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Jul 2, 2015 14:23:30   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
BobbyT wrote:
I agree and expected this to be the case when I bought my P600 camera which has similar zoom capability. So, I have decided that capturing moving targets at these extreme zooms is not practical. But, I can still shoot very good stills at these zooms. This camera is not a catch all camera but still a nice tool to have in the toolbox.
We need a camera mounted on a servo tracking platform to be able to capture moving subjects at very long distances. Sounds like a good project for some innovating Hog.
I agree and expected this to be the case when I bo... (show quote)


Your not gonna catch many moving objects with any Tele Lens. Just back down a little. Wahhhh.&#128514;

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Jul 2, 2015 14:24:43   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
Shutter Bugger wrote:
In some other thread I think I said to someone who was going to buy one; "dont"... in a few more words though. I did not have to use it
to know exactly what you have written.

It's pretty obvious (to me) that the person who buys it is someone who
knows very little about photography and thinks the biggest numbers equals the best product.

The P900 is just a clever marketing ploy by Nikon to relieve the uninitiated from their money.


:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jul 2, 2015 14:30:12   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
wingclui44 wrote:
I still have the Fujifilm S5000 with 3.1 mp. and 10X optical zoom, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 with 10mp. and 10X optical zoom, I use this Panny quite oven because of easy of use, especially when it's zoom-in (35-420mm) the lens doesn't extend even when focusing, it's internal focusing, it uses zoom ring to do zooming not toggle switch. It's sensor is lager than most of other bridge cam. now on the market, it's 1/1.8" sensor. I once took a picture of Central Park in infra red and made a 20X30" copy and now is hung on the wall of my sitting room.
After this one, I won't consider any more bridge camera because of their small sensor and I don't care how long their zoom can be!
I still have the Fujifilm S5000 with 3.1 mp. and 1... (show quote)


That's a beautiful picture, thanks.

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Jul 2, 2015 14:31:26   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
Ty
Shutter Bugger wrote:
It's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way. 8-)

Seriously though it's not rocket science.

Diminishing returns applies to big numbers photographicwise in spades...
multiply that by the (lack of) cost of the unit and the only thing
that could be good about it, is the BIG numbers... on paper.

And having said all that, I have (about) a decade old 6.2 meg S6500fd
Fujifilm bridge camera, that is a useful tool. In fact I used it a couple of
hours ago while I was fixing my fridge
It's hard to be humble when you're perfect in ever... (show quote)


You call that sharp?? :roll:

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Jul 2, 2015 14:34:52   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
shelty wrote:
I also have purchased a Nikon P900. First of all, I'm 88 years old and have recently developed a tremor which means that my hands now shake. I took a trip over to Ashland, Oregon's Lithia park. They have a large pond there, and as I was trying to get some duck shots (two of which won me first prizes in my camera club) I hand held this shot from across the lake of this lady. Now this is just a straight shot without a lot of processing. The second shot is of a duck processed for projection. Now look at these pictures and tell me what you think about the camera.
I also have purchased a Nikon P900. First of all, ... (show quote)


Nice photos, thanks :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jul 2, 2015 14:52:32   #
sonic Loc: chesterfield UK
 
wingclui44 wrote:
I still have the Fujifilm S5000 with 3.1 mp. and 10X optical zoom, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 with 10mp. and 10X optical zoom, I use this Panny quite oven because of easy of use, especially when it's zoom-in (35-420mm) the lens doesn't extend even when focusing, it's internal focusing, it uses zoom ring to do zooming not toggle switch. It's sensor is lager than most of other bridge cam. now on the market, it's 1/1.8" sensor. I once took a picture of Central Park in infra red and made a 20X30" copy and now is hung on the wall of my sitting room.
After this one, I won't consider any more bridge camera because of their small sensor and I don't care how long their zoom can be!
I still have the Fujifilm S5000 with 3.1 mp. and 1... (show quote)


Lovely picture .

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Jul 2, 2015 15:02:37   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
JPL wrote:
I have very good news for you. The lens on the P900 is not 2000 mm at the tele end. It is only 357 mm, so I think you will handle it easily very soon. It is the sensor zoom factor that delivers the rest of the zoom to 2000 mm when the camera lens can not zoom more at 357 mm. So it is not as hard to control as you may think.


Even though the lens is "actually" only 357mm, the "EFFECTIVE" focal length of 2000 will DEFINITELY come into play and make it just as difficult to control as a "REAL" 2000mm lens on a DSLR would be!!

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Jul 2, 2015 15:03:08   #
fotoless
 
Hello Shelty! Geez! You have calmed my apprehensions! Thanks so much for the sample pics! I hope to have arms to heft a 1-pounder 17yrs downstream! HAH!

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Jul 2, 2015 15:17:45   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
Shutter Bugger wrote:
In some other thread I think I said to someone who was going to buy one; "dont"... in a few more words though. I did not have to use it
to know exactly what you have written.

It's pretty obvious (to me) that the person who buys it is someone who
knows very little about photography and thinks the biggest numbers equals the best product.

The P900 is just a clever marketing ploy by Nikon to relieve the uninitiated from their money.


:thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

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Jul 2, 2015 15:22:44   #
JustMissedItDon Loc: Carson City, Nevada
 
Didn't everyone ultimately lose track of what this disussion was about?

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Jul 2, 2015 15:28:08   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
Lee Everett wrote:
I disagree with the notion that the P900 is not sharp and not a good versatile bridge camera. I have had one for several months and I love it. I bring it with me everywhere and don't carry my heavy slrs with big lenses (D610 and D7000 with 80-200 2.8 and 24-70 2.8). I have shot in all kinds of situations, low light (at 3200 ISO) and bright sun light, 24 wide and zoomed all the way to 2000mm.
Once you get the hang of the zoom it is quite controllable. I have captured professional performance photographs that i never could have gotten with my longest lens. See my website at: www.finelinelenox.com (under photography-performance photography-slide show) the very first Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga photographs are shot with the P900. They were zoomed in to about 1200mm, but I have some shots at 2000mm that are just as sharp. Some of the others were shot with my P510.
I disagree with the notion that the P900 is not sh... (show quote)


Excellent photos!! Obviously by someone who KNOWS their equipment!! Your shots could be used by Nikon for advertising their products!!

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Jul 2, 2015 15:32:22   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
shelty wrote:
I also have purchased a Nikon P900. First of all, I'm 88 years old and have recently developed a tremor which means that my hands now shake. I took a trip over to Ashland, Oregon's Lithia park. They have a large pond there, and as I was trying to get some duck shots (two of which won me first prizes in my camera club) I hand held this shot from across the lake of this lady. Now this is just a straight shot without a lot of processing. The second shot is of a duck processed for projection. Now look at these pictures and tell me what you think about the camera.
I also have purchased a Nikon P900. First of all, ... (show quote)


VERY nicely done!!

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Jul 2, 2015 15:56:20   #
fotoless
 
Okay what I'm reading from you guys n' gals has bolstered my inclination to blow $600 on my mirage. The Queen may not be pleased.... meh.

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Jul 2, 2015 16:34:12   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
That's a beautiful picture, thanks.


Thank you!
This Panasonic FZ50 is sensitive to red, so I just use a R72 filter to do the IR with out the pricey conversion, (I was planning to convert my old D200 to IR, but I will rethink again) By the way the FZ50 is 12X zoom not 10X.

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Jul 2, 2015 16:36:45   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
sonic wrote:
Lovely picture .


Thank you!

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