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bux46 (Mostly Harmless) posted this on Monday, 27th February 2006, 19:52

I want to treat myself to a nice digital camera but dont know a lot about them ,one thing i need to know is how do you find out what kind of shutter speeds these things do for taking pics of say sport

Any help ???

Regards

RE: Any Camera Buffs

rvshah (Elite) posted this on Monday, 27th February 2006, 21:23

Depending on the sport if you want really good quality pics you will need a lot of money going for the digital SLR`s but the best way for any advice is to go down to your local shop have a look at ones you like, and you budget and then post back would make it a lot easier as there is such a good range.

Quick tips I think the best camera makers are canon by far, casio are not too bad, I find sony overpriced but they do make good cameras. I personally don`t really like fuji but a lot of people love them. Try looking at Steves digicams there is another site but I cant remember of the top of my head will post back when I find it.

RE: Any Camera Buffs

Mikeonfreeserve (Elite) posted this on Monday, 27th February 2006, 22:18

Taking sport pics is generally a pain with digicams. There is usually a delay between shutter button press and the pic being taken. I know some of the Casios are quite fast.

Best to look at Steve`s digicams, look at the shutter response time and I would go for a good optical zoom; say 6x to 10x and use a monopod or tripod or get one with a good image stabiliser.

Have a look at this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009J575A/qid=1141079053/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-7475278-4611860?tag=myrev09-21
and reviewed in detail here

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/sony_h1.html

This item was edited on Monday, 27th February 2006, 22:34

RE: Any Camera Buffs

timechaser (Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 28th February 2006, 08:41

Getting an SLR is a good idea for your needs, but dont slay non-SLR digitals (compacts). Try comparing shutterspeeds and startup times - I think (dont know for sure) the Casio Z750 is pretty good, as is the Canon SD550... The downside is less zoom (only 3x)... but there is a substantial price differential

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RE: Any Camera Buffs

Gavski (Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 28th February 2006, 12:47

I would heartily recommend the FUJI S9500
Its a hibred of a DSLR and compact - looks like a DSLR and has all the functions of one.
but the lens isnt removeable - which is a good thing and its a 28-300mm!
I got mine from DABS for £375 i think at Xmas time.

its a good way to learn all about photography and not have to buy really expensive lenses etc before you really need to.
I plan to teach myself on this one and see how much i really use it before investing in a whole DSLR kit...

let me know what you decide...

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