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over a year ago
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"which do you prefer for taking pictures for best results limited budget £400"
depends what types of pics you want really..
some depth of field etc..
what you really need is something that has a good lens and might not need flash to light up a scene.
I would go with a dslr and a fast lens, manual or automatic focussing.
an example would be maybe for entry level a d3200 and a 1.8 or 2.8 (35mm lenses are more suited to getting in bodies than a 50mm,on the entry level cameras)lens...if flash is required a bounce flash is best...
I'd check ebay before going to any big store, but be careful with second hand cameras that may have been used far too much with very high shutter counts.
sorry If I've spoke in a different language lol
if failing all that, just check out the bridge cameras.
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Don't get a slr.. Too complicated and expensive by the time you add lenses and a quality flash..
Get one of the bridge cameras.. 400 quid will go a long way.
Most importantly, learn how to use it in manual or semi manual modes rather than full auto and you will be amazed how much you can do..
There are masses of tutorials on YouTube on the subject..
Controlling the aperture (camera iris) is the simplest yet most effective way of improving pictures, you can set short depth of field to blur backgrounds, great for making the picture that of a subject rather than something in a scene.
Even phone cameras can do similar, look at the settings and have a play.
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"which do you prefer for taking pictures for best results limited budget £400
depends what types of pics you want really..
some depth of field etc..
what you really need is something that has a good lens and might not need flash to light up a scene.
I would go with a dslr and a fast lens, manual or automatic focussing.
an example would be maybe for entry level a d3200 and a 1.8 or 2.8 (35mm lenses are more suited to getting in bodies than a 50mm,on the entry level cameras)lens...if flash is required a bounce flash is best...
I'd check ebay before going to any big store, but be careful with second hand cameras that may have been used far too much with very high shutter counts.
sorry If I've spoke in a different language lol
if failing all that, just check out the bridge cameras.
thanks for the info
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"Don't get a slr.. Too complicated and expensive by the time you add lenses and a quality flash..
Get one of the bridge cameras.. 400 quid will go a long way.
Most importantly, learn how to use it in manual or semi manual modes rather than full auto and you will be amazed how much you can do..
There are masses of tutorials on YouTube on the subject..
Controlling the aperture (camera iris) is the simplest yet most effective way of improving pictures, you can set short depth of field to blur backgrounds, great for making the picture that of a subject rather than something in a scene.
Even phone cameras can do similar, look at the settings and have a play.
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By (user no longer on site)
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OP
You still havent really said what the purpose is really?
I've just checked a d3300+lens under £400
though I would say get the body only and add a 35mm 1.8g(that could be sub £150)
You will see the quality
Ok slr's are much bigger cameras and might seem complicated etc..but even on auto you will get great results, and more creativity.
one of the main things to think about is editing though...from simple enhancements to the more complex
I would also say if you are after quality something like a sony a6000 might be a good choice, much more compact...they can be had with lens around £400 too(though the lens given with most interchangeable lens cameras are usually cheaply made and inferior).
while others have said about bridge cameras etc, I'd still choose a camera with a larger sensor..I had fun with my nikon 1 systems but their use was limited for my purposes. |
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I dunno what all this talk of about going over the budget is about to be honest when it comes to interchangeable lens cameras)...especially if you start thinking you might want a more versatile system.
The prices of the add-ons goes down alot and I'm always on ebay getting great deals on new/second hand stuff that I can add to my camera.
even old lenses from the 70's can be better than stuff that'd cost you thousands of pounds these days..as most of the lenses are made cheaply and in china as opposed to japan(regraded for the finest optics). |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"OP
You still havent really said what the purpose is really?
I've just checked a d3300+lens under £400
though I would say get the body only and add a 35mm 1.8g(that could be sub £150)
You will see the quality
Ok slr's are much bigger cameras and might seem complicated etc..but even on auto you will get great results, and more creativity.
one of the main things to think about is editing though...from simple enhancements to the more complex
I would also say if you are after quality something like a sony a6000 might be a good choice, much more compact...they can be had with lens around £400 too(though the lens given with most interchangeable lens cameras are usually cheaply made and inferior).
while others have said about bridge cameras etc, I'd still choose a camera with a larger sensor..I had fun with my nikon 1 systems but their use was limited for my purposes."
Is my nikon D3200 now out of date? Anyhoo
You can get a D3200 for about £280, and as Keen says, lenses are something that you need to shop around for, for everyday use I find it to be an extremely good camera, fairly lightweight. My caveat is, watch the little door that hides the memory card slot, its very fragile.... but the actual results when you take it off auto are really good..
...the most important thing (for me) about photography is light and how it is manipulated, so whatever camera you decide to get, try to do a bit of reading around light and how to use it (obviously to the OP and not you Keen) |
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"OP
You still havent really said what the purpose is really?
