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Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:50 am
by NickB
I have a friend who has expressed an interest in butterfly photography. Having used my D300 for a couple of hours, he was enthusiastic to get a half-decent camera. His OH drew the line at a DSLR, and a Compact, with Macro/super-macro (and/or supplementary lens options) seems the best bet. Any ideas what might fit the bill?
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Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:14 pm
by Vince Massimo
Nick,
I have the Canon PowerShot G10 which was recommended to me by Pete, who uses a G9 as a back-up. This has since been superseded by the G11. It is a great camera, but a bit pricey and, at times fiddly. If I did not have it, I would definately buy a Panasonic Lumix FZ38, based upon the great results other illustrious users are getting.
Vince
Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 2:24 pm
by NickB
Oh, that was my first thought too - FZ38.....no question.
But is not "Compact" enough.....more of the "Bridge" size. Something that just fits in the shirt-pocket, that maybe needs a "close-up" lens attached for macro....and that his wife can also use as a point-and-click.
Thanks; I do know of the Canon Powershot range...endorsements are always helpful
Any more recommendations...?
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Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:24 pm
by 55bloke
Canon Poweshot SX10IS. Fantastic camera!
Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:47 pm
by JohnR
55bloke wrote:Canon Poweshot SX10IS. Fantastic camera!
I am using a Canon SX20IS and whilst it is a good camera I can't wait until 'er indoors says I can get a DSLR. With the compact I can't seem to get the focusing spot on.
Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 7:13 pm
by 55bloke
I know what you mean, it does sometimes take a few goes to get the focus right. I deliberately decided against a DSLR, in order to avoid having to have a bag full of lenses and other gear to carry around, not to mention the cost of all the lenses. With a 20 x optical zoom and super macro, the Powershot does it all in one package. I know the sensor is smaller than a DSLR, so the images aren't QUITE as crisp, but for 99.9% of what I do, it's perfectly adequate. Having said that, I do occasionally look at some of the images on here and think.... Hmmmmm, perhaps I should get a DSLR!!!
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Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:48 pm
by JohnR
55bloke wrote: I do occasionally look at some of the images on here and think.... Hmmmmm, perhaps I should get a DSLR!!!
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
You have hit the nail on the head. If it weren't for the professional pictures here I would be quite happy with my Powershot, and I would be tempted by the forthcoming 30x zoom model, but then these DSLR guys would still produce better pictures. If you can't beat them, join them
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Re: Compact Camera users - Recommendations...
Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:26 pm
by NickB
JohnR wrote:55bloke wrote: I do occasionally look at some of the images on here and think.... Hmmmmm, perhaps I should get a DSLR!!!
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
You have hit the nail on the head. If it weren't for the professional pictures here I would be quite happy with my Powershot, and I would be tempted by the forthcoming 30x zoom model, but then these DSLR guys would still produce better pictures. If you can't beat them, join them
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
...ah, that way lies madness..... just look at Gary....
(and great expense....)
I started with a Bridge, got a better one and then finally got a DSLR.....
....now my camera and lenses end up costing more than I paid for my car
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(ask Jack what my car's like
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Thanks for the recommendations - he got an FZ38 in the end; just like a woman - buying the first one she saw (but only after she's looked at everything else in town as well....)
(Sorry, Aki
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