Looking for a budget camera that takes good photo & video

ReviewCentral · December 28, 2014

I know this may seem like a very low budget but I only really want to spent <£200. Obviously it can go over slightly, if the benefits are huge.

So basically I've already picked out a camera that I like the look of, it has been hugely discounted. It was £299.99 and now it's £199.99. Too me it looks like an absolute bargain and I don't think I have seen as much reviews that are all 5*, on a retailers website before. Here is a snippet of a review, to give you an idea; "I have had this little marvel for a few months now and I am still grinning ear to ear, when I down load my images onto Light room 5 !!

Bought on a whim, as a back up for my Canon EOS 5D MKIII and to the ordinary punter, the image quality, is not far short of those taken by it's much more expensive sibling.The EF-M lenses for this camera, have also performed, excellently, being in quality, very near to my pro standard Canon "L" glass ware."

The issue is, I'm a complete rookie and have never owned a decent camera before. So all the lenses, aperture, shutter speed and so on, go right over my head. Although I do know what they do, after a very informative video.

So my question to you guys/girls, can you help me out? Give me some opinions on whether it's a good deal.

Thanks! I always come back to this forum because the users are always the most helpful.

Here is a link to the product page of the Canon EOS M: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2583178.htm

ZetZet · December 28, 2014

It's mirrorless so it will have the magical auto mode.

I would say it's a pretty good deal.

It's not all that compact though with the lenses and all.

I personally am a fan of going for full mirror or just good old point and shoot like this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSCHX50-Compact-Digital-Camera-Black/dp/B00CH08M0G/ref=zg_bs_332215031_5

Has good zoom so you don't have to run around and it's sony so video will be good.

Technic77 · January 7, 2015

I highly recommend the Samsung NX300. I have the camera and love it for a good budget video shooter. I've used it on quite a few shoots and it's a dream to use. Very intuitive controls, sharp stills, and very organic looking 1080p video.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/963332-REG/samsung_ev_nx300zbstus_nx300_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

This is with the included kit lens which is okay. I'd just buy the body by itself, get an NX to Nikon adapter, and buy a solid 50mm 1.8 Nikon prime. Looks amazing. Hope this helps!