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Compact camera for sports photography?
Hello everyone! I'm a Samsung camera user (compact cameras) and I both use Samsung WB150F and Samsung N7 Ops. Both of them have good zoom range but I've noticed that the photo quality of them is mediocre and they are only good for close-ups or macro shots. When I use a high ISO range, you can see the noise very well especially when I shoot action photos. 
Anyway, is there a Samsung camera you know that is good for any kind of sports photography (especially basketball and swimming since I usually shoot them on my free time)? I prefer point-and-shoot cameras since I don't have money for now to afford for a DSLR. I hope to hear a response here. Thanks in advanced.
Anyway, is there a Samsung camera you know that is good for any kind of sports photography (especially basketball and swimming since I usually shoot them on my free time)? I prefer point-and-shoot cameras since I don't have money for now to afford for a DSLR. I hope to hear a response here. Thanks in advanced.
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No easy way around it - fast lens and great high ISO performace combined with very fast autofocus lie squarely in DSLR domain. Some of mirrorles systems try to break that border with considerable success but they may be as expensive, if not more expensive than old goodies.
Only budget option for you would be a second hand DSLR. Some of them are ridiculously cheap nowadays.
Only budget option for you would be a second hand DSLR. Some of them are ridiculously cheap nowadays.
NO, no compact will match a DSLR, perhaps in the future but not yet. Take a look at ANY sports photographer and none have compacts
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
You also don't say "what" you can afford which people will need to know, as for afford, there are PLENTY of pre owned DSLRs on teh market.
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
You also don't say "what" you can afford which people will need to know, as for afford, there are PLENTY of pre owned DSLRs on teh market.
Completely agree - there's no such thing as a 'compact camera for sports photography', it just won't work as well as a DSLR or similar. If you don't have the money for a new DSLR, then why not buy a used model, as suggested above? There are plenty around, enough choice in cameras to suit any budget, and although that won't get you the latest model, you don't need the latest model - but you do need the right kind of camera for this kind of photography. If you don't go with a DSLR or similar (several mirrorless MFT systems will do quite nicely as well), you'll be disappointed, I guarantee it.
Quote:Completely agree - there's no such thing as a 'compact camera for sports photography', it just won't work as well as a DSLR or similar. If you don't have the money for a new DSLR, then why not buy a used model, as suggested above? There are plenty around, enough choice in cameras to suit any budget, and although that won't get you the latest model, you don't need the latest model - but you do need the right kind of camera for this kind of photography. If you don't go with a DSLR or similar (several mirrorless MFT systems will do quite nicely as well), you'll be disappointed, I guarantee it.
Never thought mirrorless, +1
Quote:NO, no compact will match a DSLR, perhaps in the future but not yet. Take a look at ANY sports photographer and none have compacts
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
You also don't say "what" you can afford which people will need to know, as for afford, there are PLENTY of pre owned DSLRs on teh market.
Oh I see, that's why I usually see all sports photographers whenever I watch live games before and now that they always use DSLR/s with long lenses and not compact/point-and-shoot cameras and I have to agree with you with that. Oh well, I'm still a student and not working yet so I guess I have to stick with my point-and-shoot-cameras that I've mentioned for now. I am okay with them actually, although I wished the quality was better. I'll just wait for my aunt's DSLR to come. I just wanted to say what I can afford since I like elaborating things further. I guess I'm in the minority.
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Quote:NO, no compact will match a DSLR, perhaps in the future but not yet. Take a look at ANY sports photographer and none have compacts
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
You also don't say "what" you can afford which people will need to know, as for afford, there are PLENTY of pre owned DSLRs on teh market.
Oh I see, that's why I usually see all sports photographers whenever I watch live games before and now that they always use DSLR/s with long lenses and not compact/point-and-shoot cameras and I have to agree with you with that. Oh well, I'm still a student and not working yet so I guess I have to stick with my point-and-shoot-cameras that I've mentioned for now. I am okay with them actually, although I wished the quality was better. I'll just wait for my aunt's DSLR to come. I just wanted to say what I can afford since I like elaborating things further. I guess I'm in the minority.
As has been suggested, there are many many pre owned dslrs available from reputable sellers/shops, but still you have not said what your budget is.
