[TimperleySaint]

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:46 pm  

Right, decided that a DSLR isn't for me so am looking to sell my Nikon D5000 with two lenses and a few other sundries - PM me for more details if you are interested.

[TimperleySaint]

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:13 am  

Bump. Just a reminder about the above, if anyone is considering a DSLR but not wanting to splash out on a brand new camera, as this is in top notch condition still. I am open to offers!

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:19 pm  

Some of Mrs Kingfisher from a walk in the park today:

Some of Mrs Kingfisher from a walk in the park today:

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Mon Feb 17, 2014 10:15 pm  

DLSR question. I currently use SanDisk SDHC Card's (8GB).

Do the high definition cards produce better photos? Do cameras automatically accept them? Do camera automatically accept 32GB cards or could a particular camera only accept up to say 8GB or 16GB (manual doesn't say, camera a few years old)?

Thanks in anticipation.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:14 am  

Dally wrote:

DLSR question. I currently use SanDisk SDHC Card's (8GB).

Do the high definition cards produce better photos? Do cameras automatically accept them? Do camera automatically accept 32GB cards or could a particular camera only accept up to say 8GB or 16GB (manual doesn't say, camera a few years old)?

Thanks in anticipation.

Before I start, just let me say that the kingfisher pix are absolutely superb.

I think that some cameras do only accept certain types and sizes of memory cards (Google should provide an answer for your specific camera), but I've never heard of the quality of card contributing to the quality of the photograph. Read/write speeds, reliability, security of data: yes; image quality, no.

There is another factor to consider: many photographers aver that if you need (say) 32GB capacity it's better to use 4 x 8GB or 2 x 16GB rather than placing all your eggs in one basket. That might have been an issue in the past but IMO with a top quality card (not an ebay cheap / fake) it's no longer relevant. I've regularly used a Lexar 128GB for about 18 months with no problems whatsoever).

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:41 am  

Thanks. Glad that my basic memory cards seem to be OK.

The kingfisher was very obliging. Got about 50 decent pictures!

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:42 am  

Thanks. Glad that my basic memory cards seem to be OK.

The kingfisher was very obliging. Got about 50 decent pictures!

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:39 pm  

As much as I love my DSLR I also have a bridge camera, minolta dimage z2 which has a faulty battery door. Now I love that camera, ideal when the DSLR isn't, ie short trip, concerts, when the DSLR is too conspicuous, and I've had some great results with it. So, I'm looking to replace it with another bridge and as I have a 'special' birthday coming up will have some money to spend. Currently looking at Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ30, selling at £134 it seems to have everything my minolta has and a bit more, in fact everything I need, but as my budget is around £200 does anyone have any other recommendations please, or indeed views on the Lumix.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:15 am  

Dally wrote:

DLSR question. I currently use SanDisk SDHC Card's (8GB).

Do the high definition cards produce better photos? Do cameras automatically accept them? Do camera automatically accept 32GB cards or could a particular camera only accept up to say 8GB or 16GB (manual doesn't say, camera a few years old)?

Thanks in anticipation.

The HC means High Capacity not High Definition.

Re: Photography thread 11.02 : Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:22 am  

RoversTrace wrote:

As much as I love my DSLR I also have a bridge camera, minolta dimage z2 which has a faulty battery door. Now I love that camera, ideal when the DSLR isn't, ie short trip, concerts, when the DSLR is too conspicuous, and I've had some great results with it. So, I'm looking to replace it with another bridge and as I have a 'special' birthday coming up will have some money to spend. Currently looking at Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ30, selling at £134 it seems to have everything my minolta has and a bit more, in fact everything I need, but as my budget is around £200 does anyone have any other recommendations please, or indeed views on the Lumix.

I'm a huge fan of the LUMIX range, they are cracking cameras, great value and last for ages. That one you are looking at has some impressive specs for that price point. If your budget can be stretched a little I'd look at the DMC-LZ40 Amazon has it for £230.