xLOBOx Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm looking to purchase a new digital camera. I currently have a Nikon Coolpix L18 and it takes FOREVER to take a picture so it annoys me. I'm considering a Nikon Coolpix S6100 or a S8100. Do you guys have any experience with either of these cameras or is there one you would suggest? Thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 @Austinville - which Nikon is it that you love, and which one not so much? (She's offline for the weekend!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Ah, darn lol. I will be trying to take a picture of the dogs when they're doing something cute and by the time my camera takes the picture, they've stopped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Ah, darn lol. I will be trying to take a picture of the dogs when they're doing something cute and by the time my camera takes the picture, they've stopped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have a Nikon D90. If you want to take action shots you have to invest in a DSLR. It's not the camera body that matters so much - it is the lens. You must have a good lens to take good pictures. I currently have a NIKKOR lens. (AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF) It is VERY good at taking action shots and zooms in pretty nicely. My whole setup cost me (well, my Dad. ) almost 2 grand, I think. The lens was worth more than the camera body; like it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have a Nikon D90. If you want to take action shots you have to invest in a DSLR. It's not the camera body that matters so much - it is the lens. You must have a good lens to take good pictures. I currently have a NIKKOR lens. (AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF) It is VERY good at taking action shots and zooms in pretty nicely. My whole setup cost me (well, my Dad. ) almost 2 grand, I think. The lens was worth more than the camera body; like it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I have a Nikon D90. If you want to take action shots you have to invest in a DSLR. It's not the camera body that matters so much - it is the lens. You must have a good lens to take good pictures. I currently have a NIKKOR lens. (AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF) It is VERY good at taking action shots and zooms in pretty nicely. My whole setup cost me (well, my Dad. ) almost 2 grand, I think. The lens was worth more than the camera body; like it should be. Whoa, fancy! Lol. I'm just looking for something nice and simple haha. I wish I could afford an awesome camera like that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 OK back to basics . . . What's your budget. From there we can have a go at advising you on the best Pics for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'm thinking like up to $250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Ok may be able to find and recommend a half decent "Bridge" camera for that sort of money. . . http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-14-1MP-Digital-Camera/dp/B003WOKU4W/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1314475204&sr=1-3 Here you go. This will take superb pictures. it can be used as easy as "point and shoot" or go into the manual modes for more control. But even in "Point and Shoot you'll get superb results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Ok may be able to find and recommend a half decent "Bridge" camera for that sort of money. . . http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-Lumix-14-1MP-Digital-Camera/dp/B003WOKU4W/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1314475204&sr=1-3 Here you go. This will take superb pictures. it can be used as easy as "point and shoot" or go into the manual modes for more control. But even in "Point and Shoot you'll get superb results. If you do the conversion, that price is over their budget by almost $100. We're talking in dollars here, not Euros! lol I finally found the website I've been looking for. Ken Rockwell is superb at what he does - his website is what helped me pick my setup because, before him, I had no idea what I wanted. http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/is-it-worth-it.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm Read through that website to see what camera will suit your needs, then price them out and compare. We can help you, too, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks @Andy that's a nice camera, just a wee bit more than I wanted to spend. But who knows, might be worth it @SolitaryHowl those articles are really helpful, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 mine is a panasonic lumix dmc-fs30 - and i love it - its blue too - paid £139 for it http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/DMC-FS30/Overview/3294721/index.html?trackInfo=true few pics ive took with it ---> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485442511680.258459.714381680&type=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Aww the link isn't letting me access the photos :-( it says the page is unavailable. Bummer. But that camera does seem to be more in my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Aww the link isn't letting me access the photos :-( it says the page is unavailable. Bummer. But that camera does seem to be more in my price range. ah thats pants - are you on my fb? if so go onto my albums n find the album that is called lumix pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 ah thats pants - are you on my fb? if so go onto my albums n find the album that is called lumix pics Ah, saw the pictures! Fabulous pics! Love the way the dogs came out in them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallulah Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I have a Canon 400D Digital SLR with a standard lens and extra wide zoom lens and a battery pack that can hold up to 3 extra batteries! I love my camera!! £500 (its cost my dad, xmas prezzie ^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttilaVikingsDemon Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Ah, darn lol. I will be trying to take a picture of the dogs when they're doing something cute and by the time my camera takes the picture, they've stopped! Know the feeling! Although, it is mostly our fault for not learning our camera very well, just now stumbled on to all kinds of new things about it we didn't know. Its a cannon something or other for around $350 and we love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid&BellaNTX Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I went to Best Buy! There are plenty of cameras in your price range. I picked mine up on sale for ~$200(regularly ~$250). Takes good enough pics for me, even when my pups are all over the place! Mine is a Canon PowerShot Elph 100 HS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Here are a few pics I took with my current digital camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Orrr pretty baby Nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Orrr pretty baby Nice pics Thanks, the human baby is my best friend's two week old daughter, Kayleigh. I have about 5,000 pics of her already lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLOBOx Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Finally bought myself a new camera!!!! I purchased a Nikon S9100.....I read a bunch of negative reviews about it online, but haven't had any issues with the camera and I've found that it takes some wonderful pictures. It also has some really cool effects you can use. I'm sure I will post some photos on here eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripled Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I read a bunch of negative reviews about it online You have a really developed eye sight! ............................................ ba booom tish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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