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Oct 23, 2015 13:42:31   #
BobT Loc: southern Minnesota
 
I see that SX50 users feel that this Canon bridge camera is really fine......"within it's limitations". So what do you SX50 users feel are it's list of limitations? I'd really like to know what you feel are it's shortcomings in your personal estimation. Thanks.

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Oct 23, 2015 14:34:23   #
Delderby Loc: Derby UK
 
insman1132 wrote:
Obviously no bridge camera will equal a high quality DSLR and appropriate assortment of lens'. However, I have both the Nikon P900 and the Panasonic FZ70 and am more than satisfied with both.


You state the obvious unnecessarily, because the topic is about bridge cameras period. However, as you have insisted - those margins of difference are now getting small - and like it or not, as the majority of A/Ps print to 6x4 or 7x5 and occasionally to A4, the best of bridges will do it for them. :-)

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Oct 23, 2015 15:16:26   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
billgdyoung wrote:
Without regard to cost, what is the best bridge camera... what is "best"? longest reach, best resolution, fastest lens, etc. I understand there are personal/brand preferences, but please let me know what you're thinking.

Without disparaging any of the UHH replies to this question, I guess the first question I think of is define a "bridge" camera. I have a D5300 with about 5 lenses and wanted an "always with me camera" and decided on the P7800. Still learning what it can do which a lot more than I ever expected. For me, it's the bridge between an I-phone and my DSLR; but that's my definition of "bridge". Your definition will focus your attention on candidates.

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Oct 23, 2015 15:17:43   #
Delderby Loc: Derby UK
 
jcboy3 wrote:
Generally any brand except Nikon make acceptable bridge cameras.

Nikon gets the axe because they keep putting out models without RAW support.

I'm sure the "get it right in the camera" folks will be jumping up and down, but do you really have time to "get it right" while getting the white balance, focus, composition, and exposure right?

You need to set picture mode, sharpness, saturation, contrast, noise reduction, gradation; and pick your art filters or scene mode. I can set those initially, but then changing them on the fly, and evaluating whether they are correct; that's a difficult task.

I want the RAW file because I might not get the JPG settings right to start with, but primarily because I do adjustments in post processing that are not available in the camera. And I want to dig out dynamic range that's not available in JPG.

So I may use a JPG only camera in an emergency, but if I want the BEST pictures I want RAW.

So, in my opinion, the only way a JPG only camera can be the best is on the basis of size and availability. If I have it, I can use it. And lately, that's usually my iPhone. I have a drawer full of P&S cameras that I never use, just because they are JPG only and I can't be bothered.

As a corollary, THE BEST P&S camera will also shoot RAW. That's what I want for Christmas (Santa, are you listening? Pay attention!)
Generally any brand except Nikon make acceptable b... (show quote)


Bridge does not mean P&S - any more than does DSLR. They all have Auto everything modes - and the best now have IA. BTW - quick in camera settings are down to practice - and knowing your camera - many don't! :-)

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Oct 23, 2015 15:36:24   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
Delderby wrote:
Bridge does not mean P&S - any more than does DSLR. They all have Auto everything modes - and the best now have IA. BTW - quick in camera settings are down to practice - and knowing your camera - many don't! :-)

My Nikon P7800 shoots RAW

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Oct 23, 2015 15:39:12   #
Delderby Loc: Derby UK
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
You are assuming everyone has the same expectations as yourself... They don't.


