Need Camera Selection Help (Page 2): A refurb SX60 or the SX70 makes the most sense since you are already familiar with the SX20. You might want to get the optional lens hood as well...

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

JayMurter wrote:

I take tens of thousand of photographs around the ... (show quote)

A refurb SX60 or the SX70 makes the most sense since you are already familiar with the SX20. You might want to get the optional lens hood as well as it seems you will be in some tough environments.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

JayMurter wrote:

I take tens of thousand of photographs around the world, each year....I'll be traveling through 8 countries again this year, including a couple of weeks in the Costa Rican rain forest.....My budget is about $600 or less.

You can afford to travel around the world each year, but you can't afford more than $600 for a camera? Is this a joke?

radiojohn

Sounds like he is busy taking photos and not looking at camera reviews. In this rapidly changing camera scene, it is a good idea to ask around.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

berchman wrote:

You can afford to travel around the world each year, but you can't afford more than $600 for a camera? Is this a joke?

Glad to hear that you are independently wealthy. Most of us are not and for the rest of us $600 is $600!!!!

JayMurter is a new member, so chill a bit.

Jay, most UHH'ers are not so rude. Please do think of berchman as representative of the rest of us.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It sounds like you have an interesting life. I would suggest a bridge camera with a good zoom range,, so you won't have to carry and change lenses.

Bridge cameras -
http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-bridge-camera-1259503
http://www.pcmag.com/roundup/348745/the-best-bridge-cameras
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-bridge-cameras,review-2212.html (You will have to copy and paste this URL. The comma near the end confused it.)

Camera comparison sites -
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

wetreed

The 5300 or Nikon d5600 are great choices. You should pair it with the Tamron 18-400. This is your best and will serve you well.

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

Best DSLR for this price range is the Pentax K70.
It's not a Nikon or Canon so stay focusssd.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

dsmeltz wrote:

Glad to hear that you are independently wealthy. Most of us are not and for the rest of us $600 is $600!!!!

JayMurter is a new member, so chill a bit.

Jay, most UHH'ers are not so rude. Please do think of berchman as representative of the rest of us.

Can *you* afford to travel around the world every year?

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

If you have been happy with your SX 20, and it sounds like you have, why not look into the SX 60?

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

berchman wrote:

Can *you* afford to travel around the world every year?

Really rather depends on how one goes about it. If I was a nomadic retiree, I could probably do it utilizing long stays, relocation cruises, discount air fares, etc.... And by saving money buy strict budgeting for things like cameras.

$600 seems perfectly reasonable for a budget conscious person. Perhaps not for someone of independent means to whom money is no object. But we cannot all be you.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

BuckeyeBilly wrote:

Here is a link to Canon's website for a refurbishe... (show quote)

I couldn't agree more!!! The refurb SX60 is $200 less than the new SX70 and carries the same warranty. I've had 3 SXxx cameras, currently own the SX60. All bought as refurbs. As an inexpensive bridge, IMHO you can't beat them. A previous poster recommended purchasing a hood. I would agree with that, about $25 on the Canon website. I'll take that a step further and also recommend an OpTech strap for $15 and neoprene case for another $15-$20. Money spent wisely.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

dsmeltz wrote:

Really rather depends on how one goes about it. If I was a nomadic retiree, I could probably do it utilizing long stays, relocation cruises, discount air fares, etc.... And by saving money buy strict budgeting for things like cameras.

$600 seems perfectly reasonable for a budget conscious person. Perhaps not for someone of independent means to whom money is no object. But we cannot all be you.

A retired teacher for whom money is no object? If only.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

JayMurter wrote:

I take tens of thousand of photographs around the ... (show quote)

As an owner of a Canon SX20, and an SX50 myself, I would recommend staying with the Canon SX series if a long zoom is important to you. If have a Canon DSLR too, but for your travel, a super zoom seems to be a good solution. I used my SX50 on my trip to Kenya in 2017 with great results. My recommendation would be the SX60 which has a 65X zoom and is selling for $449.00 new. (Canon has a refurbished SX60 on their site for $349.00 with a 1 year warranty). The SX70 is still very new, and the reviews are mixed, so I'd stick with the SX60. If you want to try another option, the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 has a 16X zoom and a 1 inch sensor, which is going to be better in low light. The FZ1000 has very good reviews and is well loved by its users. But you would give up some of the zoom range you have now. The Nikon P900 has an 83X zoom, but does not shoot RAW. If you shoot JPEG, that might be an option.

bigguytf

+1

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

The Panasonic Lumix FZ80 would be another, affordable choice.