Which Camera?

Beav · December 15, 2011

Hello. As I do web design I was thinking of buying my own camera just after Christmas as it will come in very useful. Im understand camera's (abit) but don't know what to buy for my money. Im looking to spend up to £100/£120. You may say I don't need an expensive one as im a noob to it (I have taken pictures with my phone in the past but not for quality just memories) but the camera will need to produce high quality images as they will be used on websites. I have been recommended a DSLR second hand from ebay for my budget but do I really need a DSLR?

Please recommend away.

/Thanks

t. · December 15, 2011

DSLR's seem to be a fashion accessory at the moment, if you don't have a need for that much control then you would be overspending.

pascallll · December 15, 2011

I seriously doubt you can get a good DSLR for 100 dollars. I'd go with a nice point-and-shoot camera. :)

Beav · December 15, 2011

I seriously doubt you can get a good DSLR for 100 dollars. I'd go with a nice point-and-shoot camera. :)

So could you recommend a good point_and_shoot camera :p Are they just as good picture quality wise?

msbleasdell · December 15, 2011

So could you recommend a good point_and_shoot camera :p Are they just as good picture quality wise?

I've got a Nikon Coolpix L110, Absolutely stunning picture quality in outdoor lighting. You could might be able to find a new one, and most defiantly an used on in your budget.

Flo · December 15, 2011

dslr's for 100$ are crap, dont waste money on that, i would go with an advanced point and shoot camera, they are not as good as a dlsr of course, but the quality is not bad.

Beav · December 15, 2011

I've got a Nikon Coolpix L110, Absolutely stunning picture quality in outdoor lighting. You could might be able to find a new one, and most defiantly an used on in your budget.

Just search that camera in google - shopping and the cheapest that came up was £180

EDIT: I noticed Argos has one for £120. 1/2 price ;)

T0M722 · December 15, 2011

DSLR's seem to be a fashion accessory at the moment, if you don't have a need for that much control then you would be overspending.

This is so true.

superhyper · December 15, 2011

Totally agree with t. and Tom. You have absolutely no use for a DSLR if you use it just like any other point-and-shoot camera and don't use it's full potential.

Beav · December 15, 2011

Apparently there is no need to spend over £100 on a camera. My mum spoke to a photographer. He said one of the hardest things to picture is jewellery (my mum makes hand crafted jewellery). She got a camera reduced from £90 to £60 and it takes great photos on jewllery. Im just concerned as it will be on a website so needs to look excellent.