seagull5

Ok the Sony HX400 came via UPS after too much thought reading reviews I went back to a camera like my Sony HX300 which I liked. I like the grip the weight and the build of the Sony HX400 as I did the Sony HX300. The camera for my tastes is much more solid than the Canon SX50 orNikon P600 which both felt a little shall we say plasticly/ toylike...I still have my Canon SX50 which gives me very good shots....if its only better built I would have bought 2.
The and I hate to say it problem is the splotchiness of the Sonys photos....had it in the Canon HX300 also and this is not picking a photo apart with a magnifying glass. OK my budget is $400. I stated what I like in build. I realize there is no (especially in my budget) perfect camera. But is there anything close ?
Sirs I do confuse easily. The only one I can think of is the Fuji S1 but there is absolutely no where I can go handle one.
I would like to indulge anyone with any specific ideas. I sincerely appreciate your time. I am done with reviews it seems that a few I have read the author worked for the camera company. I shoot water sports and wildlife. Thank you in advance.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

HX400?
Is that a Kennmore, Chevy, Craftsman or Proctor & Gamble product?

With all the different models out there, brand is important.
It may not bee too late to edit you title to include that

seagull5

Thanks

TucsonCoyote Loc: Tucson AZ

In this case if you Google HX400 only the Sony Camera shows up.....just saying.
On the other hand now we have them calling it a "Sony High Zoom Point and Shoot Camera.....now in my book and any somewhat knowledgeable camera buff that would be a Bridge Camera.
Pretty bad when the makers decide to muddy the waters ! :hunf:

seagull5

I apologize for not being specific when there is so many choices in equipment...Sony HX400 Bridge camera 28 to 1200mm...f2.8 to 6.3

Tom Kelley Loc: Roanoke, Virginia

I have the SX50 and the "plasticy, toy like" feel doesn't bother me since my primary reason for a camera is to take good quality photos and not to enjoy 'feeling' the build of it. Now,,,,, let me say this. There are things that i do really enjoy touching and feeling the build of, it's just that a camera isn't one of them. In fact, I've taken some very good shots of the very things that i enjoy touching and feeling the build of with my SX50, but i probably won't post them on here.

I noticed you said the SX50 gave you "very good shots" and from reading your post, that seems to be what you're after. Here's my suggestion to you:

1.) With your $400.00 budget, buy yourself the two SX50's for $169.00 each (the refurb price now available through Canon). You'll have $62.00 left to spend on something else, like maybe a remote shutter release. I have one and love it, but understand it is made of plastic, so you may want to buy some latex gloves also.

2.) Find you 'something' you enjoy the touch and build of, go spend the day,,,,,,,,, or night together, do lots of touching and feeling, take some "very good shots" and enjoy yourself.

3.) Follow these steps and you probably won't even think about the SX50 being made of plastic, at least i didn't anyway.

seagull5

thanks...I do like the feel female flesh without latex gloves much better than any camera.....but 2 sx50`s nope too much out there to try without babying 2 cameras...I have a G15 and could use it for a club...absolutely zero worries with that piece of equiptment

Tom Kelley Loc: Roanoke, Virginia

Just a little humor, only kidding about the two SX50's. I do like mine though and have the T3i also which i really like. The two of them are all i need for my limited experience.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Don't put yourself down over the "experience" bit - there are fast learners and slow learners and all points between - and some who never learn - and some who thought they'd learnt but didn't.
There are some who presume and some who assume - and we all know that only asses ass-ume. :)

Busch Loc: San Diego

I own the Sony HX400V. I find it to be a very adequate bridge camera. Doesn't have the IQ of my D800, but, takes vey nice photos.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Really nice pic - and a really nice pooch :-)

Busch Loc: San Diego

Thanks

rsundberg Loc: Roeland Park, KS

I own the Sony HX400V, too, and also own the Canon SX50HS - like both cameras and am very pleased with the Sony - takes very sharp photos and have not noticed any "blotchiness", as you describe it - here is a sample.

Red-Tail Hawk

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Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I've just had another look at your pic - you have managed to achieve a good blurry background - not always easy with bird shots. :-)

seagull5

maybe its the eyesight but I did find the HX300 gave me great photos and as colorblind as I am the colors from flesh tones to the blue of the gulf great...I will go shoot today....your photos gentlemen and ladies are great