bridge camera

[vxr-bandit]

Are these any good?

I see some do the basics of a dslr like apature (spelling) shutter speeds etc, or would I be best to get her just a point and shoot? She wants to start getting into photography but I ain't spending a fortune on her

[Gnasher]

My one criticism of (some) bridge cameras is that whilst they can do a lot of the manual settings etc available on a d-slr it can sometimes be a bit of a pain to get to those settings.

However... I've got a fujifilm bridge camera and it's spot on!!

[tin545]

Are these any good?

I see some do the basics of a dslr like apature (spelling) shutter speeds etc, or would I be best to get her just a point and shoot? She wants to start getting into pornography but I ain't spending a fortune on her

You say what id keep that stuff personal mate

[vxr-bandit]

I was looking at the Fuji one in argos that's down to 140, its only so she can get started really, and knowing her she will use it for a week and forget about it lol

[vxr-bandit]

You say what id keep that stuff personal mate

I actually had to double check I didn't actually write that lmfao

[tin545]

I actually had to double check I didn't actually write that lmfao

Pmsl

[DanTheManc]

Bridge cameras are good for the money and have great zooms. However, they have small sensors so arnt so great in low light.

The Fujifilm HS10 is a very good bridge camera but usually costs around £300. However, you can buy a refurbished HS10 direct from Fujifilm with 12 months warranty £203.99 but can be had for £188 using promotional code P832a4v3t8mes

Check out some reviews on the Fujifilm HS10. Here's link to the refurb site

https://secure.fujifilm.co.uk/shop/c...m/finepix-hs10

[vxrossco]

I'd keep an eye on ebay Stew theres plenty of people like your missus who want one then get bored bound to be a bargain there somewhere

maybe this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-EOS-20D-...item25648ae245

you'll also need to find a lens cheap but thats one of the joys of a dslr

or just spotted this ok its an older model but sigma make some great cameras and lenses
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sigma-SD9-3-4-...item3cb8c02f19

don't let the low mega pixel put you off it'll still be better than a much higher point and shoot

[B17BLG]

i had a bridge camera before my DSLR ( my dad now has the bridge ) and was a fantastic learning piece of kit! could shoot in manual too and have control over the pictures i took!
was a fuji too!
happy shopping

[vxr-bandit]

Bought the fujifilm s2750 hd, it seems a very good buy, its packed full of features etc, very pleased

[Gnasher]

Hope our advice helped.

I'm looking to update mine and I'll probably replace it with another fujifilm bridge camera.

[vxr-bandit]

Indeed it did mate, thanks very much

[badboyburt]

I got mine today, got the bundle with the 4gb card and the case Aint tried it yet food first

Cheers for the info Stew and gents