Camera Suggestion (and if this topic makes you mad, don't look at it)
Dec 15, 2011 18:24:45 #
I have a Canon G12 now and for the moment it does everything I need it to do, but get me close to wildlife. I am not ready to jump into the dslr just yet, but I do want to purchase a camera that has a great zoom and will produce good pictures. The brand doesn't matter, but would like some suggestions that I can research. Thanks
Dec 15, 2011 20:06:16 #
Bruce H
Loc: Oregon Coast
The money is in the lenses. Once you start with a brand and purchase a lens or several lenses you kind have to stay with it because if the investment.
I have several Canaon's starting with a Rebel, 10D, 20D, 30D and 5D. My kids and wife are using the older cameras and can use any of the lenses I have as they all fit. I also have a G12 but the DSLR is so much more, you would be impressed. Don't have anything against the other brands, just started with Canon.
I have several Canaon's starting with a Rebel, 10D, 20D, 30D and 5D. My kids and wife are using the older cameras and can use any of the lenses I have as they all fit. I also have a G12 but the DSLR is so much more, you would be impressed. Don't have anything against the other brands, just started with Canon.
Dec 15, 2011 20:19:46 #
usetobe wrote:
I have a Canon G12 now and for the moment it does everything I need it to do, but get me close to wildlife. I am not ready to jump into the dslr just yet, but I do want to purchase a camera that has a great zoom and will produce good pictures. The brand doesn't matter, but would like some suggestions that I can research. Thanks
Have a look at the Olympus SP-800UZ!
Dec 15, 2011 20:37:11 #
I shoot Canon D-SLR BUT prefer Panasonic for P&S.. they have good glass and a 24x optical zoom available. (I have the 18x)
Dec 15, 2011 20:43:42 #
Nikon's P500 has a 36X zoom on it and I have gotten some great pics with it. You should check it out. It doesn't shoot in RAW though.(Just thought I would put that out there in case that was something you were looking for in your next camera.)
Dec 15, 2011 20:49:55 #
Olympus SP-800UZ!
I have one, false advertisement on the 'optical' superlong zoom. DO not buy it for the zoom.
I have one, false advertisement on the 'optical' superlong zoom. DO not buy it for the zoom.
Dec 15, 2011 20:51:48 #
Dec 15, 2011 21:04:51 #
Janice wrote:
canon power shot sx30 IS
well it would almost have to be an sx40 now since the stores don't have the 30's anymore
Dec 15, 2011 21:39:44 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
Bridge cameras with a super zoom. Several makers out there for $200 and under.
I have a Kodak Z990 that goes from 28mm to 840mm. Here is a shot I took at over 200 yards away.
I have a Kodak Z990 that goes from 28mm to 840mm. Here is a shot I took at over 200 yards away.
the long shot-200 yards away
Dec 15, 2011 22:15:14 #
naturalite wrote:
Can you post the original, please?Bridge cameras with a super zoom. Several makers out there for $200 and under.
I have a Kodak Z990 that goes from 28mm to 840mm. Here is a shot I took at over 200 yards away.
I have a Kodak Z990 that goes from 28mm to 840mm. Here is a shot I took at over 200 yards away.
Dec 15, 2011 22:49:34 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
This is the only one I have. I cropped it about 20% and tweaked a bit with saturation. Crappy free program. That's why the colors are off.
It was across a shadow covered field and was lacking in color.
I'm just now doing digital. But I did get PSE 10 the other day. Still haven't loaded it yet. I got a book on it and want to read about first.
It was across a shadow covered field and was lacking in color.
I'm just now doing digital. But I did get PSE 10 the other day. Still haven't loaded it yet. I got a book on it and want to read about first.
Dec 15, 2011 22:55:07 #
Damn, I wanted to see it magnified at 100%...
Thank you for the answer.
Thank you for the answer.
Dec 15, 2011 22:58:59 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
If you want, I'll go out tomorrow and take a pic at full zoom at 12 MP. Leaving it as is and post if for you.
Like maybe a car or something you can guage size.
Like maybe a car or something you can guage size.
Dec 15, 2011 23:01:55 #
Please do so, thank you. The idea is to compare real life picture at full zoom capacity. That way folks may see the difference between optical and digital zooms.
Jacques
Jacques
Dec 15, 2011 23:12:07 #
English_Wolf wrote:
Olympus800UZ, actually it came out better than I had seen it, is it because it is taken with a flash and I remembered it worse than it was?
Note that I did not do any change.
Note that I did not do any change.
First picture no change
First picture, cropped to show zoom area
Full zoom, same distance
Zoomed in and cropped 100%, no PP
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