trigger2 3,137 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 i am wanting to get a decent camera to take out with me on the odd days out and about with the dog. i have been looking at canon cameras but have next to feck all experience with cameras. i am going to go with canon but i am just not sure which would be the best for me. i like the 600d and was wondering would it be straight forward enough for me to use being a beginner and good enough to take high quality photos. i known its not as straight forward as buying a camera pointing at something pressing the button then hey presto a top quality image. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 that would be a yes. and it is very simple to use. you can learn as you go. these camera's do a great job of point and shoot. as well as the trickier stuff.. i have this camera for the same sort of stuff.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 i have a 400d and can get you up to my standard in minutes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knocker76 40 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 The 600d is a great bit of kit but if you have as you say next to no experience then I would recommend a bridge camera before moving on to a full dslr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 The 600d is a great bit of kit but if you have as you say next to no experience then I would recommend a bridge camera before moving on to a full dslr. i would say the opposite as once you have mastered the bridge you will then need to buy a dslr to progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 if you get a bridge you will still want a dslr later. false economy .. some bridges are harder to work than entry level dslr. camera's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
knocker76 40 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 yeah I know what your both saying but with no experience of cameras a full dslr is just gonna confuse the feck out of him. IMO hes better of learning with a bridge for a while then moving on to dslr. Put it this way if he was a new driver with no experience you wouldn't chuck him straight in a Ferrari would you? no you would start him off learning the basics first in something a bit less complicated. And Paulus ive still got an old bridge knocking about if you want it, if you can master it it might help you out with the results you get from your 400d . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 yeah I know what your both saying but with no experience of cameras a full dslr is just gonna confuse the feck out of him. IMO hes better of learning with a bridge for a while then moving on to dslr. Put it this way if he was a new driver with no experience you wouldn't chuck him straight in a Ferrari would you? no you would start him off learning the basics first in something a bit less complicated. And Paulus ive still got an old bridge knocking about if you want it, if you can master it it might help you out with the results you get from your 400d . fuzzy has to keep up with the Joneses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
subwoofer 13 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Just about any camera will have a point and shoot mode and will give good results. DSLRs are generally faster and more intuitive to use (but bigger) so will give the best experience to the user. Bridge cameras are fine if you wil never want to change lenses, and want a smaller lighter camera. I have a DSLR, Superzoom compact (semi-compact really), and an 'enthusiasts' compact (with F1.7 lens and full manual control including focus) and it is the enthusiasts compact that comes out with me more often than not. The DSLR is used when I need rapid fire and quick response and don't mind the weight. All modern cameras are generally more capable than the people weilding them, as David Bailey proved, a master can take amazing photos with even the most basic camera. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger2 3,137 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 i have a 400d and can get you up to my standard in minutes :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 took these playing with the 600D. and kit lens. (18-55 ) nothing special. but i like taking pics its about being out with the camera/dogs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 IMG_0356.JPG IMG_0331.JPG IMG_0339.JPG took these playing with the 600D. and kit lens. (18-55 ) nothing special. but i like taking pics its about being out with the camera/dogs. same here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 . together we could go a long way paulus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 . together we could go a long way paulus. at least 2ft 5" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,400 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've a dslr and a bridge camera and prefer the bridge saves messing around with lenses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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