Rea Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I want to buy a camera for me. I might even do a photography class. I want something fairly easy to use, although if I do a class no doubt anything more complicated can be learnt, I want to be able to take pictures when I'm out and about, landscapes and close ups but also at gigs and parties. An HD video would be good too. I can go to about £300. So far I've looked at the Panasonic Lumix range, good reviews but Canon and Nikon come out good too. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 A bridge camera sounds like the sort of thing you are looking for.. we have a fuji which is very good, light to carry and the pictures/ video are really good..husband enjoys using it ,.. my camera is more technical and needs a bit more knowledge on use.. but is a cannon.. had it a long time now so I know there are more up to date models.. must admit to using QVCuk for some of these as you can try it out for 30 days and then return it if no good.. no questions asked only pay for the postage..have a cousin who does the same . ( dare I say my sister when moving did this with a steam cleaner.. bought one.. cleaned the house to move.. and sent it back.. so cost was postage for a month of steam cleaning in the house, we cleaned so much in that time!! ). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I didnt know QVC were still going! Thanks I'll have a look :1b Thats great info about the bridge camera too, it certainly narrows my search a bit, there are 1000s out there! Edited June 27, 2013 by Rea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 yes still going..they have the best bedding in Northern Lights, not the cheapest but feel so good and last for ages.. now back to cameras.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I love the Sony range of cameras and I have an A300 an A700 and a NEX5 (I did used to do wedding pics hence a choice of cameras!!) I think the Sony range is quite wide and definitely worth a look. As a handbag camera though I do quite fancy Samsungs DV151 with dual screens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I love my Panasonic lumix. Ive had a number of cameras over the years both digital and film but would recommend the panasonic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I love my lumix too! but I tend to use my camera on my mob for everything, i always have it with me, takes good videos and easy to share or upload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I was a die hard Fuji fan until I inherited father in laws new lumix and I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 We might be buying a lumix, the fz200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 I love my lumix too! but I tend to use my camera on my mob for everything, i always have it with me, takes good videos and easy to share or upload! I only ever take photos with my phone but I want to do some nice composition pieces and really get the detail my phone just cant manage. I originally wanted to draw, I was ready to sign up to classes but I know in my heart I cant do it and I'd always be disappointed with the results so I thought photography would suit my need for perfection :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 i know the feeling, it just means you spend hours in 'photoshop' perfecting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 my daughter and friend are going on a photography course this friday - beginners and then intermediate booked for another day , should have done it ages ago as it was Christmas present , studio have been great about rearranging it due to their exams - got the voucher through travelzoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Whole thing might be on hold, just found the reminder from HMRC about my missing NI contributions over the years. I might pay that on the off chance the old age pension will still exist in 20 odd years time. Pants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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