Hi all
First of all, happy new year to you all and as you can tell I have just registered.
I came across this site when googling about certain cameras and found the topics interesting in particular the Images posted in specific owner threads.
the same type of questions generally get asked in regard to which camera should I buy etc, and it seems that there is specific requirements that play a big part of choosing the right camera
Obviously I want my camera to be the correct investment but I generally have a habit of picking up and putting down gadgets so probably starting the lower end is the sensible thing to do and there is a learning curve to this so I am not looking at breaking the bank but I am looking for a camera that is somewhat versatile, heck they all maybe to an extent but I will go in to more detail as to my requirements or to provide a better understanding of what I am looking for.
First of all budget. £500 to £700 (preferably closer to the £500 mark, considering it is my first however tempted towards the latter price if it seems to be the right choice, I dont know what that is yet) I am also the type of person to look out of budget if it is such a good offer you cannot refuse.
I would mainly use this for videoing my son playing football, either doing YouTube skill videos or just general practice, he has his own channel and I enjoy recording him. I currently use a go pro silver via a head strap and the footage comes out well enough, but I want to add addional better camera for greater detail\close up where required to add further angle to the footage etc.
Also he plays I a team and having something to hand to grab those moments in good quality, zoom would be required I guess. We are stood quite close though
Family holidays is another requirement, we go to Disney in Florida in May and I want to obviously put together a family video, of video footage and stills.
Fireworks in good quality would be good (obviously not easy and various levels of quality with different user and technology) but I wouldn't be rocking up with a big rig so to speak and setting up, I woild say that is part of the reason I have been looking at the following cameras
Panasonic gx80 - this is currently £200 cheaper due to the cash back offer and available until the 9th Jan. So really considering this, one draw back is the sound quality and no external mic option. I may not even get in to video that much to have external mics but good enough quality out of the box would be preferable to capture what is going on in good enough detail. I feel this is where this camera is lacking and probably stopped me pulling the trigger. Maybe others can comment on this camera?
Sony rx100 - seems to be recommended across the forums and is impressive even in the earlier version. This is now version V I think, and i struggle to commit to the later version but looking at the mark 2 version which would work out similar price to the Panasonic after the discount.
Canon g7x - popular with the vloggers so audio should not be an issue, slightly more expensive than the others
Panasonic fz1000 - this looks good, slightly bigger than he rest but not a show stopper and seems reasonable for the price from what I can see.
Considering it is my first camera, I am likely to be pleased with all to an extent, so if price was such a steal of an offer on either then I may gravitate towards that.
Any others to consider In that price range, I do like the convenience of the smaller cameras.
Thanks
First of all, happy new year to you all and as you can tell I have just registered.
I came across this site when googling about certain cameras and found the topics interesting in particular the Images posted in specific owner threads.
the same type of questions generally get asked in regard to which camera should I buy etc, and it seems that there is specific requirements that play a big part of choosing the right camera
Obviously I want my camera to be the correct investment but I generally have a habit of picking up and putting down gadgets so probably starting the lower end is the sensible thing to do and there is a learning curve to this so I am not looking at breaking the bank but I am looking for a camera that is somewhat versatile, heck they all maybe to an extent but I will go in to more detail as to my requirements or to provide a better understanding of what I am looking for.
First of all budget. £500 to £700 (preferably closer to the £500 mark, considering it is my first however tempted towards the latter price if it seems to be the right choice, I dont know what that is yet) I am also the type of person to look out of budget if it is such a good offer you cannot refuse.
I would mainly use this for videoing my son playing football, either doing YouTube skill videos or just general practice, he has his own channel and I enjoy recording him. I currently use a go pro silver via a head strap and the footage comes out well enough, but I want to add addional better camera for greater detail\close up where required to add further angle to the footage etc.
Also he plays I a team and having something to hand to grab those moments in good quality, zoom would be required I guess. We are stood quite close though
Family holidays is another requirement, we go to Disney in Florida in May and I want to obviously put together a family video, of video footage and stills.
Fireworks in good quality would be good (obviously not easy and various levels of quality with different user and technology) but I wouldn't be rocking up with a big rig so to speak and setting up, I woild say that is part of the reason I have been looking at the following cameras
Panasonic gx80 - this is currently £200 cheaper due to the cash back offer and available until the 9th Jan. So really considering this, one draw back is the sound quality and no external mic option. I may not even get in to video that much to have external mics but good enough quality out of the box would be preferable to capture what is going on in good enough detail. I feel this is where this camera is lacking and probably stopped me pulling the trigger. Maybe others can comment on this camera?
Sony rx100 - seems to be recommended across the forums and is impressive even in the earlier version. This is now version V I think, and i struggle to commit to the later version but looking at the mark 2 version which would work out similar price to the Panasonic after the discount.
Canon g7x - popular with the vloggers so audio should not be an issue, slightly more expensive than the others
Panasonic fz1000 - this looks good, slightly bigger than he rest but not a show stopper and seems reasonable for the price from what I can see.
Considering it is my first camera, I am likely to be pleased with all to an extent, so if price was such a steal of an offer on either then I may gravitate towards that.
Any others to consider In that price range, I do like the convenience of the smaller cameras.
Thanks
