blonde Camera Club

[millidonk]

Some of you probably don't stray into the degen part of Blonde too often, thus will not be aware of my current challenge (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=57248.msg1539658#new) Cliffs of which are trying to spin up the buy in for an upgrade on my current camera which is a (http://www.reevoo.com/p/samsung-p1000).

The original plan was to get one of these: http://www.whichonehowmuch.co.uk/pr-2696107/pc-29/c-17/photography/digital-cameras/canon-eos-600d, simply because my friend has one and the pics he takes look great.

Obv 'my friend has one' isn't the best reason to purchase a camera so now i am beginning to do some research, where else better to go than here? I am fully aware that simply by typing out this post I have put a massive bok on my whole challenge. But hey ho, its done now.

Subject:

New to Photography
Like wildlife/nature shots
Like close up shops
Like to edit photos but this doesn't need to be done in camera
Good with technology/overly convoluted gadgets

Camera to fit purpose: This is where i need the help, Dob't really know any of the following:

Low end DLSR/Compact/Bridge?
Type of zooms/Lenses?
Make?

I did a test on the website and told it basically what i wanted and to my surprise it suggested my friend's camera: Canon EOS 600D or the Nikon D3100

Anyone got any thoughts?

[sharky_uk]

Whilst I am not really up to speed with the latest kit I don't think you will go too far wrong with any Canon DSLR. I got my 350D in 2005 and am still capturing some great images with it. In addition to the kit lens I also bought a 70-300 telephoto which is awesome.

Here are a few random images I have taken with this camera....

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[millidonk]

Tks Sharky. Yea Canon seems to defo do the job in nearly every aspect. That looks like Grand Central to me!? I wont embarrass myself posting the pics i took when i went there last time! very nice work indeed.

Also like the underside shot. Is it an F-15? Not too hot on any non Russian aircraft tbh

[Kev B]

That's a grear footy pic Sharky.

[Geo the Sarge]

Whilst I am not really up to speed with the latest kit I don't think you will go too far wrong with any Canon DSLR. I got my 350D in 2005 and am still capturing some great images with it. In addition to the kit lens I also bought a 70-300 telephoto which is awesome.

Here are a few random images I have taken with this camera....

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One of my fave images on this thread.

Geo

[outragous76]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooh

Im an avid lurker in this thread, can I suggest "time" as the next topic (obv the clock pic above isnt allowed in as it will win) - and time has so many meanings people can interpret too!

[millidonk]

Time is a great idea for the next topic imo, so many interpretations to be had. Could do an old man = not much time, all sorts.

Here are a couple of mine from outside the station when i went to NYC and this was at a time when i put zero thought into pics. Can't wait to go back there again and compare my albums.

[craigbetts]

Whilst I am not really up to speed with the latest kit I don't think you will go too far wrong with any Canon DSLR. I got my 350D in 2005 and am still capturing some great images with it. In addition to the kit lens I also bought a 70-300 telephoto which is awesome.

Here are a few random images I have taken with this camera....

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f-16

[Jon MW]

Took this one in March - didn't really fit into machinery but I can make a case for time

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[Jon MW]

It went with some more like these

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As well as the mortality aspect of time - this was my family church for 100's of years, up until the beginning of the 20th Century

[Tractor]

Yeah time sounds good...now if only i could find some time.

[sharky_uk]

Tks Sharky. Yea Canon seems to defo do the job in nearly every aspect. That looks like Grand Central to me!? I wont embarrass myself posting the pics i took when i went there last time! very nice work indeed.

Also like the underside shot. Is it an F-15? Not too hot on any non Russian aircraft tbh

Yes that's Grand Central Terminal. A stunning location for photography. The light is perfect.

That's a Turkish F-16C taken at the 2011 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.

[sharky_uk]

That's a grear footy pic Sharky.

Thanks - I have many great photos of both of my daughters playing football

[sharky_uk]

Whilst I am not really up to speed with the latest kit I don't think you will go too far wrong with any Canon DSLR. I got my 350D in 2005 and am still capturing some great images with it. In addition to the kit lens I also bought a 70-300 telephoto which is awesome.

Here are a few random images I have taken with this camera....

Click to see full-size image.

One of my fave images on this thread.

Geo

Thanks. That is one of my favourites too. I have it framed and hanging in the lounge

[RED-DOG]

Choose one from these five Milly. Amazingly versatile, no more lenses to buy.


http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/501485/what-is-the-best-bridge-camera-2011-our-top-5-superzooms-of-the-year.html