Point &shoot camera
Jul 5, 2018 20:53:15 #
I will be taking a trip to national parks & I want suggestions for an inexpensive point& shoot camera with a long optical zoom and a view finder.I don't want to carry my SLRbecause it is too big & bulky.
Jul 5, 2018 21:06:49 #
fed425 wrote:
I will be taking a trip to national parks & I want suggestions for an inexpensive point& shoot camera with a long optical zoom and a view finder.I don't want to carry my SLRbecause it is too big & bulky.
What price range do you consider to be inexpensive?
Jul 5, 2018 21:07:29 #
Jul 5, 2018 21:12:00 #
Gene51 wrote:
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/powershot-sx530-hs
No view finder.
Jul 5, 2018 21:12:30 #
Jul 5, 2018 21:14:48 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
I have heard and seen really good things about the P900 by Nikon. It's a super zoom and runs about $500. I have seen some beautiful pics posted taken by that camera. I recommended to a friend who has now photography experience to take on her Alaskan cruise and she loved it.
Jul 5, 2018 21:16:48 #
fed425 wrote:
Up to $300
I'm not sure you will find all you are looking for at that price. If you can do without the viewfinder Gene's suggestion would be a good choice.
Jul 5, 2018 22:01:17 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
fed425 wrote:
I will be taking a trip to national parks & I want suggestions for an inexpensive point& shoot camera with a long optical zoom and a view finder.I don't want to carry my SLRbecause it is too big & bulky.
Check out Panasonic Lumix zs60. I used to own zs50 which I took to European tour in 2015 and Paris in 2015 captured great pictures and videos. Specs for zs60 say it has:
30x (24-720mm) LEICA DC Lens optical zoom performance is ideally suited for travel and everyday photography
• 18 Megapixel sensor delivers high-resolution photos with fewer image artifacts
• 4K Ultra HD video recording plus exclusive LUMIX 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus photo capture features
• Eye-level Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) and touch-enabled LCD for a wider viewing experience
• Lens-mounted control ring brings DSLR-like exposure control to a compact point-and-shoot camera body
Price tag: $235.00 @ Amazon
Jul 5, 2018 22:10:07 #
If you're not stuck on a pocketable compact, the Nikon B700 bridge camera might be a good choice. Zooms out to 1440mm and shoots in RAW. Currently going for $449.99.
Jul 5, 2018 22:17:17 #
Mac wrote:
No view finder.
Then he probably needs to either spend more or settle for less zoom. He should also do some of the research on his own and come up with a few possibilities and seek comments. just sayin'
Jul 5, 2018 22:37:13 #
Canon has refurbished SX60HS for $350. It's not a DSLR but it has many DSLR features. It has an electronic view finder, 65X zoom which is equivalent to 21-1365 mm. It's smaller than DSLR and it's very light, less than a pound and a half. It doesn't have 4K but it does do full HD video.
I've got one and I can honestly say that it's a really good camera for $350. I own a few DSLR'S and long lenses and there are times when the SX60HS is the camera I take with me, and it hasn't disappointed me yet.
I've got one and I can honestly say that it's a really good camera for $350. I own a few DSLR'S and long lenses and there are times when the SX60HS is the camera I take with me, and it hasn't disappointed me yet.
Jul 6, 2018 02:38:02 #
Jul 6, 2018 02:45:42 #
Sony DSC-HX300/BC - a great P&S camera, 20.4 MP, 50x Optical (Carl Zeiss lens F2.8), viewfinder & LCD tiltable screen, auto-mode or full manual control, HD video, feel of a DSLR, currently on Amazon (or maybe other locations) from $220-$280, new or factory re-done, below your price range. It is one of my 2 back up cameras (other is the newer HX400, currently about $400 new) and would not be without it.
Jul 6, 2018 03:50:09 #
Jul 6, 2018 06:52:24 #
fed425 wrote:
I will be taking a trip to national parks & I want suggestions for an inexpensive point& shoot camera with a long optical zoom and a view finder.I don't want to carry my SLRbecause it is too big & bulky.
Since your number one criteria is $300 or less, here are some choices for you, but you may find a need to amend your criteria to get what you want:
https://www.consumerreports.org/point-shoot-digital-cameras/best-digital-cameras-under-300-dollars/
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