what digital camera?

Miss_Cinnabon

looking to buy a digital camera, anything up to £300, have a fujifilm one just now and it is pretty rubbish, with zoom etc

would like to take more photos of scenery, wildlife etc like to start taking photos as a hobby really

did ask on the wanna board but thought id ask here as get more replies i think

been looking at the panasonic tz3 - tz5 or the nikon d40, what others would be good, looking to buy on the high street as going shopping today

thanks

moonrakerz

D40 without a doubt !

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM

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Marty_J

moonrakerz wrote: »

D40 without a doubt !

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND40/ND40A.HTM

Yep, D40 is the way to go.

It's what I'd recommend pretty much everyone to get when they express an interest in getting a "proper" camera. Nikon are offering a free 2 year warranty and £30 cashback at the minute on it too.

I'd suggest getting if from Amazon though; it's £25 cheaper than the price you'll pay in Currys or Jessops. Argos want £319 for it which is just laughable. Not that it isn't worth £319, but you can get it so much cheaper elsewhere.

chickmug

I was close to picking the Panasonic TZ3 (no viewfinder) but am so glad I didn't. I bought the FZ18, in February, and find even though it has a big LCD screen I prefer to use it's viewfinder. In sunlight there is little choice as LCD screens are not easy to use.

Go for DSLR if you have the patience to go through the learning curve but a 'bridge' type of camera if you are more interested in the 'point and shoot'. I was able to borrow an Olympus 410 DSLR for a week and knew in my case it was not for me.

k1rkyc

I've just bought a Panasonic Lumix FS5. Brilliant little camera!!

It has Optical Image Stabilisation which is the brilliant. Most digital cameras only have Digital Image Stabilisation which is not as good.

Check out this website for some good reviews:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2008/03/03/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS5/p1

globbits

A DSLR is recommended for the creative possibilities - you can still use them in 'point-and-shoot' mode, as they have 'instant shooting' capabilities, as well as the more creative functions. You have fun by experimenting with their creative settings, and will soon learn how to adjust for amazing pictures. Bridge/compact cameras are great, but the ability to experiment with DSLR's is priceless. Like others, I'd go with D40/50 or similar, to start with - and don't fall into the trap of thinking the more megapixels, the better the quality!

foreversomeday

I would recommend a DSLR too if you want to get into photography as a hobby.

Find a little camera shop (Preferably an independent one, rather than Jessops etc) and see if they have any 2nd hand ones for sale - you should be able to get one 2nd hand for under £300.

Miss_Cinnabon

hi thanks for that, got the nikon d40 from currys digital, got a carry case and memory card as well, all came to £337

there was no mention of a cashback deal, so where do i find out info for that?

thanks

moonrakerz

kyle wrote: »

there was no mention of a cashback deal, so where do i find out info for that?

thanks

http://www.nikon.co.uk/sites/cashback/spring2008_default.html