Bridge camera
Feb 4, 2014 09:20:56 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
I'd borrow or rent an SX50 and try it out at an air show to make sure it would do the job,
Bob.
Bob.
Here is one...there are others by same person if you search.
Also you can google air show with canon sx50 and you can see other photos. Will at least give you some idea if it would work for you.
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3563188
Feb 4, 2014 09:31:33 #
You might take a long hard look at the Panasonic DMC-FZ70 with its 60x optical zoom and it does shoot RAW
Feb 4, 2014 09:40:28 #
SONY RX10
viscountdriver wrote:
I am an elderly gent and my Nikon D7000 which I love is getting a tad heavy with a long lens. I am vaguely thinking perhaps I ought to go to a bridge.
It has to have a 50x reach, be capable of raw and not too worried about price.
Any suggestions and will I lose much in quality?
I have a tripod and a monopod but they are not practical at air shows which is my favourite.
It has to have a 50x reach, be capable of raw and not too worried about price.
Any suggestions and will I lose much in quality?
I have a tripod and a monopod but they are not practical at air shows which is my favourite.
Feb 4, 2014 12:14:57 #
James56 wrote:
Surprisingly Kodak seems to be the current front runner with their new camera in the superzoom field (as far as reach goes anyway)...
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/kodak-releases-details-on-az651-23827
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/kodak-releases-details-on-az651-23827
Any idea what 567g equates to in lbs. and ozs?
Feb 4, 2014 12:35:15 #
Pilot wrote:
Any idea what 567g equates to in lbs. and ozs?
20 ounces.
Feb 4, 2014 12:38:32 #
viscountdriver wrote:
The Kodak has a tremendous spec but its image quality is unknown. Worth waiting for a few reviews. If I got the Kodak I would be turning a full circle.
Yea I agree...I have my eye on it as well, but want to see how it does IQ wise. It has all the features I like...but the rest is unknown at this point.
Feb 4, 2014 12:39:47 #
There the Sony Hx300 with a 50x and a carl zeiss lens. 20 million back lit sensor.
Feb 4, 2014 12:47:35 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
Cdouthitt wrote:
Ya, but this SP-100 does not have raw capability, which is really sad for those that want it.
Feb 4, 2014 12:57:54 #
lsaguy wrote:
I, too, do a lot of airshow photography. I find the most important thing for taking shots of fly by's is a viewfinder. Very few bridge cameras have them. I still have my Fuji S1500 for just that reason.
The Fuji HS50 bridge has a viewfinder - auto switchover when you put your eye to it.
Feb 4, 2014 12:58:22 #
13oct1931
Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
VC.: I always recommend an Olympus SP 800UZ with a 30X zoom. I think there is a new one with a 50X zoom. I got my 800 a few years ago for $300. It is small, light weight and a ton of programs, but neither aperture nor shutter controls; everything is automatic
BTW, is that a Lancaster in you pic?.
ALYN
BTW, is that a Lancaster in you pic?.
ALYN
Feb 4, 2014 13:00:07 #
Feb 4, 2014 13:10:15 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
Might take a glance at the Fujifilm X-S1, love the on lens manual zoom and focus. It also has a larger senor than most Bridge cameras.
Feb 4, 2014 14:56:08 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
Wahawk wrote:
But at this point I would stay with the proven quality of the Canon SX50 or the Sony HX300.
I have two of Kodak's bridge cameras and love them. They do pretty much everything my DSLR does at a lighter weight.
Feb 4, 2014 19:08:42 #
Wahawk wrote:
For a proper comparison they should include the same view as well.
Unless you have them labeled backwards, I think the SX50 version is best.
Unless you have them labeled backwards, I think the SX50 version is best.
I've viewed their EXIF, they're labeled correctly.
I'm surprised, but I prefer the SX50 too. I would like to see a more scientific comparison however!
Feb 4, 2014 20:42:24 #
Don't use these two photos to make your camera choice. My take is the top photo was taken around mid day (lack of any shadows)resulting in a blah photo and the second photo (from a different view) had proper daylight. Take photos with both cameras set the same, from the same spot and at the same time. Then you've got something to compare.
haroldross wrote:
There is a noticeable difference. br br I have a... (show quote)
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