hey guys, i'm looking at buying my first camera. i just saw this at officeworks and i wanted to know if it was a good deal:
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Cam…
thanks for any help!
Digital Camera: Nikon L25 from Officeworks - Is this a good deal?
ThePensioner on 16/12/2012 - 13:32
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It is a card that allows you to upload your photos via Wifi, almost instantaneously, without ever removing the card from the camera. https://www.google.com/search?q=eye-fi
ok i just noticed that it needs 2AA batteries…. i thought it'd have rechargeable batteries. how long do the batteries last?
AA batteries are not an issue as you can get rechargables, but you will need to change the settings in the camera to use these.
One difference between the two cameras is the optical zoom. The Nikon has 5X vs the Fuji 3X.
I have a coolpix S9100 and many "enthusiasts" rate it down as it is limited in its ability for the settings to be overridden. Whereas I struggle to use most of the settings. Optical Zoom is the most important feature for me.
a detailed review here
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/reviews/compactca…
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There are oddities though. For example, why Nikon do you include Exposure compensation (it is nice to have of course) but no manual control over ISO? That would be much more useful.
Unfortunately, as much as I like this camera overall, the image quality is really quite compromised and yes the camera is inexpensive and so not aimed at the more discerning or (arguably) visually literate user, it's still disappointing.
That said, the L25 is fun and easy to use and so overall, as a budget package, the Nikon Coolpix L25 is probably, just about, spot on.
Given the price is at the low end of the camera scale, its probably ok.
AAs are heavy and if you dont have them already it is an extra cost.
The Fuji has a MP advantage that negates the difference in zoom.
All of these are super low end. Will be better than the average camera phones but not by much.
ok thanks. the 'eye fi' feature sounds really handy.
what camera would you recommend i get if not these two?
Cant really tell without knowing what exactly you want it for.
Taking photos outdoors during the day is a very different issue to indoors/low light.
Also depends on what you want to do with the pics. Just for facebook or do you want to be able to print some larger pics up?
I have had a few DSLRs in the past but now use a Micro four thirds camera. (like a DSLR but much smaller with no mirror.) I need something that is small enough to take with me places, good in low light so i dont have to use the flash inside, quick to focus (kids dont stay still).
Budget is the other thing. What are you willing to pay? sub $100 will be ok for some snapshots in good light or when picture quality isnt a big deal. ~$500 will get you about as much image quality as you are likly to need for just about anything without getting into pro stuff.
I have a different view point here.
- You are a "pensioner" I would guess from this and other posts then a lower price is important.
- You probably have no real idea of what types of photo's you want to take.
After a few years with a camera you will find what times it wasnt adequate for you. Eg low light, longer zoom, higher resolution.
Also you will find how often you really use the camera.
The first digital camera I got was the digital equivalent of a box brownie (well maybe a little better). From that I learned that I liked a viewfinder, as in daylight I found the screen hard to see. (New technology makes that less of an issue).
In the same time prices came down, I looked at a new model 2 years later and was always happy with that. It had features that would have cost me hundreds more when I first purchased my "box brownie"
I updated recently to the coolpix 9100 because it had features and a very good price for the one I bought. (one off close out)
This is not to say that it will suit many "enthusiasts" but you are not in that category yet.
Either camera above (Nikon/canon) will be a good starting point. Both are reliable and quality brands. Not too complicated. Go to officeworks have a feel and a look, its your first digital camera - enjoy
BTW = do you really know where you will eyefi your pics to? If so then its a feature that might suit, but watch features you dont or wont use,
The Nikon also does HD movies but again is that something you will use?
yeah this is my first digital camera. i'd like to get eyefi.
being able to take some HD movies would be cool as well.
http://www.mln.com.au/info_page/?id=boxingday
samsung wb100.
16Mp
ultra wide angle (great for stuff indoors)
26x optical zoom (huge zoom range)
HD movies.cant go to wrong for $100. (half price)
does anyone know what 'eye-fi' means?