I've just checked a d3300+lens under £400
though I would say get the body only and add a 35mm 1.8g(that could be sub £150)
You will see the quality
Ok slr's are much bigger cameras and might seem complicated etc..but even on auto you will get great results, and more creativity.
one of the main things to think about is editing though...from simple enhancements to the more complex
I would also say if you are after quality something like a sony a6000 might be a good choice, much more compact...they can be had with lens around £400 too(though the lens given with most interchangeable lens cameras are usually cheaply made and inferior).
while others have said about bridge cameras etc, I'd still choose a camera with a larger sensor..I had fun with my nikon 1 systems but their use was limited for my purposes."
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"OP
You still havent really said what the purpose is really?
I've just checked a d3300+lens under £400
though I would say get the body only and add a 35mm 1.8g(that could be sub £150)
You will see the quality
Ok slr's are much bigger cameras and might seem complicated etc..but even on auto you will get great results, and more creativity.
one of the main things to think about is editing though...from simple enhancements to the more complex
I would also say if you are after quality something like a sony a6000 might be a good choice, much more compact...they can be had with lens around £400 too(though the lens given with most interchangeable lens cameras are usually cheaply made and inferior).
while others have said about bridge cameras etc, I'd still choose a camera with a larger sensor..I had fun with my nikon 1 systems but their use was limited for my purposes."
outside shots and mixture really don't want to be restricted |
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over a year ago
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Currently weve got
Samsung WB150 Been a great little camera shutter count must be well over 20k now,
Sony DSCH-400 Good camera with great zoom However shutter speed is lacking somewhat & the mutlishot function is useless for anything fast moving
Panasonic Lumix GX80 only had this a few weeks definatly needs more lenses but produces good quality images so far.
Will Eventually get a nikon Either a 5300 or 7200 but as with the panasonic alot is about the lenses. |
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"Currently weve got
Samsung WB150 Been a great little camera shutter count must be well over 20k now,
Sony DSCH-400 Good camera with great zoom However shutter speed is lacking somewhat & the mutlishot function is useless for anything fast moving
Panasonic Lumix GX80 only had this a few weeks definatly needs more lenses but produces good quality images so
Will Eventually get a nikon Either a 5300 or 7200 but as with the panasonic alot is about the lenses. "
been looking at nikon 3400 but not sure |
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"which do you prefer for taking pictures for best results limited budget £400"
Personally, I would spend your money on a photography course. A good photographer can take great pics with ANY camera, whereas an unskilled amateur can make the best camera seem crap.
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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago
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"Currently weve got
Samsung WB150 Been a great little camera shutter count must be well over 20k now,
Sony DSCH-400 Good camera with great zoom However shutter speed is lacking somewhat & the mutlishot function is useless for anything fast moving
Panasonic Lumix GX80 only had this a few weeks definatly needs more lenses but produces good quality images so
Will Eventually get a nikon Either a 5300 or 7200 but as with the panasonic alot is about the lenses.
been looking at nikon 3400 but not sure"
A good camera, we have the 3300, the kit lens it'll come with will provide some good pics too. Purchase a 'for dummies' book for your model and job's a good un
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Currently weve got
Samsung WB150 Been a great little camera shutter count must be well over 20k now,
Sony DSCH-400 Good camera with great zoom However shutter speed is lacking somewhat & the mutlishot function is useless for anything fast moving
Panasonic Lumix GX80 only had this a few weeks definatly needs more lenses but produces good quality images so
Will Eventually get a nikon Either a 5300 or 7200 but as with the panasonic alot is about the lenses.
been looking at nikon 3400 but not sure
A good camera, we have the 3300, the kit lens it'll come with will provide some good pics too. Purchase a 'for dummies' book for your model and job's a good un
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Lol are you calling a prospective model a dummy!!!!  |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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Another vote for the Sony A6000 - although it may be closer to £450 still, and you'd be limited in your choice of lenses in future, it's an excellent middle ground below dlsr.
Having said that, if you only look at pictures on your phone, you may as well take them on it too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm happy with the images i have taken so far looking good "
Great stuff, was it with the kit lens?
one of the best lenses is a 35mm 1.8 G, its very sharp and great in low light, plus you get that depth of field, they are about £150 or under, even try second hand.
Also a flash, while the pop up flash is ok, a flash that can bounce of the ceiling etc will give better results(you dont have to buy nikon remember) |
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"I'm happy with the images i have taken so far looking good
Great stuff, was it with the kit lens?
one of the best lenses is a 35mm 1.8 G, its very sharp and great in low light, plus you get that depth of field, they are about £150 or under, even try second hand.
Also a flash, while the pop up flash
is ok, a flash that can bounce of the ceiling etc will give better results(you dont have to buy nikon remember)"
i already had some lenses givin so trying them out |
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"Their not very traditional but we have a go pro 4 black . It does the job very well for us not only for clarity as a video camera but pictures are excellent also . "
Great for adventures if it's good for both that excellent I'm just starting out on taking photos lets see we're it takes me and mrs cheers and thanks for message |
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