Dont get a compact or a "hybrid" I replaced my Nikon DSLR with a Canon Powershot sx20 thinking it would be the best of both worlds. While it isnt a bad camera by any stretch I really regret not getting another real camera. If I had never had an SLR camera before then it would probably be fine but I would whole-heartely urge you towards a real camera from either nikon or canon, as you wot be limited by its capabilities and will potentially get many future years of enjoyment from it and all the lenses/kit as the hobby grows.
to draw a kind of parallel it would be like buying a PC instead of a mac just to save a few hundred, but you wont have anywhere near as much fun using it, may not last as long, and wont have as strong a value second hand when you want to trade-up or give up. (unless you go for a leica m9... hmm nice) On 21 February 2012 21:32, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks all , I will go and have a look as lots to think about the which > article was interesting .. now do i really need a DSLR or do i need a > compact version .. as stated i think i will go and have a play .. I'm in > Brighton so may well pop to Park cameras Burgess Hill as i'm more likely to > get a deal i goes there than say Jessops… > > > Ray > > > > On 21 Feb 2012, at 21:21, Ray Packham wrote: > > Hi Steve, thanks ..checking link now > > regards > Ray > > > > On 21 Feb 2012, at 21:13, Steve Davies wrote: > > Hi Ray, > > My Camera is similar to Sam's, (Canon 40D.) and I love it. > > However, when it comes time to replace it, I may well go for something a > tad smaller as the old DSLR design is getting a bit long in the tooth now, > (Mechanical shutter / flip up mirror etc.) and unless you need the very > best, one of the new system cameras bay be more than good enough. > > The link below gives a reasonable assessment of the pros and cons. > > Steve. > > > http://www.which.co.uk/technology/photography/reviews/digital-slr/page/compact-system-cameras-explained/?cmp=emmembers_pref > > > > > On 21 Feb 2012, at 20:53, Ray Packham wrote: > > Cheers Sam > Those pictures are stunning, I've been flicking through them …. i love the > pesky little critters who jump into tourists pictures then demand money … > Cuba i think , although i didn't see that many when i was over there.. the > dragonfly is one of my favourites … so far.. > > Cheers for the advice Cannon eh? I will see what i can get for my 500 > quid cannon wise as the picture quality is superb ! > > Cheers again > Ray Packham > > > > > On 21 Feb 2012, at 20:44, Sam - MacAmbulance wrote: > > I love my Canon 50D, got it around 3/4 years ago and it's still going > strong : http://www.flickr.com/photos/samwise_brighton/ > > Sam > MacAmbulance > > Providing affordable Apple & PC services > > Sam Mullen > 07747 778022 > http://www.macambulance.co.uk > [email protected] > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB.
