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General => Random Chat => Topic started by: JackG on July 16, 2011, 12:21:33 pm

Title: SLR cameras
Post by: JackG on July 16, 2011, 12:21:33 pm
Hi guys,
Well now I've got my car clean and I've been to many shows I can't keep wondering how pepole get pictures to look so good compared to my digi cam on my iPhone  :signLOL:

So I may get a slr camera for Xmas.......so I looked around and now I'm mega mega confused.com  :confused:
The numbers and ISO and lens size etc have confused the hell out of me!
Id like a pretty good one and I'll mostly use it for taking pictures of cars may take the odd picture of the hound again  :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fxx342%2FJackCGTI%2F9cdabc85.jpg&hash=ac1b5a378d1706139126a2554fbfe0fac8470e72)

If you guys could give any suggestions as to what you guys use would be a massive help  :drinking:
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: B3n on July 16, 2011, 12:42:02 pm
Have a read through this mate it may help you understand a bit :happy2:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=120537 (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=120537)

What do you want to get from a camera??

If you just wan to get nice pictures a decent compact or bridge camera would do the trick :happy2:

Ben
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: bacillus on July 16, 2011, 01:45:05 pm
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Is that you after a ruff night?   :laugh:
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: JackG on July 16, 2011, 03:03:41 pm
Quote from: bacillus on July 16, 2011, 01:45:05 pm
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Is that you after a ruff night?   :laugh:
:signLOL:
Has been on many occasions
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: stealthwolf on July 16, 2011, 03:19:15 pm
You don't need Expensive cameras to take good photos - you need a good photographer!

But stepping up - you have high-end compact cameras with independent controls like dSLRs do, bridge cameras which are essentially the same with a greater zoom lens (I think) and full-on SLRs. I'd be wary of the latter since IMO it's a pain to lug around and not easily pocketable enough so you have to have a think about whether to take it with you.

I had a similar dilemma where I wanted to step up from my Fuji F50 point-and-shoot to something more advanced. Was thinking about bridge cameras but found even them to be too bulky to stick in your pocket, so I went for a high-end compact (Canon G12) which I love.

You need to think about what you want to do with your camera. No point in buying an SLR that is used maybe once a year.
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: JackG on July 16, 2011, 04:30:19 pm
Good point, does look a bit gay walking round with those big cameras  :ashamed:
I thought the compact ones were pretty useless? Ive got a normal digital camera bit old now tho
Maybe just a decent compact one may do the trick?
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: Saint Steve on July 16, 2011, 05:05:15 pm
brought this today...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi154.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs264%2Fphilmcavity%2F726f5c24.jpg&hash=3d332210830fe26189637657800c0771fd749002)
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: rich83 on July 16, 2011, 05:06:57 pm
Your going to look gay walking round with that Steve!  :signLOL:
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: Saint Steve on July 16, 2011, 05:10:51 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on July 16, 2011, 05:06:57 pm
Your going to look gay walking round with that Steve!  :signLOL:

Our join your club Rich  :laugh:

Nothing wrong with a Long'n  :wink:
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: stealthwolf on July 16, 2011, 05:26:45 pm
Quote from: JackG on July 16, 2011, 04:30:19 pm
Good point, does look a bit gay walking round with those big cameras  :ashamed:
I thought the compact ones were pretty useless? Ive got a normal digital camera bit old now tho
Maybe just a decent compact one may do the trick?

Have a look at the G12/P7000 thread - both are very capable high-end compact cameras and have similar functions to dSLR. Obviously not as good but have a think about things.

Go to dpreview.com and use the Features Search to look for cameras meeting your spec. Make a shortlist of compact, bridge and dSLR and then go to a camera shop to try them out.
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: Creatz on July 16, 2011, 06:10:50 pm
I bought this today...  :laugh:

Sony NEX-5 Dslr

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fitht.fr%2FSony-NEX-5-610x461.jpg&hash=175e7f339fc14dac978ac97a285ae56a5cb5723f)

here are some pics i took on it earlier

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa464%2Fcreatz%2Fcoin.jpg%3Ft%3D1310835932&hash=94f553fd57796f51d42be21b5171384d0434811f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1199.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa464%2Fcreatz%2FDSC00098.jpg%3Ft%3D1310836099&hash=6061121d700343df6e9fefd7cb79a57558eaf239)

its a nice piece of kit just shame im not great with a camera, need someone to give me some lessons to get the most out of it
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: Hedge on July 16, 2011, 07:22:20 pm
Quote from: JackG on July 16, 2011, 04:30:19 pm
Good point, does look a bit gay walking round with those big cameras  :ashamed:

I wouldn't have it any other way cupcake.  :P
Title: Re: SLR cameras
Post by: JackG on July 16, 2011, 08:19:56 pm
Quote from: Hedge on July 16, 2011, 07:22:20 pm
Quote from: JackG on July 16, 2011, 04:30:19 pm
Good point, does look a bit gay walking round with those big cameras  :ashamed:

I wouldn't have it any other way cupcake.  :P
:love:
 :signLOL: