Gerinako Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I currently have a nice compact Panasonic Camera, it takes the photos I want although the zoom is frustrating! So I've decided to upgrade - problem is I'm eyeing two very different types of camera the Panasonic FZ38 which is a bridge camera & the Nikon D5000 which is an SLR Anyone have any suggestions about which I should go for? Or a completely different camera. (Bearing in mind the D5000 is my absolute max budget!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luketheowl Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I currently have a nice compact Panasonic Camera, it takes the photos I want although the zoom is frustrating! So I've decided to upgrade - problem is I'm eyeing two very different types of camera the Panasonic FZ38 which is a bridge camera & the Nikon D5000 which is an SLR Anyone have any suggestions about which I should go for? Or a completely different camera. (Bearing in mind the D5000 is my absolute max budget!) The Panasonic FZ38 is a very nice camera and I personally can't tell much difference between this and a proper SLR camera. It takes great pictures and the wide angle lens and 18x digital zoom is a brilliant feature for a camera in this price range. If your interested, the video isn't bad either but like with most camera's (including the Nikon D5000) the audio doesn't quite match up to the great picture. I always think that the allure of the Nikon camera's never really justify it's massive price tag. Yes the picture that you can get can be stunning but to obtain them you usually have to purchase several different filters and a gigantic lens to go on to of it. The swivel screen is a nice feature but in my opinion it can do without it unless you take photo's upside down or something So, in my opinion you should get the Panasonic FZ38 because I never really feel that the Nikon ever lives up to expectation (just my opinion though) and you can spend money on it like crazy just to get the shots you want. Also, the Panasonic has a lecia lens as standard which I always find gives an extra sparkle to a photo. Hope this helps :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan27 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 If you want to get more into photography and over the next few years buy a couple of extra things like different lenses, filters etc then buy the Nikon. You can grow and steadily build your skills with an SLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerinako Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thanks guys, whacked in the order on Amazon £212 FZ38 Come to pappa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack-Abusi Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 what about the Panasonic G2? what are the thoughts on that baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerinako Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Cashback on that from Panasonic at the minute I think? http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/LUMIX+Digital+Cameras/Overview/Lumix+G+Promotions/4831151/index.html#anker_4831153 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Have you not got a camera on your phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerinako Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Yes - but Cameras on the phones suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothy Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Yes - but Cameras on the phones suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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