Which Superzoom?
Jul 22, 2012 23:33:00 #
User-P510 wrote:
Here's a bird from my P510 taken earlier through my window at 1600mm so inc digital and hand held...also would be good if others could post some bird shot's to compare...if the o.p. want's speed then it's the Fz150/Fz200....if it's max zoom either would produce good results.
I clicked the download & WOW, that is very impressive. Unless ,of course you spent a lot of time in PS. or Lightroom? Our local Walmart had one but they didn't even bother to put in a battery so I couldn't check it out in store. The cheapos.
Jul 23, 2012 16:35:01 #
Drigby1
Loc: American Fork, UT
Yup. I dealt with that when one battery said low and I had to take3 it off and put on another one which was dead to, even though it had been charged. It was during a fireworks show.
Jul 23, 2012 17:53:41 #
cameranut wrote:
quote=User-P510 Here's a bird from my P510 taken ... (show quote)
Thanks very much for the comment...P.S + L.R are too complicated and time consuming for me...so it's just simple basic skills when i do any post process....not that the nikon needs much help.....it's lens is excellent through the range with no distortion that i've noticed at the wide end and the keep rate is very high....most consistent camera i've owned.
Jul 23, 2012 18:57:16 #
azphotobug
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
Panasonic is coming out w/a new super zoom or bridge camera. It's the FZ200 and will be released in the fall. It's 24x and maintains a constant 2.8 lens even at maximum zoom. IQ is amazing even at full zoom.
Jul 24, 2012 01:08:09 #
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Jul 24, 2012 08:14:14 #
Drigby1 wrote:
Yup. I dealt with that when one battery said low and I had to take3 it off and put on another one which was dead to, even though it had been charged. It was during a fireworks show.
Have long have you had the batteries? Canon, or aftermarket?
I have not had that problem with the ones I got. I got 4 spares plus an extra charger, batteries ended up less than $8/ea. They all hold good charges, have not had a problem with them going down while in storage. I just make sure that I charge up the dead ones as soon as I get home, and make sure I change them as soon as the camera indicates "LOW batt"
Jul 26, 2012 18:59:54 #
barr wrote:
For years I have been using a DSLR for wild bird and landscape photography but I am tired of lugging around the gear and am considerng a Superzoom. Which of these would you recommend, a Panasonic FZ150, a Canon SX40 or a Nikon p150?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
Ok, now that I've read the entire thread I'll add my 2 cents' worth: I'm generally a Canonista but tried the Nikon P510 and loved, loved, loved it. I had to return it because of the restrictive video record length of only 29 min. (I really need the video capability!) but that was the only downside. The stereo sound quality was much better than on the Canon also. I've had the Canon SX30 for a couple years but won't consider upgrading to the SX40 now that I've been spoiled by the Nikon's 42X zoom, lighter weight, much better button layout, easy-to-grip and hold surfaces, faster shot to shot time, and most importantly, image quality. Low light performance was very good also but for me the more important capacity is the macro. The P510 won hands down. Consider carefully what you'll be shooting with the camera and buy one from a store that has an easy return policy. That always works for me! :-)
Jul 26, 2012 19:20:14 #
I heard somewhere that the restriction on video record length is to avoid the camera being classified as a video recorder (and being taxes as one) at the USA Customs.
Is it true?
Is it true?
Jul 26, 2012 19:45:26 #
cesarakg wrote:
I heard somewhere that the restriction on video record length is to avoid the camera being classified as a video recorder (and being taxes as one) at the USA Customs.
Is it true?
Is it true?
Yes, its true.
Jul 26, 2012 20:13:51 #
SnapHappy wrote:
quote=barr For years I have been using a DSLR for... (show quote)
Yes it is an excellent camera.....there's no real need for me to big up the camera with talk...i'll just let my picture's do all the talking for me lol. :wink:
Jul 26, 2012 20:21:45 #
I still stand by my choice of the SX40!! Excellent low light capability, especially hand holding, AWESOME digital zoom added to the 35x!!
Fill the frame with views of the moon, even cutting off parts because full extension makes the moon too big... have to back it off a bit!! And the fully articulated screen eliminates glare in all situations that I have come up against!!
Fill the frame with views of the moon, even cutting off parts because full extension makes the moon too big... have to back it off a bit!! And the fully articulated screen eliminates glare in all situations that I have come up against!!
Jul 26, 2012 20:30:35 #
Does the Canon SX40 have a true diaphragm? The Fujifilm Finepix S-series cameras have a ND filter, and I suspect there's others that have that too.
Jul 26, 2012 20:55:36 #
Yes I am biased for the FZ150 or 200 but I would also go Canon SX40 in a heartbeat.
On Old Panasonic Lumix FZ18 hand held
Red Wing
1/400 F4 80iso 413mm
Gold Finch - braced against a wall hand held
1/500 F3.6 160iso 360mm
Tobee
1/400 F4 400iso 504mm
On Old Panasonic Lumix FZ18 hand held
Red Wing
1/400 F4 80iso 413mm
Gold Finch - braced against a wall hand held
1/500 F3.6 160iso 360mm
Tobee
1/400 F4 400iso 504mm
Red wing landing
Gold Finch
Tobee feeding
Jul 30, 2012 07:23:59 #
All camera reviews are here and are gathered from everywhere....Athough it's the latest out...looks like the Nikon is doing well with a score rating of 9.6!!!
http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/digital-cameras/nikon-coolpix-p510/
http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/digital-cameras/nikon-coolpix-p510/
Aug 4, 2012 22:15:40 #
HarryM
Loc: NYC (now in Florida)
So I'm not alone!
I have the Fugi HS-20, with a 24 to 720 mm lens
and Love it !
I have the Fugi HS-20, with a 24 to 720 mm lens
and Love it !
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