Guernsey Donkey - Re your request for buying a new camera. Without a few relevant facts, you are possibly about to make a very expensive mistake.....the worst case scenario being , having a expensive camera with lots of gizmos set permanently on auto. Photography is an art and merely buying a high performing camera will by no means guarantee stunning pictures.
Cameras basically fall into three categories: 'point & shoot compact', 'bridge' and 'DSLR' (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
Compact 'point & shoot' cameras under £100 tend to be simple, no-frills models, that are perfectly capable of taking very good pictures without any extra bells & whistles.
Bridge cameras combine the flexibility of a wide focal range with a small format body. Many offer manual control over exposure (such as with an aperture or shutter priority option), and some allow you to manually focus too, meaning the photographer can take many decisions into their own hands.
DSLR cameras are what many people think of when it comes to advanced photography. They have interchangeable lenses which enable everything from long distance zoom, macro (close-up) portraiture etc.
My advice would be to consider a superzoom bridge camera and join a camera club.
David K is dead right. Back in the day my dad (ace professional photographer of the parish) had a super dooper camera and was the envy of all. One green eyed monster went and bought the same model and it sat in it's box because he was clueless.
I too am clueless but have the good sense to have a point and squirt camera. Know your limitations and listen to uncle David...he knows stuff.
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments and recommendations, which will help us to arrive at the correct camera for us (hopefully) - our budget doesn't quite stretch to your magnificent camera & kit Sheps - well not yet anyway, however the photos you have shown us on this Forum are so sharp & clear - really lovely - do you enter competitions?
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments and recommendations, which will help us to arrive at the correct camera for us (hopefully) - our budget doesn't quite stretch to your magnificent camera & kit Sheps - well not yet anyway, however the photos you have shown us on this Forum are so sharp & clear - really lovely - do you enter competitions?
Hi GD...Thanks for the kind words and no I don't enter competitions, I can't do with the politics that creep into the judging of images.
I used to do a little freelance wildlife work, but I don't have the time anymore, as all my spare time is spent looking after my elderly father, so photography has taken a backseat for the moment.
Good luck in finding the right camera, there are loads out there so just make sure you find the right one that meets all your requirements.
Hi, Sheps......I too had issues with competitions/judging, culminating in my leaving my camera club. My problem being awards being made to a certain clique and the (ridiculous at times) over use of post processing.
I totally agree, David...and you are so right about the cliques, it was the cliques and biased judging that made me vow to never attend any camera club ever again
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Your scenery is amazing Fairygirl, harsh but beautiful too. Sheps what is your camera? - The shot of the rabbit is so crisp & clear - I love it.
Guernsey Donkey - Re your request for buying a new camera. Without a few relevant facts, you are possibly about to make a very expensive mistake.....the worst case scenario being , having a expensive camera with lots of gizmos set permanently on auto. Photography is an art and merely buying a high performing camera will by no means guarantee stunning pictures.
Cameras basically fall into three categories: 'point & shoot compact', 'bridge' and 'DSLR' (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
Compact 'point & shoot' cameras under £100 tend to be simple, no-frills models, that are perfectly capable of taking very good pictures without any extra bells & whistles.
Bridge cameras combine the flexibility of a wide focal range with a small format body. Many offer manual control over exposure (such as with an aperture or shutter priority option), and some allow you to manually focus too, meaning the photographer can take many decisions into their own hands.
DSLR cameras are what many people think of when it comes to advanced photography. They have interchangeable lenses which enable everything from long distance zoom, macro (close-up) portraiture etc.
My advice would be to consider a superzoom bridge camera and join a camera club.
David K is dead right. Back in the day my dad (ace professional photographer of the parish) had a super dooper camera and was the envy of all. One green eyed monster went and bought the same model and it sat in it's box because he was clueless.
I too am clueless but have the good sense to have a point and squirt camera. Know your limitations and listen to uncle David...he knows stuff.
Thanks, PP.
I would just add that the word 'bridge' emanates from the fact that it is a compromise (bridge) between compact and DSLR cameras.
Hi DG...some very good advice given by, David.
Re my camera, see below pic.
If you are just starting out, DG...then you don't need kit like this, plus, at today's prices you are looking at over £11,000
So like David says, start with a Bridge camera, learn how to use it ( if you don't know already ) and away you go.
Sheps...
Thanks Joyce, Fairy and DG...pleased you like the Bunny
Sheps...
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments and recommendations, which will help us to arrive at the correct camera for us (hopefully) - our budget doesn't quite stretch to your magnificent camera & kit Sheps - well not yet anyway, however the photos you have shown us on this Forum are so sharp & clear - really lovely - do you enter competitions?
Hi GD...Thanks for the kind words and no I don't enter competitions, I can't do with the politics that creep into the judging of images.
I used to do a little freelance wildlife work, but I don't have the time anymore, as all my spare time is spent looking after my elderly father, so photography has taken a backseat for the moment.
Good luck in finding the right camera, there are loads out there so just make sure you find the right one that meets all your requirements.
And if you need anymore advice then just ask
Sheps...
Hi, Sheps......I too had issues with competitions/judging, culminating in my leaving my camera club. My problem being awards being made to a certain clique and the (ridiculous at times) over use of post processing.
I totally agree, David...and you are so right about the cliques, it was the cliques and biased judging that made me vow to never attend any camera club ever again
Sheps...