The GF is hinting at a camera for her birthday, first she wanted an iPad but has now decided she would like a camera instead. So I'm looking at around £400. I'm guessing something like a Nikon 1 (that style camera) and not a full blown SLR camera will be better for her. Which one though? So many have came out since they first appeared.
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Proper bargain...
http://www.wilkinson.co.uk/cameras/...ic/panasonic-lumix-gf5-black-pzx-14-42mm.html
Wilkinsons are very reputable, you can also claim a free spare battery through Panasonic iirc. Massive choice of lenses if she ever wants to add to it.
http://www.wilkinson.co.uk/cameras/...ic/panasonic-lumix-gf5-black-pzx-14-42mm.html
Wilkinsons are very reputable, you can also claim a free spare battery through Panasonic iirc. Massive choice of lenses if she ever wants to add to it.
Micro 4/3 would be a good shout. I briefly went to a high end compact but came swiftly back.
I used to have this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ZKHAWM/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Found it to be a superb bit of kit.
I used to have this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ZKHAWM/?tag=cliospnet01-21
Found it to be a superb bit of kit.
G51 BEN
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras/digital-cameras/digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d5100-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55-mm-vr-zoom-lens-10426350-pdt.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~Cameras~10426350&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=xawmlwxt&istBid=t&ef_id=UVSy5wAABfjpzX4S:20130427112219:s
Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm lens, 2 year warranty for £399 plus £40 cashback from Nikon - £360!
Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm lens, 2 year warranty for £399 plus £40 cashback from Nikon - £360!
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Sony NEX-5R?
Had one a week or so now and I'm so impressed with it, ease of use and image quality shames my D60. Well designed to hold and use, very light, good menu system with pop up info so great if she is new to it all. Low light photos really impress, image quality is superb, full manual controls and a very good auto mode if you're feeling lazy.
Few smart features like the 180 degree tilting screen, send photos direct to iPhone/android phones or upload to the web, face recognition so it will focus on pre-set faces (I've not tried this) and a huge choice of lenses available.
Only downsides I'm aware of so far are that the flash isn't built in (it stores on the strap and you have to attach it), battery life isn't great and you have to charge it through the camera (I'll buy a 3rd part charger and extra batteries) and the view finder is an optional accessory.
Had one a week or so now and I'm so impressed with it, ease of use and image quality shames my D60. Well designed to hold and use, very light, good menu system with pop up info so great if she is new to it all. Low light photos really impress, image quality is superb, full manual controls and a very good auto mode if you're feeling lazy.
Few smart features like the 180 degree tilting screen, send photos direct to iPhone/android phones or upload to the web, face recognition so it will focus on pre-set faces (I've not tried this) and a huge choice of lenses available.
Only downsides I'm aware of so far are that the flash isn't built in (it stores on the strap and you have to attach it), battery life isn't great and you have to charge it through the camera (I'll buy a 3rd part charger and extra batteries) and the view finder is an optional accessory.
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Fujifilm X10, now the X20 is out, you can buy them new for about £280. Small but packed with features and it looks gorgeous (IMHO). Magnesium body.
The original Nikon V1 is also cheap now, £250 for a camera that initially cost £850. Magnesium body is very well made and tough as an old boot.
http://www.camerapricebuster.com/
The above website is a great price comparison site for cameras.
To me, the larger the camera, the less likely I am to carry it and therefore the less likely I am to get a great photo.
The original Nikon V1 is also cheap now, £250 for a camera that initially cost £850. Magnesium body is very well made and tough as an old boot.
http://www.camerapricebuster.com/
The above website is a great price comparison site for cameras.
To me, the larger the camera, the less likely I am to carry it and therefore the less likely I am to get a great photo.
RB 182 Cup
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-serious-compact-digital-cameras-16010
All these cameras will work great as a point and shoot and fully manual when you fancy experimenting.
All these cameras will work great as a point and shoot and fully manual when you fancy experimenting.
