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Beemster
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09 Jun 2012 19:01

Our Olympus C-50 5MP is now about eight years old. It's been really good but now the lens cover / slide bit is faulty. Anyway, think I should get a new camera ahead of the new baby's arrival.

Got a maximum of £150 to spend and would prefer not to have to use a proprietary battery (replacing the Olympus' charger cost nearly as much as the bloody camera).

Thanks.

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Louby Lou
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Tiger (07->)

09 Jun 2012 19:29

How about my Nikon D70 that I'm selling?? Complete with lens... :blush:

Sir TT
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09 Jun 2012 19:36

Lumix.

Beemster
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09 Jun 2012 20:43

Looby Lou:
How about my Nikon D70 that I'm selling?? Complete with lens... :blush:

Ta but it has to be a newbie. :thumbup:

Louby Lou
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Tiger (07->)

09 Jun 2012 21:07

Not a problem, I've got an interested party coming to view!

Strongy
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Daytona 955i (04-06)

09 Jun 2012 22:24

Sir TT:
Lumix.

Chococat
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09 Jun 2012 22:30

Looby Lou:
Not a problem, I've got an interested party coming to view!

Antiques Roadshow? :lol:

Stu
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Speed Triple 955i (02-04)

10 Jun 2012 00:15

How you planning on using the camera?

Before people snigger and say take pictures... :frown:

I know....

But if it's going to be used mainly indoors / dry places not get bumped around. Then go with whatever produces the best results.

If it's going to be used everywhere then there's a ton of waterproof / shock resistant point and shoots about now that will be better than your old camera for that sort of money.

I've got an old pentax optio wp. Which is pretty ancient now but still firing well even under water. Yup there were better ones at the time (none waterproof). But's its been everywhere with us and it takes trips into the sea / pool /spills / sand and any kind of crap in it's stride.

Just my 2p worth anyrode.

JoHNY
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Daytona 955i (04-06)

10 Jun 2012 00:52

Sir TT:
Lumix.

nickwiz
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Thruxton (04-08)

10 Jun 2012 02:45

As recommended by my Pro Photographer wife.

She uses one.

Uses Double AAs We use Ansman Re Chargeables.

(Nikon D90 is her main camera)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-PowerShot-...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41...

Beemster
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10 Jun 2012 09:08

Sounds good thanks. The Lumix sounded good too but I really want to avoid proprietary batteries this time.

Under budget too. :thumbup:

Tamz
Berkshire,
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16 Jun 2012 12:38

The Fuji Finepix range are good. I have an S1500 bridge camera and love it.

Nivram
London,
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Daytona 955i (04-06)

16 Jun 2012 12:59

I still use my Nikon D50. Still get good results. Though may trade up this year

lord stuart
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Daytona 955i (99-01)

16 Jun 2012 13:49

i had a nosey at these sony ones while in tesco.. i was very impressed..

and sony ericson phone cameras are always extremely impressive and quick.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/technology-g...

Beemster
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16 Jun 2012 13:52

Cheers la.

Tamz
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16 Jun 2012 17:59

I'm no pro photographer or anything, I just try my luck and have managed to get some good pictures with my finepix

Click on photos for full size :thumbup:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarantula_t...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarantula_t...

Beemster
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16 Jun 2012 18:55

Christ, they're sharp!

Blizzard
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16 Jun 2012 21:37

+1 for the Finepix. I managed to get mine for £99

Chococat
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16 Jun 2012 22:23

Nivram:
I still use my Nikon D50. Still get good results. Though may trade up this year

Aye, doesn't stop being a capable camera, just 'cos it's obsolete.

Nivram
London,
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Daytona 955i (04-06)

17 Jun 2012 09:54

remember..its the photographer that makes a photo...not the camera

Dominos
Northants,
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Daytona 955i (04-06)

17 Jun 2012 11:22

Fuji Finepix :thumbup:

Ours was a lot cheaper than £150 too...

Chococat
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17 Jun 2012 14:06

Nivram:
remember..its the photographer that makes a photo...not the camera

Very true. A camera is a tool, nothing more. Like any tool, a good one makes the job easier, but doesn't make the user any better.

Daddy Bear
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Daytona T595

17 Jun 2012 16:49

Tamz:
I'm no pro photographer or anything, I just try my luck and have managed to get some good pictures with my finepix

Click on photos for full size :thumbup:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarantula_t...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarantula_t...

Ooh the Finepix. Which one? I had a S5000 before I killed it after many years service. If you look hard enough you can get one for about £50. Would be second hand though.

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