Compact camera to go with slr?

Question

Hi!

I have the nikon d40 and it is working well for me, i have the 18-55 mm. And i know allot of u guys are gunna say "its pretty light all ya need is your d40".

I already have the samsung nv3 but i have had that for AGES and i am gunna treat myself for christmas. Any recommendations price dosent matter (probably under £250).

Thanks,

Chris

Answer 1

Why do you need another camera?

You have four digital point and shoot cameras, and a digital SLR camera. Unless you collect cameras, i don't think you need another one. Also, you don't need to spend $450 on a point and shoot camera, with that money, you can get a really nice lens for your D40. In my opinion, getting a point and shoot would be a complete waste of money. You can replace your 18-55mm lens with an 18-200mm VR lens so you Zoom out further, and get clearer photographs.

If you don't trust taking your digital SLR outside for some reason ( i do it all the time, and nothing ever happened to it ) Just take one of your four point and shoot cameras. There's no need To purchase another camera, get this lens, that's your money's worth:

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-200mm-3-5...

Answer 2

Why not have a look at www.dpreview.com - I've found their reviews really helpful when I have been buying cameras.

I guess we all get them with different preferences and usages in mind so unless WE shared that I'm not sure my recommendations would be that helpful!

Might be worth taking a look at one of the little Canons though - I do have one of the IXUS range and really love it.  The picture quality is comparable to my Panason FZ18 (although it is nowhere near as technical!)

Answer 3

I use my SLR for taking quality photos, but it's bigger and heavier so I can't always have a camera with me. Because I always like to have a camera with me I got the Canon SD1000. It's really small so I just carry it in my pocket all of the time. The pictures aren't amazing compared to the SLR but any camera is better than no camera.

P.S. I agree, why get a 4th P&S? I'm sure a charity would love that money if you're so desperate to part with it.

Answer 4

I'd go for the Canon G9 .. it has full manual controls over aperture, shutter speed and ISO as well as it shoots RAW.