Mike_A
newbie
Reged: 26/05/2009
Posts: 2
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Hi All,
Please take it easy on me as i'm new to photography beyond the cheap pocket point and shoots! I'm looking for a camera <£250 (cheaper the better, but want some good looking results for framing and hanging).
I'll be using it for taking pictures of the girlfriend at showjumping competitions. I therefore want something that can do the following:
1) Zoom into a 10' wide fence as she jumps on the horse, up to about 75m away max.
2) Be able to take several shots repeatedly so i can select the best one afterwards.
3) Be as simple as possible so i can just point and shoot as reasonably easily as possible.
I haven't any preference on what form it takes, as long as its digital. I'm not really sure what length zoom i'd need etc etc. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions for models to look at.
Many Thanks,
Mike
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Fen
BAD WOLF
Reged: 12/03/2002
Posts: 25712
Loc: London'ish
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Hi Mike,
I doubt you'll find the equipment you'll need on a budget of £250.
You will (more than likely) need a reasonable spec'd DSLR as well as several high quality lenses.
Any chance you can extend the budget?
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Fen .......... My Fen's AP Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
"Apologies to right-eyed shooters. You're screwed."
- Joe Mcnally
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Mike_A
newbie
Reged: 26/05/2009
Posts: 2
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Hi Fen,
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
It's a possibility i can extend - i suppose it depends on what advantages the extra cash would bring. I did look at a few models online which seem to offer zoom upto about 24x and sequential shooting (though at 3megapixels on some):
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Fuji Finepix S2000HD
Olympus SP-565UZ
What would a DSLR with changeable lenses cost and how would that be better than above? I have no idea how to tell what zoom i would need etc...
Appreciate you time thoughts. Bear in mind simpler would be better as i don't really think i want something huge with lots of lenses.
Thanks
Mike
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Fen
BAD WOLF
Reged: 12/03/2002
Posts: 25712
Loc: London'ish
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I doubt a compact camera will be able to produce the results you want. They just aren't designed for this sort of thing.
But I'll leave it to others with more knowledge of compacts to confirm that (or not)
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Fen .......... My Fen's AP Galleries - My Blog - My Flickr
"Apologies to right-eyed shooters. You're screwed."
- Joe Mcnally
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Wheelman
Reged: 23/11/2002
Posts: 1015
Loc: Kent/Sussex border
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It is certainly possible to take reasonable action pictures with a bridge camera like the SX10 IS. I have used a Canon S3 IS, a pre-decessor, for motor sport pics which is a similar discipline. There is however a rather large BUT  It isn't easy and you will need a lot of practise and perseverance to learn the techniques required such as panning.
A more expensive DSLR will make it easier but you still need to learn the techniques as even a Canon 1 series with L glass at several thousand pounds won't guarantee perfect results every time.
Action is IMHO one area where technique is more important than equipment.
Another option may be to have a look for a second hand film camera as manual focus bodies and lenses from Canon, Nikon etc can be picked up quite cheaply and give a lot of bang for the buck.
If you are going to use it for other subjects as well I would try one of the Bridge cameras and give it a go. I quite enjoy using mine (after I have got some shots in the bag with the DSLR) as it is more of a challenge to get good results.
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IvorETower
Little Buttercup
Reged: 15/11/2006
Posts: 2307
Loc: Camberley, Surrey
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I think that a monopod is going to be a near-essential accessory if you go for a bridge camera - and probably highly desirable if you do up your budget and go for a dSLR
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Too many cameras, too many lenses.......
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Wheelman
Reged: 23/11/2002
Posts: 1015
Loc: Kent/Sussex border
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Not sure about the Monopod being essential-never used one with the S3 IS, but then again I usually use the 100-400 without one, so am used to hand holding.
I tend to find them a little cumbersome and they seem to slow me down a bit which can be a problem when a mate spins into the gravel at Druids (Brands) on the opposite side of the hairpin- have some reasonable shots of car going in spraying gravel etc. taken on the run
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Colin
IRIPN
When you don't know where you are going then any road will do
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