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Camera Advice needed!

  • 24-04-2011 9:41pm
    #1
    JShannow
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I am looking to purchase a decent camera, something in the 400 range. I want the high zoom capability of an SLR but without the need to have to do a course or spend a grand on a camera and with hi def video capability as well..

    A bridge camera has been recommended to me, the Fujifilm HS10 looks v good but there are some contrasting reviews and I don't like the need for AA batteries..

    My main question is to any amatuer camera people in the local area, what do you use and where in the area is a good place to go.
    I've been to Harvey Normans but they have a limited selection and I want to get some competition!!


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  • #2
    STIG83
    Registered Users Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭STIG83


    The Camera Shop on the Quay you should try, i bought my first digi one there, the guy seems to know his stuff on cameras.


  • #3
    DjBryn
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭DjBryn


    STIG83 wrote: »
    The Camera Shop on the Quay you should try, i bought my first digi one there, the guy seems to know his stuff on cameras.
    Id say thats Hennebrys 109 the quay, down from gpo,he does all the top.brands.


  • #4
    STIG83
    Registered Users Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭STIG83


    DjBryn wrote: »
    Id say thats Hennebrys 109 the quay, down from gpo,he does all the top.brands.

    Is that whats it called? sorry mate


  • #5
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,191 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Best bet is to buy your camera online.


  • #6
    Joe Gt
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭Joe Gt


    go into the camera counter in sam mccauleys, a lot more helpful than Hennebrys


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  • #7
    dazftw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Go into Mc Cauleys and buy either the Canon G12 or Nikon P7000 both great bridge cameras! Last time I checked they are between 400 - 500 I think.

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



  • #8
    Hoffmans
    Registered Users Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭Hoffmans


    And don't forget the fake tan
    Joe Gt wrote: »
    go into the camera counter in sam mccauleys, a lot more helpful than Hennebrys
    When your there,

    If you need a camera best go to a proper local camera shop...


  • #9
    Decoda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 981 ✭✭✭Decoda


    +1 on the Canon G12.

    It can be as advanced as you want it to be or you can use any of the 28 scene settings to get you started. A really nice bit of kit.:P

    DC


  • #10
    dazftw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Hoffmans wrote: »
    And don't forget the fake tan
    When your there,

    If you need a camera best go to a proper local camera shop...

    They sell cameras/tripods/memory cards/flashes/ etc etc and the guy working there(Michael) is a photographer himself. Just because they are also a chemist doesn't mean its not "proper".

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



  • #11
    JShannow
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭JShannow


    Yes I went into Sam McCauleys and the guy there recommended the G12, that is what he has himself..

    They don't stock it tho and he bought his online, ha...

    I may buy online but I wanted to pick up and have a look before I bought one..

    Must try Hennebrys, closed over the bank holiday weekend..!


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  • #12
    JShannow
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭JShannow


    Decoda wrote: »
    +1 on the Canon G12.

    It can be as advanced as you want it to be or you can use any of the 28 scene settings to get you started. A really nice bit of kit.:P

    DC

    Have you used the G12?? it has just a 5x zoom, is that enough? some of the others out there have up to 30x?


  • #13
    old gregg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭old gregg


    JShannow wrote: »
    Have you used the G12?? it has just a 5x zoom, is that enough? some of the others out there have up to 30x?

    I'd imagine a camera with 30x Optical zoom to be a much more expensive bit of kit. 30x digital zoom maybe but that's just pretend, imo


  • #14
    JShannow
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭JShannow


    old gregg wrote: »
    I'd imagine a camera with 30x Optical zoom to be a much more expensive bit of kit. 30x digital zoom maybe but that's just pretend, imo


    The Fujifilm HS10 has a 30x optical zoom and 1080p recording.. It looks a great deal for about 400 but it doesn't seem too highly rated for some reason, I had a look at one in Harvey Normans and it looks really good, proper camera enthusiasts don't seem to like fujifilm tho..


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