How is the image quality of the Canon SX70?
Jul 5, 2020 16:05:35 #
Recently my Panasonic Lumix FZ 300 conked out. It was one of my favorite cameras; good image quality, excellent macro, constant f2.8 aperture, and not heavy. One of my interests is birds in flight (fat, slow birds.) The obvious choice is a 150-600 lens to hang on my Nikon d7500. But I am 82 years old and I doubt whether I can cope with the weight of that camera/lens combination. I did some research in an effort to repair the FZ300. But I discovered too many reports that low end Lumix cameras tend to break down. Also, that Panasonic service is not very good. So I have been thinking about the Canon power shot SX 70. If any of my fellow hogs have experience with the SX 70, I would be grateful for your opinions, particularly with respect to image quality. Many thanks. Davidb 1879.
Jul 5, 2020 17:33:29 #
Define image quality. The term means different things to different people.
Jul 5, 2020 17:58:14 #
At 82 if you liked the FZ300 so well why not buy another, damn the reports. I wholesaled building materials at one time and one of my retailers asked me to speak to a farmer who was deciding between 25-yr or 35-yr warranted shingles. I asked his age, he said 79, my answer was "does it make a difference unless you enjoy wasting money?"
Jul 5, 2020 18:07:30 #
BTW I looked seriously at the SX70 when it came out as a back-up travel camera but after extensive reviews and handling it in the store stayed with a Sony DSC-HX400 (having just sold my 300). Only 50x optical zoom vs Canon 65 but I felt(feel) better sharpness at full extension.
Jul 5, 2020 18:32:57 #
The FZ300 is on sale for less than $400. BUY IT!!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fz300&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
If you don't, you will spend a year trying to get used to the sx70 and wishing you'd purchased the camera you loved and are intimately familiar with.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fz300&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
If you don't, you will spend a year trying to get used to the sx70 and wishing you'd purchased the camera you loved and are intimately familiar with.
Jul 6, 2020 06:34:12 #
davidb1879 wrote:
...been thinking about the Canon power shot SX 70 ...
I have used the SX60 for years but, not even close to Ms Stokes ...
http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html
Bob
Jul 6, 2020 06:54:21 #
i had one and returned it, the image quality was not up to my standards. look at lumix cameras
Jul 6, 2020 07:19:16 #
For what it's worth, Canon has removed the center pin on the hot-shoe flash of the SX70, SL3 & the T7. What this does is limit your choices in flash units. Previous units could accommodate third party flashes at a fraction of the cost of Canon's lineup. For many, the on-board flash is all that is needed but IMO this handicaps the cameras ability and essentially forces you to buy a Canon flash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ZmFclDaKE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ZmFclDaKE
Jul 6, 2020 07:26:24 #
davidb1879 wrote:
Recently my Panasonic Lumix FZ 300 conked out. It ... (show quote)
Go with another FZ300. It's still current and you're familiar with the menus and layout of the controls, which is a big plus in terms of being able to do more shooting and not having to learn your way around a new system and layout. There really is no advantage for you to get the SX70. You should be able to get a like new FZ300 used for $300-$350.
Jul 6, 2020 07:28:59 #
Jazztrader wrote:
See the link I provided above. Brand new on sale for $398.... You should be able to get a like new FZ300 used for $300-$350.
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Jul 6, 2020 10:55:36 #
If you like the Panasonic's consider getting the Leica equivalent model. It comes with a longer warranty, red dot prestige, and a few minor changes. Of course, you will pay more for it but if you are worried about repair Leica will take care of you.
Jul 6, 2020 11:22:01 #
davidb1879 wrote:
Recently my Panasonic Lumix FZ 300 conked out. It ... (show quote)
Either get another FZ300 or look at the Lumix FZ1000. Bigger, one inch, sensor. Only goes to 400mm though.
Jul 6, 2020 11:38:56 #
Have SX60 and SX70. The 60 seems to be better to me. 70 is noiser in low light I believe. Just a quick observation.
Jul 6, 2020 11:52:53 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The FZ300 is on sale for less than $400. BUY IT!!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fz300&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
If you don't, you will spend a year trying to get used to the sx70 and wishing you'd purchased the camera you loved and are intimately familiar with.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=fz300&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
If you don't, you will spend a year trying to get used to the sx70 and wishing you'd purchased the camera you loved and are intimately familiar with.
AMEN.......
Jul 6, 2020 13:54:02 #
In 2015 I took Lillian Stokes advice from the 2013 posting and have never been sorry. Great camera, great images. Quite portable and easy to handle. I have a Nikon D850 with several Nikon gold ring lenses and often cannot tell which camera i used until I check the data. No regrets 5 years later, still a winner.
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