MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I have been searching for a bridge camera such as a Nikon P900 or Canon SX60. My issue is that I am used to taking a picture through the view finder then reviewing the result in the LED screen. I don't have a camera store nearby and I thought I would ask the Forum if anyone has found a bridge camera that I can do this with. Thanks for your comments.

Sendai5355 Loc: On the banks of the Pedernales River, Texas

Check out the Sony RX10M3 and M4.

elliott937 Loc: St. Louis

What a coincidence. I'm a DSLR die-hard. (sp?) But this past summer, when I flew over the pond, I thought it smart to leave my DSLR at home so that our Secretary of Homeland Security wouldn't "act out" and make all DSLR cameras to be tossed below with the luggage. Solution? A bridge camera. I bought a Lumix DMC-TZ80 for about $400. What caught my attention was that it shot RAW, had Leica lenses, and eye view window in addition to the traditional LCD screen. Interesting twist? When you move the camera up to your eye for viewing, the LCD screen shuts off. Oh, did I mention a ring around the lens, like as though you were going to focus as we do on our DSLRs? Only this ring can be assigned by you to do what you want it to do. I chose Aperture. Interestingly enough, as I view my subject, and turn the ring, I will see the combination of Aperture and Shutter speed along the bottom. AND, I'll also see what Lumix believes the exposure will be, ranging from over exposed, spot on, and under exposed. In post, I saw Lumix's opinion was very close as I looked at it on my iMac screen. I never expected all this on a bridge camera. I highly recommend this camera as your second (dare I say?) pocket camera.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Thanks that is exactly what I am looking for.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Very similar characteristics to Sony cameras I've used.

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

Mike, a possible alternative to the Sony is the Panasonic Lumix FZ200 or FZ300. You get a electronic viewfinder plus a rotatable LED screen. The lens is a Leica, which extends to 600mm. The FZ200 produces amazing results, I've had mine for several years and would not part with it. I guess you can get one for less than $300 as it is an older model. The latest FZ bridge camera range I have not tried but the reports are good. Just my 2 cents worth.

elliott937 Loc: St. Louis

Shakey, I read your comments with great interest. I'll never part with my Canon 5DII, but I'm expanding my photography experiences with the Lumix camera I recently bought. Although not really a 'pocket camera', I have a case that makes transporting it around town easy. Glad you are enjoying your Lumix camera as well.

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

Thanks for you comment, Ellioy. You are so right, the FZ200 resembles a DSLR in size. Have fun!

ejrmaine Loc: South Carolina

I'd suggest the Nikon B700 Coolpix.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

i'm seriously considering the Nikon P900

rayr

The Lumix FZ1000 is a great bridge camera that has all the perks you listed plus it shoots 4K video. I am a dslr shooter and got the FZ1000 just for the 4K video function.

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

Re the Nikon P900: I saw those slick adds touting the 2000mm lens and got hooked. Boy, I can take an eagle sitting in a tree at 1/2 mile!!!! The reality is you'd never see the eagle in the first place, so you wouldn't be taking the picture. The camera just felt like Nikon took some short cuts to keep the price down and my overall opinion was disappointment. I returned it and am now happily using the Sony RX10iii. BTW all of my other equipment is Nikon.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Considering the camera's you currently own the only one I can think of that offers that within your price range would be the Sony HX90V with a pop up viewfinder. Has a 24-720 mm G lens. The G lens is the middle quality between the standard Sony lens and the Zeiss lenses. Good quality camera. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1137175-REG/sony_dschx90v_b_cyber_shot_dsc_hx90v_digital_camera.html

Another excellent choice in a bigger size would be the Sony HX400V. This one has a Zeiss T* 24-1200 lens. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029524-REG/sony_dsc_hx400_b_dsc_hx400_digital_camera.html?sts=pi

Lin41 Loc: Maine, now North port, FL

I love my B700. full auto or whatever manual you like, and 60x 1440mm equlivant optical zoom plus a little more digital.
it is small and easy to handle, very nice right hand grip. light and about the size of a small DSLR with short lens.
I'm a rookie photog steping up from years of Point and shoot and smart phones (still love my Samsung G8 for close up shapshots).
I got this B700 for the EVF. But being an old man with glasses can't rely on the EVF for any focus info (rely on auto) at least it does wat I wanted and allows for composition and aiming in bright light, the LCD folds and swivels so yiu can leave it open and use EVF. EVF switches on and off with eye proximity.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

The only things you talk about is taking a picture while looking through the viewfinder and then reviewing the result on a screen. Are those the primary characteristics you are wanting? Are you wanting raw files, a certain burst rate, etc??