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Digital Camera Advice for good holiday snaps
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dx052
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Looking for a decent ish digital camera for holiday snaps really, something I can take on my travel. Not sure what is out there on the new market these days so I have been loooking at a second hand Nikon D60. don't really want to spend more than £ 200 if I am honest. I know for this price in the new market I would be looking at a pocket camera but I am sure the market is flooded with them with decent specs, once again don't mind used.
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Although it's not exactly a pocket camera, my Fuji Finepix S2500HD is a great camera for all sorts of shots. Try googling it or have a look on ebay.0
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Thing you have to watch for with used DSLRs is the number of pictures taken as they do have a limit, plus you need lenses. For £200 you should be able to get a decent new compact and a large memory card. Look for sensor speed - faster the better to avoid blurry shots.Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits0
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What could you suggest in compact range? I have to admit I am after something with a decent zoom lens. That Fuji isn't bad for the price.0
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I'd second a Fuji. Had my S8100fd (now discontinued) for about 3 years. It's great, has lots of features and a terrific zoom. You get the advantage over a DSLR that there is no selection of lenses to carry around. True it won't quite match the quality, but is perfect for casual holiday type pictures and better than a compact. I've had ones I really like printed as 12 x 8 and they look really good with no loss of quality.
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For the price its not bad, in fact can't really complain.0
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I've got a Fuji F500exr and it takes great pics, the higher spec F550exr is now on the fuji site refurbished for £200
https://secure.fujifilm.co.uk/shop/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/view-all0 -
Have a look at this one "Panasonic Lumix DMC- FZ8 Digital Camera" there are 3 on flea bay at the moment. I have the older FZ7 model , again from flea bay second hand and it's great for holidays etc. There are more newer Lumix models to consider.
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I also have a TZ7 and love it! Takes great photos but (in my case) not so good on flash.0
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Fuji's suffer with very poor battery life, a problem they have never managed to sort out.
Buying second hand gets you up the tree a long way the canon g7 and upwards are very nice camerasHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
The sample pictures for the Canon G7 look quiet impressive.0
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