I want a new camera

[Chris79]

If you're only looking for continuous shoot with a good quality easy to use camera, I would recommend a middle road compact. Something like a sony, canon etc.
They can take fantastic shot, you just dont have the full control of depth of field, or shutter speed. Much easier to handle, stick it in your pocket.

If you are wanting a little more control without going DSLR, the bridge camera (super zoom compact) are a good option, particularly for travel. They are smaller than DSLR, some have massive zoom, similar control to a DSLR (shutter, aperture,iso) and all without the need to change lenses.

But if wanting to get seriously into photography as a hobby, no substitue for a DSLR. But as mentioned to get the best from them you will need to do some serious research or a course.

Personally I use a Sony compact and a Nikon DSLR. Best of both worlds.

[tracemul7]

Agree on a DSLR being a great option for some great images - however depending on what you are going to us it for, might consider having another camera too.
I know this sounds expensive .... but hear me out :P

I have a DSLR (Canon 550D) with numerous lenses and have taken it on numerous trips away. However I have been to a number of spots where the sand/dust gets into pretty much everything, so for this reason, we have bought a dust-proof/water-proof/drop-proof point & shoot (Panasonic FT5) and this covers me for all trips.
While the images from the Panasonic are nothing like the Canon - I don't have the stress about getting sand/dust in my lenses etc.

The images taken by a DSLR can be stunning, but maybe consider what you want to do with the images? If you want to blow them up onto a large canvas, you need a decent image to start with ... but if it's some 4x6 prints for an album, or sharing with family & friends on Facebook, there are tons of cameras that will do this job, and also save you some $$ when compared to a DSLR

Just my thoughts

[threedogs]

See what 4OFF and Fracster use or recommend we have all see the quality of their shots
at camp I tend to us my phone but I also have a small Olympic 12MP job which I should use more but I dont.
I have bugger all family photo the lot since digital cameras took over, sad eh

[kevingalloway]

Thanks Chris, I am after a camera that I can put in my pocket or console of the patrol or commodore so that's why I was looking at a compact.
Choice list a Canon IXUS 255 HS as their first choice for a compact. I will look further before I pick one, thanks

[BigRAWesty]

Well look for the highest mp you can afford then..
We have a Sony point and shoot, it has a Carl Zeouse (think that's the name) lenses on it. It's wallet size so fits the pocket well..

[Chris79]

Yeah, my little Sony has a carl zeiss lense. Even for a 7 yo camera with 8.1 mp it takes a nice shot.
Todays compacts would be even better.

This is an example of a shot from it.

[fracster]

Canon, Nikon, both equally as good as each other and have the largest range of lenses and accessories.

The BEST camera you can have is the one you take with you. There is no point getting a DSLR if you don`t want to carry the thing about with you. Many days I don`t take mine, I just take the wifes Pentax compact.

So, if you want to carry a DSLR and learn how to use it properly, then either of the above entry level cameras will suit you, go to a shop and try them out, they are very different in how they are set up, get the one that suits you. I shoot Nikon and find Canon to be very messy with regards controls and the menus, many canon shooters feel the same about Nikon. The Sony range is getting good reviews and may be worth looking at, there is also Samsung and Pentax, but I believe you will be better off with one of the big two,Canon/Nikon.

Compact wise, I can`t really offer much advice as I know little about them. Fuji are getting good reviews at the moment, but I can`t add anything other than that.

[Gecko17]

I have a Nikon D7000 that I take most places, especially when working away. It does everything I want and more but it is still a delicate instrument and you have to be careful of the conditions you subject it to, which is why my Olympus Tough pocket camera never leaves my side. It is dust, water etc proof and still takes some amazing shoots.


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[outback]

See what 4OFF and Fracster use or recommend we have all see the quality of their shots
at camp I tend to us my phone but I also have a small Olympic 12MP job which I should use more but I dont.
I have bugger all family photo the lot since digital cameras took over, sad eh

Fracster would like a Nikon D800/D800E or possibly a Nikon D4. Expensive tastes there.

Fracster I will sell you my D800 when I finish with it OK?

[fracster]

Fracster has a D800 and a D3S, he is happy with what he has mate...................