Is the Canon G12 a bridge camera?
Feb 18, 2019 08:01:09 #
Feb 18, 2019 08:02:55 #
Mr. B wrote:
If you trust Wikipedia here is their definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_camera
Feb 18, 2019 09:01:43 #
A Bridge camera is most easily explained as a camera configured like a DSLR but with a non-removable lens. This means it would have an eyepiece, usually electronic these days, in the area that once housed a pentaprism.
Interesting to note that Sony has a $999(!) bridge camera with a (I believe) 24-4000 mm zoom. I assume there are all kinds of internal firmware based correction to deal with distortions.
Interesting to note that Sony has a $999(!) bridge camera with a (I believe) 24-4000 mm zoom. I assume there are all kinds of internal firmware based correction to deal with distortions.
Feb 18, 2019 09:14:04 #
Feb 18, 2019 09:40:25 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
I was out with a friend today and saw something I wanted to photograph. What I happened to have in my day bag was a Canon Powershot G12. My friend asked if that is what they call a bridge camera. I really didn’t know what to say. Perhaps the best answer is that it was in its day, but now bridge cameras would have more than 10 megapixels, etc. Anyway, the question piqued my curiosity, so I’m wondering what this community would say. What do you think?
Here's Wikipedia's explanation of a "Bridge" camera. Many responses also seemed to offer a similar definition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_camera
Mark
Whoops, someone beat me to it!
Feb 18, 2019 09:51:00 #
radiojohn wrote:
A Bridge camera is most easily explained as a camera configured like a DSLR but with a non-removable lens. This means it would have an eyepiece, usually electronic these days, in the area that once housed a pentaprism.
Interesting to note that Sony has a $999(!) bridge camera with a (I believe) 24-4000 mm zoom. I assume there are all kinds of internal firmware based correction to deal with distortions.
Interesting to note that Sony has a $999(!) bridge camera with a (I believe) 24-4000 mm zoom. I assume there are all kinds of internal firmware based correction to deal with distortions.
I think it needs a wide range zoom. As I have asked the question before and most people didn't think the Sony RX-1 or the Leica Q are bridge cameras although they both have electronic viewfinder and all the controls plus the very high image quality. The thing that these 2 cameras lack is a zoom.
Feb 18, 2019 10:30:18 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
I have a G9 and don’t really consider it as a bridge camera because of its limited zoom. Its not P&S because it has an eye level optical viewfinder. It’s more a compact rangefinder camera that is digital. I like it as a casual walk around street camera. My 2 cents . . .
Stan
Stan
Feb 18, 2019 12:02:39 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
What happened to the term "prosumer" camera? That's what my Canon Powershot G5 was called, along with others. Seems like "prosumer" became "bridge".
If we tried to classify all camera types, we'd need dozens of classes for all the feature differences. How about just three:"Pocket Point & Shoot", "Interchangeable Lens", and "Everything In Between"?
If we tried to classify all camera types, we'd need dozens of classes for all the feature differences. How about just three:"Pocket Point & Shoot", "Interchangeable Lens", and "Everything In Between"?
Feb 18, 2019 12:14:50 #
I always just called my G12, G15 and present G16 high end point and shoot. Still the most used camera I have out of 4 others plus my phone. Neat to know my SX50 is a bridge.;-)
Feb 18, 2019 12:20:59 #
IMO it is neither a point-and-shoot nor a bridge camera. I would refer to it as a compact camera.
Feb 18, 2019 12:21:08 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
achesley wrote:
I always just called my G12, G15 and present G16 high end point and shoot. Still the most used camera I have out of 4 others plus my phone. Neat to know my SX50 is a bridge.;-)
If you set your thousands-of-dollar DSLR or mirrorless camera to autofocus and Program mode, isn't it then a big Point & Shoot?
How about doing away with all the confusing "classes" and just use our words to DESCRIBE the camera?
Feb 18, 2019 13:13:18 #
Yes IMHO.
It is a rangefinder type and takes great pictures. I had one for travel,
Use a Sony RX 100m3 now. It had all the modes and some zoom, not super tho.
It is a rangefinder type and takes great pictures. I had one for travel,
Use a Sony RX 100m3 now. It had all the modes and some zoom, not super tho.
Feb 18, 2019 13:13:20 #
Yes IMHO.
It is a rangefinder type and takes great pictures. I had one for travel,
Use a Sony RX 100m3 now. It had all the modes and some zoom, not super tho.
It is a rangefinder type and takes great pictures. I had one for travel,
Use a Sony RX 100m3 now. It had all the modes and some zoom, not super tho.
Feb 18, 2019 13:48:29 #
Feb 18, 2019 14:36:03 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Ched49 wrote:
No, the G12 is not a bridge camera. It's a advanced point & shoot.
No, it's a prosumer camera. No, it's an advanced amateur camera. No, it's an I-don't-care-what-you-call-it camera.
Silly, isn't it?
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