Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 OK Then you photo buffs I need a new camera as I am getting a large number of complaints about the photos in my build threads I don't know why I bother with you lot, you complain if I don't update you complain if I do Any way I need a new camera with the following criteria, 1. Must have macro as I do some close up shots of my work 2. must have flash as I do a lot of work in the evenings 3. Must make me look like David Bailey - not really but if you don't ask you don't get 4. Must be cheap - I have destroyed several cameras in the Zed Shed so I am not taking my Canon EOS out there!!! Also so Wasso can afford it 5. Must be digital so I can upload to keep you lot happy. That's about it - Last one cost £20 from Argos and is not very good one before that was £10 and lasted 2 nights before I binned it as it didn't take a picture you could use So come on what's the best budget bit of kit going to be???? 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Any good? Some serious posts should follow I'm sure. 1 Quote
StevoD Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 i use this on site jobs http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-ricoh-wg-30-digital-camera-black/p1561539?cm_mmc=googlebase-extension-_-cameras-_-digital-cameras-_-ricoh-wg-30-digital-camera-black_1561539&utm_source=googlebase-extension&cm_mmc=google+-+warehouse+cameras+%26+lenses-_-shopping+-+cameras+and+lenses-_-&mkwid=ygle22id&pcrid=54652585569&gclid=cj0keqiau_gmbrdhtk-kzqkcujwbeiqajvb8nwtoza4qah7_zamtai-kgwaicihjmfwgfhuhvqw4zu4aartj8p8haq Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 What's the most Wasso will go to? £40 I recon - as my £20 specials are obviously not up to you lots high standards Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 i use this on site jobs http://www.wexphotog...4zu4aartj8p8haq Errr I don't think he is gonna cover that I'll ask him on FB Quote
StevoD Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polaroid-IE090-18MP-Tough-Camera-Blue-/351285474955?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51ca3ef68b Quote
StevoD Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KODAK-Pixpro-WP1-Tough-Compact-Digital-Sport-Camera-Yellow-Black-New-/121522441619?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4b4d4d93 Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.u...=item51ca3ef68b That's a possibility EDIT: O Hang on the budget is less than I thought see above Edited February 12, 2015 by Keyser 1 Quote
Fodder Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Maybe a new buster that's not so ham fisted with camera's.... Sorry dudes I couldn't resist, love seeing threads started by you guys. I know it's well out of your price range but would a gopro with a good housing suit the conditions and you can also use it for track days etc? I've not got one but seriously looking at the hero 4. Quote
StevoD Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Maybe a new buster that's not so ham fisted with camera's.... Sorry dudes I couldn't resist, love seeing threads started by you guys. I know it's well out of your price range but would a gopro with a good housing suit the conditions and you can also use it for track days etc? I've not got one but seriously looking at the hero 4. hero 4 is awesome Quote
Fodder Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Maybe a new buster that's not so ham fisted with camera's.... Sorry dudes I couldn't resist, love seeing threads started by you guys. I know it's well out of your price range but would a gopro with a good housing suit the conditions and you can also use it for track days etc? I've not got one but seriously looking at the hero 4. hero 4 is awesome Yeah trying to convince myself but maybe a hero that £100 will do keyser multi use but not sure if still quality and doubt it will be good at macro : Edit. Bloody iOS replaced keyser with Jetset Edited February 12, 2015 by Fodder Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I'm going to open a similar topic with: WHAT CAR SHOULD WASSO BUY ME, since he's the new Santa Clause! Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) I have a GoPro did the time lapse on it got the Hero 3 Black - also use it for my track vids - I just need a cheapo point and shoot for the Zed Shed and general Projects the Cannon was over £500 with the lens - not going to get that covered in paint and crap - I'm thinking one of these shock proof ones might be the way forward. @ Octet - he came up with the idea on my build thread I'm just following up I recon he reads my thread and is never sure if my pics are blurry or he has had more wine than he thought - Andybp let the cat out of the bag when he said they all looked blurry to him - mind you he got dragged down the road by his Zed the other day - how do we know he is seeing clearly???? Edited February 12, 2015 by Keyser 2 Quote
Fodder Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I have a GoPro did the time lapse on it got the Hero 3 Black - also use it for my track vids - I just need a cheapo point and shoot for the Zed Shed and general Projects the Cannon was over £500 with the lens - not going to get that covered in paint and crap - I'm thinking one of these shock proof ones might be the way forward. @ Octet - he came up with the idea on my build thread I'm just following up I recon he reads my thread and is never sure if my pics are blurry or he has had more wine than he thought - Andybp let the cat out of the bag when he said they all looked blurry to him - mind you he got dragged down the road by his Zed the other day - how do we know he is seeing clearly???? Have you looked at using your gopro for stills? Maybe get a tripod to use it with. I'm thinking the res is more than good enough for tinterweb and I'm guessing the blurr is down to grabbing the camera for a quick snap, you aren't going to get a cheap camera which will give perfect results Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) ^^^ It's a fair point - tripod is OK for a static job but not so much good for different angles also If I'm spraying I would have to move it as the over-spray fills the air - that's why everything in my garage has a green tint to it - ask DarrenB I also don't have the bacpack so I can't frame the shots with a GoPro - but you are right I grab the camera quite often one handed while holding/balancing something in the other hand often with gloves on not to mention paint, oil or filler all over my hands - snap a quick pic and carry on. Could probably go up to £50 I suppose and just try and take a bit more care of it and Wasso is putting in £3.99 so that will cover a 1kb memory card Edited February 12, 2015 by Keyser 1 Quote
Keyser Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 1kb I know your generosity is overwhelming Quote
Wasso Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 1kb I know your generosity is overwhelming I was gonna stop at 1bit Quote
350zedd Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I'd go secondhand for something if you're only spending up to £40-£50. Might get something "half decent" ha ha! You wont get much new Quote
jimboy2 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 If you are using a smartphone you don't need the backpack. I know it's another device you will need just to take a photo but may help make the decision of using the go pro for stills. The go pro app is pretty good Quote
Keyser Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 If you are using a smartphone you don't need the backpack. I know it's another device you will need just to take a photo but may help make the decision of using the go pro for stills. The go pro app is pretty good Its a good point and I do have the app on my phone - but I leave the phone in the house when spraying as at £300 + for a smartphone I'm not risking that either. Basically the camera needs to be almost disposable which is why I use £20 ones if I drop a gearbox on it I won't loose any sleep - start smashing up £200+ bits of kit and I will be annoyed to put it mildly. The basic feed back is - use a cheap camera - get crap pics. So what I thought is I could take a pencil and paper out with me and draw you all pics so you know what is happening - like they do in a court case Quote
ChrisS Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Not your colour dear. But waterproof and cheap. (if waterproof,it must be dust proof... ish..) http://www.amazon.co...3821239&sr=1-14 Quote
GMballistic Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Ok serious post now, what about one of these at £54.99 delivered: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-DSCW730-16MP-8X-Zoom-Digital-Camera-Blue-/171527791957?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27efda6555 It's a Sony DSCW730 digital camera so a decent enough make and is apparently dust proof/shock proof. Quote
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