Looking for bridge camera
May 14, 2015 07:37:26 #
I am going to Hawaii in June and I am looking for a good quality bridge camera to take with me along with my dslr. Would like a nice zoom range and a quality lens, if there is any. Have been looking at a LUMIX FZ1000K anybody have any experience with this camera or make any recommendations for one. Thanks
May 14, 2015 07:40:05 #
printer273 wrote:
I am going to Hawaii in June and I am looking for a good quality bridge camera to take with me along with my dslr. Would like a nice zoom range and a quality lens, if there is any. Have been looking at a LUMIX FZ1000K anybody have any experience with this camera or make any recommendations for one. Thanks
If zooming is high on your list, I would get the Nikon P900. Several people here have them and like them.
May 14, 2015 07:40:41 #
Donkas1946
Loc: Southern NH
Canon SX50 refurb direct from canon if they have any left. You will,find plenty of feedback on this if you search. I have one and love it..I use it along side by canon dslr's love it!
May 14, 2015 07:56:57 #
May 14, 2015 08:11:05 #
The Lumix FZ1000 is an excellent choice. It doesn't have the focal range of the SX50 or the P900, but it does have a one inch sensor as opposed to the tiny 1/2.3 inch sensor of the SX50 and P900. Focal range is 25-400 mm. With a Leica lens IQ is excellent. Another camera with similar features is the Sony RX10.
This camera has a Carl Zeiss lens. I have a Canon SX50HS and while others love this camera I find it disappointing.
This camera has a Carl Zeiss lens. I have a Canon SX50HS and while others love this camera I find it disappointing.
May 14, 2015 08:14:13 #
ottopj
Loc: Annapolis, MD USA
printer273 wrote:
I am going to Hawaii in June and I am looking for a good quality bridge camera to take with me along with my dslr. Would like a nice zoom range and a quality lens, if there is any. Have been looking at a LUMIX FZ1000K anybody have any experience with this camera or make any recommendations for one. Thanks
I have this camera and like it very much. It is very easy to learn and use. You won't be disappointed. Just get a good Circular Polarizer filter (CPL) if you're going to Hawaii
May 14, 2015 10:18:30 #
May 15, 2015 05:16:11 #
Mr. Fixit
Loc: south Jersey Shore
I just bought the SX50 in the Canon program. (They are 169.00) and it feels like quality for such an inexpensive camera. I also purchased the hood and filter kit for it on amazon for 26.00. I was always a Nikon or Pentax guy but I'm impressed with this camera at those prices. Thanks all for your patience.
May 15, 2015 07:00:18 #
I have had the fZ1000k for several months. I was looking for a starter 4K camera and I am pleased with the result. I carried it on a trip to France and on a ship up the Rhine. The 400 zoom is more than enough and the 4K is super sharp and the colors are vivid. I am happy. Shop around. I got a good price.
May 15, 2015 07:00:59 #
Donkas1946
Loc: Southern NH
Congratulations!!!!! Now go have fun!
printer273 wrote:
Thanks for your help!!
May 15, 2015 07:28:44 #
May 15, 2015 07:39:27 #
i own the Nikon P900, and I can tell you this, it makes for a wonderful vacation camera, as well as a daily type of camera as well, you have 16 megs and a 2.8 nikon lens that zooms out to 2000 MM.......I hav a upcoming cruise vacation coming up, and I"m really looking forward to taking mine along, the only downside to this camera, is that its difficult to get, as Amazon, and a few other web sites, sell out of them ,as quickly as they get them.....
May 15, 2015 07:44:42 #
rickoshay45
Loc: Sanford Florida
If you are into watersports You might consider on of the inexpensive tough cameras also. I bought a Lumix TS-20 when I went and used it quite a bit. Being able to use it in the pool, ocean, or snorkeling was great. And I can safely give to my 5 year old grandson to use.
May 15, 2015 08:32:19 #
printer273 wrote:
I am going to Hawaii in June and I am looking for a good quality bridge camera to take with me along with my dslr. Would like a nice zoom range and a quality lens, if there is any. Have been looking at a LUMIX FZ1000K anybody have any experience with this camera or make any recommendations for one. Thanks
Recommend the Nikon P900 - massive zoom and quite decent image quality for a bridge camera and handy to carry around for all shooting situations.
May 15, 2015 08:33:54 #
and VR to boot, as well, a excellent choice, in my opinion...
Rathyatra wrote:
Recommend the Nikon P900 - massive zoom and quite decent image quality for a bridge camera and handy to carry around for all shooting situations.
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