point and shoot camera (Page 2): One of the resons I voted out P900 was that it does not record in RAW mode. RAW is one of the feature I am looking for. Thanks for the reply Vasant...

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

Strodav wrote:

Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic all make good products. My birding groups are very high on the P900. It's right around $500 on Amazon and has 63x zoom. The newer P1000 is closer to $1k. Personally, I like the Panasonic Lumix series and you might want to look at the FZ80 at 60x zoom for about $300.

One of the resons I voted out P900 was that it does not record in RAW mode. RAW is one of the feature I am looking for.

Thanks for the reply

Vasant

ELNikkor

I just spent yesterday shooting photos with a B700 from a blind. Birds were looking for sunflower seeds at my feeders. The photos are sharp, the camera is lightweight, I was holding the camera with 1 hand zoomed out to the equivalent of 1,400mm. It goes up to 20mb jpeg, also shoots RAW. I didn't open any RAW files yet, but the icon indicated they were 31mb each! (It is my neighbor's camera, and I, like you, am considering something lighter than my FF set-up.)

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

Doddy wrote:

Panasonic FZ80, 60 zoom, with raw and jpeg, and 4k recording..excellent write ups.

Panasonic is one of the cameras I am looking for now

Thanks for the reply

Vasant

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

E4Mafia wrote:

Canon powershot sx60.

*stolen from a description*

With Canon's Power Shot SX60 HS digital camera, you will zoom like never before to see craters on the moon, .....The Power Shot SX60 HS is Wi-Fi and NFC enabled with an easy Mobile Device Connect button.

That is one of cameras I am looking for now.

Thanks for the reply

Vasant

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

thebeez2 wrote:

Do you want/need a viewfinder? Some of the cameras mentioned do not have viewfinders and rely on a back screen. I find the back screen difficult to use in bright sunlight. I know I’m not using the proper terms—feel free to correct me!

That is a very good point. I am nor comfortable with the fold out screen either. I need to have a view finder. In my opinion that is one way to reduce the shake of the camera. That is one of the feature I should be looking for in the camera.

Thanks for the reply.

Vasant

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

dsmeltz wrote:

The B700 has been replaced by the A900. While I am a Canon shooter, if you are already comfortable and plan to keep your D810, I would recommend sticking with you brand. The A900 is under $400 new.

I will look into it. Need to know the zoom ratio. I dont mind a different camera other than Nikon as long as it has a shorter learning curve.

Thanks for the reply

Vasant

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I have both the SX60 and the B700. Love them both!! Before you make your final decision I would look the P900 also.

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

ELNikkor wrote:

I just spent yesterday shooting photos with a B700 from a blind. Birds were looking for sunflower seeds at my feeders. The photos are sharp, the camera is lightweight, I was holding the camera with 1 hand zoomed out to the equivalent of 1,400mm. It goes up to 20mb jpeg, also shoots RAW. I didn't open any RAW files yet, but the icon indicated they were 31mb each! (It is my neighbor's camera, and I, like you, am considering something lighter than my FF set-up.)

Wow, appreciate your reply. You are probably the first one recommending Nikon. I have used several Nikon cameras including D2, D7100, D610, D810 and D4. This time I was debating if I should stay with Nikon.

Thanks for the reply again.

Vasnat

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

insman1132 wrote:

I have both the SX60 and the B700. Love them both!! Before you make your final decision I would look the P900 also.

In that case I will go wichever is cheaper (refurbished or new).

I voted out P900 because I am looking for RAW capability.

Vasant

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

dandekarv wrote:

I am actively looking for a long zoom point and sh... (show quote)

Sony just brought out their new version of the HX-90 V. The HX-99V, has a 24-720 mm Zeiss lens, pop up viewfinder that is very helpful, and shoots RAW if you want it.
I have the HX-90V and use it all the time when I travel. Bought a Nikon Coolpix pouch with magnetic closures to hold it. Has a belt loop that allows me to be hands free.

dandekarv Loc: Lake Forest, Ca, US

billnikon wrote:

Sony just brought out their new version of the HX-90 V. The HX-99V, has a 24-720 mm Zeiss lens, pop up viewfinder that is very helpful, and shoots RAW if you want it.
I have the HX-90V and use it all the time when I travel. Bought a Nikon Coolpix pouch with magnetic closures to hold it. Has a belt loop that allows me to be hands free.

Do they (Sony) make cameras of longer zoom? I am looking for at least 1200mm. Good for birds.

Vasant

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Panasonic FZ1000. I had a FZ150 that did a great job in Alaska. Really nice images, Leica lens.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

Olympus and Lumix micro 4/3 cameras are very nice cameras. I have a PenF that is excellent. I saw a Lumix GX9 with a Panasonic 12-60mm (24-120mm FF). (1 k$ as a kit) I have this lens and the Nikon 16-80mm lens. They are my favorite general purpose lenses and have nearly the same field of view. There is also a Panasonic 100-300mm lens (200-600mm FF). THe lenses are quite small and are every bit as good as my Nikon equipment. Don't forget to look at the m.Zuiko lenses as well.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

mas24 wrote:

The Canon SX70, does not have a hot shoe for an external flash unit. Only a pop up flash. A bummer, IMO. The SX60 has a hot shoe. And the Panasonic FZ80.

I would recommend the Canon SX70 or the SX60. The SX70 apparently has a much improved (EVF) viewfinder, and has had a resolution increase to 20 Megapixels. The question to ask is, how much would you use a hot shoe on your travel camera? If the answer is not so much, get the newer SX70. I suspect you will use your DSLR for most low light shots in your regular shooting. If a hot shoe is still really something you need on this particular camera, get the SX60. Interestingly, Canon has alternated between hot shoe & no hot shoe with the various generations of the SX super zoom line.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

jdub82 wrote:

I would recommend the Canon SX70 or the SX60. The ... (show quote)

Canon has the SX60 as a refurb for $349.99.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/powershot-sx60-hs-refurbished