Another camera thread by Allan - SV650.org

12-05-12, 12:09 PM

This time, looking for a camera potentially less complicated than a DSLR.

I want better quality snaps than a proper compact, but whilst being as simple. DSLR's have 2 billion buttons and functions, and then some. I just want a camera that can change basic things like aper, shutter et cetera, with a good autofocus and lens and potential for adding a good flash. Sort of like a bridge (I think), but people are really dis-recommending those to me.

TL;DR A not bulky camera that is very simple to use but has a great lens and takes better pics than a compact.

Bluepete · 12-05-12, 06:20 PM

Panasonic TZ10.

Always recommend it cos it's awesome.

Pete

12-05-12, 09:00 PM

Olympus PEN

12-05-12, 09:42 PM

SLR's can be complicated, but they do have a selection of functions where you can set just the one setting, then it works out the rest for a correct exposure.

Bridge might be best if you are not fussed about changing lenses.

12-05-12, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluepete

Panasonic TZ10.

Always recommend it cos it's awesome.

Pete

I've owned one! But I want a better lens, and better flash capability!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabber

SLR's can be complicated, but they do have a selection of functions where you can set just the one setting, then it works out the rest for a correct exposure.

Bridge might be best if you are not fussed about changing lenses.

I've been highly dissuaded from bridges by friends, who say they're light and the zoom is weird so they make photographing difficult.. Is that right? They say that the body is light so it makes shaking more significant.

13-05-12, 08:14 AM

Don't know much about them but what about these new type of cameras coming out e.g. The Nikon One.

No built in flash (only hotshoe type)...?

Kenzie · 13-05-12, 10:33 AM

I have a Fuji HS10 bridge camera at the moment. Can't justify the cost of lenses on a DSLR at the moment however I may return to DSLR. The lens zooms by twisting the barrel similar to a DSLR and has the equivalent zoom of 30x. They are sealed so there is no worry about dust getting inside and you have a wide angle and telephoto lens all in one. The HS10 was replace by the HS20 and soon the HS30. They are good cameras and the later one uses Fuji's EXR sensors which give great results. The other option I guess would be a four thirds compact. It has a compact body but with interchangable lenses.

Some samples from my (now classed as outdated) HS10

The reach of the lens is pretty amazing

fizzwheel · 13-05-12, 10:53 AM

What's your budget ?

maviczap · 13-05-12, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzie

The reach of the lens is pretty amazing

A a picture of my office

Kenzie · 13-05-12, 11:33 AM

Would mind finding a job at PoF, anything going?

12-05-12, 12:09 PM	#1
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Another camera thread by Allan This time, looking for a camera potentially less complicated than a DSLR. I want better quality snaps than a proper compact, but whilst being as simple. DSLR's have 2 billion buttons and functions, and then some. I just want a camera that can change basic things like aper, shutter et cetera, with a good autofocus and lens and potential for adding a good flash. Sort of like a bridge (I think), but people are really dis-recommending those to me. TL;DR A not bulky camera that is very simple to use but has a great lens and takes better pics than a compact.

12-05-12, 06:20 PM	#2
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: Another camera thread by Allan Panasonic TZ10. Always recommend it cos it's awesome. Pete

12-05-12, 09:00 PM	#3
carpet monster Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another camera thread by Allan Olympus PEN

12-05-12, 09:42 PM	#4
Dabber Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Another camera thread by Allan SLR's can be complicated, but they do have a selection of functions where you can set just the one setting, then it works out the rest for a correct exposure. Bridge might be best if you are not fussed about changing lenses.

13-05-12, 10:33 AM	#7
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Another camera thread by Allan I have a Fuji HS10 bridge camera at the moment. Can't justify the cost of lenses on a DSLR at the moment however I may return to DSLR. The lens zooms by twisting the barrel similar to a DSLR and has the equivalent zoom of 30x. They are sealed so there is no worry about dust getting inside and you have a wide angle and telephoto lens all in one. The HS10 was replace by the HS20 and soon the HS30. They are good cameras and the later one uses Fuji's EXR sensors which give great results. The other option I guess would be a four thirds compact. It has a compact body but with interchangable lenses. Some samples from my (now classed as outdated) HS10 The reach of the lens is pretty amazing __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

13-05-12, 08:14 AM	#6
Stuuk1 Guest Posts: n/a	Don't know much about them but what about these new type of cameras coming out e.g. The Nikon One. No built in flash (only hotshoe type)...?

13-05-12, 10:53 AM	#8
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Another camera thread by Allan What's your budget ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

13-05-12, 11:33 AM	#10
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 820	Re: Another camera thread by Allan Would mind finding a job at PoF, anything going? __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

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