLR.

 

[scott.p]

What are you going to shoot, do you want to do motorsport or general pics of your mates on holiday/down the pub, do you ever use the zoom on your compact, would you miss it, do you want to learn modes (shutter speed, aperture, Manual etc.) & should it fit in your pocket?

Nah not motorsport just general pics really holiday, mates, scenery, car. Zoom does get used although its rubbish on my compact and i think i would miss it. the idea of learning shutter speeds etc does sound interesting but im unsure in reality if i would ever be bothered to learn. Im unsure about the refurbished ones as its for a present i need it to be in original box etc.

Revels
something like this you reccomending if i dont want a full slr? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PANASONIC...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item256714ae09

also why not a bridge? i thought they were meant to be a decent upgrade from a compact?

 

[Revels]

It requires the 'effort' of an SLR but without the gains really.

Do it properly or stick with P&S.

More like this.. http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/13648717/-/Product.html

 

[Brazo]

Don't buy a bridge.

A Lumix if you want something small. Whatever Canon/Nikon you like if you want a proper SLR.

Not quite a two horse race, Nikon use Sony Sensors and Canon....... Should!

 

[Ben]

Im unsure about the refurbished ones as its for a present i need it to be in original box etc.

I bought from that seller and it was in the box, everything sealed and bubble wrapped.