worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:13 PM |
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OT... Help / Recommendation wanted to choose a "second" Camera
Hi all,
I have a DSLR but it's not always convenient to take it round everywhere.
I'd really like a compact digital camera to take with me on my honeymoon so that I don't have to take the DSLR on a night out etc.
I'd love something that could fit in a pocket, but know that I may be stretching it there!
I don't need it to have a huge megapixel contact - these snaps will doubtfully ever be blown up much past a standard photo size.
Cost is a big issue, I'd like it to be as cheap as possible, but without sacrificing too much in quality. What I mean is, it won't be used
that often so lifespan isn't the biggest concern, but like most people, I don't want to buy a piece of tatt.
A friend of mine uses Ebuyer very often so I've just had a look on there, but didn't find it very inspirational! I can pretty easily
borrow a camera for the trip, but I don't like borrowing stuff if I can get something in my price range...
Thanks in advance!
Steve
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02GF74
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:21 PM |
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I am not a mind reader but what is your price range?
What is acceptable megpaixel count?
What is accpetable size?
Do you want zoom? If so, how much?
Look at the canons/sony - they are quite small but smallness does not equate to cheapness.
Also consider the memory card format - I would recommend you choose second camera that uses same as your main one (& phone.)
Also consider batteries - AA you can always buy in shops but Lion are u/s if you forgot to take the charger or have nowhere to plug it in.
Disadvantage of cameras taking disposable calls is they tend to be a bit larger.
Take a trip to curry/comet/dixons/jessops and look - there is a poo load of cameras out there so you are bound to be something close to what you
want.
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:33 PM |
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I was going to add that I would want it to be standard SD card...
As I said, it would be nice if it could fit in my pocket...
As I said, it would be nice to be good enough megapixel to be normal photo size and quality, but nothing will ever go bigger than A4!
I'd like it to be up to £50, unless I can get a deal on ebay for a similar spec, but (ebay) cheaper camera...
Steve
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fesycresy
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:33 PM |
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Steve's Camera
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:34 PM |
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Your Arse-Face, would make even that tiny lens crack...........
quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
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Steve's Camera
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Flamez
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:37 PM |
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I have a samsung as my second camera and I probably use it more than the DSLR.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=samsung+camera
it tkes great piccies.
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 01:43 PM |
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Which model is it Flamez?
I was looking at the S760 on ebuyer...
ETA - Just checked ebay and it's cheaper on ebuyer quote:
Originally posted by Flamez
I have a samsung as my second camera and I probably use it more than the DSLR.
it tkes great piccies.
[Edited on 5/8/08 by worX]
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Flamez
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 02:50 PM |
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Sorry I can't remember but its red with a big screen on the back.. it cost £100 at Bristol Airport.
Absolutely no help I'll agree but I don't think you can buy a poor snapshot anyway.
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 02:54 PM |
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Well if anyone would like to pass comment then this is the one that I've seen that would do:
Camera on Ebuyer
The one I've seen is the one below it I just thought I'd put the pic up of the pretty pink one 
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Flamez
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 03:38 PM |
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That looks the same as mine, well the wife's and she wouldn't even go for pink, but it takes great photos.
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 03:41 PM |
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with regards to ebuyer, i have heard many a bad thing regarding credit cards and ebuyer.
i myself have used them with no problems but will not use the after what i have heard.
just a warning im sure they have sorted it out now.
but just incase dabs do the same camera but is a fiver more expensive
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4Y13&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=Samsung+S760&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&
amp;NavigationKey=0
YQUSTA
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pewe
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 04:02 PM |
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I ditched my SLR in favour of a Canon A710IS and it's now the only one I use.
Best price on Amazon c.£140 and it really does do everything I want it to.
Trouble is that if you buy cheap you get cheap and I doubt you'll ever be really satisfied with the quality of a cheap digital compared to a
higher spec. one - nowt wrong with cheap ones for holiday snaps though if that's all you're after.
Cheers, Pewe 
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 04:08 PM |
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Thats the trouble Pewe!
I have the DSLR one for when I want to take a photo of something important or when I go to Oulton for some motorsport shots, but for slinging one in
the pocket for a honeymoon, then a cheap one will be fine.
Trouble is, it's hard (if you don't know much about cameras!) to know whether a camera is cheap because it's toss, or whether
it's cheap because it's not current/this years model/shiny/multifunction etc etc...
Steve
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 04:14 PM |
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I'd go for any Cannon IXUS.. all the ones i've had have been brilliant.
Or if its only to carry arround for the oppertunist shot how's about a good camera fone?
The last 2 Sony Erricson's i've had with the Cybershot cameras on (K750 and K850) take really good photos with a proper flash aswell.
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02GF74
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 04:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
Thats the trouble Pewe!
I have the DSLR one for when I want to take a photo of something important or when I go to Oulton for some motorsport shots, but for slinging one in
the pocket for a honeymoon, then a cheap one will be fine.
Steve
Please pay attention PEWE.
Steve is going on his honeymoon so photos aren't no. priority. 
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stevebubs
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 04:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
I'd go for any Cannon IXUS.. all the ones i've had have been brilliant.
Or if its only to carry arround for the oppertunist shot how's about a good camera fone?
The last 2 Sony Erricson's i've had with the Cybershot cameras on (K750 and K850) take really good photos with a proper flash aswell.
Just got the missus a C902 - 5.0MP and works reasonably well....even has a lense cover (had a K800i couple of years ago and she loved that, too)
Thing about camera phones is the lack of zoom and sometimes low light issues (photos tend to come out with a bluish tint)
However, the cybershot series are pretty good...
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pewe
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 05:38 PM |
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Steve, take it from someone who has been married for more years than I care to think about - don't whatever you do admit to buying a cheap
camera to take on honeymoon - it may not be immediate but years later that you'll lose brownie points for buying a cheap one - the female mind
works in mysterious and unfathomable ways!
Cheers, Pewe
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worX
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 05:48 PM |
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Although I'd tend to agree with you - it simply isn't the case with my wife to be!
Milenah really isn't like that!
Here's a pic of her that I took when I nipped to Oulton to photograph my car for it's sales advert while she was waiting patiently yet again
for me to do stuff with cars!!!
 
BJ
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welderman
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 10:59 PM |
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you know, sorry in advanced mate
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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