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General => Photography Section => Topic started by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 08, 2010, 12:52:29 pm

Title: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 08, 2010, 12:52:29 pm: I'm not heavily into picture taking, i just like to turn the camera on and start clicking away.
I need a camera that has good lens and takes quality pics, Recommendations please.
I don't want to spend more than 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: scotta on August 11, 2010, 11:21:55 pm: iPhone 4 - mine takes better pics and video than most point and shoots.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: stealthwolf on August 11, 2010, 11:34:23 pm: I hate the iphone for taking pics.

£100 is a bit on the low side.

Two brands I'd recommend at point-and-shoot include Canon's IXUS range and Fuji's F-series cameras. You may be able to find something for ~£100-130 range if you're willing to stretch things a tad.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: vRS Carl on August 12, 2010, 08:11:03 am: Panasonic Lumix Series (TZ6, TZ7, TZ8, TZ10) although you may struggle to find one at the price your looking.

I have a TZ6 and it's very good for taking snaps when used in the Intelligent Auto Mode.

Not as good as a DSLR but very good for most people's needs :happy2:
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: john_o on August 12, 2010, 08:25:08 am: Carl is spot on the TZ range are superb cameras, I'm just about to buy the TZ8 :happy2:
but def not quite at the budget you suggested.
Is 4x optical zoom enough or do you need more ?

Theres also some good deals on amazon for the Casio Exilim range at the moment nearer to £100 , not as good as the panasonics but still nice cameras.

or maybe the Sony below?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSCW320B-Cyber-shot-Digital-Camera/dp/B00336EOIC/ref=pd_ts_ce_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
cheaper panasonic?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-FS30-Digital-Camera/dp/B0031MA144/ref=pd_ts_ce_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

remember and budget for case / mem card and spare battery.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: Richn83 on August 12, 2010, 09:06:29 am: Someone is selling a sony one in the for sale section for £40. And I would second the TZ8 recomendation, recently got one myself and its really good, super wide angle, and then large zoom. It has the options to play with the settings like a DSLR but also has a shed load of iA settings so you can let the camera do the work.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOqhugOxfI%2FAAAAAAAAAKg%2FFbDv7I9-vDs%2Fs800%2FP1000486.JPG&hash=a645ed6de211e4dbf417bde2901efa9d47b4a0fd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOqguGdl6I%2FAAAAAAAAAKU%2FpCYZt2lvrH8%2Fs800%2FP1000136.JPG&hash=99c3685728b089ad35f687b83ce4d68128ceed56)

Some pictures taken with the TZ8

And playing with the exposure settings
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOrUAL1eaI%2FAAAAAAAAAKo%2FpPadfkW47Vw%2Fs800%2FP1000570.JPG&hash=66073db5fc26249765b95f1bd026a9a10fcb4b80)

All images are un-processed straight out of the camera
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: vRS Carl on August 12, 2010, 10:09:10 am: This is a good site to use and generally cheapest place to get them (apart from maybe eBay)

CameraBox.co.uk (http://www.camerabox.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: Gene Hunt on August 12, 2010, 10:13:50 am: Quote from: Richn83 on August 12, 2010, 09:06:29 am
Someone is selling a sony one in the for sale section for £40. And I would second the TZ8 recomendation, recently got one myself and its really good, super wide angle, and then large zoom. It has the options to play with the settings like a DSLR but also has a shed load of iA settings so you can let the camera do the work.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh4.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOqhugOxfI%2FAAAAAAAAAKg%2FFbDv7I9-vDs%2Fs800%2FP1000486.JPG&hash=a645ed6de211e4dbf417bde2901efa9d47b4a0fd)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOqguGdl6I%2FAAAAAAAAAKU%2FpCYZt2lvrH8%2Fs800%2FP1000136.JPG&hash=99c3685728b089ad35f687b83ce4d68128ceed56)

Some pictures taken with the TZ8

And playing with the exposure settings
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh5.ggpht.com%2F_4kAgpBiQyvk%2FTGOrUAL1eaI%2FAAAAAAAAAKo%2FpPadfkW47Vw%2Fs800%2FP1000570.JPG&hash=66073db5fc26249765b95f1bd026a9a10fcb4b80)

All images are un-processed straight out of the camera

...........all very nice but 2&3 work for me. Were did you take them please ?.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: Richn83 on August 12, 2010, 10:31:37 am: 2 is at May Hill on the outskirts of Gloucester, and 3 is Polzeath in Cornwall, and incase anyone cares 1 is at VW in Camberley when car was serviced just couldnt resist a gti past and present picture.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: Hedge on August 12, 2010, 10:46:06 am: I thought 1 looked familiar. :smiley:

Regarding the OP's original question "I need a camera that has good lens and takes quality pics, I don't want to spend more than 100 bucks."

I think you will struggle with just that budget. You may find something you are happy with but I doubt the pictures will be quality.
Title: Re: Recommend me a good compact cam for quality snapshots.
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 14, 2010, 01:50:32 pm: Thanks for all the replys.You are all right...i'm gonna have to double my budget for a quality camera.