Suggestions for Bridge Camera: I have a Nikon D7000, but my work schedule does not allow me to take it with me everywhere I go. I am looking for a smaller camera, but not necessarily a...

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May 28, 2012 09:53:27 #

rhyde Loc: Little Rock, AR

I have a Nikon D7000, but my work schedule does not allow me to take it with me everywhere I go. I am looking for a smaller camera, but not necessarily a P&S... more like a Nikon 1 V1 or Sony NEX 5N that has many of the features of a DSLR. Any opinions from my fellow UHHers?

May 28, 2012 10:27:07 #

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

I have the P500 you might try the new P510. It has 42x optical zoom and that way you wouldn't need to change lenses like on a V1. It would also have near the same controls as your 7000 since it is in the Nikon family. I am sure the controls on the V1 would be pretty much the same too, it just depends on if you want to have to change lenses or not.

I did test out the V1 one time in a store and I liked it, but it just wasn't for me at that point since I have yet to own a DSLR. I have never tried out the Sony cameras before so I don't know anything about them. I would go out to the store and try some different ones out to see which one you like best.

May 28, 2012 13:07:12 #

rhyde Loc: Little Rock, AR

Thanks, tea8. I should have mentioned that, being a DSLR user for a number of years, I am attracted to the V1 because of its viewfinder. That's a negative for me re: to the Sony. Anyone know of other "bridge" cameras with a viewfinder that would give the V1 a run for its money?

May 28, 2012 13:18:41 #

BigBear Loc: Northern CT

rhyde wrote:

I take my DSLR just about everywhere I go so I don't get caught without it. But if necessary I have a Canon Powershot A590 that has all of the same settings as my DSLR and takes great shots.

May 28, 2012 17:28:05 #

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

Just so you know the P500 and P510 both have viewfinders on them. Of course I can understand being attracted to the V1 because it is very small and is pretty much a pocket camera. That's not something you get out of a lot of bridge cameras.

May 28, 2012 20:19:08 #

rhyde Loc: Little Rock, AR

So true. The NEX 5N is pretty attractive. All are a bit pricey, but for DSLR features, you gotta pay for it.

May 28, 2012 20:36:52 #

ovalracer17 Loc: Massachusetts

Look at the power shot G1X has view finder great image quality not shirt pockit but coat pockitable.Great in low light, mild fixed zoom.Have had mine a couple of weeks and carry it every ware.Also like the large LCD.

May 29, 2012 06:31:18 #

artistwally Loc: Scotland

As far as value for money is concerned you will not get better than one of the advanced Fujifilm bridge cameras.
For 10 years I have kept one as a back up, always in the car. At present I have a FinePix HS20EXR in the boot whether I have my DSLR with me or not.
Artistwally.

May 29, 2012 08:21:10 #

ka3ciz11 Loc: Maryland

Leica puts out a nice bridge camera, but a bit pricey at over $900.

May 29, 2012 09:07:36 #

Audwulf Loc: Golden State

I've been hung up on Pentax for the last 45+ years. So naturally, my bridge is an Optio A30. Keeps me :-D

May 29, 2012 09:28:38 #

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Look at the canon G 12. Check out the reviews. It has a viewfinder not a very good one but once you start using the camera you will find how to over come its shortcomings. I just cannot use a camera that I have to hold 8 inches from my face in order to focus.

rhyde wrote:

May 29, 2012 09:32:57 #

rhyde Loc: Little Rock, AR

Me either. Makes me feel like a beginner.

May 29, 2012 10:07:12 #

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

Look at the Olympus Pens with their pancake 17mm lens..it's good glass and they are "pocketable" RobertW

May 29, 2012 10:08:38 #