I think the word is "presuming" - I was taught at school that "Only ass's assume". But I am not presuming. I would be looking for good IQ, RAW, Flash shoe, zoom to 10x, starting with decent wide, and a MFT plus sensor. :-)

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Oct 23, 2015 15:43:27   #
Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga
 
As you know then, there is no single bridge camera that has the best of all of those features. Plus peoples expectations vary. What I may consider the "best", you may not. Thus these posts asking about what's "best" need to be more specific in their queries...
Delderby wrote:
I think the word is "presuming" - I was taught at school that "Only ass's assume". But I am not presuming. I would be looking for good IQ, RAW, Flash shoe, zoom to 10x, starting with decent wide, and a MFT plus sensor. :-)

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Oct 23, 2015 17:23:19   #
TucsonCoyote Loc: Tucson AZ
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Without disparaging any of the UHH replies to this question, I guess the first question I think of is define a "bridge" camera. I have a D5300 with about 5 lenses and wanted an "always with me camera" and decided on the P7800. Still learning what it can do which a lot more than I ever expected. For me, it's the bridge between an I-phone and my DSLR; but that's my definition of "bridge". Your definition will focus your attention on candidates.

It's OK for you to make up your own definitions for what ever you want; however a bridge camera's definition has been well established over the passed 20 years or so .......just so you know ! :XD: 8-)

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Oct 23, 2015 19:27:31   #
RDH
 
Tonytee wrote:
I have to totally agree with Mr. Warrior here. For me, my first choice for a bridge camera was a Nikon D70, which I believe for a beginner digital photographer was/is a great choice. I do have five Nikon AF Nikkor lenses which are compatible with the camera. Then I decided I needed to stretch a little more and picked up a Pentax K100d Super camera. Here again I have five Pentax lenses which are compatible with this camera. Also an excellent choice for me. Now, speaking only for myself, I am not a technology savvy individual. My background is in Accounting and Finance so I didn't see a need for a lot features I would most likely, never use. Both have worked out very well for me. In fact, I thought I would make things easier by purging my arsenal (if you will) to one camera. I feel like Sophie in "Sophie's Choice" and decided to keep both. Good luck and I hope this helps. Regards,

Tony
I have to totally agree with Mr. Warrior here. Fo... (show quote)


These are not bridge cameras

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Oct 23, 2015 20:31:50   #
wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ
 
RDH wrote:
These are not bridge cameras


True. Fact : A Bridge Camera is used to define a camera bridging the gap between P&S cameras and DSLRS. No DSLR is a Bridge Camera by definition. A Bridge
Camera may also be called a Super Zoom camera because its fixed lens needs to be a lens from true wide angle to true telephoto. They also in order to keep cost and size down have a much smaller sensor than a DSLR, even much smaller than APS-C.

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Oct 23, 2015 21:10:09   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
TucsonCoyote wrote:
It's OK for you to make up your own definitions for what ever you want; however a bridge camera's definition has been well established over the passed 20 years or so .......just so you know ! :XD: 8-)

Please direct me to the "official" definition so I can learn that. Thank you.

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Oct 23, 2015 21:15:16   #
jcboy3
 
DaveyDitzer wrote:
Please direct me to the "official" definition so I can learn that. Thank you.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_camera

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Oct 23, 2015 21:16:04   #
jcboy3
 
Delderby wrote:
Bridge does not mean P&S - any more than does DSLR. They all have Auto everything modes - and the best now have IA. BTW - quick in camera settings are down to practice - and knowing your camera - many don't! :-)


This is your reply to my post? Irrelevant.

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Oct 23, 2015 21:30:38   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
jcboy3 wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_camera


thanks for the reference. I read it and it seems to be that the Nikon P7800 as just one example, would fit the definition of a bridge camera in so far as it has a decent zoom range and a broad range of features that allow control over the final image.

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Oct 23, 2015 21:31:32   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
wlgoode wrote:
My wife uses the older Lumix FX28. my old camera. The lens is made by Leica and gives that tack sharp image with beautiful contrast that Leica is known for. If the camera considered uses that world-famous lens, I would sacrifice a smidgen of focal-length for the quality.


Actually the Panasonic "Leica" lenses are not made by Leica. They are made by Panasonic or sub-contractor to Leica specifications and tolerances.

In a nutshell, Panasonic's "Leica lenses" are manufactured in Japan by Panasonic (or a sub-contractor?) to designs and quality standards approved by Leica. In the past such collaborations were not so frankly described, but nowadays modern consumer and trading standards legislation requires otherwise.

will

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