Bridge Camera Recommendations
Feb 28, 2017 08:56:28 #
I'm looking for some recommendations for a bridge camera with a superzoom for birding. My Dad has a Canon 7DII with a Tamron 150-600 and he is having issues with the weight. One thing he is looking for is EASY control for aperture, shutter speed & ISO. He currently has the Canon SX60 and has problems changing those settings quickly while birding like he can with his 7DII. Probably an impossible request but wanted to ask.
Feb 28, 2017 08:59:35 #
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Feb 28, 2017 09:12:19 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
The Sony RX10iii, or the Panasonic FZ2500. These two cameras are the two most expensive, ranging from $1200-$1500. And are of excellent quality. However, there are other good ones too. Costing less. Get one with a viewfinder.
Feb 28, 2017 09:19:04 #
sarge69 wrote:
Most talked about are the Sony SX60 and Nikon P900
Sarge69
Sarge69
Sarge, I belive it's the Canon SX 60, not Sony...
Feb 28, 2017 12:39:58 #
Pepsiman wrote:
Sarge, I belive it's the Canon SX 60, not Sony...
If it ain't Nikon - it don't matter..
Thanks
Sarge69
Feb 28, 2017 15:49:18 #
Thanks everyone. Looking in to the dials and how to change ISO and shutter speed. I see it has a ring to change the f/stop which is awesome.
Mar 1, 2017 06:13:24 #
Nikon P900. Fantastic zoom, but you must use a tripod at 2,000mm.
Mar 1, 2017 06:15:25 #
klaus60
Loc: Cologne, Germany
I am in the south of Thailand this moment. I use the Nikon P900 to get photos of animals. And in my opinion it works great.
Mar 1, 2017 06:21:16 #
klaus60
Loc: Cologne, Germany
It's a pity that I can't upload one ore two photos to show you photos af birds and reptilies, I took a few minutes ago....
Mar 1, 2017 06:37:28 #
Mar 1, 2017 06:41:55 #
Chris Hall
Loc: Burgess Hill, West Sussex, UK
The Nikon P900 is amazing value for money. Fantastic for wildlife and moon shots. 🙂
Mar 1, 2017 06:50:14 #
Laura72568 wrote:
I'm looking for some recommendations for a bridge camera with a superzoom for birding. My Dad has a Canon 7DII with a Tamron 150-600 and he is having issues with the weight. One thing he is looking for is EASY control for aperture, shutter speed & ISO. He currently has the Canon SX60 and has problems changing those settings quickly while birding like he can with his 7DII. Probably an impossible request but wanted to ask.
Check the Panasonic Lumix line of bridge camera's!!
Mar 1, 2017 07:15:04 #
Mar 1, 2017 07:39:54 #
Laura72568 wrote:
I'm looking for some recommendations for a bridge camera with a superzoom for birding. My Dad has a Canon 7DII with a Tamron 150-600 and he is having issues with the weight. One thing he is looking for is EASY control for aperture, shutter speed & ISO. He currently has the Canon SX60 and has problems changing those settings quickly while birding like he can with his 7DII. Probably an impossible request but wanted to ask.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ 1000/2500 cameras are great as carry-about cameras. They have fixed 24-400 or 24-480 lenses depending on the model. I bought one for travel because it is exceptionally light weight while producing great photos. Both cameras have a 1" sensor.
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