Superzoom cameras (Page 3): Your GBH looks good at that size but, I generally like to fill the frame with the subject and I would like to see an example of a shot with a superzoom that...

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Your GBH looks good at that size but, I generally like to fill the frame with the subject and I would like to see an example of a shot with a superzoom that does to see if I could live with the quality. I was going to get one but I heard the sensor is so tiny I have demurred.

bwana wrote:

I've shot the RX10 III & IV at ISO 6400 and 12800. Yes, the pix had some noise but I HAVE a picture that isn't motion blurred. Sample below.

bwa

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Fotoartist wrote:

Your GBH looks good at that size but, I generally like to fill the frame with the subject and I would like to see an example of a shot with a superzoom that does to see if I could live with the quality. I was going to get one but I heard the sensor is so tiny I have demurred.

Here's one pro's work with a Canon sx50:

http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

There was a fellow on UHH; I'm trying to remember his name. Give me a minute

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Linda From Maine wrote:

There was a fellow on UHH; I'm trying to remember his name. Give me a minute

Here he is, Tony Britton:

https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-SX50-HS-Hints-Tips/

He has photos on UHH also.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Fotoartist wrote:

Your GBH looks good at that size but, I generally like to fill the frame with the subject and I would like to see an example of a shot with a superzoom that does to see if I could live with the quality. I was going to get one but I heard the sensor is so tiny I have demurred.

How's this one? Actually a frame grab from 4K video off a Sony RX10 IV...

bwa

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

It looks pretty good. I'm impressed with your 4K JPEG shot. Wish I knew how to do that.

bwana wrote:

How's this one? Actually a frame grab from 4K video off a Sony RX10 IV...

bwa

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Ok. If it's good enough for Lillian Stokes then count me in too. thanks.

Linda From Maine wrote:

Here's one pro's work with a Canon sx50:

http://stokesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/canon-sx-50-hs-for-bird-photography-i.html

There was a fellow on UHH; I'm trying to remember his name. Give me a minute

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

As far as Tony Britton and his SX-50, here's one of his shots of a flamingo (top) with one of mine (bottom) from a full frame DSLR.

Linda From Maine wrote:

Here he is, Tony Britton:

https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-SX50-HS-Hints-Tips/

He has photos on UHH also.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Linda From Maine wrote:

Remember back to your topic of December 2015 when ... (show quote)

Wow! You made me go back and look. I'm happy with my images of Dec 2015 or I wouldn't have posted them. So you must have put quite a bit of effort to look for something of mine that "in your opinion" is out of focus and shot in harsh light and included horribly distracting backgrounds. I really don't think my opinion in this thread is as bad as you make it out to be and your opinion of my images is way worse than my opinion is in this thread. It's simply my opinion on the OP's thoughts about superzooms. My skin is thick and if you don't like my images, it's okay with me. Some of my work in hanging on my walls, but I would never assume that any of my images would be good enough to be in a gallery or on anyone else's walls but mine.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

jeep_daddy wrote:

Wow! You made me go back and look. I'm happy wit... (show quote)

Some egos on this site sure are easily tickled

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Linda From Maine wrote:

Some egos on this site sure are easily tickled

I might also add that this is the Main Photography Discussion section. The key word being Discussion

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

jeep_daddy wrote:

I might also add that this is the Main Photography Discussion section. The key word being Discussion

Right you are! I shouldn't have compared your bad photos to your absolutely fantastic fireworks shot. So I'll just repeat in reference to your comment, You find it hard to distinguish because you don't want to. There's a huge difference but some people simply think some things are "good enough for them." that every amateur here is at a different point of their journey with photography as a hobby.

I personally don't believe that anyone - let alone a beginner - who doesn't use professional-grade equipment is "settling" or deluding themselves about quality. UHH's main discussion forum consists of endless talk about gear but very little about how to make a photograph that has creativity and impact. There are also endless topics from users who thought that buying expensive gear would preclude their actually needing to learn anything about exposure, composition or the importance of light.

BebuLamar

MikeMck wrote:

That is exactly what I did and couldn't e happier!

I am quite sure I won't be happy if I have your camera but it makes you happy and that's the only thing that counts. Your post is the best reason why nobody can recommend a camera for someone else.

Cos1

What make and model is your camera. Pictures are great.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

Fotoartist wrote:

As far as Tony Britton and his SX-50, here's one of his shots of a flamingo (top) with one of mine (bottom) from a full frame DSLR.

Though the two photos are indeed flamingos, I’m not sure they make for a meaningful comparison. His intension was not the same as yours. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tony did not soften his in pp to achieve what he was after. And boy did he.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Fotoartist wrote:

It looks pretty good. I'm impressed with your 4K JPEG shot. Wish I knew how to do that.

I use NCH VideoPad Editor for video processing. It allows you to capture whatever frame you have displayed. Most video editing packages allow the same functionality.

Capturing video frames is handy when you have fast moving targets and/or are shooting in low light environments; allows you to (maybe) get a couple of frames with minimal motion blur... The bird image was impacted by both issues.

bwa