If I'm going for a look in the shops today what are the main features I should be comparing the cameras on?
It's easily done, there's cameras with lots of gimmicks that look cool but you'll soon find out that they're worthless. In terms of features to look out for. Make sure that the lense it comes with has image stabilsation. And remember extra mega pixels isn't important. Apart from that just get one that feels nice to hold.
Went into jessops, had a chat with the woman and in the end decided to go with the sony alpha 330 for £329, then I ended up with about £320 worth of extras too including a carry case, extra lens (70-300mm), memory card (8GB super hd video whatever), 3 year repair cover for the extra lens and camera and a spare battery. This might sound really stupid but my dad said he thinks I should insure it. Is this possible? If so, is it worth it?
Good choice. It might not look as fancy as the other ones you looked at but I can guarantee it'll be much better at taking pictures. Now you've just got to learn how to use it, can take quite a while!
The extras cost a bomb don't they! I was debating getting a 55-200m lens for the one I've just bought, but I'm going to get to grips with the camera first. Did you end up getting a tripod Jay? I'm unsure whether or not to get one. I might see how I get on first before purchasing one.
Didn't bother getting a tripod, no. I think if I need one for something I'm planning to photograph I will just get one then
Just start taking pictures and you'll soon work out what you're missing equipment or lenses you need. At the prices things cost you don't really want to be buying stuff that you might end up not needing. It's what i'm doing, flash gun is next on my list.
Have to agree with that.Pointless spending big on a fancy camera when you don't know how to use it properly.There is so much to them it's untrue and alot to learn as well.As one guy said to me recently who was a expert with camera's..He could take better pictures with a cheap compact then someone with a decent expensive one who was an average user.. I've just recently brought a compact camera which is my first ever digital camera and i love it.It's great for close ups for my pet snakes and once i come more confident with it i will step up to a better one.My little compact fits into my pocket and so i can carry it around without any hassle.
Sorry to jump in on your thread CobblerJay, but I didnt want to start another thread, just for me. I am looking for a digital camera that zooms in and takes good pictures. Last night I was at a concert and the bloke in front of me had a small digital camera and he was zooming in so close, so much closer than what mine was doing. How come, please?
Depends how powerfull the zoom is on the camera and the type of lens. Get a camera with at least x8 optical zoom maybe more with a good lens to match.
You need at least x12 optical zoom and some digital camaras like Lumix come with an extra function that magnifies up to 18x when taking photos with 3 megapixel resolution. kind regards.
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_Camera/PowerShot/PowerShot_SX210_IS/ Canon. 14X zoom. 14.1mp. I've had and tested said camera for the last two months, an it is basically a SLR in a compact's body. It is a very, very good bit of kit.
For that price, check this Lumix digital camara, it's very good for a start. [URL="http://www.adoos.co.uk/post/12763771/how_to_choose_a_digital_photoframe]http://www.adoos.co.uk/post/12763771/how_to_choose_a_digital_photoframe[/url]
Panasonic Lumix compact cameras are the business. I've got a DMC-TZ3 and looking at the TZ10. I'm the envy of everyone else on holidays and it's only a compact For those who want high quality, professional features but get put off by all the jargon and modes on the camera, Lumix is perfect. Scenery for scenery, Macro for real up-close shots (my TZ3 goes up to 10x without losing quality then up to 40x with decreasing) and everything else Intelligent Auto.
