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Title: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 19 October 2008, 20:58:46
I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: JonArgraig on 19 October 2008, 21:02:25
Looks good,

but what level of photograpy you wanting to go to?

For a lot less money you can get a "bridge" camera, basicly the funtions of a SLR but with a fixed lens.

Have a look on the Talk Photograpy forums, there a big help, it's where I went before getting my gear
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: tunnie on 19 October 2008, 21:04:30
no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gsdtrainer on 19 October 2008, 21:08:55
Jon's right.Was going to get a Canon,but was talked into getting cheaper because I was only using it for basic photography.Got a Fuji s8000fd,and it's fantastic.Loads of programmes,everything I need really.costs 199.excellent value.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 October 2008, 21:11:36
Whats wrong with a Fuji camera from Asda less than £100? :-?
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: JonArgraig on 19 October 2008, 21:16:09
Most of my Pics are done on a Fuji S1000fd - Argos has them on sale at the moment for £150...
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gsdtrainer on 19 October 2008, 21:27:38
Most cameras do the job as long as they come with a decent PC programme,IMO.Have a Kodak on my puter that will recognise and accept any camera and download the photos.Very happy with it.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 19 October 2008, 21:28:46
Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

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no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  :y

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: alexandjen on 19 October 2008, 21:31:52
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Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

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no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  :y

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: tunnie on 19 October 2008, 21:33:54
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Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

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no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  :y

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

Nikons are well built and take great photos.

Loony - 100 squid camera never takes the picture when you want it to, SLR takes it the instant you press the button. You get a lot more control too.

However point and shoots are great!
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gsdtrainer on 19 October 2008, 21:39:36
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Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

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no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  :y

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses :y
Pixmania.com have them-322inc.vat
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 19 October 2008, 21:40:18
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Looks good,

but what level of photograpy you wanting to go to?

For a lot less money you can get a "bridge" camera, basicly the funtions of a SLR but with a fixed lens.

Have a look on the Talk Photograpy forums, there a big help, it's where I went before getting my gear

I Dunno! I keep trying to take photos with my digi cam, and its just not having it! (its 8 years old! only 3.1mp, with a 28-84mm lens!) Today I was at an Autograss meet, and the photos are rubbish! Tried a load of different settings, but still no joy.

I'm enjoy taking photos, and need something thats going to last a few years, and something that works well in low light, just love night shots!

Last day I had my GSi on the road, I went and took some night shots of it outside York Minster... or should I say 'Attempted'.  Took a boat load of photos, and this was the best one  :-[ :
(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/DCP_3294 S.JPG)

Maybe its not THAT bad, but its still crap!
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Bandit127 on 19 October 2008, 21:41:20
If you are set on a DSLR, the Nikon D40 has very good reviews.

I have to say that my move from a fixed lens Coolpix 5700 to my current D80 has made photography a lot more natural. I don't feel like there's a camera between me and the picture that I want to take nearly as often.

The 5700 was a good camera, without doubt. But the D80 was worth the cost for the upgrade.

Ken Rockwell can come accross as opinionated but he does give fairly straight advice.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Jimbob on 19 October 2008, 21:56:40
If you are going for a DSLR, I would save a few extra pennies and get a Canon or Nikon, you then have the biggest possible selection of lenses and accessories, which you may not get so much with one of the smaller brands.

Ive got a canon one, bit old now, but have absolultly no desire to swap it.

I like a DSLR and a Super compact, cover all bases then.

Before that had a prosumer, or bridge camera, which was very good, but I outgrew it.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 October 2008, 21:57:33
Well i took my pictures today with a camera that cost less that £80 and i think they look great, maybe not what you would want if you did it for a job but plenty good enough for what i want :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Jimbob on 19 October 2008, 22:01:15
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Well i took my pictures today with a camera that cost less that £80 and i think they look great, maybe not what you would want if you did it for a job but plenty good enough for what i want :y


Definately.
For snaps etc, a phone, or £50 camera is all you need.

