Photography

[FURI0]

As above is anyone into photography? I was thinking of going on a course of some sort has anyone ever done one of these etc?

Also im going to iceland next month so need a decent camera for low light shots and fast moving images i was thinking:-

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf3keb-k-interchangeable-micro-compact-system-camera-with-14-42mm-lens-black-11102663-pdt.html

or

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/nikon-1-j1-compact-system-camera-with-10-30mm-lens-black-11434040-pdt.html

Any help would be appriecated

:y::y::y:

[Brettles1986]

As above is anyone into photography? I was thinking of going on a course of some sort has anyone ever done one of these etc?

Also im going to iceland next month so need a decent camera for low light shots and fast moving images i was thinking:-

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf3keb-k-interchangeable-micro-compact-system-camera-with-14-42mm-lens-black-11102663-pdt.html

or

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/nikon-1-j1-compact-system-camera-with-10-30mm-lens-black-11434040-pdt.html

Any help would be appriecated

:y::y::y:

I seem to remember Ryan on here saying that for cameras it's either Nikon or Canon or nothing.

[Sam]

Ask a mod to move this thread to the correct section :)

LINK TO THE CORRECT SECTION (http://www.saxperience.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=33)

[matt_vtr_15a]

There's nothing wrong with it being in this section imo...

It is general discussion after all and not exactly into fine details of photography..

Ryan will help.. adsayer studied photography also I think..

Not sure what his name is nowadays on the forum or if he is still active

[Jay_]

Ad sayer is barry123

[Stissy]

i can help (a little) what's your budget?

[FURI0]

im only just starting up so realistically like £300 maximum

[DAMSK11]

I've been doing photography courses for 4 years now, they're ok but nothing compared to getting real experience. Also as said above, Nikon or Canon.

[Stissy]

im only just starting up so realistically like £300 maximum

300 could get you a second hand 500d with a lens. thats where i'd start.
get a proper SLR as apposed to one of the bridge cameras or advanced compacts

[dondan]

Buy my Nikon DSLR I'm selling, that's a great start :).

[Ross]

I've run a photography business of my own for 5+ years although it's now just part time. (weddings, portraits mostly, but other bits and bobs). Ryan is a full-time tog. What do you need to know? :)

[FURI0]

I just want some decent advise on getting a decent camera tbf as above I'm going to Iceland and want to get into photography hopefully. I was looking at the Nikon 1 wat do u all think p this camera an can you advise any others I can't really afford 2 go down the slr route so expensive

[Mochachino]

I just want some decent advise on getting a decent camera tbf as above I'm going to Iceland and want to get into photography hopefully. I was looking at the Nikon 1 wat do u all think p this camera an can you advise any others I can't really afford 2 go down the slr route so expensive

The freezer isle in Iceland is good for pics mate.

[Ryan]

On a cheap budget the 'compact systems' are good.

The issue you have is if you want to do more you will need to reinvest.

If you go down the slr route, only touch canon or Nikon. I don't give a toss if this upsets someone with a Sony or whatever they are the best two systems on the market in terms of user base. This means you have a much better market for buying and selling, greater lens selection bla bla bla....

If not going for an slr, the panasonic has had great reviews.

You don't need to study anything anyway, I'm a full time photographer and self taught. There's plenty of free information online/forums if you need.

Www.camerapricebuster.co.uk for prices too.

[Barry123]

Ad sayer is barry123

Retired 'pro' (if i could ever call myself that) photographer now dude.

[Jay_]

Retired 'pro' (if i could ever call myself that) photographer now dude.

Retired already? must be knocking on a bit then ;)

[blackie_2k5]

It's surprising how many ppl don't know who Barry is lol :p

And think adsayer in fact has retired :D

[Barry123]

It's surprising how many ppl don't know who Barry is lol :p

And think adsayer in fact has retired :D

worlds worst secret lol need to change name back but cba and cba hassling scott.

Jay. kind of quit whilst i was on a high with it. Do kind of miss some of the gear though /sadface

[blackie_2k5]

worlds worst secret lol need to change name back but cba and cba hassling scott.

