What's the difference between a DSLR and a bridge camera. Argos are selling a Nikon L810 bridge for £119.99. Are they any good as a point and shoot as I'm trying to spend some Xmas gift money!
Camera advice please
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I'm considering buying a DSLR, but as it would be my first time, I better get the right one... I've had my eye on a Nikon D3200 with standard 18-55 mm lens and would consider a Tamron 70-300 mm on top of that. Feels like a good start? Any advice?
I already sent a PM to TomScott as well, as he always makes the best pics on the forum
I already sent a PM to TomScott as well, as he always makes the best pics on the forum
Thanks srhutch. I'm not into changing lenses etc so this is probably fine for what I needsrhutch said:
Tomscott will be around soon with some better advice then i can offer... But i would look into mirrorless if you can afford it.
The bridge are smaller and no messing with the lens, but you may want that later! Mirrorless is the best of both worlds, tiny, point and and shoot, with slr functions and can change lens if you wish (but you may never need to and stick with what it comes with)
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The bridge are smaller and no messing with the lens, but you may want that later! Mirrorless is the best of both worlds, tiny, point and and shoot, with slr functions and can change lens if you wish (but you may never need to and stick with what it comes with)
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r1andy said:
They're getting good reviews. The Fuji X range also has a loyal following and a friend is raving about his Olympus OM-D that looks like a retro Olympus OM-1 for those that remember/owned one. He's had some great results out of it
It's all about fit form and function. Get the right tool for the job and your circumstances. I have a 5D and a stash of lenses, but my little Lumix LX5 travels with me nearly everywhere as the 5D kitbag is too bulky to carry around on biz trips
If you're looking at a budget DSLR, I reckon you're better off buying a high end bridge camera instead.
I have a Nikon D7000 with a couple of expensive lenses and its great, but I love my Nikon P510 bridge. It's so easy to use and gets great results every time with minimal setting up. And it's a lot cheaper than buying a DSLR and lenses.
The Mikon P510 is definitely worth a look.
I have a Nikon D7000 with a couple of expensive lenses and its great, but I love my Nikon P510 bridge. It's so easy to use and gets great results every time with minimal setting up. And it's a lot cheaper than buying a DSLR and lenses.
The Mikon P510 is definitely worth a look.
TomScott also advised on the Sony Nex5... I'm considering a Nikon D3200 DSLR, which comes with a standard lens 18-55 mm. I want to buy another lens on top of that, to have more abilities, but I don't know whether I should go for a fixed lens with better contrast, such as a 50mm f1.8 or a telelens such as a 50-200 or a 70-300 ...
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
What are you intending taking pics of? If you're just looking for a wide range of pics, then a super zoom and the kit lens is a good start. If you're thinking anything specific then get a lens that suits that.
Sigma 18-270 would be a good choice on a budget. Nikon do something similar.
Leesfarm07 said:
I do alot of freelance photography my advice is, Buy the Nikon D3200 !!!
Its a powerful camera, yes its not what a professional would use but there are so many functions it can do and you can learn over time and use and it will be good for many many year. And you can just stick it on AUTO and snap away if need be.
Bridge cameras are really really good compact and have many many functions, but there is no real substitute for a DLSR i promise.
Plenty of second hand and refurbed models on ebay you could pick up, use for 12month then sell on at not much loss if you want to upgrade further
ESP said:I do alot of freelance photography my advice is, Buy the Nikon D3200 !!!
Its a powerful camera, yes its not what a professional would use but there are so many functions it can do and you can learn over time and use and it will be good for many many year. And you can just stick it on AUTO and snap away if need be.
Bridge cameras are really really good compact and have many many functions, but there is no real substitute for a DLSR i promise.
Plenty of second hand and refurbed models on ebay you could pick up, use for 12month then sell on at not much loss if you want to upgrade further
That's exactly the one I was thinking about, thanks!
An interesting thread as I'm looking at a new camera soon and was also wondering what Bridge cameras were. I'm currently trying to justify the cost of a mid range DSLR with lenses compared to a good bridge camera with say up to a 30 times zoom. I'm liking the Pentax K30 or maybe a heavily discounted D7000.
Most digital camera magazines will explain the different types of camera.
Andi.
Most digital camera magazines will explain the different types of camera.
Andi.
Thankyou ESP Ill take a lookESP said:Leesfarm07 said:
I do alot of freelance photography my advice is, Buy the Nikon D3200 !!!
Its a powerful camera, yes its not what a professional would use but there are so many functions it can do and you can learn over time and use and it will be good for many many year. And you can just stick it on AUTO and snap away if need be.
Bridge cameras are really really good compact and have many many functions, but there is no real substitute for a DLSR i promise.
Plenty of second hand and refurbed models on ebay you could pick up, use for 12month then sell on at not much loss if you want to upgrade further