Spec me a camera !

LiamC · 22 Mar 2009 at 19:06

Im no Professional but i want a camera that :

Can hold its quality even when zoomed in.
Take good pictures in the dark.
Take good quality Videos
Can take large ( ~8GB or so ) memory cards.

Budget - Well, nothing over £150 really, but i may streach up to £200.

CrazySpeaker · 22 Mar 2009 at 19:25

Are you looking for a compact? Or are you wanting a bit more control and something with more creative options? If the latter then you should be looking to get some second hand DSLR equipment or a newer Bridge camera of some kind.

LiamC · 22 Mar 2009 at 19:28

More so compact. I don't really know the different options that comes with camera's.

CrazySpeaker · 22 Mar 2009 at 19:32

In which case you should be able to get an excellent compact for your budget. Unfortunately I don't know enough about current compact models to be able to recomend any. There are plenty of people on here that will though I would have thought.

Buttons · 22 Mar 2009 at 20:42

For that price range and to leave you with some flexibility, I'd say try a Fuji s8000fd which can be had refurb for £99, has terrific 18x zoom and will take good shots.

Might struggle in low light but so will everything under a few hundred.

I've just bought a Canon SX10, another bridge camera but a little more than you've budgeted for.

LiamC · 23 Mar 2009 at 19:58

Im thinking of

Competitor link removed. Please read the rules.

Seems good for the price. The large lens makes me think it will produce decent photos?

hmm s8000fd looks good too

A.N.Other · 23 Mar 2009 at 21:50

Best remove the competitor link ... OcUK sell cameras

Fuji bridge cameras have always been pretty good, so I should think it's a fairly safe bet. Google for website reviews and user reviews to get some opinions. If possible, get out to a shop and try one in the flesh before you buy.