Martyn Darkly
06-08-2005, 08:54 AM
Hello,
I'm currently trying to decide which camera to buy. I have very specific needs and wondered if anybody would be able to help me?
I need a camera that will take magazine quality A5 (and maybe on occasion A4) pictures that will mainly be inside factories and offices to accompany articles that I write. I'm not that experienced a photographer but am willing to learn.
Can most cameras take decent indoor photos? I would use a tripod wilingly although I would rather not have to contend with a flash unless it is simple.
I've read that only 5mp cameras can be blow up to A4 and still be publishable, is this true?
I suffer from an RSI injury that means I can't operate a mouse for any length of time (other than a little surfing the net), so post production with a photoshop type package would not be an option.
My budget is up to £300 (approx $550).
Any advice most welcome. I've looked at loads of reviews and am a bit confused now.
Current favourites are the following;
Fuji S5500 (4mp but i really like it!)
Fuji F10
Sony W5
Panasonic Lumix FZ5 (although this one is just on the edge of my budget.)
Olympus C-60
Pentax Optio SV
Thank you,
Martyn
I'm currently trying to decide which camera to buy. I have very specific needs and wondered if anybody would be able to help me?
I need a camera that will take magazine quality A5 (and maybe on occasion A4) pictures that will mainly be inside factories and offices to accompany articles that I write. I'm not that experienced a photographer but am willing to learn.
Can most cameras take decent indoor photos? I would use a tripod wilingly although I would rather not have to contend with a flash unless it is simple.
I've read that only 5mp cameras can be blow up to A4 and still be publishable, is this true?
I suffer from an RSI injury that means I can't operate a mouse for any length of time (other than a little surfing the net), so post production with a photoshop type package would not be an option.
My budget is up to £300 (approx $550).
Any advice most welcome. I've looked at loads of reviews and am a bit confused now.
Current favourites are the following;
Fuji S5500 (4mp but i really like it!)
Fuji F10
Sony W5
Panasonic Lumix FZ5 (although this one is just on the edge of my budget.)
Olympus C-60
Pentax Optio SV
Thank you,
Martyn