Jay. kind of quit whilst i was on a high with it. Do kind of miss some of the gear though /sadface

*goes to ask Scott for name change to adsayer...

[Carlvtr88]

I work in a school directly with the main photography lady. We often go into the dark room as we develop prints manually as they did back in the day.

Cameras in general in the place are pretty standard tho tbh.

[CHIP]

Wtf, Barry is Ad? I just thought Ad had died tbh lol.

[Bedford126]

I work in a school directly with the main photography lady. We often go into the dark room as we develop prints manually as they did back in the day.

Cameras in general in the place are pretty standard tho tbh.

Just a min there mate. You go in the dark room with her in the school that's some kinky shit right there.

You could just be my new hero.

I got given a canon 450d for winning student of the year at college but tbh my pics are appalling.

[Dany4494]

I always thought that you need a SLR to get real professional shots can you use non SLR camera.

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[knight-22]

I always thought that you need a SLR to get real professional shots can you use non SLR camera.

I know it's no professional photo, but a while back I took this on a digital camera.. :homme:

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee432/knight-22/P1100657.jpg

Im no expert, but your much better off with an slr in terms of quality, the photo looks ok-ish now, but if I were to zoom in or crop it, it becomes incredibly pixelated.

[Bound]

What I find looking at that picture knight-22 (and no offence) is I love the setting, the sun scene and the old dinghy's laying around, but the car doesn't actually look as good as the rest of it!

[W103_A5H]

I bought myself this kit a few weeks ago as I am going to start getting into it as a hobby myself:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/canon-eos-1100d-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-zoom-lens-tp1700-tripod-slrc200-digital-slr-black-orange-camera-holster-di-ii-ld-55-200mm-f-4-0-5-6-macro-zoom-lens-13803830-pdt.html
CANON EOS 1100D Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens
TP1700 Tripod
SLRC200 Digital SLR Black & Orange Camera Holster
Di-II LD 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 Macro Zoom Lens

Need to learn how to use all the functions still, brilliant camera though I think even though I know hardly anything lol. Feels good in your hands and its not too big or heavy. Hoping to go out this weekend to take some pictures as the weather has been pants lately!

[Carlvtr88]

Just a min there mate. You go in the dark room with her in the school that's some kinky shit right there.

You could just be my new hero.

I got given a canon 450d for winning student of the year at college but tbh my pics are appalling.


Yes.... the thing is.... I had this exact thought. We both went in whilst the kids were doing their work..... all i could think of was, " in my school, there would have been rumours going around ".

It like being in the fuckin red light district. Just before you're about to engage.


Shes mega fit too !

[Brettles1986]

Yes.... the thing is.... I had this exact thought. We both went in whilst the kids were doing their work..... all i could think of was, " in my school, there would have been rumours going around ".

It like being in the fuckin red light district. Just before you're about to engage.


Shes mega fit too !

Be rude not to supply pics

[FURI0]

I think im going to go and buy the panasonic DMC-GF3KEB-K for £229 from PC WORLD was going to buy the Nikon 1 J1 but i have found out it doesnt have a flash on the camera but could also be swung by the OLYMPUS E-PM1 any thoughts? That one is also £229.99

[Stissy]

you could get a second hand canon 500d / 550d for that price
thats what i'd do

[Ryan]

I always thought that you need a SLR to get real professional shots can you use non SLR camera.

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The new csc systems are actually very good. You have the ability to shoot raw on them etc...

I actually know of quite a few pros who also have these as either some form of back up/remote camera.

After the London riots where lots of guys lost thousands on gear being smashed/stolen by youths the smaller less obvious systems actually proved to be a godsend.

However you spec your kit for your needs when you are working full time, my gear is set up for what I shoot and sometimes people may want something ill need to rent gear for.

[Carlvtr88]

Be rude not to supply pics

lolll be a bit hard to get some haha

[billy-m]

I bought a Nikon D5000 around 3 years a go. I haven't checked prices since but its a great SLR for beginners. I'm still using it and I only upgrade my lens depending on what I need the lens for.

http://bilal-malik.com/photography.html

Only got a few photos on there but all of them were taken using the same camera.