JT! Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 (edited) That fat sexy Welsh guy who brakes Ashtons was talking to me about his Fuji finepix e550 didgi cam. It looks alright, but i just wanted to see if there was any good bargins, or better deals out there.Looking for one for about £100 ish, with some sort of rechargable system like the forementioned Fuji. Wanting to use it for the recording feature as much as the photo taking part. And just a nice all around cam.Please note though, i'm not looking for someone to say, "I have 'X' is really good and i haven't had any problems with it, buy that". Because most people will have only ever had 1 or 2 cams in their lifetime, and i'll probably get about 20 different good opinions about different cams which won't really help me. I'm looking for an opinion of someone who maybe works with them, or knows alot about them etc.Thanks. Edited July 5, 2006 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Looking for one for about £100 ish, with some sort of rechargable system like the forementioned Fuji. Wanting to use it for the recording feature as much as the photo taking part. And just a nice all around cam.You're looking for one that does good video, and stills, and costs about £100? You'll be lucky. The shutter lag (the time it takes to take a photo once you've pressed the button) will be so bad you'll struggle badly. I don't think you'll get terribly good video either.If you want a video camera, buy one of those instead. If you want a stills camera, go and try a few out, but stick with brands like Fuji, Nikon, Canon or Sony and you'll more than likely end up with a good camera. Go and play with a few in the shop. See which you feel most comfortable with, and which are the right size for you to carry around and so on.Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 my one has practically no shutter lag, thats why i like it, also the vid is good quality. e550 ***!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 You're looking for one that does good video, and stills, and costs about £100? You'll be lucky.Matt showed me a vid from his cam it's it's much better than i thought it was. Good enough for anything i'd be needing it for anyway.If you want a video camera, buy one of those instead. If you want a stills camera, go and try a few out, but stick with brands like Fuji, Nikon, Canon or Sony and you'll more than likely end up with a good camera. Go and play with a few in the shop. See which you feel most comfortable with, and which are the right size for you to carry around and so on.I really do kinda want one for both. I've never had a cam befor, and it's not like i'ma pro or anything so i don't think it'll really matter what i end up with.I would goto a few shops and have a look around, but i'd have to travel to a different town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-Stop Junkie Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Matt showed me a vid from his cam it's it's much better than i thought it was. Good enough for anything i'd be needing it for anyway.I really do kinda want one for both. I've never had a cam befor, and it's not like i'ma pro or anything so i don't think it'll really matter what i end up with.I would goto a few shops and have a look around, but i'd have to travel to a different town. If you're just mucking about with video, then you'll have fun I'm sure, just make sure you get a high capacity card!You'd be suprised how much of a difference there is between different cameras. Make the trip to another town if you have to, if you hold different ones in your hands, try the different nobs and dials, make sure it's comfy, then you'll know you've got the best for the money for you.Better that than spend a hundred quid and regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Maybe try and look for refurbished cameras? Cheaper and do the job but still with a warrenty.There's a shop near me that does alot of them or i know you can get the Fuji s5500 camera or others in its range refurbished from somewhere for not to far above your budget.Have a good search about, travel to a shop and see what you like, even if it's out of your price range (but not too far obviously ) and then go online and search for the cheapest price refurbished etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 My fuji s5600 can be had for £180 ono including a 256mb and 16mb memory card.Bloody bargain.6 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 My fuji s5600 can be had for £180 ono including a 256mb and 16mb memory card.Bloody bargain.6 months old.Nah thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Bowel Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Bargain i tell theee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 This looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 This looks goodVideo Speed 13 fps. Half as much as the cam i mentioned in the first post.I don't really know what i'm looking at when i look down a list of spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Bargain i tell theee My mate bought that last friday, he thinks its pretty good.He also bought it for the video features, 640x480 and 30 fps i think he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Video Speed 13 fps. iPod videos are only 15fps, you can't notice. I think you should be able to get something decent for £100. My old Olympus does reasonably good video and is a good camera too - And that will be about £60 by today's prices. But sorry I can't specifically help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Here Maybe the Fuji Finepix S5000 Zoom half way down the list? Should do you proud if you can stretch your budget to £129.Has 30fps video at 320 x 240 with audio. Has all the manual image modes if you ever want to use them, i donut the shutter lag will be much but i'm not too sure, perhaps ask someone who has something in the range. Also has continuous shooting modes. It uses 4AA batteries so if you buy some NiMH ones with a charger you can charge it all up again nicely. Also uses XD cards and you can buy a 1gb one from here for less than £30 which will do alot of video at that resolution. I think around 20 minutes but im not too sure. I know it's a bit out of your budget but it's certainly something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Here Theres some nice prices there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I dont know how much the Canon ixus 40 is now days....but erm...best in its catagory. 640x480 30fps, doubt u will get better than that in a still image cam for videos. Its only like 4mp but dont be fooled. All these 6-7 mp cameras...are no better...just the pictures can be printed larger withought loosing the quality. And lets face it...how many people f**king print off huge a4 pictures...( apart from 13 yr old busted girl fans ) Seriously...check em out...Im tempted to get another...as mine just broke( i dropped it in a club). Im prolly gonna get a 2nd hand one on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Its only like 4mp but dont be fooled. All these 6-7 mp cameras...are no better...just the pictures can be printed larger withought loosing the quality. And lets face it...how many people f**king print off huge a4 pictures...( apart from 13 yr old busted girl fans ) I agree. I've printed a couple of A4 size pics (of McFly, not Busted... You're so last year Joe) off my 3 megapixel camera and they look OK. It's certainly OK for your normal 6x4 or 7x5 anyway. So For 99% of the time, 4MP will be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Fuji S5500, have 1 for sale with lots of bits.Brother wants £160 for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I agree with Joe, Busted are cool. Err, I mean, the Ixus 40 is a great cam. I have had mine for a while now, it's good. Tried the ixus 55 the other day, bigger screen and stuff, well cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I agree with Joe, Busted are cool. Err, I mean, the Ixus 40 is a great cam. I have had mine for a while now, it's good. Tried the ixus 55 the other day, bigger screen and stuff, well cool.Yer, my bro has the ixus 60...its just a glorified 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Fuji S5500, have 1 for sale with lots of bits.What's that Fuji like?I'm thinking of buying one..I want it for pictures, and videos.Preferably a fast shutter speed, and good quality videos. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've got the same one. Absolutely brilliant camera for both video and pics. Some examples of the s5500: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 If your interested in the cam add me to msn...PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Maybe the Fuji Finepix S5000 Zoom half way down the list? Should do you proud if you can stretch your budget to £129.That looks pritty 'fullon'. Is that classed as an SLR?Anway don't want one with any sticking out lenses on like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 That looks pritty 'fullon'. Is that classed as an SLR?Anway don't want one with any sticking out lenses on like that.Yes..u want a compact digi cam. Ixus 40.50...60...40 is more than good enough. Do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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