Cheap but effective camera (bridge) for 1080p recording

[GoldenGamerUK]

I need a bridge camera for doing photography/recording, reason why is because I want to get Into recording and editing, and I have the opportunity of skate parks for doing so, thanks everyone, I have a budget of £100-£150. I will be getting a go pro in the future.

 

[Ubrales]

Since this is a bridge camera, I suggest you scour the refurbished/used markets. Check local eBay, local classifieds, etc. - It would be nice if you can test the camera before buying because it is used.

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

Since this is a bridge camera, I suggest you scour the refurbished/used markets. Check local eBay, local classifieds, etc. - It would be nice if you can test the camera before buying because it is used.

i would rather get it brand new as i can get a warranty on the camera, plus there are some deals on the cameras that you can find!

 

[Ubrales]

Since this is a bridge camera, I suggest you scour the refurbished/used markets. Check local eBay, local classifieds, etc. - It would be nice if you can test the camera before buying because it is used.

i would rather get it brand new as i can get a warranty on the camera, plus there are some deals on the cameras that you can find!

New is always better; for reasons you mentioned. My thoughts were that you are looking at very low end (if any) in new at that price level.

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

Since this is a bridge camera, I suggest you scour the refurbished/used markets. Check local eBay, local classifieds, etc. - It would be nice if you can test the camera before buying because it is used.

i would rather get it brand new as i can get a warranty on the camera, plus there are some deals on the cameras that you can find!

New is always better; for reasons you mentioned. My thoughts were that you are looking at very low end (if any) in new at that price level.

yeah, i just have had real bad past experiences with ebay and free-ad sites in the past, so i would prefer to keep to retailers

 

[Ubrales]

Yes I agree with you regarding eBay. That's why I mentioned that it would be better if you could try it before you buy.

I am not a fan of low end products and that's why I do not recommend low end products..

 

[Onus]

Other than obvious examples, I am not knowledgeable enough about digital cameras to know what you necessarily consider "low end." For something like recording lessons or tutorials, what would you say is the minimum you'd consider reasonable to use?
OP is this what you'll be doing with the camera? Will you be taking closeups as well? How important is color fidelity?

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

Yes I agree with you regarding eBay. That's why I mentioned that it would be better if you could try it before you buy.

I am not a fan of low end products and that's why I do not recommend low end products..

true, its just the person i am, i prefer first hand to second hand

 

[USAFRet]

"Bridge cameras" (new) start at above your £150 price point. I have one which was $330 when it was new a couple years ago, a very typical price for what is known as a bridge.

Some of the better point and shoots will fall into your budget, but you'd have to explore the feature sets to see what works. And get thee to a camera shop to try out a few.

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

Other than obvious examples, I am not knowledgeable enough about digital cameras to know what you necessarily consider "low end." For something like recording lessons or tutorials, what would you say is the minimum you'd consider reasonable to use?
OP is this what you'll be doing with the camera? Will you be taking closeups as well? How important is color fidelity?

i will be doing closeups and colour is very important, i want to be able to see the picture how its suppose to be
EDIT: i do youtube, so i want to be able to produce high quality content if i do vlogs or trips down to events!

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

"Bridge cameras" (new) start at above your £150 price point. I have one which was $330 when it was new a couple years ago, a very typical price for what is known as a bridge.

Some of the better point and shoots will fall into your budget, but you'd have to explore the feature sets to see what works. And get thee to a camera shop to try out a few.

yeah, that is a good point, i will take a trip down to my local camera shop, which happens to be currys...

 

[USAFRet]

"Bridge cameras" (new) start at above your £150 price point. I have one which was $330 when it was new a couple years ago, a very typical price for what is known as a bridge.

Some of the better point and shoots will fall into your budget, but you'd have to explore the feature sets to see what works. And get thee to a camera shop to try out a few.

yeah, that is a good point, i will take a trip down to my local camera shop, which happens to be currys...

I have a Fuji HS10, which does very, very good macro shots. But it, and the newer models (HS50EXR currently), are above your price point.

 

[GoldenGamerUK]

"Bridge cameras" (new) start at above your £150 price point. I have one which was $330 when it was new a couple years ago, a very typical price for what is known as a bridge.

Some of the better point and shoots will fall into your budget, but you'd have to explore the feature sets to see what works. And get thee to a camera shop to try out a few.

yeah, that is a good point, i will take a trip down to my local camera shop, which happens to be currys...
sorry about the link being GB

I have a Fuji HS10, which does very, very good macro shots. But it, and the newer models (HS50EXR currently), are above your price point.

yeah, i have had my eye on this one
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/cameras/digital-cameras/bridge-cameras/nikon-coolpix-l330-bridge-camera-22095622-pdt.html