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Ricky352
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5th Mar 08 at 09:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuji-FinePix-S5700-Digital-Camera/dp/B000PH5IWI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1204710697&sr=1-6

Getting a camera for my birthday, but dont know much about them tbh. Would this one be a good camera to start with, and would it be any good at taking night pics?

Thanks for any help.
Scotty_B
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5th Mar 08 at 12:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice camera but not as nice as the Fuji S6500FD.
AndyKent
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5th Mar 08 at 13:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I have it, really like it - I think its a steal for the money, but honestly, its a bit grainy at night and the exposure times are really long enough to get a decent shot. In the daylight however, its brilliant IMO. I've already had 2 large posters made up from the photos taken and they look spot on
Ricky352
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5th Mar 08 at 13:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers, the problem is that i attend a weekly cruise at night, which would be the main time id use it. Would you suggest i purchase a difffernt one?
Scotty_B
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If you want good night shots buy a Nikon D40 with the 18-55 lens. £250 inc Nikon cash back. Theses shots will not be very grainy at all compared to the Fuji.

However the S6500FD is excellent at night although a tripod should always be used in anything other than daylight.
AndyKent
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You've really got a decision to make, either go for the D40 as above with tripod to get really good pics, or go for a cheaper Fuji having saved yourself a lot of money.

If you don't want to go out with a tripod, I think you'd be better off with a Fuji 5700/6500 personally.
paul.mitchell1984
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6th Mar 08 at 02:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just a suggestion i use the kodak z710 i camera prettymuch same spec as fuji from what i can see, il try and get some night shots so you can see what they are like
Ricky352
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6th Mar 08 at 09:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers folks, looks like i have a bit more money to spend too!
Scotty_B
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If you have the cash then buy a Nikon D60 as it comes with the new 18-55 VR lens which would allow seriously slow shutter speeds hand held. Costs £500 though.
Ricky352
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6th Mar 08 at 12:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Couldnt afford that could go slightly above £200 maybe. cheers anyhow.
Matt L
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6th Mar 08 at 14:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i should stop looking in the camera advice threads lol. people always recomending cameras and i want one
Scotty_B
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6th Mar 08 at 16:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ricky you need this camera: CLICK

Massive zoom and image stability.

Ricky352
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7th Mar 08 at 10:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Like it mate. Think I may purchase it actually.

But what about this one? - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuji-FinePix-S9600-Digital-Camera/dp/B000INUDMY/ref=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1204885097&sr=8-4

Seems like a really good deal, which would be the best camera, especially for night photos?

Thanks very much for your help.
Scotty_B
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7th Mar 08 at 13:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The Fuji 9600 doesn't have image stability which is vital for zoom lenses without using a tripod.

[Edited on 07-03-2008 by CorSRi_BT]
Ricky352
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7th Mar 08 at 14:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
OK mate, Ill trust you on this one, ill buy that one you suggested. It does apear to be a good job alright. SDhould get it bought this weekend.

Ill let you know how i get on

Cheers
Ricky352
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31st Mar 08 at 12:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bought the Lumix FZ-18 and its a great camera, could recommend it to anyone

Cheers
Scotty_B
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31st Mar 08 at 13:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ricky352
Bought the Lumix FZ-18 and its a great camera, could recommend it to anyone

Cheers



 
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