FAO: Camera geeks :D

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:04 pm

SpikeyG40 wrote:Dan appears to know what he is talking about (too many years working for an electrical retailer) he'll try and sell it to you i tell thee!

I don't mind him trying to sell me the cameras, just as long as he doesn't try the extended warranty

Only joking Dan

All the advice is appreciated.

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:41 pm

hehe tis ok, i would just be doing my job

our extended warranty also covers accidents ya know

both cameras are good and both are Â£300 in the shop but both are cheaper online! having held both aswell, they are quite comfortable to hold, but it all depends on how you feel with them!

your best bet is to go into a camera shop like Jessops or Comet and just hold some of the cameras and see which one feels the best!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:15 pm

How about this one?

Click Me

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:53 pm

seems ok mate, good spec, practically the same spec as the Panasonic.
i think the Panasonic would be a better bet (the FZ18) as it has a top quality Leica lense to boot!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:47 pm

Just got to wait for Comet to actually get some then

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:12 am

cant get the stock, let alone the staff!

we've got the FZ18 Pana at our store, plus the Sony H7 and the cheaper Panasonic, just not the Â£300 Fuji!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:52 pm

Bit far to drive though Dan

I went in the Bedford store and they've only got the FZ8.

Might check Curry's later, then if they've got it get them to price match Comet

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:01 pm

Curry's is a swearword in our household!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:41 pm

They're showing out of stock online as well.

I might go to the shop tomorrow and see (if I can be bothered)

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:45 pm

my advice is don't get hung up on megapixels, it means pretty much bugger all past 5 megapixels.

5 good quality mp is way way better than 9 from an average lens. in fact, the 5 megapixels will print out a lot better.

If you aren't going to print about A3, even 3mp is ok.

so basically, don't let megapixels sell you a camera.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:58 pm

The mp doesn't doesn't bother me too much Dave, tbh I'm happy with the pics my folks camera takes and that's a 4 I think.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:56 pm

Just ordered my FZ18 from Comet, to be delivered on Monday 29th

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:25 am

woohoo that means u've indirectly paid towards my wages for this month

and it will be here just in time for Oxford Edition if you fancy going?

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 4:52 pm

I'm thinking about it Dan

Not sure as though I'd have learnt how to use it by then. It will be very good for Nurburgring next year

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:02 pm

i can give you a quick run through at the show mate