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Otish - My New Camera
"Steerpike" wrote in message
... On Oct 28, 2:07 pm, Jake Nospam@invalid wrote: On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:35:29 +0100, "Bill Grey" wrote: "Steerpike" wrote in message ... On Oct 27, 11:34 pm, Martin wrote: On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:49:36 +0100, Paul Corfield wrote: On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:03:52 +0100, Jake Nospam@invalid wrote: Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a while ago about acquiring a new digital camera. I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that 342 with an extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper! Who did you buy from at that price? A rioter? Looks like you've got a good deal. -- Martin If money is an issue but you are interested in high quality results you would have been far better of with a used DSLR, rather than a G12. These cameras are just fine for anyone with limited photographic ambitions, but the fact that you cannot change the lens, means they are far from ideal for more serious photography. Rubbish. Jake never said he was interested in "Serious Photography", anyway the Canon G sereis are particularly fine cameras. As for "anyone with limited photographic ambitions" - you do realise that these cameras are very sophisticated with excellent lenses. I have a Canon 5D Mkll DSLR and a G11. I prefer the G11 for any macro plat shots I take. That puts your arguement in perstective. Bill The issue isn't money but "value for money". Having compared the Canon with Lumix, Nikon and Fuji cameras, the Canon won it in my view (the guy in the shop seemed to be edging me in that direction as well even though he knew I wouldn't be buying that day). It'll suit my purpose which is fun photography rather than "serious". I gave up trying to follow the manual on screen so printed it out. Close on an inch (2-sided printing). As I said, something to read through the winter Cheers, Jake ================================================== =========== URGling from the less wet end of Swansea Bay where it's about the same moisture-wise as the more wet end. The cat's web site is at pillie.me.uk. I think if you had actually seen first hand how much better the results are that you would get from a DSLR, then I dont think its likely you would have taken the ridiculous sales blurb of the person who put the G12 into you seriously! Sure get a cheap point and shot to carry with you, but for anything very vaguely serious a DSLR is going to work a whole lot better in pretty much every situation. .................................................. ................. .................................................. ................. Something else you are an expert in Chris? Other than being abusive and telling everybody what a load of rubbish they are, is there anything you ARE an expert in? Kindest possible regards Mike .. .. .. .. You watch folks at the tirade he comes back with :-)) If you want to see him have a go, mention 'Freemasons' :-)) -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
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