Posted by Jake on October 27, 2011, 2:03 pm
Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that £342 with an
extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!
Now to immerse myself in the manual! I've taken a couple of photos
using all the auto settings and have managed to get a decently
detailed spider shot (spiders were what started the camera quest!)
among others. Something to keep me occupied through the winter months
and maybe I'll be able to match DaveH's plant parts shots next year.
So thanks again everyone for the advice.
Cheers, Jake
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Posted by Paul Corfield on October 27, 2011, 3:49 pm
>Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
>while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
>I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
>stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
>Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that £342 with an
>extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
>please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!
Who did you buy from at that price? Looks like you've got a good
deal.
--
Paul C
Posted by Martin on October 27, 2011, 6:34 pm
On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:49:36 +0100, Paul Corfield
>>Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
>>while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
>>
>>I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
>>stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
>>Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that £342 with an
>>extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
>>please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!
>Who did you buy from at that price?
A rioter?
> Looks like you've got a good
>deal.
--
Martin
Posted by Steerpike on October 28, 2011, 3:18 am
> On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:49:36 +0100, Paul Corfield
> >>Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
> >>while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
> >>I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
> >>stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
> >>Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that 342 with an
> >>extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
> >>please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!
> >Who did you buy from at that price?
> A rioter?
> > Looks like you've got a good
> >deal.
> --
> Martin
If money is an issue but you are interested in high quality results
you would have been far better of with a used DSLR, rather than a G12.
These cameras are just fine for anyone with limited photographic
ambitions, but the fact that you cannot change the lens, means they
are far from ideal for more serious photography.
Posted by stuart noble on October 28, 2011, 4:36 am
On 28/10/2011 08:18, Steerpike wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:49:36 +0100, Paul Corfield
>>
>>
>>>> Posting to thank all those who gave advice in response to my post a
>>>> while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
>>
>>>> I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
>>>> stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
>>>> Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that 342 with an
>>>> extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
>>>> please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!
>>
>>> Who did you buy from at that price?
>>
>> A rioter?
>>
>>> Looks like you've got a good
>>> deal.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Martin
> If money is an issue but you are interested in high quality results
> you would have been far better of with a used DSLR, rather than a G12.
> These cameras are just fine for anyone with limited photographic
> ambitions, but the fact that you cannot change the lens, means they
> are far from ideal for more serious photography.
Depends whether those spiders are in your own back yard or whether
you'll be lugging loads of equipment around on your impromptu walks.
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>while ago about acquiring a new digital camera.
>I took my time (and a lot of time of a very helpful chap in one of the
>stores of a certain national chain) and ended up with a Canon
>Powershot G12 (which I bought online). I thought that £342 with an
>extra battery, case, SD card and mini tripod was a reasonable price so
>please don't tell me I could have got it cheaper!