IF we knew a budget we could better advise
Am considering buying a compact and looking at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60EB-K Compact Digital Camera - Black (18.1MP, 30x Optical Zoom, High Sensitivity MOS Sensor) 3 inch LCD, has anyone got one of these and what's it like?
Quote:Am considering buying a compact and looking at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60EB-K Compact Digital Camera - Black (18.1MP, 30x Optical Zoom, High Sensitivity MOS Sensor) 3 inch LCD, has anyone got one of these and what's it like?
Perhaps you should start a separate thread as this is not what was asked by the original poster
Just a thought
Quote:Am considering buying a compact and looking at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60EB-K Compact Digital Camera - Black (18.1MP, 30x Optical Zoom, High Sensitivity MOS Sensor) 3 inch LCD, has anyone got one of these and what's it like?
I`m not much of a fan of the super zooms.
What will it be used for.
Quote:NO, no compact will match a DSLR, perhaps in the future but not yet. Take a look at ANY sports photographer and none have compacts
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
If you are a professional who depends on the images to put a roof over your head then I agree.
If you are talking about an amateur who wants to record the moment then why do you need a DSLR and to tell someone 'you cannot shoot sport with a compact' is not very helpful - you will be more limited in what you can do and the shutter lag may be a pain for action shots but it is perfectly possible to shoot sports with one.
An iphone and a pair of binoculars, anyone?
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jul/27/london-olympics-2012-smartphone
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dan+chung+iphone+olympics&biw=1920&bih=1040&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Vp9RVc3pCYX4UumqgHg&ved=0CEUQsAQ
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Quote:NO, no compact will match a DSLR, perhaps in the future but not yet. Take a look at ANY sports photographer and none have compacts
I Use D4s with 80-400 Nikkor Nano coated and a D810 with Nikkor 70-200 f2.8
If you are a professional who depends on the images to put a roof over your head then I agree.
If you are talking about an amateur who wants to record the moment then why do you need a DSLR and to tell someone 'you cannot shoot sport with a compact' is not very helpful - you will be more limited in what you can do and the shutter lag may be a pain for action shots but it is perfectly possible to shoot sports with one.
An iphone and a pair of binoculars, anyone?
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/jul/27/london-olympics-2012-smartphone
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dan+chung+iphone+olympics&biw=1920&bih=1040&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Vp9RVc3pCYX4UumqgHg&ved=0CEUQsAQ
Good reply
However............
As he asked
"especially basketball and swimming since I usually shoot them on my free time"
Yes a phone can do it, as can compacts, just don't expect decent results as far as many would be concerned.
Basket ball, etc, low light, no flash normally, good luck
No good showing images taken on a phone shown at 5x7 let see tham at A3 and if THOSE images in the link are anything to go by, keep them
As he asked
"especially basketball and swimming since I usually shoot them on my free time"
Yes a phone can do it, as can compacts, just don't expect decent results as far as many would be concerned.
Basket ball, etc, low light, no flash normally, good luck
No good showing images taken on a phone shown at 5x7 let see tham at A3 and if THOSE images in the link are anything to go by, keep them
Fair point, JR1.
It is always hard to compare prices of goods between countries but in the UK the Olympus EPL-5 with twin lenses (14-42 and 40-150) is as cheap as many lower end DSLRs and should do pretty well for those sorts of shoots
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/Olympus
It is always hard to compare prices of goods between countries but in the UK the Olympus EPL-5 with twin lenses (14-42 and 40-150) is as cheap as many lower end DSLRs and should do pretty well for those sorts of shoots
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/Olympus
Fair point but missing the point.
Your average amateur can't haul a 300 2.8 into the cheap seats, so they have to use a smaller unit that they can get past security with attracting attention. On the point of the phone, why would you want to print it at A3, it's a phone but the photos will on the news blog long before they arrive from the SLR.
Horses for courses.
Your average amateur can't haul a 300 2.8 into the cheap seats, so they have to use a smaller unit that they can get past security with attracting attention. On the point of the phone, why would you want to print it at A3, it's a phone but the photos will on the news blog long before they arrive from the SLR.
Horses for courses.
