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medicnick83

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Hi guys,

I have the HP Photosmart R717 digital camera which I've been using for the past 2 years.

I've enjoyed it but as some of you know, it started to give me hassles a few days ago and I've sent it in for repair, chances are, it won't be fixed.

So... I'm looking at a replacement digital camera should it not be fixable.

Can you guys suggest a suitable/better replacement for that camera.

Something under R2000 I guess, the less the better, but I really want something that is = to the HP R717 or better.

Thanks!
 
If you've been using it for 2 years, chances are that almost everything in the price range that you bought the HP for will be better.

But I'll second Frankie's suggestion, the Canon's are V good cameras.
 
Why not go for a good secondhand digital SLR? Guys are upgrading all the time and you can get a good cam for “cheap”, I got a S5000 (not the best, but still a good cam) for just under a R1k, gave it a good service, got a 1g memory card and bob’s your uncle…
 
DDV TECH said:
Why not go for a good secondhand digital SLR? Guys are upgrading all the time and you can get a good cam for “cheap”, I got a S5000 (not the best, but still a good cam) for just under a R1k, gave it a good service, got a 1g memory card and bob’s your uncle…
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Not a bad camera (but also not a dSLR).

I've got a Canon Powershot A560 thats pretty decent for a P&S - miles ahead of a cellphone camera which is a pity.
 
Not a camera expert at all, hence my unwillingness to part with loads of cash for a mik&druk, should have said, looks like a slr then… don’t really know what technically constitutes a digital slr.
 
DDV_Tech : pretty much any camera where you can get interchangeable lenses...

You're looking at putting down a minimum of R5k for a new one.... 2nd hand, well then you can get them relatively cheap
 
ToxicBunny said:
DDV_Tech : pretty much any camera where you can get interchangeable lenses...

You're looking at putting down a minimum of R5k for a new one.... 2nd hand, well then you can get them relatively cheap
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Thanks toxic, I can change the adapter ring on mine, so I’m almost there. It’s a good camera, I think, I’m just a very sh1ty photographer. :D
 
DDV TECH said:
Not a camera expert at all, hence my unwillingness to part with loads of cash for a mik&druk, should have said, looks like a slr then… don’t really know what technically constitutes a digital slr.
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A digital SLR - Single lens reflex - means that with the aid of a mirror you are actually looking through the lens - in other words WYSIWYG. As you press the button the mirror pops up out of the way and exposes the sensor.
 
gdiza said:
Hi guys,

I have the HP Photosmart R717 digital camera which I've been using for the past 2 years.

I've enjoyed it but as some of you know, it started to give me hassles a few days ago and I've sent it in for repair, chances are, it won't be fixed.

So... I'm looking at a replacement digital camera should it not be fixable.

Can you guys suggest a suitable/better replacement for that camera.

Something under R2000 I guess, the less the better, but I really want something that is = to the HP R717 or better.

Thanks!
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I'd look into a Canon Powershot A720 IS or similar...
 
bwana said:
Practice . . . its free. :)
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Indeed. Got some On-the-job training the other day at my bro's matric farewell. First time I took some serious photos with the new camera (Fujifilm S700). Love this thing. Vivid colours and a nice 10x zoom. Getting a 4GB SDHC, some rechargeable Hybrio batteries, screen protector and bag for it now, pushing the total price just over the R2K mark. Quite worth it. I'm happy with it.

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Took over 300 photos at the matric farewell. Few came out bad/a bit blurred, but now I know what not to do for next time. Need to watch out for 1) Camera Shake 2) Direct light behind persons 3) Rain :eek: 4) Small 8 year olds that pops up infront of the camera and messes up the photo :rolleyes:
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ld13 said:
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Took over 300 photos at the matric farewell. Few came out bad/a bit blurred, but now I know what not to do for next time. Need to watch out for 1) Camera Shake 2) Direct light behind persons 3) Rain :eek: 4) Small 8 year olds that pops up infront of the camera and messes up the photo :rolleyes:
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Were these daylight shots or evening (flash)?

BTW - if you think your going to want to take your photography to the next level I would think twice about getting too much gear for your current camera and start saving now for a dslr :)
 
bwana said:
Were these daylight shots or evening (flash)?

BTW - if you think your going to want to take your photography to the next level I would think twice about getting too much gear for your current camera and start saving now for a dslr :)
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And DSLR’s you can recommend as a good first time, won’t wanna slash you wrist because of the price, option. Perhaps <R4k?
 
DDV TECH said:
And DSLR’s you can recommend as a good first time, won’t wanna slash you wrist because of the price, option. Perhaps <R4k?
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There are plenty of threads here about the basic dSLRs like the Nikon D40, the Canon 400D/450D/1000D, the Sony (someone help me out here), and the Pentax K1000D. Personally I wouldnt touch the Nikon (too feature limited for my taste) or the Pentax (my mate has one and it keeps falling apart . . literally).

I've heard good things about the Sony (again, someone help me out here) and of course I'm an unabashed Canon fan.
 
Canon

Alot of Nikons entry level stuff is missing to many basic features - exposure bracketing etc etc

You can get a 350D kit second hand with lens and cards for round 3000
 
The Sony A200 is what bwana is talking about. Has some good features.. is a very good camera from what I've found so far...
 
ToxicBunny said:
The Sony A200 is what bwana is talking about. Has some good features.. is a very good camera from what I've found so far...
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Have you posted anything yet? :)
 
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