Hi from Michigan
Feb 27, 2014 18:27:57 #
Hi! And now...a little about me. I'm a 72 year old retired controls engineer and technical trainer. When I retired 9 years ago, I got a Canon S3IS which I've put to good use. However, when my wife told me we're going to Alaska for our 50th anniversary next year, I began to think I should upgrade my camera. So lately been doing a lot of research, esp. on mirrorless cameras. Then last week, a friend recommended the Canon SX50 which looks interesting. So I'll be looking throughout this forum for your comments, suggestions, etc.
Feb 27, 2014 18:43:06 #
Welcome to our little slice of insanity. If you use the search function at the top of the Home Page, you'll find tons of info and photos from the SX50.
Feb 27, 2014 18:43:25 #
Welcome to UHH Grampy, glad you decided to join us. Can't help you with your Canon question as I shoot Nikon. I am sure a helpful member will come to your aid shortly. If you need someone to assist with your luggage on your Alaska trip let me know. I am available for the price of a ticket. Enjoy your trip and the forum.
Don
Don
Feb 27, 2014 18:44:41 #
Welcome, Grampy. Several UHH members use that camera and post a lot of good wildlife shots, and other shots, too, taken with it. Most people that have it seem quite happy with it.
Feb 27, 2014 18:45:17 #
Welcome to UHH.
Do you need 50x Zoom? I guess like me your hands are not as steady these days, without a tripod pictures at zoom more that 4x tend to be blurred by hand trembling.
You might also consider a good used Canon t3i. a better camera in my opinion and cost about the same though it doesn't have zoom.
Do you need 50x Zoom? I guess like me your hands are not as steady these days, without a tripod pictures at zoom more that 4x tend to be blurred by hand trembling.
You might also consider a good used Canon t3i. a better camera in my opinion and cost about the same though it doesn't have zoom.
Feb 27, 2014 19:28:57 #
Welcome to the Hog, Grampy. You will have lots of photo ops there and will want to cover your bases between 24 - 2 to 300mm. Good luck with your search. A SX50 will definately fill that bill. ;)
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Hey Grampy, welcome to the hog, hope you have a lot of fun mixing your work with your fellow photographers. Most the people here are really into photog and will be more than to help you as needed........good luck..........
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