My wife's new Sony, WOW!!
Dec 10, 2014 13:09:54 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
I shoot Sony and Nikon, been a Nikon guy since my first FTN in 1969. We are now in Florida for a while so I break down a get the wife a Sony DSC-HX400V. I have been watching for a sale, when they dropped it $100.00 with case and card I ordered one. Came last week and "I" tested it this morning. While walking on the beach I noticed an American Kestrel on a roof about 100 yards away, so I zoom out to 1200 mm and hand held the attached shot. I am not saying it is extremely sharp, but I do not own a 1200 mm Zeiss T star lens except for the one on this camera.
Now, I must find a way to re-wrap the camera for my wife on Christmas. Or, should I test it some more ? Just to make sure everything works, would not want the wife to be disappointed. HUMMMMMMM
Now, I must find a way to re-wrap the camera for my wife on Christmas. Or, should I test it some more ? Just to make sure everything works, would not want the wife to be disappointed. HUMMMMMMM
American Kestrel
Dec 10, 2014 13:15:11 #
billnikon wrote:
I shoot Sony and Nikon, been a Nikon guy since my ... (show quote)
Keep testing; Plenty of time for wrapping on Christmas Eve.
Dec 10, 2014 13:20:19 #
:thumbup: Keep the camera and order a new one for your wife.
Dec 10, 2014 13:23:33 #
Great shot..I'm sure your good wife is going to very pleased with her "second hand" Xmas camera..lol.
Dec 10, 2014 13:24:22 #
billnikon wrote:
I shoot Sony and Nikon, been a Nikon guy since my ... (show quote)
Actually, I think it focused on the roof instead of the bird and that is why it does not look razor sharp. The roof brick is very sharp.
Dec 10, 2014 13:31:01 #
billnikon wrote:
I shoot Sony and Nikon, been a Nikon guy since my ... (show quote)
Great photo...your wife is going to love it! That is...if she can pry it out of your hands ;-)
Dec 11, 2014 09:14:42 #
For those who haven't bought the super zoom yet, the Canon refurb SX50 is still 200 bucks at the Canon website. Sony a fine choice, but at 200 bucks, hard to go wrong with the SX50.
Dec 11, 2014 09:26:47 #
vicksart wrote:
:thumbup: Keep the camera and order a new one for your wife.
Do this. This way you have matching toys, I mean cameras
Dec 11, 2014 09:46:17 #
Dec 11, 2014 09:52:15 #
billnikon wrote:
I shoot Sony and Nikon, been a Nikon guy since my ... (show quote)
I wonder if that camera keeps track of the number of shutter clicks. Your wife might wonder why you bought her a used camera with 12,000 pictures taken. :D
Dec 11, 2014 10:12:00 #
Same thing happened to me, so I bought her new tires for her car instead. Have fun with a very impressive camera.
Dec 11, 2014 10:54:39 #
James56 wrote:
Same thing happened to me, so I bought her new tires for her car instead. Have fun with a very impressive camera.
I'm sure that was right on top of her list, with a cordless drill #2. :D
Dec 11, 2014 10:59:39 #
vicksart wrote:
:thumbup: Keep the camera and order a new one for your wife.
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Dec 11, 2014 12:08:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm sure that was right on top of her list, with a cordless drill #2. :D
She'd probably rather have a Dremel while you're at it or a new steam iron. A steam mop for the kitchen floor is another option. It depends upon how much you value your marriage. :-)
Dec 11, 2014 12:16:54 #
vicksart wrote:
She'd probably rather have a Dremel while you're at it or a new steam iron. A steam mop for the kitchen floor is another option. It depends upon how much you value your marriage. :-)
And don't forget the ol reliable new Steam Iron and adjustable Board! OR, the end all (literally) a robotic Vacuum Cleaner!
I suggest the ear rings AND perfume. Save the camera as a "here's something else I thought you'd like" after lunch opener.
C
with 48 7/12 years practise
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