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Camera recommendations please?

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dipsydoodlenoodle:
I have a Panasoni FZ150 (I think it's that model  ph34r)
stats for it here: http://m.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcfz150/specification

I quite fancy an SLR camera, but I'd like one that has a fast shutter speed (mine does have a fast shutter speed but it looses all quality and goes really dark), so using it normally the shutter speed is a little slow.

Can anyone recommend a sort of beginner/middle of the range camera that has a decent shutter speed on it (for dog/bird action shots)?

I quite like (and did like, before I bought mine I did like the Panasonic SLR as it wasn't too big and bulky) however, I don't understand all of the spec stuff to know if it is decent and if there are a selection of lenses (there were only 3 when I looked a couple of years ago)). :(

vixen:
Found this for you.  ;)
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/538939/best-dslrs-2012-best-entry-level-dslr-and-upper-entry-level-dslrs
and
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/digital-slrs/best-digital-slr-for-beginners-49286113/
I have a Nikon dslr and love it  :luv:
An important consideration for me was that it had a viewfinder  ;)  I just can't get on with a screen at the back.
Even an entry model will be able to give you a fast shutter speed and the flexibility to try new things.
You do get used to the weight and the size and I never begrudge carrying my camera when it gives me good results.  ;)

dipsydoodlenoodle:

Aww brill, thank you.

OH's brother has an Nikon and I've borrowed it but I didn't like it (but I think it was because his lenses didn't do what I wanted them to do)...

I'd like a viewfinder too, but I'd also like a screen :)

vixen:

--- Quote from: dipsydoodlenoodle on December 10, 2012, 01:21:13 PM ---I'd like a viewfinder too, but I'd also like a screen :)

--- End quote ---

Most dslrs give you the chance to use both.  ;)

dipsydoodlenoodle:
Those sites look pretty good and basic - I don't understand all of the technical stuff but they explain it in just enough detail :).

We need to decide which model we'd like and then keep our eyes peeled for any sales (although a hallway carpet is more important :().

Do they also come with an automatic setting, so I dont need to do any fiddling? I'm guessing they do...

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