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 Posted: Mon, 30th Sep 2013 19:17 Post subject: Camera ecommendation |
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My sister had a baby girl, now she wants to buy a new camera to capture the "ooooohhhh so cuuuuteeee" moments. SInce I know zilch about these things, I'll ask here.
Can someone recommend me a good camera for max 250 euros? No video, just pics. It doesn't have to have 1000x optical zoom or super sexy touchscreen, the most important thing is best picture quality within the given budget.
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| Posted: Mon, 30th Sep 2013 21:55 Post subject: |
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Consult digitalversus.com for reviews.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 00:14 Post subject: |
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So my sister bought her camera a long time ago, I recommended her the Panasonic DMC-TZ40. Now I am in the market for a camera, which will have to last me years. I can stretch my budget to 300 euros. The TZ40 still seems to be a great camera and tbh I can't afford any of the better models (Panasonic TZ40, Sony RX100, Canon S120). The TZ40 can be bought for 250 euros.
Can you guys recommend me something better for the price? I'm a bit weary since the TZ40 is old now, I have no clue whether a year of tech is a big leap in cameraland though.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 04:07 Post subject: |
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 17:43 Post subject: |
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For a small camera with an excellent sensor, I recommend the mirrorless Sony NEX 6. It's a entry-level DSLR sensor (APS-C), but the camera is mirrorless, so no bulky design. Kit lens is good enough, and it's an interchangeable lens, so she can swap from a telephoto lens to a prime in an instant.
You can opt for the the older NEX 5 & 5N, but I don't think there is that much of a price difference, and quality is noticeably better in the 6.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 18:37 Post subject: |
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That camera is 600 euros Leo (with lens), so completely over my budget.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 18:52 Post subject: |
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Really?  Amazon has it for $498.00.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 21:01 Post subject: |
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Fuck it, I'm going for the TZ40 I think. It's relatively cheap, has great zoom and video and picture quality seems very nice. It's still an old cam though, so I don't know what to think of that. There's an extreme abundance of cameras, it's crazy.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 23:30 Post subject: |
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go for APS-C (NEX-3N is the cheapest) or Micro 4/3 systems (Panasonic GF series is cheap). Everything with large zoom have microscopic sensors - results are bad quality everywhere where light conditions are not that good.
If image quality is main concern I would buy used DSLR over any super zoom or point and shoot.
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| Posted: Sun, 22nd Jun 2014 23:34 Post subject: |
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get a sh in good shape dslr. i prefer canon's. i have a 450d, still going great, i buyed ~5 lenses since i got it and other various crap.
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| Posted: Mon, 23rd Jun 2014 20:35 Post subject: |
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go with nex-3n then. With those new power lenses they are quite compact. Panasonic GF3 is comparable but worse IQ.
I've been there an went with Nex 5-n about 3 years ago.
With children you want good IQ indoor with not that good lightning. You don't want to use flash there. At least I don't.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Jun 2014 12:09 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Jun 2014 13:19 Post subject: |
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I ordered the RX100 guys. Why not go for the best I thought. Panasonic LX7 was another candidate, but my wife didn't like the bulk of it. I told her to choose one, since she'll be using it more than me, she chose the RX100. Low light performance is essential for me, RX100 seems to be great in that department (sexy sensor). 3.6X zoom is also more than I thought, so I'll deal with it.
28mm and 3.6x zoom is a bit shit, but you can't have everything in that tiny package.
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Jun 2014 19:39 Post subject: |
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RX100 is slightly lower NEX3n in terms of IQ. The price isn't much higher though?
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| Posted: Fri, 27th Jun 2014 21:16 Post subject: |
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The problem with the NEX-3N is: why not go for an SLR if you're fine with the interchangeable lens and size anyway?
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| Posted: Sat, 28th Jun 2014 08:12 Post subject: |
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Nex3n is quite small. I thought you didn't want dslr because of size
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| Posted: Sat, 28th Jun 2014 09:17 Post subject: |
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The body is indeed dmall enough, but the lens itself is pretty big. Since I don't plan to change lenses either, that camera has no added value for me. It is a great cam though.
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| Posted: Fri, 31st Oct 2014 16:33 Post subject: |
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How is the Samsung NX300M with a 18-55mm lens compared to the RX100? It has a lot of sexy features, APS-C and cashback. I can sell my RX100 for 425, the NX300M would cost 450 (with cashback).
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