looking for a better camera, but I'm on a budget: I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I...

davidheald1942 Loc: Mars (the planet)

I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon
SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I know I can't afford a slr, but interchangeable lenses is a must. Thanks a lot.
David

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Makes no sense. You can't afford an slr, but you want full frame. How much would you like to spend.

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

The Canon 6D is a nice full frame camera that takes interchangeable lenses. It's $1,699 without a lens.

Not sure if that qualifies as "budget" though.

So what do you really want and how much do you want to spend?

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

davidheald1942 wrote:

I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon
SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I know I can't afford a slr, but interchangeable lenses is a must. Thanks a lot.
David

I'd recommend you look at a Sony DSC-HX300, and here are two reasons why:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207091-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207103-1.html

Make sure you click on download and look at the full size. I don't think I've seen better from any camera.

eospaddy Loc: Liverpool UK

davidheald1942 wrote:

I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon
SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I know I can't afford a slr, but interchangeable lenses is a must. Thanks a lot.
David

Hi, trying to buy a new camera can be a head ache so i understand why your asking although this is a hard question to answer unless we know your budget ! now its already been mentioned that if you want inter changeable lenses then i think you will need a DSLR and a Dslr with a full frame ( 35mm ) sensor is going to be very costly, my advice is to ask yourself what you want it for then re post your question and say what your budget is and people here will be able to help you a lot more ! your current camera is just a point and shoot type and no disrespect its at the lower end, you could buy a really good modern point and shoot or bridge camera with amazing optical zoom they have today and be very happy with it if you choose right ! good look with your search

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

davidheald1942 wrote:

I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon
SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I know I can't afford a slr, but interchangeable lenses is a must. Thanks a lot.
David

Based on the info you provided, I think the Nikon 1 system might just fill your needs, but its not "full frame", even though its sensor is a LOT larger than what you are using now.

MtnMan Loc: ID

BigDaddy wrote:

I'd recommend you look at a Sony DSC-HX300, and here are two reasons why:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207091-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207103-1.html

Make sure you click on download and look at the full size. I don't think I've seen better from any camera.

You might also look at the Sony 3000. It looks quite nice.

A refurbished Nikon D5100 might be a good choice for you. You probably can find a refurb D3100 for even less but it is much less a camera for several reasons.

If Nikon look for Nikon refurbished ones. They can save you a lot and come in new condition. The only downside is that the warranty is only 90 days...but sellers like Adorama and B&H up it to a year for free or a nominal fee ($8).

As noted you probably don't want to consider an FX camera. Not only is the camera much more expensive but the lenses are also. The Sony 3000 is an APS-C sensors in light weight mirrorless configuration.

MtnMan Loc: ID

MT Shooter wrote:

Based on the info you provided, I think the Nikon 1 system might just fill your needs, but its not "full frame", even though its sensor is a LOT larger than what you are using now.

But still significantly smaller than the APS-C sensors in the Sony mirrorless designs.

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

BigDaddy wrote:

I'd recommend you look at a Sony DSC-HX300, and here are two reasons why:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207091-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207103-1.html

Make sure you click on download and look at the full size. I don't think I've seen better from any camera.

Dang, those are sharp photos.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Epm2 with 14-42 and 40-150 is 319 on the Olympus refurb website.

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Have a look here. :thumbup:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1291652

BigDaddy wrote:

I'd recommend you look at a Sony DSC-HX300, and here are two reasons why:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207091-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-207103-1.html

Make sure you click on download and look at the full size. I don't think I've seen better from any camera.

davidheald1942 Loc: Mars (the planet)

Makes no sense? u2! I have between $400.oo-$500.oo that I can spend & not break the bank. does that make sense

tdekany Loc: Oregon

davidheald1942 wrote:

I'm thinking a Nikon, but want one better than my Canon
SX160 is with 16x zoom. I'd prefer one with full frame whatever it's called. I know I can't afford a slr, but interchangeable lenses is a must. Thanks a lot.
David

There you go - it has that full frame thing in it, no slr, interchangeable.

http://store.sony.com/a7-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-zid27-ILCE7/B/cat-27-catid-All-Alpha-a7-Cameras?_t=pfm%3Dcategory

tdekany Loc: Oregon

davidheald1942 wrote:

Makes no sense? u2! I have between $400.oo-$500.oo that I can spend & not break the bank. does that make sense

Is that for only the camera body? What lenses will you buy and what is your budget for the lenses?

Acountry330 Loc: Dothan,Ala USA

Full frame DLSR's are expensive as well as the Len's you need to put on them to get Quality photo's. My advice do your home work and save your money.