Bridge camera for beginner photographer
Jan 1, 2023 17:56:14 #
I have three canon slr's but have found that my phone camera can take very decent photos.
Jan 1, 2023 18:04:24 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I don’t know if it qualifies as a bridge camera, but it does qualify as the priciest “point and shoot” camera.
Is it a "point and shoot". I am kind of thinking people today unlike in the early 80's when people call a camera "Point and shoot" they don't mean point and shoot but rather a compact camera.
Jan 1, 2023 18:11:20 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Is it a "point and shoot". I am kind of thinking people today unlike in the early 80's when people call a camera "Point and shoot" they don't mean point and shoot but rather a compact camera.
Oh I totally agree. When I hear “point and shoot camera” I think of those simple cameras of the early 2000’s that about all you could do is point and shoot and maybe zoom. I have an RX100VII and it is anything but a point and shoot camera. It’s compact, but very much a sophisticated camera in a small body. About the only thing point and shoot these days is a smartphone and they’re getting more sophisticated all the time.
Jan 1, 2023 19:20:52 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
Not sure about the reason(s) you think a DSLR would be a good first camera. They have typically served exactly that function, especially if the user has intentions of actually learning the technical principles of photography.
While I don't like the entry-level models of some manufacturers, there are excellent choices available on the used market that will present the various functions and adjustments in a far clearer manner for learning and for far less money than some of the models being discussed.
I realize that you may have some really strong reasons for your stated direction, but it might be worth opening up search a bit.
Jan 2, 2023 06:29:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
My pick of the litter.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1361560-REG/sony_sony_rx10iv_digital_camera.html?sts=pi
Jan 2, 2023 08:03:27 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I bought my son an Olympus TG-6 for a first camera. Almost indestructible. Good in water, sand, dust...And a very good suite of built in capabilities. Macro, Micro, focus stacking...pretty good zoom, and a fixed telephoto available.
I like mine, he likes his!
I like mine, he likes his!
The TG-6 is a good choice. Also quite good is an old Olympus XZ-2. It's 12MP and has an outstanding zoom lens.
Jan 2, 2023 08:40:08 #
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
An SLR has been a great first camera for decades. Why not now too?
Dennis
Jan 2, 2023 08:40:52 #
bnsf wrote:
Sony RX10M4 best bridge camera on the market. It is a great starter camera and will last a long time. No need to update everything you need is in your hands.
👍👍👍
Dennis
Jan 2, 2023 08:55:37 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
A second vote for the Olympus Tough. I also would consider a Canon g-series, used, and perhaps an older model. Good luck with your decision
Jan 2, 2023 09:06:35 #
Jan 2, 2023 10:08:44 #
petercbrandt
Loc: New York City, Manhattan
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
An all-in-one superzoom would be good. Most cameras do all the work, f stop, shutter speed, focus ! Let the beginner think about WHAT is in the frame, does it mean anything ?
Jan 2, 2023 10:20:52 #
These links might be helpful.
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-bridge-camera
https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/best-bridge-cameras/
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/348745/the-best-bridge-cameras
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-point-shoot-cameras,review-2217.html (This turned into a point-and-shoot page. You'll have to copy and paste because the comma confuses it.)
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-bridge-camera
https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/best-bridge-cameras/
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/348745/the-best-bridge-cameras
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-point-shoot-cameras,review-2217.html (This turned into a point-and-shoot page. You'll have to copy and paste because the comma confuses it.)
Jan 2, 2023 10:53:23 #
Jan 2, 2023 11:40:32 #
I suggest a Nikon F. It worked well as a bridge camera for Robert Kincaid.
—Bob
—Bob
Mileagemaker wrote:
Looking to buy a bridge camera for beginning photographer. Do not think an slr would be good for a first camera. Thanks for your thoughts.
Jan 2, 2023 11:45:02 #
So far suggestions run the gamut of pretty much everything but mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, and there might have even been a suggestion for one of those. The OP says “bridge camera.” Perhaps what he needs to do is define what he means by a “bridge camera” before suggestions are given. It was a broad statememt, to be sure. We all know what a traditional “bridge camera” is or refers to. Does the OP know that? So far, there has been no response from him in that regard.
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