Bridge Cameras
Oct 13, 2014 18:54:42 #
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a # of years I have just used a little point and shoot camera (Canon PowerShot SD550) and usually used 'AutoFocus'. I now want to bump up to a bridge camera so that I can have more features including a better zoom. I do not need anything fancy...I mostly take just landscape photos.
My needs: camera under $500, easy to use, a good view finder, LCD that swivels, user friendly. I am not interested in video or WiFi. The camera I am considering is the Nikon Coolpix P600. I am hoping I can get some comments and recommendations from this group. Thanks---Phyl
My needs: camera under $500, easy to use, a good view finder, LCD that swivels, user friendly. I am not interested in video or WiFi. The camera I am considering is the Nikon Coolpix P600. I am hoping I can get some comments and recommendations from this group. Thanks---Phyl
Oct 13, 2014 18:58:17 #
For the LCD swiveling, ability to have an external flash, I would recommend the SX60 (about 550) or if you can still find an SX50 (have seen them for 350-400 new).
Oct 13, 2014 19:08:48 #
Oct 13, 2014 19:13:28 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
Thanks. I see that the Canon SX 60 won't be out until later this month tho---Phyl
I would wait if you can
Oct 13, 2014 19:19:22 #
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Oct 13, 2014 19:31:45 #
I have heard nothing but glowing reports on the Canon SX 50, and would assume that the SX 60 will be at least as good. That's what I'd get if I were getting a bridge camera!
Oct 13, 2014 19:40:09 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
Thanks. I see that the Canon SX 60 won't be out until later this month tho---Phyl
Some of the users on here already have them.
Click on "Search" at the top of the page and enter "SX60"
Oct 14, 2014 07:09:06 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a #... (show quote)
I have the Panasonic LUMIX FZ200 and love it. 2.8 Leica lens throughout the zoom and all the other items you want for about $400. It got great reviews and I love Leica glass.
Oct 14, 2014 08:19:42 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a #... (show quote)
Get the Canon SX60, and don't look back. As a happy owner of the SX 50, i'm going to get an SX60 as soon as I can talk my wife into letting me get another camera in my never ending quest for better, easier, and sweeter shooting cameras!
Oct 14, 2014 09:11:38 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a #... (show quote)
Sounds to me that you have pretty-well described the Canon SX-50. Now that the '60' is on the horizon, it might be a good time to search out an SX-50 if you can still find one. Probably between 300-400 dollars. Very good 'bridge', or for a little more than your budget, get the 60.
Oct 14, 2014 09:17:46 #
I would think about a Panasonic Lumix44FZ200. I have looked at it in a store and if I wanted a bridge camera this would be it.
Oct 14, 2014 09:25:14 #
Oct 14, 2014 09:26:01 #
Papa Joe wrote:
Sounds to me that you have pretty-well described the Canon SX-50. Now that the '60' is on the horizon, it might be a good time to search out an SX-50 if you can still find one. Probably between 300-400 dollars. Very good 'bridge', or for a little more than your budget, get the 60.
I'll echo Papa Joe. Now would be a good time to look for deals on the SX50. I have that camera and it is really very capable. The Zoom on the 60 is a bit better, but trust me, 50x zoom is more than adequate for most applications.
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