However, as an artistic hobby, some choose to put a lot more money and effort in.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 19 October 2008, 22:08:56
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If you are going for a DSLR, I would save a few extra pennies and get a Canon or Nikon, you then have the biggest possible selection of lenses and accessories, which you may not get so much with one of the smaller brands.

Ive got a canon one, bit old now, but have absolultly no desire to swap it.

I like a DSLR and a Super compact, cover all bases then.

Before that had a prosumer, or bridge camera, which was very good, but I outgrew it.

My MAX budget is about £400 all in... Im already over that so I will need to put the extra battery + bigger CF card etc on hold! Looks like I know whats going on my xmas list!  ;D

I was tempted with the D60, but by the time I've bought an extra lens + Memory + Battery etc, im well over...

Think Ive sold it to myself now  :-/ ::)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: alexandjen on 19 October 2008, 22:08:58
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Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

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no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  :y

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses :y
Pixmania.com have them-322inc.vat

Yeh been looking on there thanks - don't know which to go for yet though :-/
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: razzo on 20 October 2008, 17:07:10
Jimbob is right Canon or Nikon is the best route as these systems can be added to as your experience grows  :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Richie London on 20 October 2008, 17:30:54
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Jon's right.Was going to get a Canon,but was talked into getting cheaper because I was only using it for basic photography.Got a Fuji s8000fd,and it's fantastic.Loads of programmes,everything I need really.costs 199.excellent value.


i like that one, 134 on amazon, great deals on there for cameras  :y :y :y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8000fd-Digital-Camera/dp/B000UUHL2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224520108&sr=1-1
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gwa on 20 October 2008, 17:37:38
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I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian

I was thinking of getting of these, but cash & kids caused me to get a Panasonic for £185. Good luck  :y :y



Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gwa on 20 October 2008, 17:41:32
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Looks good,

but what level of photograpy you wanting to go to?

For a lot less money you can get a "bridge" camera, basicly the funtions of a SLR but with a fixed lens.

Have a look on the Talk Photograpy forums, there a big help, it's where I went before getting my gear

I Dunno! I keep trying to take photos with my digi cam, and its just not having it! (its 8 years old! only 3.1mp, with a 28-84mm lens!) Today I was at an Autograss meet, and the photos are rubbish! Tried a load of different settings, but still no joy.

I'm enjoy taking photos, and need something thats going to last a few years, and something that works well in low light, just love night shots!

Last day I had my GSi on the road, I went and took some night shots of it outside York Minster... or should I say 'Attempted'.  Took a boat load of photos, and this was the best one  :-[ :
(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/DCP_3294 S.JPG)

Maybe its not THAT bad, but its still crap!

Contact the manufacturer, even tho its 8 years old. My Fuji cost me just under £1k in 2001 and in 2008 they offered me £100's to repair or £150 in Px against a new... Its just another possible angle to be considered. :) :)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 20 October 2008, 19:44:21
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Built in floppy disk drive
360K res.


Open to offers.

Collectors Item to show your Grand childrem.

May swap for car or Plasma Televion.

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PMSL   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: wakeyomega on 20 October 2008, 19:57:09
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I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses

I bought the Alpha 700 DSLR this year - brilliant camera, Got there via a Dynax 35mm followed by KM 7D, so same reason really - re-use of good lenses, but I'm really happy with the camera (They are still designed by the original Konica Minolta team that designed the 7D but with Sony R&D Yen behind them). The A200-300/350 range look good value also.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: STMO123 on 20 October 2008, 19:58:54
I took this one at 'The Deep' with my 50 quid jobbie. It's ok :-/


(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/PICT0141.jpg)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: wakeyomega on 20 October 2008, 20:10:51
Nice piccie Steve - Which side of the glass was you on  ;)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: STMO123 on 20 October 2008, 20:14:16
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Nice piccie Steve - Which side of the glass was you on  ;)

