About my new "bridge" camera..fz300
Feb 8, 2019 07:09:36 #
IndyHarold
Loc: Indianapolis, Indiana
I have a dslr nikon d7000 and love it however with a 18-300 lens I found it a bit much to drag about the forest and trails so I took a risk and bought my first bridge camera and find it really quite good. Now lets be clear, I am not doing a promo for Lumix and I do find a few things I would like different but all in all its quite useful at least for me. Interested in other opinions on this or for that matter any other bridge type camera users. Im new to this site and hope to learn from others.
Harold
Indianapolis Indiana USA
Indianaharold@yahoo.com
Harold
Indianapolis Indiana USA
Indianaharold@yahoo.com
Feb 8, 2019 07:28:39 #
I use the D7000 but I do not own any bridge camera. When I need small and light I use my Olympus bodies.
Cameras are not perfect and you will find features in one that are lacking in another. What is important is to select one that fits your particular shooting style and has the features you need in your photography.
It seems that you found in the Panasonic Lumix fz-3000 the size and features you need in your photography.
Cameras are not perfect and you will find features in one that are lacking in another. What is important is to select one that fits your particular shooting style and has the features you need in your photography.
It seems that you found in the Panasonic Lumix fz-3000 the size and features you need in your photography.
Feb 8, 2019 07:46:43 #
IndyHarold wrote:
I have a dslr nikon d7000 and love it however with... (show quote)
What model did you purchase? Thanks. My mistake.
Vaughan K.
Feb 8, 2019 07:49:55 #
I have an old Sony H1, but I really prefer my DSLR because it provides RAW files, the Sony does not. But the Sony focuses down to 2 cm. The Sony takes fantastic pictures. I've not been in a position where the DSLR would be too cumbersome (yet). The Sony is a 5Mp camera (works well for 8x10s) and the Canon is a 15.
Feb 8, 2019 08:05:17 #
the fz300 has good write ups Harold. My Wife has bought me the Panasonic Fz 82 (Fz 80 in US) for my birthday later this month, this Camera has (mostly) good reports, I hope that turns out to be true!
Feb 8, 2019 08:07:11 #
IndyHarold
Loc: Indianapolis, Indiana
The fz300 does shoot raw but Im not that advanced yet and for what I do it seems jpg fine works for me, thanks for the input..
Feb 8, 2019 08:07:22 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I have the fz100 and was able to capture my grandson getting handed his diploma from early 100 yards away.
Feb 8, 2019 08:27:51 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Panasonic makes very good Bridge cameras. I saw one on display, a FZ70, that is no longer made, at the Best Buy Store, a couple of years ago. I was tempted to buy it, because it was on Sale. I didn't want to purchase it, until I sold my Nikon Bridge camera. Which had far less features. That camera at Best Buy sold out immediately. It had a focal range to about 1200mm, and a viewfinder. It was superseded by the FZ80. I'm sure it has similar features to its predecessor, and more. But, it was more expensive. I don't know much about your camera. I've seen the FZ1000, which is a very good camera. Panasonic's top Bridge camera is the FZ2500. Panasonic is good. Including their mirrorless cameras, such as the GH-4/GH-5 micro four thirds. Not to mention their excellent pocket cameras. Enjoy your new FZ300.
Feb 8, 2019 09:39:50 #
camerapapi wrote:
I use the D7000 but I do not own any bridge camera. When I need small and light I use my Olympus bodies. Cameras are not perfect and you will find features in one that are lacking in another. What is important is to select one that fits your particular shooting style and has the features you need in your photography. It seems that you found in the Panasonic Lumix fz-3000 the size and features you need in your photography.
I believe the camera the OP mentioned in the title to his post is the (Panasonic DMC) FZ300, not the FZ3000.
Feb 8, 2019 15:12:29 #
I also have the D7000 and a Lumix FZ80. I also have the Nikon Coolpix B700. I would say I use the bridge cameras most of the time.
Feb 9, 2019 08:10:04 #
I have a D7200 which is my go to camera. However, I purchased the Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera and carry it on trips where I want less weight. It takes excellent RAW photos and is really easy to use.
Feb 9, 2019 09:13:16 #
Feb 9, 2019 09:53:08 #
I have had a Kodak AZ652 which has a 65X zoom from 24mm to 1650mm. I gave that to my grandson when I purchased the Kodak AZ901 which has a 90X zoom from 22mm to 1980mm. Both cameras have similar functions with the 901 being a bit larger. I especially like the "Smart Ring" feature which can be programmed to quickly change a given setting. I use it primarily to change the exposure setting - usually somewhere between -1 to +1 depending upon the lighting.
Kodak is coming out with the AZ1000 with, I believe, 102X zoom from 19.5mm to 1989mm. I know nothing more about that camera such as price, etc. but it is supposed to be like the two cameras discussed above.
Here's a link to the AZ901: https://kodakpixpro.com/cameras/astro-zoom/az901
Kodak is coming out with the AZ1000 with, I believe, 102X zoom from 19.5mm to 1989mm. I know nothing more about that camera such as price, etc. but it is supposed to be like the two cameras discussed above.
Here's a link to the AZ901: https://kodakpixpro.com/cameras/astro-zoom/az901
Feb 9, 2019 13:40:50 #
I find my two bridge cameras very useful. I first got a Canon FX-50SX and fell in love with it. It is quite sharp and the range of focal lengths is marvelous. My DSLR is a Nikon D800e with an arsenal of Nikon glass from a f.1.4 50mm up to a 200-500mm with others (105mm micro, 16-35mm, 24-120mm, 28-300mm) in between which I love and use for my serious shooting although I must admit that the Canon comes close for many images. I later added a Nikon A900 because it was smaller (almost pocket size) with a retractible lens that makes it very portable and was available for an excellent price. It, too is sharp and especially handy. I take it everywhere with me and am getting very good results. I am considering the Nikon P1000 but it is bulky like the Canon FX50 so I may reconsider. The bottom line is that I have found bridge cameras a very acceptable compromise for many images.
Feb 9, 2019 16:22:11 #
sailwiz
Loc: Santee, CA
I don't have much to do these days, but I am a searcher. After many, many, searches I decided on the Lumix fz1000. Today, still searching, I would get a Lumix fz2500. They do everything including raw, and the best 4k in the business. Money spent a any other 'bridge' camera is not money well spent.
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