Camera

GeoSpectrum · Post by **GeoSpectrum** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 2:28 pm

Can anyone recommend a decent camera? I need somthing that will bee good enough to take decent images of framing jobs and serve as a general purpose family camera. I will be using it to catalog a large number of paintings so high quality is a must but i could do without the bulk of a DSLR. Any thoughts anyone?

JohnMcafee · Post by **JohnMcafee** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 3:36 pm

What sort of budget do you have in mind, Alan?

GeoSpectrum · Post by **GeoSpectrum** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 5:24 pm

£200-£400, ive been looking at the bridge cameras in that range. Possibly the Lumix G2, but I want a single lens that allows a degree of zoom.

Jonny2morsos · Post by **Jonny2morsos** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 5:53 pm

This article might be worth a look

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipm ... -year.html

My father in law is an ex pro photographer and likes the Fuji finepix range.

stcstc · Post by **stcstc** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 6:47 pm

the camera on you phone would be ok.

Its not about the camera, its techquie

camera dont take decent picture, photographers do,

i would suggest looking in detail at what ya want to use the camera for and then narrow down from there what camera make it easest for you

GeoSpectrum · Post by **GeoSpectrum** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 8:55 pm

what camera do you use 360?

stcstc · Post by **stcstc** » Sun 05 Feb, 2012 11:07 pm

I used 4 diff ones

5d
7d
40d
G9

Each have their uses, along with about 7k of lenses and ancillaries

mikeysaling · Post by **mikeysaling** » Mon 06 Feb, 2012 2:39 am

maybe look at the panasonic or olympus micro 4/3 rds cameras - small and capable read here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Four_Thirds_system

i have a pana gh2 - as good as it gets !!

Ricky · Post by **Ricky** » Tue 07 Feb, 2012 10:50 am

I use a Canon A640 for my snappy shots 10.mp with a viewing screen you can rotate to any angle for those awkward shots,
But my all time favourite compact is the Canon G9, you should pick up one on ebay for a reasonable price secondhand.

philmagill · Post by **philmagill** » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 10:55 am

hi there I am new to the forum I have a picture framing business Plus I am a wedding photographer I used nikon cameras I suggest looking at the new nikon1 range hope this is useful regards phil

mikeysaling · Post by **mikeysaling** » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 11:03 am

welcome phil - yep Nikon are good cams too

GeoSpectrum · Post by **GeoSpectrum** » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 11:54 am

I ended up with a Panasonic Lumix F45. Seems to do the job I need it to do. Thanks for all the advice.

misterdiy · Post by **misterdiy** » Sun 01 Apr, 2012 9:39 am

Mrs D has one of those and it takes very good pics. Composition leaves a lot to be desired though and luckily I can straighten most of them in Photoshop

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