New camera for around 15k

saswat23

saswat23

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Guys I am looking for a new camera for around 15k. Point and shoot are the only options I know. But I have also seen some Semi-SLRs around this price too and I am much interested in getting one of those.
How's this one: Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Please give me your opinions.



What's your budget?
~16k

Camera type?
DSLR or Point and Shoot

Body Style?
Doesnt matter, but probably looking for bridge

How much zoom do you want/expect?
Decent optical zoom (16x +)

Do you care for manual exposure controls?
Yep

What will you be shooting with this camera?
Functions and for almost every occasions.

Will you be shooting mostly indoors/low light and/or action/sports?
probably no action/sports, but I am not sure. May be I would like to do so any time later.

Video?
Not much, occasional.

Do you have any particular model(s) in your mind?
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Any brand preference? Like/dislike
Nothing as such, but the only good brands I am aware of are: Canon, Nikkon, Panasonic, SONY and Fujifilm.

From where will you be buying?
Online/Local store, wherever I get the best deal.

Any other features you need?
The more I can, the better it is. I am not much aware of many of these features and functions as I have not used many digital cameras (This is the first that I am gonna purchase).

Anything else you would like to tell us?
Having WiFi would be an added bonus, but not compulsory. But I want a decent camera, the most feature rich in my budget.


Looking for your suggestion guys.
 
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nac

nac

Aspiring Novelist
Fuji S series bridge's IQ is not that great.
You can check out Nikon P series bridge and Panasonic FZ 70. Comparatively better in my view. See if you like it.
 
TechnoBOY

TechnoBOY

Padawan
saswat23 said:
Guys I am looking for a new camera for around 15k. Point and shoot are the only options I know. But I have also seen some Semi-SLRs around this price too and I am much interested in getting one of those.
How's this one: Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Please give me your opinions.



What's your budget?
~16k

Camera type?
DSLR or Point and Shoot

Body Style?
Doesnt matter, but probably looking for bridge

How much zoom do you want/expect?
Decent optical zoom (16x +)

Do you care for manual exposure controls?
Yep

What will you be shooting with this camera?
Functions and for almost every occasions.

Will you be shooting mostly indoors/low light and/or action/sports?
probably no action/sports, but I am not sure. May be I would like to do so any time later.

Video?
Not much, occasional.

Do you have any particular model(s) in your mind?
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Any brand preference? Like/dislike
Nothing as such, but the only good brands I am aware of are: Canon, Nikkon, Panasonic, SONY and Fujifilm.

From where will you be buying?
Online/Local store, wherever I get the best deal.

Any other features you need?
The more I can, the better it is. I am not much aware of many of these features and functions as I have not used many digital cameras (This is the first that I am gonna purchase).

Anything else you would like to tell us?
Having WiFi would be an added bonus, but not compulsory. But I want a decent camera, the most feature rich in my budget.


Looking for your suggestion guys.
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Nikon COOLPIX L830 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 34x Zoom NIKKOR Lens and Full 1080p HD VideoAmazon.com : Nikon COOLPIX L830 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 34x Zoom NIKKOR Lens and Full 1080p HD Video (Red) : Camera & Photo
 
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saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
nac said:
Fuji S series bridge's IQ is not that great.
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Why so? Any problem?


nac said:
You can check out Nikon P series bridge and Panasonic FZ 70. Comparatively better in my view. See if you like it.
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This one: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70K Point & Shoot Camera Rs.17493 Price in India - Buy Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70K Point & Shoot Camera Online - Panasonic : Flipkart.com
Seems good for its price.
But how is it better compared to FinePix SL1000?

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TechnoBOY said:
Nikon COOLPIX L830 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 34x Zoom NIKKOR Lens and Full 1080p HD VideoAmazon.com : Nikon COOLPIX L830 16 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 34x Zoom NIKKOR Lens and Full 1080p HD Video (Red) : Camera & Photo
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It doesnot have the mode control knob like others in this range.
 
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nac

nac

Aspiring Novelist
:D Not just that...
FZ70
+ Full manual controls when recording video
+ Better focal range (though it's little softer @ tele end)
+ Better aperture range
+ Stereo recording
+ Review are little better

Check Nikon P series bridge if you haven't...
 
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saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
nac said:
:D Not just that...
FZ70
+ Full manual controls when recording video
+ Better focal range (though it's little softer @ tele end)
+ Better aperture range
+ Stereo recording
+ Review are little better

Check Nikon P series bridge if you haven't...
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Thanks. But which model of Nikon are you talking about? I find most of them priced more.
 
nac

nac

Aspiring Novelist
I would say, FZ70 is little better comparing with P530.

Hotshoe, aperture range, movie controls, RAW...
 
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saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
$hadow said:
But by adding a few extra grands you can get a DSlR
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Will try to do so. But DSLR will require more maintainance and I will need different lens for different occasions. That will add much more to the cost. Isnt it?

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nac said:
I would say, FZ70 is little better comparing with P530.

Hotshoe, aperture range, movie controls, RAW...
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Hotshoe doesnt matter to me. But others do. If FZ70 had WiFi, it would have been my final option.
 
$hadow

$hadow

Geek in making
saswat23 said:
Will try to do so. But DSLR will require more maintainance and I will need different lens for different occasions. That will add much more to the cost. Isnt it?

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Hotshoe doesnt matter to me. But others do. If FZ70 had WiFi, it would have been my final option.
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it will be adding cost but you don't have to bought the lens from the get go. Plus point to shoot always leaves a lot to be desired from the camera.
 
$hadow

$hadow

Geek in making
saswat23 said:
^^ Didnt get you!!
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A dslr will always give you more flexiblity and options to control on your camera. Point and shoot is always a basic device with less to no controls in comparison to dslr. I was also in your place a few weeks ago with similar budget and then after getting the suggestions I decided to wait till deewali to get a dslr. And regarding lens you can always buy a new lens later.
 
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mayasinha

Right off the assembly line
I think you should go and browse on Snapdeal.com and Flipkart.com for new camera. I damn sure you will get it from best camera in 15k budget.
 
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saswat23

saswat23

Human Spambot
$hadow said:
A dslr will always give you more flexiblity and options to control on your camera. Point and shoot is always a basic device with less to no controls in comparison to dslr. I was also in your place a few weeks ago with similar budget and then after getting the suggestions I decided to wait till deewali to get a dslr. And regarding lens you can always buy a new lens later.
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Yep, that's true. I had been to local store yesterday. After using and knowing the advantages of a DSLR I am really fascinated to get one.

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mayasinha said:
I think you should go and browse on Snapdeal.com and Flipkart.com for new camera. I damn sure you will get it from best camera in 15k budget.
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Yes, snapdeal has very good pricing. Almost 4-6k difference from the offer the local stores made here. But my concern is will there be any warranty issues if I purchase camera from snapdeal? Because Nikon and Canon have clearly mentioned that onine sites like flipkart, snapdeal, amazon, etc are not there authorized reseller.
 
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