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O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:02 pm

Evening all. Looking for recommendations and guidance on a bridge camera. It’s for my daughter who is taking photography as a gcse.

Wondered if anyone had any ideas on brands, models and prices and what sort of things I should look for spec wise

Want to buy 2nd hand as it’ll no doubt end up chucked in the bottom of a school bag, but also want something half decent.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Claret-On-A-T-Rex » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:14 pm

Here's a good one...

https://myearthcam.com/spidley" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by CombatClaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:27 pm

If she's looking to study photography maybe an older 2nd hand DSLR may provide more artist and technical insight.

Camera - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-55 ... SwZydbbf6g" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kit lens- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EF-S-1 ... SwSUdbXFuO" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Extra lens 'arty' - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-50mm-f ... Sw0QVbctY4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Total = £235

I've taken images on those which have and still sell commercially. And now I've taken what I learned to bigger, better cameras.
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by bedfords » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:32 pm

Buy bridge, buy twice.
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:34 pm

Thanks combat, it’s more the portability of a bridge that appeals, plus, she is a kid, she’ll no doubt decide photography isn’t her bag 3 weeks in.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by piston broke » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:36 pm

You couldn’t have asked anywhere better. I posed the same question a while back and got some great advice, at the time. Late Friday not the best time to ask but by Monday you’ll be sorted.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:39 pm

What was the advice you got piston? What did you buy?

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by CombatClaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:41 pm

1fatclaret wrote:Thanks combat, it’s more the portability of a bridge that appeals, plus, she is a kid, she’ll no doubt decide photography isn’t her bag 3 weeks in.

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The Canon Powershots are always well received or something like
https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/pa ... -zs50-tz70" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Quite new so you may not find any used bargains.
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by piston broke » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:48 pm

1fatclaret wrote:What was the advice you got piston? What did you buy?
Can’t remember the specifics, it was a while ago but I got a Sony Cybershot DSC-H400 and I love it.
Here’s a review of 10 goodies.
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buyi ... ge-cameras" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I won’t recommend any as the experts will be along soon.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:49 pm

That looks very reasonable as new. Cheers

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Jakubclaret » Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:50 pm

CombatClaret wrote:The Canon Powershots are always well received or something like
https://www.techradar.com/uk/reviews/pa ... -zs50-tz70" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Quite new so you may not find any used bargains.
Good recommendation was going to suggest similar, checked eBay some about pre-owned only a quick check though.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by ALP » Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:02 am

I have a load of gear for sale currently on behalf of a colleague who recently lost her step father.

There is a Canon Powershot G6 (needs a new battery) but the camera is mint.
Also there is an Olympus E450 which is a small DSLR with two lenses.
Nikon D300 and Nikon D200 with various lenses too.

Let me know if you are interested, I have some rough idea on prices but my colleague may well be open to offers on the equipment.


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Cheers

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:36 am

Cheers Andy,

Definitely interested in both the PowerShot or the Nikon’s if the money is right.



Cheers
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Rick_Muller » Sat Aug 18, 2018 10:38 am

Andy will offer sound advice, known him for years and he knows his stuff

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by deanothedino » Sat Aug 18, 2018 11:05 am

A decent second hand DSLR and a good lens will get you the most bang for your buck.

I still have a Nikon D40, that I rarely use now as I have access to some better bodies, and it still gets great results with the 18-55 kit lens. I've even used the 18-55 on a Nikon D500 recently with great results. So even if you don't fancy the D200 or D300 above then I'd recommend that lens with a Nikon body.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Pstotto » Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:50 pm

You can buy a secondhand film SLR camera for peanuts nowadays. I am an artist that uses photography and I didn't replace my SLR digitally, I bought a Nikon Coolpix 300 for just over £200 because it's got the best microphone in its class for video. I use a Velbon (tinypod?) (teenypod?) as a selfie stick to hold it. It's not a bridge camera, though.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by ALP » Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:08 pm

1fatclaret wrote:Cheers Andy,

Definitely interested in both the PowerShot or the Nikon’s if the money is right.

Could you email me please

Cheers
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by 1fatclaret » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:23 am

Got your email and replied. If you've not got it please let me know and I'll send again..
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:44 pm

Looking to buy a bridge camera, like the idea of WIFI and hoping to spend under £300

Has anyone got any advice to share, really appreciate it.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:11 am

ALP wrote:Email sent
Hi ANDY,

Wondered if you may have 5 mins to give me some advice too?

Looking to buy a bridge camera, like the idea of WIFI and hoping to spend under £300

Would appreciate any advice, really appreciate it.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by ALP » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:10 pm

Sony, brilliant sensors, Carl Zeiss lens a little over your budget, but this would be a stunner.

Andy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSCHX400V ... 111&sr=1-8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:18 pm

ALP wrote:Sony, brilliant sensors, Carl Zeiss lens a little over your budget, but this would be a stunner.

Andy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSCHX400V ... 111&sr=1-8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Brilliant ANDY, I had looked at this one and I really appreciate your advice. Thanks again

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by aggi » Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:54 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:Brilliant ANDY, I had looked at this one and I really appreciate your advice. Thanks again
You can get a HX400 (the version without GPS) for ~ £200 secondhand at LCE https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sony-HX400_220435.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (you can buy online from them).

Or a similar camera in a smaller body https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sony-HX-90V_220820.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (most of the innards are pretty similar but the lens won't be quite as good).

Or around your original budget (but secondhand) https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sony-Cy ... -DSC-RX10-(MK-I" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)_218000.html A higher model, more robust with bigger sensor and faster lens (but without the giant zoom)

Personally I'd look at the Sony mirrorless, something like this https://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Sony-A5 ... 16761.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (you can pick them up cheaper than that if you shop around). Good quality lens and a much bigger sensor in a small package.

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by ALP » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:34 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:Brilliant ANDY, I had looked at this one and I really appreciate your advice. Thanks again
You are welcome, I hope you can find one that suits your needs.

All the best

Andy

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:42 pm

ALP wrote:You are welcome, I hope you can find one that suits your needs.

All the best

Andy
Went for your recommendation. Order placed !

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by ALP » Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:51 pm

Excellent choice on a bridge camera, I hope you can nail the shots; don't forget to use it in manual and get more from your images. Also now look to some form of software to develop your images.

Let me know if you need any help.

All the best

Andy

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Re: O/T bridge camera

Post by Burnleyareback2 » Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:51 pm

ALP wrote:Excellent choice on a bridge camera, I hope you can nail the shots; don't forget to use it in manual and get more from your images. Also now look to some form of software to develop your images.

Let me know if you need any help.

All the best

Andy
Thanks again, fully appreciated!
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