Bridge Camera Decision Angst
Jul 2, 2014 11:14:31 #
joannemci wrote:
And therein lies the conundrum! I've come full circle and realize now that there is no perfect P&S bridge camera. The angst returns....
Try that Canon 50mm F1.8 It is on sale under $100. Tack sharp and no bother with reach and light weight. Fits a whole lion's mane at 12 feet or less.
Sorry, some tourist surely tried it. Practice in the zoo though.
Jul 2, 2014 11:17:39 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Jackinthebox wrote:
Try that Canon 50mm F1.8 It is on sale under $100. Tack sharp and no bother with reach and light weight. Fits a whole lion's mane at 12 feet or less.
Sorry, some tourist surely tried it. Practice in the zoo though.
Sorry, some tourist surely tried it. Practice in the zoo though.
That's easy to suggest when you're a bear. :lol:
Jul 2, 2014 11:22:45 #
joannemci wrote:
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It boils down to what your shooting. I take 90% wildlife with a SX-50 because of it's long lens
Jul 2, 2014 11:24:28 #
I think you should take a look at the Fujifilm-x-t1 camera for your trip. Easy to use, well built, photos are great and many good quality lenses to choose from.
Jul 2, 2014 11:29:26 #
caljr wrote:
I think you should take a look at the Fujifilm-x-t1 camera for your trip. Easy to use, well built, photos are great and many good quality lenses to choose from.
I did handle an EOS M in a shop and I was very impressed. Seems to be the future. With the included adaptor you can use all your EF and EFS lenses as well as the much lighter ones.
Jul 2, 2014 11:40:48 #
Wahawk wrote:
I have both the SX40 & SX50. The '50' moved some controls so you may have to watch that a bit at first. It also greatly improved the shutter lag and shot-to-shot times, plus allows RAW saves and has built in provision for remote release.
I would just make sure that in addition to the viewfinder, you get one with a fully articulating LCD like the SX40/SX50 and a few others.
I would just make sure that in addition to the viewfinder, you get one with a fully articulating LCD like the SX40/SX50 and a few others.
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Love the articulating screen, hot shoe on top plus RAW all in one slick package that has close to it all for a bridge camera. Decide which features are important to you, check them out in person (Best Buy) and them make your selection.
2nd option is one of several "Mirrorless" camera such the the Sony (NEX) now Alpha camera, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic. You get a bigger sensor (allowing "crop" room.
Jul 2, 2014 12:00:12 #
Jackinthebox wrote:
I am still waiting for the SX60 but now I have a question about the SX50. I have an sx40 and it does have a view finder. Great camera and I use the lcd screen a lot but for focusing the viewfinder is needed.
Does the SX 50 have a view finder or not?
Does the SX 50 have a view finder or not?
It has a view finder and a hot shoe and a place to put a external shutter release in. I love my little camera to carry as my extra. Heck it beats carrying a pack back with a few different lenses in it.
Jul 2, 2014 12:01:48 #
Bultaco wrote:
It boils down to what your shooting. I take 90% wildlife with a SX-50 because of it's long lens
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Jul 2, 2014 12:07:41 #
Bultaco wrote:
It boils down to what your shooting. I take 90% wildlife with a SX-50 because of it's long lens
Ditto!
Jul 2, 2014 12:08:11 #
Bultaco wrote:
It boils down to what your shooting. I take 90% wildlife with a SX-50 because of it's long lens
And in low light conditions, how are those photos turning out, as you're probably up to f6.5?
Jul 2, 2014 12:17:35 #
caljr wrote:
I think you should take a look at the Fujifilm-x-t1 camera for your trip. Easy to use, well built, photos are great and many good quality lenses to choose from.
Looks like a fantastic camera, but unfortunately out of my price range right now. Option for the next step up down the road.
Jul 2, 2014 12:23:12 #
joannemci wrote:
And in low light conditions, how are those photos turning out, as you're probably up to f6.5?
It depends on what you call low light. It works fine on rainy days or indoors without a flash.
Jul 2, 2014 12:39:21 #
Bultaco wrote:
It depends on what you call low light. It works fine on rainy days or indoors without a flash.
My main subjects will be wildlife on safari, early morning and evening, in low light conditions with maximum zoom.
Jul 2, 2014 12:47:58 #
pills
Loc: Memphis Tennessee
joannemci wrote:
As Pill points out, safari drives are early a.m. and evening so I'll be shooting in low light when trying to capture those big game shots. Apparently the Canon SX50 "sucks" at full zoom by not maintaining the f2.8 aperture. This is just so not easy!!!
Below(the final word) is per DP review of the canon SX 50. Looks like the Panny would be more suitable on a safari. I found that 600mm was more than adequate. I mainly used a 100-400 mm zoom and got great close-ups since the safari drivers are often able to get you pretty close to the larger wildlife. I had occasional need for a 1.4x teleconvertor which got me to the 560 mm range.
The Final Word
If you're looking for a camera that can really cover some distance, then you should certainly be looking at the Canon PowerShot SX50 HS HS. With its 24 - 1200mm equivalent lens, there's really no type of scene it can't capture, given favorable conditions. I wouldn't say it's a great camera for low light or fast action, as its lens is slow and continuous shooting lackluster (although if you don't mind shooting JPEGs only and sacrificing exposure control there is a 12.8fps scene mode). If shooting fast-moving subjects is something you're into, you should really be considering Panasonic's more expensive Lumix DMC-FZ200. But if you're looking for something to capture the moments on your exotic vacations, then the SX50 HS is worth checking out.
Jul 2, 2014 12:53:03 #
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