Spec me: A price for a camera?!

[Tibbz2]

Basically I kind of want a decent camera as I want to get into photography a little, nothing special, I certainly can't afford or want to dive into the DSLR side of things yet.

I am looking for a half-decent bridge camera maybe, one that can take RAW shots so I can mess around with editing and try my hand at that too. I can't get much cash, hence i'm looking at the lower end of the market.

I currently have about £150, and I was wondering how much more I would have to get to afford a decent bridge camera that can take RAWs?

Edit: Sorted

 

[Tibbz2]

Hi, what do you plan on photographing? Why a bridge camera?

It's just I heard they are the half-way between DSLR and compact, which seems better for me, because I don't just want a regular compact as I want good images, but I really can't get a DSLR yet.

I don't know what I will be photographing specifically, just general things like landscape and maybe some macro shots...

Will this help

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I should add, I know not if any give you what you want

I've been searching Google for a while but many of the cheaper ones have no RAW

 

[Tibbz2]

Get a second hand DSLR?

That's also an option if they're cheap enough, i'm just looking for a price range where I can get a decent camera but not going OTT on price

 

[Tibbz2]

Ok thanks.

I'll wait until I have a bit more money free to spend on one, and then look into that path...

 

[Tibbz2]

Thanks, but I think i'll hold off a bit longer so I can afford something a little better

 

[Tibbz2]

There is always the Sony alpha range.

I'm in the same boat as you regarding getting into photography and I've had both the a100 & a200,they don't shoot video but are good starting points for new dslr users.

I've got a a200 with 4 lenses now and live it,it's perfect for what I need.

Haven't really looked into Sony, but thanks for that i'll have a look at that range!