camera query
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camera query
Hi there, i was thinking of buying a fuji 14mp, 26x or 30x bridge camera, would this being suitable for taking longer shots of wildlife when i am detecting and also for close up shots of finds, to put on forum. I could not afford 2 seperate ones. The camera that we have at moment has 5 megapixles and i am sure 3 of those do not work! any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks baz
Many thanks baz
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Baz, just out of interest, Kodak have a 40% off offer going on at the moment which is nearing its end.
I believe that they are moving out of the camera market, so, you could possibly get a real bargain.
They certainly have produced some fine ones over the years.
I believe that they are moving out of the camera market, so, you could possibly get a real bargain.
They certainly have produced some fine ones over the years.
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I have the 30x bridge, Ill post some pics.
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Thanks for replys i will check out kodak prices, thanks also for info on fuji, it is good to know that camera with high zoom can still take pics of finds to go on forum. Cheers baz
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Go for it... Fuji make a pretty good Cam, I've got the HS20 x30 zoom, which has produced some great shots, its just been superceed by the HS30 so there are some good bargains to be had, I think Argos have it at around £220.... take a look at the last two of three photo of the months threads.. you'll see what it can do..
good luck,
WW
ps...its a fairly chunky piece of kit to carry around whilst detecting
good luck,
WW
ps...its a fairly chunky piece of kit to carry around whilst detecting
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Re: camera query
the canon sx40hs knocks the socks off any of them ,a total dream to use choose your camera type and price limits and then do a google for test results .the canon comes in better every time ,its got a 35 times standard optical zoom ,i.s ,rotating screen and has canons latest digic processor
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nah ,fujis better
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The Nikon L120 is half price at Argos at the mo, seems a good deal at £130?
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Re: camera query
I would go with the canon sx40hs, i just managed to get one pretty cheap online the zoom on this thing is amazing for a smallish camera.
Very good for close up macro work to
Very good for close up macro work to
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Pros
Image quality good
Image stabilisation
Very powerful zoom
Compact size
Easy to use HD video
Cons
Autofocus in macro mode very bad
High speed 10fps doesn't work in sport mode
When shooting in 10fps you can't follow the action in viewfinder or LCD
Easy to accidentally knock function buttons whilst shooting
Image quality good
Image stabilisation
Very powerful zoom
Compact size
Easy to use HD video
Cons
Autofocus in macro mode very bad
High speed 10fps doesn't work in sport mode
When shooting in 10fps you can't follow the action in viewfinder or LCD
Easy to accidentally knock function buttons whilst shooting
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Re: camera query
Might not be your cup of tea ,, but I did put this on as a post,you may have seen it , I bought a lens that fits on an Iphone will probably fit most camera phones ,, any way for Macro shots its Brilliant , and of course if its on your I phone you can upload it straight away , pulls of when not in use £6 plus postage ,,, and it works............RallymakerBAZ wrote:Hi there, i was thinking of buying a fuji 14mp, 26x or 30x bridge camera, would this being suitable for taking longer shots of wildlife when i am detecting and also for close up shots of finds, to put on forum. I could not afford 2 seperate ones. The camera that we have at moment has 5 megapixles and i am sure 3 of those do not work! any help would be appreciated.
Many thanks baz
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Re: camera query
Try Parkcameras.com. Just bought binoculars from them , very good service. And my god, the prices are good.