On Oct 27, 7:03*pm, 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!

Now to immerse myself in the manual! I've taken a couple of photos
using all the auto settings and have managed to get a decently
detailed spider shot (spiders were what started the camera quest!)
among others. Something to keep me occupied through the winter months
and maybe I'll be able to match DaveH's plant parts shots next year.

So thanks again everyone for the advice.

Cheers, Jake
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Jake
If you like the camera and get on with it OK then don't worry about
all the crap being writen about you having bought the wrong camera.
I like Fuju, why?
Because I'm used to them and they suit me.
There are loads of good cameras out there all with their loyal
followers who swear their make is the only one worth using.
What counts is the quality of the pictures you end up with, and a lot
of that is up to the person behind the camera.
I look foreward to seeing your pics, but why wait till next year?
David

On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:22:51 -0700, Dave Hill wrote:

I like Fuju, why?

Oddly enough I do like their digital cameras. The feature set seems
pretty good and their bridge cameras are quite nice. The output usually
seems pretty good.

You still couldn't pay me to put a roll of their film in my 35mm. The
saturation is always way off and they come out with a green tinge to my
eye.

Because I'm used to them and they suit me. There are loads of good
cameras out there all with their loyal followers who swear their make is
the only one worth using. What counts is the quality of the pictures you
end up with, and a lot of that is up to the person behind the camera. I
look foreward to seeing your pics, but why wait till next year? David

I'll admit to a DSLR, a compact and looking to get SWMBO a bridge camera
for christmas. Add that to a 35mm minor collection and when I've got a
little more money some medium format will be happening.

Warwick

On Oct 30, 8:02*pm, Warwick wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:22:51 -0700, Dave Hill wrote:
*I like Fuju, why?

Oddly enough I do like their digital cameras. The feature set seems
pretty good and their bridge cameras are quite nice. The output usually
seems pretty good.

You still couldn't pay me to put a roll of their film in my 35mm. The
saturation is always way off and they come out with a green tinge to my
eye.

Because I'm used to them and they suit me. There are loads of good
cameras out there all with their loyal followers who swear their make is
the only one worth using. What counts is the quality of the pictures you
end up with, and a lot of that is up to the person behind the camera. I
look foreward to seeing your pics, but why wait till next year? David

I'll admit to a DSLR, a compact and looking to get SWMBO a bridge camera
for christmas. Add that to a 35mm minor collection and when I've got a
little more money some medium format will be happening.

Warwick

Jake
You got me looking at the new Fuji cameras, and I must say I di like
the
FinePix HS20EXR
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/d...0exr/overview/
But I can't justify the cost when there is nothing wrong with my
camera
Still I can dream
David

"Dave Hill" wrote in message
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On Oct 30, 8:02 pm, Warwick wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:22:51 -0700, Dave Hill wrote:
I like Fuju, why?

Oddly enough I do like their digital cameras. The feature set seems
pretty good and their bridge cameras are quite nice. The output usually
seems pretty good.

You still couldn't pay me to put a roll of their film in my 35mm. The
saturation is always way off and they come out with a green tinge to my
eye.

Because I'm used to them and they suit me. There are loads of good
cameras out there all with their loyal followers who swear their make is
the only one worth using. What counts is the quality of the pictures you
end up with, and a lot of that is up to the person behind the camera. I
look foreward to seeing your pics, but why wait till next year? David

I'll admit to a DSLR, a compact and looking to get SWMBO a bridge camera
for christmas. Add that to a 35mm minor collection and when I've got a
little more money some medium format will be happening.

Warwick

Jake
You got me looking at the new Fuji cameras, and I must say I di like
the
FinePix HS20EXR
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/d...r/overview/But I can't justify the cost when there is nothing wrong with mycameraStill I can dreamDavidIf your results with your current camera satisfy you then stay with it.Digital cameras are rapidly becoming male jewelry:-) I doubt ladies wouldever consider them jewelry!Bill

"Bill Grey" wrote in message
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"Dave Hill" wrote in message
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On Oct 30, 8:02 pm, Warwick wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:22:51 -0700, Dave Hill wrote:
I like Fuju, why?

Oddly enough I do like their digital cameras. The feature set seems
pretty good and their bridge cameras are quite nice. The output usually
seems pretty good.

You still couldn't pay me to put a roll of their film in my 35mm. The
saturation is always way off and they come out with a green tinge to my
eye.

Because I'm used to them and they suit me. There are loads of good
cameras out there all with their loyal followers who swear their make
is
the only one worth using. What counts is the quality of the pictures
you
end up with, and a lot of that is up to the person behind the camera. I
look foreward to seeing your pics, but why wait till next year? David

I'll admit to a DSLR, a compact and looking to get SWMBO a bridge camera
for christmas. Add that to a 35mm minor collection and when I've got a
little more money some medium format will be happening.

Warwick

Jake
You got me looking at the new Fuji cameras, and I must say I di like
the
FinePix HS20EXR
http://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/d...r/overview/But I
can't justify the cost when there is nothing wrong with mycamera Still I
can dream.


My reply should have appeared like this :-


David If your results with your current camera satisfy you then stay with
it.Digital cameras are rapidly becoming male jewelry:-) I doubt ladies
wouldever consider them jewelry!


Bill