Camera To Start With

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

I'm after a new camera for wildlife pics and a few action shots of the dogs. I'm a complete novice and don't have a clue, my main worried is ending up with a camera thats too novice then needing/wanting something better in six month.

Would anyone be good enough to make a suggestion of cameras I should be looking at and what to stay away from.

Any advice/guidence appreciated. Atb

[paulus 26]

the canon 7D is considered as one of the best cameras for wildlife photography, the secondhand value has dropped since the 7D mk2 came out earlier this year, the main concern would be your lens, you need a fast lens and they dont come cheap, so the reality is its all down to budget,

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

the canon 7D is considered as one of the best cameras for wildlife photography, the secondhand value has dropped since the 7D mk2 came out earlier this year, the main concern would be your lens, you need a fast lens and they dont come cheap, so the reality is its all down to budget,

Are they any others that I should consider.

Been looking at lenses and I don't understand what I should be looking for.

[paulus 26]

 

the canon 7D is considered as one of the best cameras for wildlife photography, the secondhand value has dropped since the 7D mk2 came out earlier this year, the main concern would be your lens, you need a fast lens and they dont come cheap, so the reality is its all down to budget,

Are they any others that I should consider.

Been looking at lenses and I don't understand what I should be looking for.

 

most crop sensor cameras will do, but the 7D has a higher frame per second than most. as for the lens its all down to aperture and focal length, basically the lower the F number and the longer the focal length then the higher the price. so its a trade off..............

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

 

 

the canon 7D is considered as one of the best cameras for wildlife photography, the secondhand value has dropped since the 7D mk2 came out earlier this year, the main concern would be your lens, you need a fast lens and they dont come cheap, so the reality is its all down to budget,

 

Are they any others that I should consider.

Been looking at lenses and I don't understand what I should be looking for.

most crop sensor cameras will do, but the 7D has a higher frame per second than most. as for the lens its all down to aperture and focal length, basically the lower the F number and the longer the focal length then the higher the price. so its a trade off..............

I've been looking into cameras and a bridge camera will suit me.

I've looked at many reviews and no one review says the same thing or points me in same direction.

Do you have any opinions on these or be able to point me in right direction.

[paulus 26]

 

 

 

the canon 7D is considered as one of the best cameras for wildlife photography, the secondhand value has dropped since the 7D mk2 came out earlier this year, the main concern would be your lens, you need a fast lens and they dont come cheap, so the reality is its all down to budget,

Are they any others that I should consider.

Been looking at lenses and I don't understand what I should be looking for.

most crop sensor cameras will do, but the 7D has a higher frame per second than most. as for the lens its all down to aperture and focal length, basically the lower the F number and the longer the focal length then the higher the price. so its a trade off..............

I've been looking into cameras and a bridge camera will suit me.

I've looked at many reviews and no one review says the same thing or points me in same direction.

Do you have any opinions on these or be able to point me in right direction.

 

never owned a bridge camera, to be honest i dont see the point in them. for what they cost you can pick up a second hand dslr that will do everything a bridge will do and more

[Omanyra 2,518]

Same here

You have to learn bridge cameras the same as you have to learn a dslr you will want to upgrade at some point and you will get next to nothing for it, and you will have to learn your new camera all over again

But again it's all about what you want to do with your images, if you just want to post on here and print 6x4 images use a bridge, or your phone

There's never been a better time to buy good second hand dslr cameras both nikon and the other kinds

[Lid 194]

I have both a dslr and bridge camera and find they are both useful in different situations. The bridge has a massive zoom range and being quite small, it is really good for holidays and takes perfectly good photos when needed, plus it has video.

 

Getting back to this question, the best choices are dependent on budget and how likely you think you are to continue. There's no point in spending £1500+ and then giving up.

 

My suggestion if you are willing to spend a reasonable sum is a second hand Canon 50d body (around £250) and a superzoom lens like the Tamron AF 16-300 mm f3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD with macro (£440 new). This camera has no video though.

[Omanyra 2,518]

Or a nikon d300 or d300s

Giving them away now, and a second hand nikon 70-300 mm non vr for £70 sorted

I bought a second hand nikon 70-300 and had it 4 years and sold it on ebay a few months back for the same price, quality glass will hold a good price where quality cameras may not

 

But hurry up we are waiting to see your pics...

[Cleanspade 3,324]

i had a bridge and didnt get on with it. i went for a nikon d90 and am enjoying owning this camera. i would like a full frame nikon next but will have to wait a while. dont settle for second best. get yourself a canon or nikon entry level DSLR.

[J Darcy 5,871]

IMO forget the bridge. Get a second hand body off ebay. Think about what lens you want and away you go.

If you want to take 'great' pics consistantly the zoom on the bridge camera will be of little use.

[Kay 3,709]

I have used both dslr and one of these bridge/super zoom type cameras, not touched my dslr for the last 3 yrs this bridge camera i use has got everything i need in a compact camera, no lens changing etc...it suits me for hobby photography

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

I'm wanting something that's a little compact so I can put it in a bag and take it with me whatever I'm doing be it out with the dogs, fishing or working around our farm or out with me kids.

I don't want something that has to have its own bag.

I live in a great bit of countryside and I'm outside most of my time and see some great things from time to time and would like to try collect some pictures as I have very few.

I'm not after super amazing quality pics but I do want camera that takes a good picture at a small distance and has a burst.

I have no budget but I am a farmer lol . . . the cheaper the better but not at the expense of doing what I want.

 

thanks for advice keep it coming atb

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

IMO forget the bridge. Get a second hand body off ebay. Think about what lens you want and away you go.

If you want to take 'great' pics consistantly the zoom on the bridge camera will be of little use.

I've been reading quite a few reviews and none agree on same thing and all suggest something different.

If I could understand the lenses more or if I knew what I was looking at it would be easier.

Is there a allround lense?

[Fieldsporthunter 1,864]

I have used both dslr and one of these bridge/super zoom type cameras, not touched my dslr for the last 3 yrs this bridge camera i use has got everything i need in a compact camera, no lens changing etc...it suits me for hobby photography

Can I ask what bridge camera you use.