Bridge Camera Help (Page 3): Sony RX10 - native 24-200mm (equiv) f2.8 all the way and use 2X clear image zoom to go to 400mm f2.8.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Pixelpixie88 wrote:

A friend of mine asked for help in getting a new c... (show quote)

Sony RX10 - native 24-200mm (equiv) f2.8 all the way and use 2X clear image zoom to go to 400mm f2.8.

fishmaven Loc: Ohio right now

I own a Panasonic Lumix FZ200. The FX1000 has already been recommended too. There's a newer one the FZ330. Any of these three would be excellent choices. If I didn't already own the 200, I'd probably buy the 330. Look them up. Panasonic is running a special that some online stores may have, but check Panasonic's direct price first before you buy somewhere else.
Dan Martin
fishmaven@gmail.com

Pixelpixie88 Loc: Northern Minnesota

Thanks Dan...I will check on it!

fishmaven wrote:

I own a Panasonic Lumix FZ200. The FX1000 has already been recommended too. There's a newer one the FZ330. Any of these three would be excellent choices. If I didn't already own the 200, I'd probably buy the 330. Look them up. Panasonic is running a special that some online stores may have, but check Panasonic's direct price first before you buy somewhere else.
Dan Martin
fishmaven@gmail.com

MakuaMan Loc: Waianae, Hi.

I'm considering a Bridge in the future and was looking at the Panasonic FZ 300 "just out" at $600.00 because it is weather sealed, 25-600mm 2.8, and has RAW which most do not. Just in case he gets serious.!

Also Graham Houghton on U-tube has great video tutorials for this camera that really are a help to beginners.

Good luck, MakahaMan

fishmaven Loc: Ohio right now

One of the things that is missing in all but the newest cameras is Wifi. Here it is in a review: <http://blog.digitaldepot.co.uk/?p=2881>.

Highlights:
12.1 MP 1/2.3″ MOS Sensor
Venus Engine Image Processor (enabling enhanced noise reduction)
Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8 Lens
25-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
1.44m-Dot 0.7x OLED EVF
3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Free Angle Touchscreen
4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
ISO 6400, 12 fps Shooting, 4K Photo Mode
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, DFD AF System
Weather resistant
Upgraded AF promising 200% improvement in subject tracking.
Has both mechanical and electronic shutter options (i.e. 1/4,0000 sec or 1/16,000th sec)
In camera RAW processing

Dan Martin
fishmaven@gmail.com

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

fishmaven wrote:

One of the things that is missing in all but the n... (show quote)

a great camera - except for the small sensor and variable f-stop zoom .....

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

imagemeister wrote:

a great camera - except for the small sensor and variable f-stop zoom .....

agree...that's why I like the FZ1000.

mowrider Loc: Detroit, Mi. / Round rock, Texas

got these cheap: Canon powershot SX30is & Fuji HS25EXR, medium format. I have been very happy with both. Easy to learn & very good photographs. I am trying different kinds of photography, so these cameras are doing a great job for me

Gazz96 Loc: Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

BebuLamar wrote:

inexperience person with a bridge camera that has a long zoom usually doesn't work too well. It takes a lot of skill to use those long zoom successfully. I would recommend a 3x or so zoom.

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azphotobug Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona

fishmaven wrote:

I own a Panasonic Lumix FZ200. The FX1000 has already been recommended too. There's a newer one the FZ330. Any of these three would be excellent choices. If I didn't already own the 200, I'd probably buy the 330. Look them up. Panasonic is running a special that some online stores may have, but check Panasonic's direct price first before you buy somewhere else.
Dan Martin
fishmaven@gmail.com

I, too, have a Lumix FZ200. It has 24x optical zoom, many modes, video capability and a constant 2.8 Aperture throughout the zoom. It's an awesome camera. I use it to shoot at concerts and professional football games.

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

azphotobug wrote:

I, too, have a Lumix FZ200. It has a constant 2.8 Aperture throughout the zoom.

Untrue - from what I see - unless I am missing something ??

ElderJames

I also very much like my Lumix FZ200 for most shooting situations, and an FZ70 for extreme telephoto shots. The FZ200 is compact and has many features, special settings, etc., and its lens is f2.8 throughout it's 25mm to 600mm zoom range. Since the FZ300 came out at about $600, the price on the FZ200 has dropped to less than $400 and the FZ70 less than $300 at B&H. I've seen sales on these cameras that knock another $50 off those prices. These cameras have small sensors and noise becomes an issue at higher ISOs, but shooting at 100 or 200 ISO produces some very nice images. The FZ300 has 5-way stabilization for the extra money. (Watch the cyber-sales this month!)

azphotobug Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona

imagemeister wrote:

Untrue - from what I see - unless I am missing something ??

I don't quite understand what you are saying. If you read all the Panasonic literature on the FZ200, it states that the aperture can be set at 2.8 regardless of zoom.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

James56 wrote:

Keep it simple...Sony offers the HX300 and HX400 b... (show quote)

This seems like really good advise -- your pictures are amazing! What is the difference between the 300 and the 400 ?

ElderJames

Seems to be some confusion about the new Lumix upgrade from the FZ 200. Panasonic's site calls it the FZ 330, but B & H and Adorama have never heard of an FZ 330, instead listing an FZ 300 which seems to have the specs listed by Panasonic for the 330. Some review sites are calling it the same camera with different names. Big upgrade features include more weather-tight construction and the new 4k video option.