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Old Nov 27th 2013, 8:22 am
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Default Camera nerds help required

I know its been done (Probably last Xmas) but this years present is a Camera.

I have looked around and it seems the best bang for buck is the Sony HX300, 20 megapixel, an aperture of 2.8 for shit light and 50x Zoom for Qr1800........

Obviously asking the assistants is a waste of time as they want to sell me the Qr6000 David Bailey limited edition and not listen to anything I say.

My questions they cannot answer are:-

Do I need 20 megapixels or is 14 sufficient?

Am I missing a camera that is better for a novice who wants good pictures in all conditions day and night.
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Old Nov 27th 2013, 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by britexpat76

Am I missing a camera that is better for a novice who wants good pictures in all conditions day and night.
A Polaroids what you're looking for!
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Old Nov 27th 2013, 8:29 am
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Originally Posted by jam25mack
A Polaroids what you're looking for!
My cousin took one to my brothers wedding last year, Awesome pics until the film ran out after 10 pictures...........The old achilles heel.
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Old Nov 27th 2013, 8:30 am
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go here

do no more work today

in case you do find what you want quickly
go here and do no further work today
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Old Nov 27th 2013, 8:49 am
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Default Re: Camera nerds help required

Originally Posted by britexpat76
Do I need 20 megapixels or is 14 sufficient?
14's more than enough. At happy-snapper level go for a fast lens (2.8 is quite fast), ease of use, strong flash and good recommendations from the sites the previous posted gave links to.
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