Examples from a £99 camera

Mangizmo · 8th August 2015, 21:27

Digicams have come a long way, bought one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kodak-AZ52...item27fcd3a9d8

and took these

https://www.flickr.com/gp/100697961@N05/8905NL

barney bear · 9th August 2015, 17:29

Some of those Pics are a lot better than I expected for that price

Thanks for the heads up, I may have to keep an eye on that camera

Mangizmo · 9th August 2015, 17:35

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Originally Posted by barney bear

Some of those Pics are a lot better than I expected for that price

Thanks for the heads up, I may have to keep an eye on that camera

Its an absolute bargain, Argos sell another the AZ651 BUT IT SUCKS, this one is on clearance mail order only and is pretty brilliant
Check these out then, all with this Kodak:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/100697961@N05/52dWPD

Ravinder · 9th August 2015, 19:05

Terrific shots.

I agree, there's not a lot between cameras these days at all.

Love the shots of the bird.

Mangizmo · 9th August 2015, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Terrific shots.

I agree, there's not a lot between cameras these days at all.

Love the shots of the bird.

I have used loads of superzooms, and this cheap Kodak is as good/better than any Canon/Nikon/Fuji, the sensors are all the same, the lenses are sourced from the same place (asia optics is a big one), the range is amazing, going from 24mm equiv wide angle (no soft corners) to 1248mm equiv (52x optical!!!!) and many of those shots were at the extreme end of the zoom with some digital zoom thrown in too, incredible, this was unthinkable not very long ago

Rocket · 9th August 2015, 20:48

Great results at a great price.

Mangizmo · 14th August 2015, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangizmo

Its an absolute bargain, Argos sell another the AZ651 BUT IT SUCKS, this one is on clearance mail order only and is pretty brilliant
Check these out then, all with this Kodak:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/100697961@N05/52dWPD

Too late now, all gone, somebody bought the last 20 in a single purchase

Avulon · 14th August 2015, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Mangizmo

Too late now, all gone, somebody bought the last 20 in a single purchase

but you can 'buy it now' from a private seller for £149.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kodak-Pixp...item3cec123d31

Methinks someone spotted a good opportunity. If you take a look at what else there is in the £100-£200 price bracket you'll not find a 1200mm+ lens (like on the camera in question) anywhere.

I think most compact and bridge camera sales are aimed at those that look at the zoom figure only, when they should be looking at the lens focal length as well. A lens that's only 20mm zoomed out is only 400mm at 20x zoom, Most compacts and even some bridge cameras are much wider angle than that 20mm before multiplying by the zoom: making them all but worthless for the longshots the large zoom figure will try and con you it can manage. The kodak in question appears to be a rare exception. Now I've decided I want one at that price I can't have it.

Vossy · 14th August 2015, 22:33

Ebay/Argos outlet are still selling them for £99.99, absolute bargain for this camera, Ebay item number 171745454552.
Seems there is also an extra 15% off for the next 4 days.

Avulon · 14th August 2015, 23:07

Not sure when/where you looked but it comes up as out of stock still

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kodak-AZ52...item27fcd3a9d8

8th August 2015, 21:27	#1
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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Not sure when/where you looked but it comes up as out of stock still http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kodak-AZ52...item27fcd3a9d8 __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,555 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Ebay/Argos outlet are still selling them for £99.99, absolute bargain for this camera, Ebay item number 171745454552. Seems there is also an extra 15% off for the next 4 days.