Compact system cameras... Any recommendations

[rockandrollcamper]

Afternoon folks. Anyone out there use one ? I'm quite keen on taking some better pics but don't think I can commit the time to learn how to use a full on DSLR.

Any tips or recommendations.

Cheers

Nigel
Ps budget is £500 ish

 

[5erge]

A Lumix LX7 should do you fine.

I managed to score a Lumix LX3 (old model) a couple of years ago for a sily cheap price from John Lewis, that was after coming down from a Canon 400d. The Canon was good, very good but you had to fiddle with all the SLR related gubbins to get a decent picture where as my Lumix is a true point and shoot camera.

The Lumix LX still has aspect, apperture, shutter delay and everything else you get on an SLR, should you wish to use them.

Des

 

[calivanman]

I have a lumix fz 38 bridge camera had it 3 yrs and it gives great pic and good zoom too. Easy to use. Light and no messing with different lenzes.

 

[newhippy]

This looks like it might be good, Lumix DMC-FZ72 bridge camera, haven't looked at one yet but a 20mm -1200mm zoom should cover anything. I am a professional photographer, but don't want to cart the pro equipment on holidays.
Adrian

 

[jonboylaw]

If you are serious about learning to take a good picture and are not pressed for space then I think you will quickly out grow a compact.
If you only ever intend to point and click the you may as well stick to your phone and spend your time learning composition, rule of thirds, etc.

When you want to do more adventurous things such a long exposure night shots, painting with light, extreme Macro or just generally learning how to take a real picture (I am itching to go back to film now as it is more of a challenge and less instantaneous ) then an SLR is ideal.

You can pick up second hand gear pretty cheaply, especially if someone is up grading.




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[rockandrollcamper]

Cheers for the replies good people. It looks like I done a double post so hadn't spotted these replies.
Great to get peoples different oppinions. Certainly Some food for thought and more research needed I think.

Cheers

Nigel

 

[magoo]

There are only three things to learn on a camera; shutter speed, aperture and how to interpret the light meter. Modern cameras put a lot of buttons and features on them just to complicate things. More expensive cameras will have better quality lenses and more accurate light meters.

I have lots of expensive camera equipment for work, but for bringing on holiday I have an Olympus XZ-1. It has a nice sharp lens compared to other 'pro compact' cameras and the manual features should you want to override the auto settings. Slips in the pocket also. Try and pick up 'last year's model' as you will always save a couple of hundred quid.