Buying camera
Dec 29, 2014 16:55:58 #
:-) At this time I can not see spending $500 plus on a camera.I am looking at Fugi HS 25EXR ; HS 28 EXR or HS 20. I am looking for camera with RAW and with hot shoe. I like the zoom lens. I do not like carrying lots of lenses.I am not a pro. What do the members think of my choices and any other ideas??? Thanks..
Dec 29, 2014 17:01:34 #
Why do you want to shoot raw?
Just curious.
If it were me, I'd buy a Fuji X-30.
Just curious.
If it were me, I'd buy a Fuji X-30.
Dec 29, 2014 17:24:55 #
I had an HS20EXR. It was a very good bridge camera. Photos were sharp with good color. Another good choice is the Canon SX50HS. Since the SX60HS came out the SX50 has come way down in price. Probably the best bridge camera in that price range is the Panasonic FZ200. It has an f/2.8 maximum aperture at all focal lengths, so it allows you to use lower iso's than cameras with f/5.6 or so apertures at the long end.
Dec 30, 2014 09:55:01 #
Think about and look at a Sony A58. It is on le for $399.00 and can be used on program or you can get into more control of what you shoot.
Dec 30, 2014 11:52:40 #
rpavich wrote:
Why do you want to shoot raw?
Just curious.
If it were me, I'd buy a Fuji X-30.
Just curious.
If it were me, I'd buy a Fuji X-30.
Recently I joined a camera club, just to learn more, and most members told me the only way to shoot is in RAW. because it is lost-less format and the picture can be manipulated in Photoshop and made look better,I gues.I shot in JPEG and RAW and I saw no difference.
Dec 30, 2014 12:19:21 #
ferosally510 wrote:
Recently I joined a camera club, just to learn more, and most members told me the only way to shoot is in RAW. because it is lost-less format and the picture can be manipulated in Photoshop and made look better,I gues.I shot in JPEG and RAW and I saw no difference.
If you do not see yourself sitting in front of the computer doing a lot of heavy editing, you may not want to shoot RAW.
Still it is nice to have the capablity.
Ohh, and I echo the SX50 recommendation based solely on the frequency of its recommendation by a lot of other hoggers.
Dec 30, 2014 12:22:22 #
Here is another current thread where some of the issues you are facing are discussed
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-271779-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-271779-1.html
Dec 30, 2014 12:26:02 #
ferosally510 wrote:
Recently I joined a camera club, just to learn more, and most members told me the only way to shoot is in RAW. because it is lost-less format and the picture can be manipulated in Photoshop and made look better,I gues.I shot in JPEG and RAW and I saw no difference.
Any club that is so dogmatic so as to demand what mode you must use is not worth joining. Who knows what other demands they might have..
Dec 31, 2014 01:21:57 #
Want to go out and just have a little fun with your camera? Shoot jpeg! Are you worried that you may miss out on a once in a lifetime shot because your settings were a little off? Shoot RAW! When I shoot a session, whether it is a portrait, wedding, product shot etc. I shoot RAW because I don't want to have to set up the shoot again if I goofed up somewhere. Many things can be fixed in RAW because all your "info" is still there, but for just having fun I shoot in jpeg. If I plan on posting something online I will lower the file size too, because a thumbnail size pic doesn't need to be 9mb. Shooting in both RAW and jpeg uses up a lot of space on the card and a lot of time sorting. I usually delete a lot of my "fun shots" just to save space.
Your camera club buddies like photoshop, more power to them. I have been shooting for over 30 years, the last few professionally, and never used it. You decide your own style; having the ability to shoot RAW is a good option to have, but until your "keeper rate" is above 80% it could prove cumbersome.
I look forward to seeing some of your work posted here. Keep shooting until you get a callous on that finger!
Your camera club buddies like photoshop, more power to them. I have been shooting for over 30 years, the last few professionally, and never used it. You decide your own style; having the ability to shoot RAW is a good option to have, but until your "keeper rate" is above 80% it could prove cumbersome.
I look forward to seeing some of your work posted here. Keep shooting until you get a callous on that finger!
Dec 31, 2014 15:19:20 #
frozenhermitphoto wrote:
Want to go out and just have a little fun with you... (show quote)
You have a good point since I am not professional I do not need RAW, if I loose a shoot I loose no money, Thanks I will give it some thought.
Dec 31, 2014 16:31:25 #
Based on what you requirements are I would suggest a Canon SX50...which are currently available refurbished on the Canon USA site for $179.95. There is a newer version of this camera now at about 3 times that price, but the SX50 is a great camera on its own.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-powershot-digital-cameras/powershot-sx50-hs-refurbished
http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-powershot-digital-cameras/powershot-sx50-hs-refurbished
Dec 31, 2014 16:37:12 #
Dec 31, 2014 18:00:56 #
boberic wrote:
Any club that is so dogmatic so as to demand what mode you must use is not worth joining. Who knows what other demands they might have..
Boberic, 510 said some of the members told her. Sounds like a suggestion to me. I'll bet it's NOT actually in their bylaws.
Do you think they are also going to tell her to shoot pictures? If they do, 510 should quite!! :lol:
SS
Dec 31, 2014 18:27:21 #
I can't see you spending that kind of money for a bridge camera also. you may want to search amazon and look at the used options.
Dec 31, 2014 19:19:36 #
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