Point & shoot : which one
Jul 15, 2013 08:51:24 #
Hi,
Rosemarie , my wife is getting more and more interested in photography.
However , she has some issues that mean a heavy camera is out of the question. A D5100 + 18-200 lens is just too much for her.
Have been looking at some of the high end P & S , like the Panasonic TZ40. Looked at the Coolpix, got confused. Features like GPS, a flip out screen and "point" at the object to focus on would be good .
No doubt this is not a new problem so can any of you Hoggers suggest a suitable camera for my dearly beloved (or my wife) ?
Thanks for your help.
Rosemarie , my wife is getting more and more interested in photography.
However , she has some issues that mean a heavy camera is out of the question. A D5100 + 18-200 lens is just too much for her.
Have been looking at some of the high end P & S , like the Panasonic TZ40. Looked at the Coolpix, got confused. Features like GPS, a flip out screen and "point" at the object to focus on would be good .
No doubt this is not a new problem so can any of you Hoggers suggest a suitable camera for my dearly beloved (or my wife) ?
Thanks for your help.
Jul 15, 2013 09:11:32 #
The Lumix TZ40 would be a good choice, I currently use a TZ20 as my second camera and the results are excellent. The GPS function is very good but eats batteries mine will last half a day at the most so I have a spare battery. The TZ40 also has WiFi but I have no use for that function, I expect that uses power as well. The TZ30 may be an alternative an will cost less.
Jul 15, 2013 09:14:23 #
If you had asked this question 10 years ago I would have laughed at it, but the quality of cameras produced now are such that, I believe, unless you are a serious photographer, and even then, you can't really go wrong with any.
Why! do you think an "articulated" screen would be good.
Why! do you think an "articulated" screen would be good.
Jul 15, 2013 10:09:17 #
For the cost of the Lumix you could get into a nice Sony nex 5 which has a much larger senser. Lumix, even with the 18 mp is still tiny postage stamp size. So when she runs the zoom out she will loose a lot of detail.
A larger senser = a sharper more detailed photo. Also, for the average Joe or Jane, anything past 14 or 16 MP is kind of overboard. Unless you want prints to cover the living room wall.
A larger senser = a sharper more detailed photo. Also, for the average Joe or Jane, anything past 14 or 16 MP is kind of overboard. Unless you want prints to cover the living room wall.
Jul 15, 2013 10:13:22 #
If I were you I would look at putting the same money into the best pre owned camera I could get, save money and get a better option
Jul 15, 2013 10:14:10 #
[quote=Ronin207] Lumix, even with the 18 mp is still tiny postage stamp size. quote]
Just how small are the stamps in the US
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Just how small are the stamps in the US
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Jul 15, 2013 11:12:45 #
Jul 15, 2013 11:13:10 #
JR1 wrote:
Just how small are the stamps in the US
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Just how small are the stamps in the US
:lol: :lol: :lol:
If only my point & shoot had a "postage stamp size" sensor in it!
Jul 15, 2013 12:28:06 #
Jul 15, 2013 18:57:09 #
Canon SX50
Will save in 'raw' format if desired.
Hot Shoe for external flash
Provision for remote cable
24mm-1200mm equiv. zoom
Fully articulating screen that allows angles not available with a fixed screen (hold camera over the head and still view the screen, hold at ground level without laying on the ground, etc. Also good for eliminating glare in bright sunlight)
Can shoot in Full Auto, Full Manual, Program, Av, Tv, etc plus many other good modes.
Will save in 'raw' format if desired.
Hot Shoe for external flash
Provision for remote cable
24mm-1200mm equiv. zoom
Fully articulating screen that allows angles not available with a fixed screen (hold camera over the head and still view the screen, hold at ground level without laying on the ground, etc. Also good for eliminating glare in bright sunlight)
Can shoot in Full Auto, Full Manual, Program, Av, Tv, etc plus many other good modes.
Jul 15, 2013 21:40:02 #
I have the nikon p510 really like it. Takes great photos close up and at full zoom. The scene setting and good but have been trying to use manual more and more. Takes nice video that a still photo can be pulled from. The navigation takes some time to adjust too but its not that bad.
Jul 16, 2013 03:11:04 #
Hi,
Great, thanks very much , its a tremendous help to get some experienced feedback.
Great, thanks very much , its a tremendous help to get some experienced feedback.
Jul 16, 2013 03:14:12 #
JR1 wrote:
If you had asked this question 10 years ago I would have laughed at it, but the quality of cameras produced now are such that, I believe, unless you are a serious photographer, and even then, you can't really go wrong with any.
Why! do you think an "articulated" screen would be good.
Why! do you think an "articulated" screen would be good.
Thanks , mainly trying to avoid stupid mistakes. The articulated screen would help because her joints are painful most of the time and thought that gives more flexibility might just help.
Jul 16, 2013 03:14:55 #
johneccles wrote:
The Lumix TZ40 would be a good choice, I currently use a TZ20 as my second camera and the results are excellent. The GPS function is very good but eats batteries mine will last half a day at the most so I have a spare battery. The TZ40 also has WiFi but I have no use for that function, I expect that uses power as well. The TZ30 may be an alternative an will cost less.
Will put that on the list , thanks for that.
Jul 16, 2013 03:17:34 #
JR1 wrote:
If I were you I would look at putting the same money into the best pre owned camera I could get, save money and get a better option
definitely agree but the weight is an issue for her , managed to cope with a D5100 + 18-55 but could not take the weight of 18-200. My wife is disappointed but unfortunately no avoiding the reality .
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