Help with new camera purchase
Apr 20, 2014 18:23:37 #
Pam123
Loc: Huntsville, AL (transplanted Brit)
Hello to all you photo enthusiasts,
Next June, 2015, my husband and I will be taking an adventure to Africa, both safari and sightseeing. Needless to say, I don't think our point and shoots will quite do the job especially with big game.
I have been researching different kinds of cameras and find it quite exhausting. I don't really want to go with a DSLR so have been thinking about a bridge camera. The ones that are appealing to me right now are the: Nikon1 J3, Panasonic Lumix FZ200 and the Canon SX-50 with 50X1200 fixed lens.
Can any of you wonderful people give me some suggestions?
Thank you
Next June, 2015, my husband and I will be taking an adventure to Africa, both safari and sightseeing. Needless to say, I don't think our point and shoots will quite do the job especially with big game.
I have been researching different kinds of cameras and find it quite exhausting. I don't really want to go with a DSLR so have been thinking about a bridge camera. The ones that are appealing to me right now are the: Nikon1 J3, Panasonic Lumix FZ200 and the Canon SX-50 with 50X1200 fixed lens.
Can any of you wonderful people give me some suggestions?
Thank you
Apr 20, 2014 18:49:38 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Pam123 wrote:
Hello to all you photo enthusiasts, br br Next Ju... (show quote)
The Nikon 1 J3 is an interchangeable lens camera, which gives you some flexibility. It also has a 4x bigger sensor, which gives a little better image quality and higher ISO performance.
The Panasonic FZ200 has a f/2.8 lens, which is really nice.
The Canon SX-50 has the longest zoom.
Apr 20, 2014 19:08:53 #
I was in a camera shop and museum yesterday. The camera shop part is mostly out of business. The owner was explaining the downfall of his shop.
He pointed at some enlargements of African animals and pointed out how good the quality was. He reached behind the counter, pulled out a camera and said, "I told her to leave it on automatic, aim, zoom and click. Look what she brought home to print!"
The camera was a Panasonic FZ200.
He pointed at some enlargements of African animals and pointed out how good the quality was. He reached behind the counter, pulled out a camera and said, "I told her to leave it on automatic, aim, zoom and click. Look what she brought home to print!"
The camera was a Panasonic FZ200.
Apr 20, 2014 19:56:30 #
It's good that you're considering this early, Pam. Too many people wait until the last minute.
So many people are taking so many great shots with their Canon SX-50's, I'd recommend that camera to you. If you get it now, there's still time for something else if you don't end up liking it.
I've shot Nikons all my life, except 1970 when I shot Canons, so I think I'm being unbiased!
So many people are taking so many great shots with their Canon SX-50's, I'd recommend that camera to you. If you get it now, there's still time for something else if you don't end up liking it.
I've shot Nikons all my life, except 1970 when I shot Canons, so I think I'm being unbiased!
Apr 20, 2014 20:08:50 #
Pam123 wrote:
Hello to all you photo enthusiasts, br br Next Ju... (show quote)
I have just up/down graded to M4/3 so I have a SX50, Motion/Lightning Trigger and a Yongnu YN468-II. All like new. Boxed Flash never used. PM me if interested.
Apr 20, 2014 20:12:40 #
If you really want all the zoom you can get out of a bridge camera, look at the Nikon P600. It has more zoom than the SX50 by 10X.
Apr 20, 2014 20:39:18 #
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Apr 20, 2014 21:04:27 #
Don't make a decision now!
With over a year to go, it will give you ample time to watch and research (maybe play) the many new cameras which will be released. It will also give you the chance to try some of the newer technology that will most assuredly will become available.
Buy a cheap point and shoot and practice (play) with it. What could be better with the one you have. Keep following the technology and then a few months before you go. Buy one three months before you go and practice with it.
We'll all be looking forward to your pictures, July of '15.
With over a year to go, it will give you ample time to watch and research (maybe play) the many new cameras which will be released. It will also give you the chance to try some of the newer technology that will most assuredly will become available.
Buy a cheap point and shoot and practice (play) with it. What could be better with the one you have. Keep following the technology and then a few months before you go. Buy one three months before you go and practice with it.
We'll all be looking forward to your pictures, July of '15.
Apr 21, 2014 06:44:24 #
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Apr 21, 2014 07:16:40 #
these are all fine cameras, however none of them, will give you the results, of a fine DSLR.they just dont have the reach, with their respected zooms, try looking into one of nikons new cameras
that come with a 36X zoom, and truly are very easy to use, and will run you less then $500.00, they come with a permenant lens which is part of the camera, and will truly give you the photographic results, you will enjoy for a life time, have fun!!
that come with a 36X zoom, and truly are very easy to use, and will run you less then $500.00, they come with a permenant lens which is part of the camera, and will truly give you the photographic results, you will enjoy for a life time, have fun!!
Apr 21, 2014 07:24:38 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
I love Fuji,but the 100x has a 23mm fixed lens.
Trynforpar wrote:
Spend the extra green and go with the Fuji x100s.
Apr 21, 2014 07:25:19 #
also. a excellent choice........
sueyeisert wrote:
I love Fuji,but the 100x has a 23mm fixed lens.
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