good budget camera for still pics?

[neil-liverpool]

Im looking for a good budget compact cam to fit on a 450 quad, under £100 , just for still pics.
i presume its better to buy 2nd hand.
ive heard lumix cams are good as they have wide angle lenses on.

any advice is appreciated

[nosmo]

If you want to spend £100 may as well go for this GoPro clone

http://www.7dayshop.com/7dayshop-action-cam-extreme-hd-waterproof-digital-video-camera-accessory-kit?backUrl=L3Bob3RvLXZpZGVvLXN1cHBsaWVzL3N0aWxsLXZpZGVvLWNhbWVyYXM/Y2F0PTg=

[neil-liverpool]

Im not a fan of the gopro, i dont like the fish eye look on the pics. and the pics are only 8mp.

[guest325]

You can';t go far wrong with a Lumix but they are quite heavy (around 120 - 150 gm) but the image quality is generally very good; I have one myself but one of the more expensive ones. I used to use all Nikon 35mm gear in the past but stuck with Panasonic since going digital.

[Flyinegypt]

I have an old Lumix DMC LZ5 which is going to get flown soon. It owes me nothing and is a little heavy (240gms) but is worth a go as it does continuous shooting. Set on scene mode it fixes the focus at infinity which is perfect for the job I have in mind. I just have to work out a servo shutter trigger.

Anyone got any recommendations for a good servo shutter solution?

I have also looked at getting a new Canon A4000  (Amazon for £80) 145gms and again a continuous shooting mode. Also look up CHDK which is a means to access other modes on Canon cameras including remote control via the USB port.

[neil-liverpool]

after a bit more research a found out that the canon s90 is good for aerial photos so ive just bought one cheap coz the lens is scratched, i can replace the lens and its costing me £81 total, not a bad deal considering they cost £275 new!

just need to learn how to make a usb remote now, do u guys have any links?

[Flyinegypt]

Neil, have a look at this link

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1713843

If you just want to trigger the shutter or start/stop video the circuit at the bottom should do the trick

[neil-liverpool]

thats great, cheers