Hello Pat. I passed your house last night, but I was clean out of petrol bombs.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: wakeyomega on 20 October 2008, 20:17:43
I'm told the Sharks kept out of your way at the deep............. out of mutual respect  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: gsdtrainer on 20 October 2008, 20:28:32
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Jon's right.Was going to get a Canon,but was talked into getting cheaper because I was only using it for basic photography.Got a Fuji s8000fd,and it's fantastic.Loads of programmes,everything I need really.costs 199.excellent value.


i like that one, 134 on amazon, great deals on there for cameras  :y :y :y
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8000fd-Digital-Camera/dp/B000UUHL2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224520108&sr=1-1
Thats a fantastic bargain,rich.Got mine about 8 mths ago from local camera shop.Had bag,tripod and 2x512sd cards thrown in.Absolutely delighted with it                                                                                                              Terry
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 22 October 2008, 18:44:40
I ended up getting the Olympus e510 in the end...

It arrived yesterday... OMG - How do you work SLR's!  ;D More buttons / settings than the Airbus A380!

I will get there eventually!

But its the first electronic item i've ever bought, and needed to read the manual first.... and STILL been totaly confused!  ;D  :-[
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Jimbob on 22 October 2008, 18:50:17
Enjoy!

Its a fair learning curve.

I suggest a good book or 2, or a couple of copies of Practical Photography or similar to help you on your way  :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: jereboam on 22 October 2008, 20:33:53
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I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian

Nearly bought one of these (or it's predecessor) last year - couldn't afford it in the end.  I've been using Olympus SLR film cameras for over 30 years, and my wife has a 4 year old Olympus 4mp compact digital which takes better pictures than my 8mp Fuji which is less than a year old.

Can't go wrong with Olympus.
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Bandit127 on 22 October 2008, 21:32:36
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I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian

Nearly bought one of these (or it's predecessor) last year - couldn't afford it in the end.  I've been using Olympus SLR film cameras for over 30 years, and my wife has a 4 year old Olympus 4mp compact digital which takes better pictures than my 8mp Fuji which is less than a year old.

Can't go wrong with Olympus.
Still got an OM1n with a 28mm F2.8 lens in my bag for landscapes. It takes damn good pictures. But it also gets in my way a whole lot more than my Nikon D80 does.

Those old Zuiko lenses are fantastic, it has to be said. Shame the 4/3 system doesn't take them.

Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 22 October 2008, 21:35:00
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I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian

Nearly bought one of these (or it's predecessor) last year - couldn't afford it in the end.  I've been using Olympus SLR film cameras for over 30 years, and my wife has a 4 year old Olympus 4mp compact digital which takes better pictures than my 8mp Fuji which is less than a year old.

Can't go wrong with Olympus.

There was loads of reviews on the web, and they were saying how good it was  ;D So I HAD to have it!

I keep trying to take a photos of our dog, but by the time ive got the camera on the right mode/settings, the dogs gone back to bed  ;D

The best pic of her upto now is this (Compressed for the web):
(http://www.ijdonline.co.uk/oof/P1010097s.JPG)
 :y
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: albitz on 22 October 2008, 22:15:49
still got a nikon f50 and minolta x300. When I need digital I borrow the mrs fuji when she isnt looking/ ;)
Title: Re: Question about digi Cameras
Post by: Ian_D on 23 October 2008, 00:03:47
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I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  :y

Ian

Nearly bought one of these (or it's predecessor) last year - couldn't afford it in the end.  I've been using Olympus SLR film cameras for over 30 years, and my wife has a 4 year old Olympus 4mp compact digital which takes better pictures than my 8mp Fuji which is less than a year old.

Can't go wrong with Olympus.
Still got an OM1n with a 28mm F2.8 lens in my bag for landscapes. It takes darn good pictures. But it also gets in my way a whole lot more than my Nikon D80 does.

Those old Zuiko lenses are fantastic, it has to be said. Shame the 4/3 system doesn't take them.


You can get OM to 4/3 adaptors  :y