So I’ve been wanting to start doing some spotting but the only cameras I have are; my Galaxy S8 (a phone that I dont have much space left on so it’s out of the question) and an Olympus TG-830. So my question is, is the TG-830 a good starter camera? I don’t have the money to go and buy a decent one at the moment.
Here are the stats for the TG-830:
It looks like a great start even though I also recommend the CANON Powershot G7 X as I have had it in the past! :)
How much do those usually go for? (In us dollars)
They range from 450 to 600 dollars. Is that too much?
It’s on the higher side but still reasonable. I’d only commit to something like that once I get serious about spotting.
I mean, don’t expect top quality, the best you’ll probably get is “decent” quality, but if you’ve already got it and you’re currently phone spotting I absolutely say go for it. Only issues are the tiny sensor, the limited focal zoom, and I guarantee that 28-140 is not tack sharp anywhere.
You doing recording or photo?
If you want to go high, I would spring for a Nice 80D or something like that. For video, look for a Canon point and shoot.
Don’t expect to get good photos from very far away, but if you can get right up to the action, it should work
Do you already have the camera? If not, what’s your price range?
Not bad as a starter. I have a 6 year old Cannon EOS 600D that still works and u still use. Going to buy myself a new Nikon Coolpix 90!
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