Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Going to get a new digi camera for a small birthday around the corner as the title suggests? have been looking at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, but would like something with a bit more optical zoom, but i cant really afford more than £200. wondered if anyone who is more of a camera buff give me a few suggestions?? thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Going to get a new digi camera for a small birthday around the corner as the title suggests? have been looking at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, but would like something with a bit more optical zoom, but i cant really afford more than £200. wondered if anyone who is more of a camera buff give me a few suggestions?? thanks in advance. Rizz, depends on what you are looking for really. Soemthing to fit in your pocket or is size not an issue? Just over a year ago I bought a Fuji Finepix 5700: It's an SLR style without changeable lens, has 10x Optical and 7.1 megapixel resolution. Picture quality from it is superb, never lets me down. When launched it was around £230 but I picked it up on Amazon for £98. Reason being it was a model out of date. Not sure what the current line up is but they change them so often you can get the same deals and the Finepix range always get really good right ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luggage~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Going to get a new digi camera for a small birthday around the corner as the title suggests? have been looking at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, but would like something with a bit more optical zoom, but i cant really afford more than £200. wondered if anyone who is more of a camera buff give me a few suggestions?? thanks in advance. Riz, what a minefield you do open up. Arguments will flow regarding mega-pixels, sensor size versus noise, quality of lens, number of contiguous shots, before memory overflow - offline editing. We could write a book on this. Ok, can you go through a few elements to help the Brain's Trust/Committee steer you towards the final solution (tears at bedtime normally) Size: - you looking for compact shirt pocket or happy to have something slightly bigger in a case hanging in gay stylee from your belt/stored in your bag? Likely viewing of pictures - are these for 6x4 stuff or will you want to blow this up? Are you going to post edit/alter them Are you printing yourself or sending them off to someone to produce Are you sure you know what you are letting yourself in for? Edited February 28, 2010 by BPRLuggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Size: - you looking for compact shirt pocket or happy to have something slightly bigger in a case hanging in gay stylee from your belt/stored in your bag? Are you sure you know what you are letting yourself in for? Are you suggesting that as my camera doesn't fit in my pocket, I'm gay!?............................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) I had a good panasonic, they offer good bang for bucks, a good lens, and a good sensor.... I dunno the prices but for 200 quid you should be able to get a good one. I had the FZ7 (sold to friends now I use a Nikon dslr) I'd say http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-TZ...9AR2R8KJN1WTH4R or something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-DM...;pf_rd_i=560834 18x optical zoom whoa.... Edited February 28, 2010 by Forrester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Save your pennies, buy an SLR. Not joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PANiC Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 picking cameras is a pain in the ass i think you have a great pick there rizz, there is no way you're not going to be happy with it, and i think the HD video will be great for recording the little dood. saw some great things about the Panasonic TZ7 but that might be a bit too much, but the TZ8 release is imminent so might knock it's price down litke watchy said a bridge camera is a good option, but a bit bigger, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 is great but might again be a bit much . tbh i was suprised how small bridge camers were, like a mini slr that fits in your hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 size aint really an issue, liked the HD video of the sony , but will look at all the suggestions ! thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Going to get a new digi camera for a small birthday around the corner as the title suggests? have been looking at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, but would like something with a bit more optical zoom, but i cant really afford more than £200. wondered if anyone who is more of a camera buff give me a few suggestions?? thanks in advance. see this thread....... http://www.legionofspartans.com/forums/ind...amp;#entry33334 £170-180 http://www.johnlewis.com/230562668/Product.aspx?source=14798 http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?...amp;tid=gsearch http://www.jessops.com/online.store/catego...-_-all&ovc= http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5593079.htm on sale @ Argos..... £154.99 it takes SD & SDHC (SD HIGH CAPACITY) memory cards you need type 4 or higher for HD video..... 4GB http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?...=da-sdca-4096-r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot~SPARTA~ Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Going to get a new digi camera for a small birthday around the corner as the title suggests? have been looking at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, but would like something with a bit more optical zoom, but i cant really afford more than £200. wondered if anyone who is more of a camera buff give me a few suggestions?? thanks in advance. this is what i have rizz and totaly love it. The TZ7 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm in 35mm film equivalence, had it from these people http://www.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk/__4_prod...TZ7_Black7.html Edited March 1, 2010 by Hoot~SPARTA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luggage~SPARTA~ Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 this is what i have rizz and totaly love it. The TZ7 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm in 35mm film equivalence, had it from these people http://www.ukdigitalcameras.co.uk/__4_prod...TZ7_Black7.html Hold on here...... you're Hoot right? From South Wales...... So why the feck are you using words like equivalence I want an indentity check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You're doing right in trying to stay with optical zoom. I honestly don't know much about point-n-shoots, but I would say you don't need to go over 10mp, but don't go lower than 6mp. Look for something that has manual controls, unless you will never use them. A flash that has the option to turn on no matter what the brightness is also very important. I know there are a lot of cameras that only turn the flash on when the light is too low, but if you want to reduce shadows on a sunny day, you'll need it. I'd stay away from cameras that have what is percieved as a huge zoom factor. You're often sacrificing picture quality when you got that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 T27 and the sony are looking good at the mo!! will look into it a bit further and get back to you with my choice!! thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I thought you said £200 was the upper limit...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzla~SPARTA~ Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 yeah t27 can be picked up for £220, but as p said with the imminent release of the new tz8 hopefully the price will drop into my price range. hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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