Wurzel Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-14-2MP/dp/B00403MA4M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345819689&sr=8-2 Excellent camera, had a year with superb results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I did look at that one cheers Wurzel, looks like the best choice for that money. Do you know the best place to add a lens to it for him? I'm not sure which is best, I know he shoots in macro a lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Depends on what he wants to do. I just bout a 50mm prime lens. It is great for those out of focus background shots, i use it as my standard lens. it was around £180. I have also just bought a wide angle 10-24mm lens for £350 for Landscape photos. That is great as well. I have a 300mm zoom lens that does macro pretty good, I think that is about £150. The stock lens it comes with is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Sweet, cheers for that. I'll order now. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Depends on what he wants to do. I just bout a 50mm prime lens. It is great for those out of focus background shots, i use it as my standard lens. it was around £180. I have also just bought a wide angle 10-24mm lens for £350 for Landscape photos. That is great as well. I have a 300mm zoom lens that does macro pretty good, I think that is about £150. The stock lens it comes with is OK. Blimey mate, that's a few quid just to take flap shots ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Rob, you've been doing a bit of photography of late...why not share it with the boys? I was certainly very impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Depends on what he wants to do. I just bout a 50mm prime lens. It is great for those out of focus background shots, i use it as my standard lens. it was around £180. I have also just bought a wide angle 10-24mm lens for £350 for Landscape photos. That is great as well. I have a 300mm zoom lens that does macro pretty good, I think that is about £150. The stock lens it comes with is OK. Blimey mate, that's a few quid just to take flap shots ;-) Your not wrong!! LOL. Seriously I must have spent well over £1000 and that is for basic stuff. Photography is a very expensive hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 While we are on the subject, I need a better camera bag. I like the rucksack style, but it's not a deal breaker but it needs to hold the camera and three or four other lenses. Any recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarjei Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I don't like the rucksack, unless it's for travel.. you have to take it off to access it and because the stuff inside is precious you have to lay the bag down just to be careful. With a bag you can access any time in a few seconds. I've been tempted by the lowepro classified series, but haven't bought one yet cos it's a bit expensive. I find that whatever bag I have, it's always too small, so I might just get this one cos surely it can't be too small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I've just ordered a completely waterproof bag that will even float if you drop it in the sea. Want to start combining my kayaking with taking photos, but didn't want to risk ruining my camera and other gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Rob, you've been doing a bit of photography of late...why not share it with the boys? I was certainly very impressed! My private stash has to stay private ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I've just ordered a completely waterproof bag that will even float if you drop it in the sea. Want to start combining my kayaking with taking photos, but didn't want to risk ruining my camera and other gear. Wow, I wouldn't want to test that bag out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I've just ordered a completely waterproof bag that will even float if you drop it in the sea. Want to start combining my kayaking with taking photos, but didn't want to risk ruining my camera and other gear. Wow, I wouldn't want to test that bag out! I'm going to test it with something inexpensive like a roll of kitchen roll first before I trust it with my gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I've been thinking about getting a digital SLR for a few months now and I may have the opportunity to get one soon. I've been using a Lumix F18Z for the last four years or so and I think I've exhausted all it's features now, I'm looking for something where I can improve the quality of photos by picking out greater detail in the focal depth/range. Can anyone recommend a decent camera for around £250? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've been thinking about getting a digital SLR for a few months now and I may have the opportunity to get one soon. I've been using a Lumix F18Z for the last four years or so and I think I've exhausted all it's features now, I'm looking for something where I can improve the quality of photos by picking out greater detail in the focal depth/range. Can anyone recommend a decent camera for around £250? probably worth reading page 129 meanwhile.... didn't have time to wait for the sun to be in the right place and didn't have long to compose between groups of pensioners walking geologically slow but a cheerful enough snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 28, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nice colours in that Chris, just a shame about the shadow but you'd have to wait half a day to sort that out. like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 aye, cheers. We were on a bit of a grand tour with the kids so poncing about composing photo's wasn't an option. Got a cracking shot at the end of the pier of my one nipper in union flag sungasses, mouth covered in icecream, all reflected in an old school sugar pourer and teapot. Take enough photo's and one will always make it look like you knew what you were doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarjei Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Here's some pics from a project I've been working for a while. It's for an exhibition. Haven't picked the format yet and I haven't decided what shots to use.. These are a few of the least freaky pics. Deadline is tomorrow :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Take enough photo's and one will always make it look like you knew what you were doing. That's the great thing about digital cameras, you're not limited to 24 or 36 exposures with a £5 bill for developing at the end! I'm now starting to take fewer pictures though, and get a few more decent ones than when I started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Some of those are really cool Tarjei, like something out of a horror film (I mean that in a good way!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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