would the step up in image quality from a panasonic lumix fz-8 to a digital slr be much greater?
cheers
cheers
In reply to Post #62
I would think so Ian, the Panasonic seems to have a 5.75mm x 4.71mm sensor and something like a canon 400d has a 22mm x 15mm sensor size, its not difficult to imagine that since both have a similar amount of pixels (8 or 10meg) then you would expect a little more noise from the panasonic. However these compact SLR like cameras are very good these days and you may find it difficult to notice the difference all the time, but I would expect low light photography to be much better on the SLR one and since SLR's have independant lenses you can always improve sharpness with adding a different lens on a SLR if you wish......
I would think so Ian, the Panasonic seems to have a 5.75mm x 4.71mm sensor and something like a canon 400d has a 22mm x 15mm sensor size, its not difficult to imagine that since both have a similar amount of pixels (8 or 10meg) then you would expect a little more noise from the panasonic. However these compact SLR like cameras are very good these days and you may find it difficult to notice the difference all the time, but I would expect low light photography to be much better on the SLR one and since SLR's have independant lenses you can always improve sharpness with adding a different lens on a SLR if you wish......
In reply to Post #64
Cheers mark im going to have to make the change to an dslr soon as theres so many good deals on them at the moment.
Cheers mark im going to have to make the change to an dslr soon as theres so many good deals on them at the moment.
has anyone used a nikon D40 OR D40X ?
if so how did you rate them or it?
if so how did you rate them or it?
In reply to Post #66
if your going to get a DSLR then I would suggest you go to a camera shop and ask to see 2 or 3 options, and mix up the manufactures...
the reason I say that is because you want something that fits your hands, and something that you feel comfortable with.... quality wize Nikon and Canon are a very safe bet for a first camera, thee are many supporters for either camera and you wont find a difinitive answer when asking "which one"
go and have a look at them, as the person in the shop to put batteries in and see what its like to access the controls and functions........find out which one suits you more
if your going to get a DSLR then I would suggest you go to a camera shop and ask to see 2 or 3 options, and mix up the manufactures...
the reason I say that is because you want something that fits your hands, and something that you feel comfortable with.... quality wize Nikon and Canon are a very safe bet for a first camera, thee are many supporters for either camera and you wont find a difinitive answer when asking "which one"
go and have a look at them, as the person in the shop to put batteries in and see what its like to access the controls and functions........find out which one suits you more
In reply to Post #67
cheers mark will do
cheers mark will do
In reply to Post #45
Incredible photo's there
Some are really moving! 
Incredible photo's there
Some are really moving!
In reply to Post #1000
went out today and got myself a Canon EOS 450D + 18-55mm Lens with remote tri pod and bag 4g card lovey bit of kit
went out today and got myself a Canon EOS 450D + 18-55mm Lens with remote tri pod and bag 4g card lovey bit of kit
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In reply to Post #57
How do you get rid of all the colour, except for certain areas like that?
How do you get rid of all the colour, except for certain areas like that?
In reply to Post #72
magnetic lasso tool in photoshop.
magnetic lasso tool in photoshop.
In reply to Post #73
nice pic mate where was that taken ? also what camera ?
nice pic mate where was that taken ? also what camera ?
In reply to Post #1000
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In reply to Post #74
this was originally my picture taken with a Canon IXUS 40, when i knew NOTHING about photography.
this was originally my picture taken with a Canon IXUS 40, when i knew NOTHING about photography.