Hi all,
I am currently using my old and trusty, although very basic digital compact (Sony W-30). Throughout last few years I have managed to find out what I am really missing from my camera, and what do I need.
First I thought that DSLR is the obvious next step but... The only few things I need is:
- possibility of wide-angle shots;
- manual focus (ideally adjusted by ring on the lens, not menu or button);
- wide range of manually adjusted shutter speed;
- manually adjustable white-balance;
- manually adjustable aperture;
- possibility to save pictures as RAW;
Well, from your exprience, do I really need DSLR or there is something else like more advanced compact. Of course price is the main factor, as SONY Alpha200 is now for 240 pounds, it would have to be less than 180-200.
Thanks for all your help.
Pietrach
I am currently using my old and trusty, although very basic digital compact (Sony W-30). Throughout last few years I have managed to find out what I am really missing from my camera, and what do I need.
First I thought that DSLR is the obvious next step but... The only few things I need is:
- possibility of wide-angle shots;
- manual focus (ideally adjusted by ring on the lens, not menu or button);
- wide range of manually adjusted shutter speed;
- manually adjustable white-balance;
- manually adjustable aperture;
- possibility to save pictures as RAW;
Well, from your exprience, do I really need DSLR or there is something else like more advanced compact. Of course price is the main factor, as SONY Alpha200 is now for 240 pounds, it would have to be less than 180-200.
Thanks for all your help.
Pietrach