Digital Camera

[Emma123]

For my 18th I'm allowed a digitcal camera so are there any recommendations on half decent digital cameras that would take a picture of the horse over a fence (not with a 2 second delay and you end up guessing when to take it!), so one which instantly takes the picture when you press the button?

Or ones to avoid? Thanks

 

[JessPickle]

my sister has this one which has taken the pictures below (to give you an idea how it is) on It also takes decent length decent quality videos. I am buying one more me. Highly reccommend it

http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/digital/cameras/z1/

 

[pixie]

I think its HappyHorse who is a photographer (?), so perhaps PM her.

 

[Emma123]

Ok thanks very much

 

[TGM]

I've got a Nikon D-50 which is brilliant for action shots - no noticeable time delay at all. However, it is a digital SLR so might be bulkier and pricier than you really want.

 

[SJFAN]

As one who's used an SLR for jumping shots for many years, I'd recommend opting for a digital video camera instead. I bought a Panasonic NV GS 150 (a bargain from www.amazon.co.uk) in Feb this year and was delighted at how easy it is to use, and much lighter than the SLR with zoom lens. It can also be used for stills if you get a photo card - I've not done this yet - you can of course get a still from your video output.

 

[vic07]

we have a canon. super zoom. fantastic for outdoors - with a 12 time optical zoom. It isn't as good indoors - but still does a good movie. You can get it online for about £280. Really fab camera and takes very sharp clear shots. Can post an example if it helps.

 

[teapot]

If you're looking for a good off the high street type - I've got a Kodak Easyshare, it's one of the LS series, so they've been updated (had it 2 years now) and it's really good. So can recommend the Kodaks

Took this photo with it

 

[Emma123]

Yep, i think the Nikon D-50 is out of the price range im afraid! And would like one slightly smaller to take out and about. I was thinking about getting a digital video camera (my family has one but its really bulky) but my auntie refuses to video because she likes to watch me instead, so thought a picture over one fence was a compromise?!

Ill look into the others suggested thanks very much for your help!

 

[Emma123]

If you could post an example that would be great

 

[vic07]

 

[vic07]

I think this camera bridges a gap between the normal and the slr. It has lots of functions which are helpful for the action shots. It also has no delay.

 

[Emma123]

Ah I'm liking that one! What sort of Canon is it? Do you know the specific one or not?

 

[jinglejoys]

I love my Dimage Z1 but in doing a search have found they aren't made anymore!
Here's the reveiw though

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0308/03080703dimagez1.asp

 

[vic07]

canon powershot s3 IS. we bought it from purely gadget as it was the cheapest available at the time. Think it was about £400 at high street shops.