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Thread intended for discussion of all things camera - excellent pictures you've taken, issues, camera and general camera chit chat.....
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I've got the kit lense that came with it - 18-55mm Canon. I've also got a Tamron EF 75-300mm for racetrack action etc. It's done me well - i'm very amateur however.kiwikrasher wrote:I haven't tried star trails yet... don't know if I can be bothered with all the stacking and post editing required. I've been doing waterfalls at daytime and just balancing the ND filter strength with the max 8 sec exposure of the P520.
I'll have a read up on the 350D.. what lens have you got for it?
We have brilliant night skies here in the middle of nowhere so i'm starting to get to grips with photographing the milky way - not so bothered about stacking..
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One of the favourites I've taken. On the Nikon P520, no post edit. Total fluke to be honest of a foggy morning down on the local river. The other 30-40 shots were crap!
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I've taken the new camera for a walk this afternoon to have a play (we were looking after a friends dog today). Boy have cameras (especially focus) come on.. I'm not that good at taking pictures and it does help a lot.
Its a tremendous camera for price and size.
Its a tremendous camera for price and size.
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Those photos are pin sharp and have great depth.
I haven't bought a new camera for about 6-7 years now. these things improve so rapidly.
I haven't bought a new camera for about 6-7 years now. these things improve so rapidly.
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Nice shots , my only criticism is the dog shot the focus would have been better on his/her eyes rather than the nose .
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So if I'm looking to move up from taking snaps with my phone, what do people recommend?
I don't want anything too expensive or heavy. I need something easy to use but a camera that won't bore me once I've got the basics sorted.
Nothing special in terms of what I'm shooting. I do like taking land scape and scenery photos.
I don't want anything too expensive or heavy. I need something easy to use but a camera that won't bore me once I've got the basics sorted.
Nothing special in terms of what I'm shooting. I do like taking land scape and scenery photos.
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ330 Digital Camera about 450 quid but has a great range and should be good for everything you need .
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only my opinion, I'd go for a bridging camera given your requirements. Very versatile and a lot of DSLR features, but lighter, more compact and no lenses to change out. As with everything, there is a compromise. The aperture is limited especially at zoom, some won't do bulb or long exposure, and you are stuck with the one lens. But it'll do a lot for the price. I went to a bridging camera from a DSLR system camera, which is a backwards step technically, but I find I use it more now because it's easier to pick up and go and less fuss. I can still do macro with an lens attachment I have, and have had some daytime success with ND filters doing up to it's maximum 8 sec exposure. Just my 2 cents worth (2p I guess I should say!)Kwacky wrote:So if I'm looking to move up from taking snaps with my phone, what do people recommend?
I don't want anything too expensive or heavy. I need something easy to use but a camera that won't bore me once I've got the basics sorted.
Nothing special in terms of what I'm shooting. I do like taking land scape and scenery photos.
http://www.techradar.com/news/photograp ... ra-1259503
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I started typing up my reply and came back to it an hour later so didn't see this. But Jacks suggestion is spot on from what I can see (and I wouldn't expect anything else from a Pro!) and is pretty much what I suggested, but wasn't listed in that link for some reason? I didn't specify a model as I don't have enough experience or knowledge of the options. It actually has a great maximum aperture through its whole zoom range which something my older nikon P520 lacks and is my biggest frustration with the camera.Jack wrote:Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ330 Digital Camera about 450 quid but has a great range and should be good for everything you need .
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Entirely capable entry level DSLR, and I have a bias forward Nikons for no logical reason other than my first SLR camera was one (back in film days).
But it's a system camera. So to get the versatility you would get from the camera Jack recommended or similar from the D3300 you'd have to spend a fair bit on lenses. And either carry them all with you or have a good idea of the shots you wanted and take the lens to suit.
But it's a system camera. So to get the versatility you would get from the camera Jack recommended or similar from the D3300 you'd have to spend a fair bit on lenses. And either carry them all with you or have a good idea of the shots you wanted and take the lens to suit.
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Here's a couple of shots I've got with a AU$500 Nikon P520 bridging camera. The macro was with a $80 lens attachment and the two long exposures with a Chinese $20 variable ND filter (utter crap bit of kit tbh)
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Thanks.
I've not heard of bridging cameras before. I'll have to do some research.
I've not heard of bridging cameras before. I'll have to do some research.
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A bridge or bridging camera bridges the gap between a compact camera with half a dozen shooting modes and a DSLR which offers full control , generally you wont need any extra lenses though lens attachments for macro and super telephoto photography are available for some models , I think Frankie might use one but not 100% sure on that . Storage is on an SD card usually which can be plugged straight into most laptops .
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No mate, my camera's are small as I use four third camera, the are full on DSLR camera's, I started that way some years back, I did try a mates Canon full frame DSLR with some massive lenses for a days nature shoot, but to be honest I prefer mine. I suppose the more you use it the better acquainted you get.Jack wrote:A bridge or bridging camera bridges the gap between a compact camera with half a dozen shooting modes and a DSLR which offers full control , generally you wont need any extra lenses though lens attachments for macro and super telephoto photography are available for some models , I think Frankie might use one but not 100% sure on that . Storage is on an SD card usually which can be plugged straight into most laptops .
On Sunday I was using my trusty little Lumix G with with a 14-42 lens for my HD shots, and my GH4 with 100-400 lens and I was also trying the small 25 on the same body. Its the first time I have use that lens, I was impressed with it. I think I need to be a little closer to the subject for it to work to its best. Trouble is I would have got in the way of you and Simon... being a blow in I did not want to do that
I prefer having total control of my shots, I dont think I could go back to a auto camera, I can achieve much better shots when I am in control, plus I love experimenting.
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I'm going to wait for the post Christmas sales.
Any decent beginner tutorials to recommend?
Any decent beginner tutorials to recommend?
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you'll find a million and one general photography tutorials online on sites such as Petapixel , FStoppers etc , you may be better off looking for one specific to the camera you end up getting .