Nikon P900?? would you buy it again ?? Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts??? Whats your...

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Mar 5, 2018 14:24:39 #

Spirit Hawk Loc: Michigan,Sunrise side

Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts???
Whats your thoughts on these 2 ????
Thanks,,Cheers Ron

Mar 5, 2018 14:55:09 #

racerrich3 Loc: Los Angeles, Ca.

Spirit Hawk wrote:

Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts???
Whats your thoughts on these 2 ????
Thanks,,Cheers Ron

Ron, when I got my Nikon P510 in 200? I was very happy with it. I'm sure you will like the P900 very much. Forgive me though I'm a Nikon person. My new first DSLR was the D3300 in 2015. I'm now learning to get out of auto mode, and point and shoot with right iso , aperture , and shutter speed.

Mar 5, 2018 15:38:47 #

Barney006

Hi Ron -- While I'm not familiar with the Sony, I do own the Nikon P900 and have recommended it to several people as a camera that has an incredible zoom and does really well with a lot of different photo subjects. I've used it at sporting events, photographing birds, as well as grizzly bears and wolves from a great distance. It is only because of the incredible zoom that I was able to get the wolf and the bear clearly -- otherwise would have been a definite no-go on photos of those. I would definitely recommend it. It is easy to hand-hold, has a great grip and the zoom mechanism is easy to work -- whether it is with your right hand (like other point-and-shoots) or with your left on the barrel of the lens. I think you'd be very happy with this camera.

Mar 5, 2018 15:40:53 #

racerrich3 Loc: Los Angeles, Ca.

Barney006 wrote:

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Mar 5, 2018 15:46:30 #

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

JK Kodak Pixpro has a new AZ901 with 90x zoom.

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4253540

Mar 6, 2018 07:07:17 #

d.butler44

Hi Ron,

I also have a Nikon P900 and think it is a great camera. The zoom is fantastic and you don't have to invest or carry several lenses to get great shots. I highly recommend it.

Dave

Mar 6, 2018 09:09:45 #

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Both are fine cameras in their own right, Spirit. Either will make you happy! You don't say what you do a lot of shooting of, but if it is nature you might appreciate the extra optical reach of the P900. Here is a comparison:

http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V

Enjoy your new camera in good health, whichever you end up choosing.

Mar 6, 2018 09:11:23 #

Horseart Loc: Alabama

I've had the P150, loved it, P600, REALLY LOVED it and P900 really really love it. I have Sony a3000 and a6000 which I also love but if I want to carry just one, I take the P900...
I will say that I loved the weight of the P600 better and am sorry I sold it, but the 900 has so much more reach.

Mar 6, 2018 09:16:47 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Spirit Hawk wrote:

Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts???
Whats your thoughts on these 2 ????
Thanks,,Cheers Ron

The Sony is 20.4 MP, 24-1200 mm Zeiss T* lens (Hasselblad uses Zeiss T* lenses) and costs $448.00.
The Nikon is 16 MP, 24-2000 mm Nikon glass and costs $579.00.

I own the Sony and it is one of the two camera's I take on vacation with me, the other is a Sony HX90V.
I believe both will give you sharp pictures.

Mar 6, 2018 09:18:37 #

Rich56

Have the Sony DSC HX 300 and really like it. But gets the E6210 lens issue and camera replaced the first time , have the Mack extended warranty that saved the day..... and got the
E6210 error again, so was in the shop 4 more times recently until Sony was able to get a working lens installed. A few times it came back blurry at the wide end and zoom end. But have read that the HX400V also gets the same issue some have said on the net. So the Mack Warranty more then paid off.

Mar 6, 2018 09:26:23 #

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Spirit Hawk wrote:

Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts???
Whats your thoughts on these 2 ????
Thanks,,Cheers Ron

I like this camera...a lot. There are a few caveats, though. Does not shoot RAW, confusing manual focus, & I haven’t found the ISO control...if it exists.
Of course I haven’t really read the manual completely.
Lastly, you get the 2000mm only with Digital Zoom & apparently in Automatic Mode.
I probably have more reading to do.

Mar 6, 2018 10:24:11 #

Bmarsh Loc: Bellaire, MI

Spirit Hawk wrote:

Had the idea i wanted a Sony HX400V,,but handled one at Best Buy ??now after handeling the Nikon P900 at BB i have 2nd thoughts???
Whats your thoughts on these 2 ????
Thanks,,Cheers Ron

Would I buy it again? Most certainly, and I did.. One for my wife to replace a P510. I have a Nikon 7100 and a P900. If I had to give up one, it would be the 7100.

Mar 6, 2018 10:34:05 #

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Between the two, I would pick the P900, simply because of the much longer reach of the lens.

Mar 6, 2018 10:45:35 #

Spirit Hawk Loc: Michigan,Sunrise side

Thanks for feed back,,keep them comin ?? the P900 felt good in hand and the Sony felt a bit like Plastic and chunky,,I have a Canon 7D and some nice glass,,,before i put out $600 for the BIG P900 i would just use my 7D and 400mm L...guess i have NOT found my long zoom as of yet ??
Cheers Ron

Mar 6, 2018 13:07:54 #

shelty Loc: Medford, OR

I recommend the P900 for it's telephoto. Have taken lots of pictures with it where my 18-200 wouldn't work. Also there's a new camera on the market made by Panasonic called the Lumix DC-ZS70 that also has a 20 megapixel sensor, and has a 24-720 lens(35 mm eq.) plus many other features to make your head swim.

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