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And so it begins, did i mention that I now have a 14 mega pixel camera?
What have you bought ?
Slightly on topic! I have a Panasonic Lumix TZ10 and while I'm happy with it in the main, twice now it has gotten dust inside the lens. I sent it for repair at some great expense the first time but am damned sure I'm not doing that again if it's going to re-occur over and over, so can anyone please suggest a quality point or shoot or bridge camera c £300? Preferably one that people have actually used rather that just good reviews on websites. I am a point and shoot kind of person with some action shots of the pets and children. Cheers
Is there any way of talking you into a budget SLR? There are a few that would come in under budget. I have read about the Canon 1200D going at John Lewis for £239 with £20 cashback on top. It is a great beginners DSLR. Will work fine as a point and shoot camera, most likely with better results then a bridge camera and gives you the option to increase your creativity in the future. It have interactive menu's too so that you can learn about the various features. Or there is the Nikon D3200 with kit lens from PC world at £279 I believe. I am more a Canon guy but it's worth having a hold of both and seeing which feels better for you.
Slightly on topic! I have a Panasonic Lumix TZ10 and while I'm happy with it in the main, twice now it has gotten dust inside the lens. I sent it for repair at some great expense the first time but am damned sure I'm not doing that again if it's going to re-occur over and over, so can anyone please suggest a quality point or shoot or bridge camera c £300? Preferably one that people have actually used rather that just good reviews on websites. I am a point and shoot kind of person with some action shots of the pets and children. Cheers
Thanks. It's not really a budgetary issue for me, but a size one. When we are on our travels, which is when I usually use my camera, I just wouldn't feel comfortable with a big camera. I like to be able to pop it in my coat pocket or the pocket of my rucksack. Sadly, as much as I'd love to get in to DSLR photography the logistics of those big beasts beats me every time!! I can see the attraction when I'm at home and around locally, but not for foreign travel.
I have been using a lumix dmc-tz60 for about twelve months and have had no problems so far. All my recent shots in this thread have been taken with it. There is now a tz-70 which looks OK but tz-60 might be still available at a discount ?
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/ro...onic-lumix-tz70-vs-panasonic-lumix-tz60-61203
I totally understand. The other option I would consider is a Mirror-less cameras (also known as compact system cameras). I only ones know and have hands on experience with are some of the higher end ones, but they are so good that some pro's have started using them. I have heard some good things about the Sony NEX-5T / a5000 though and they sell for around £250 on amazon. Here's some details... http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_a5000
I like the look of that type of camera...........I shall investigate further. Thanks