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Aug 14, 2019 07:39:09   #
Silverman Loc: Michigan
 
Kiriakos wrote:
Hi there
Looking for a very good "bridge camera" suggestions considering:

Price
High resolution
1" sensor
Compactness
Image quality
Zoom lens at least 25X
and whatever else you deem important.

Last bridge camera I had was the Lumix FZ-35

Please be specific with brands and models.

Thanks for your help


I think, if you go to "B&H Photo", they provide a option to pick maybe 3-4 model choices and they will create a list showing all your choices and the many aspects of each model + Price. Very helpful.

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Aug 14, 2019 10:01:18   #
timbuktutraveler
 
PHRubin wrote:
You can't have it all.

For the zoom range with 1" sensor, but not pocketable:
Sony DSC-RX10 IV ($1,698) 24-600mm f/2.4 to 4 (35mm Equivalent)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 ($597.99) 25-400mm f/2.8-4 (35mm Equivalent)

Pocketable with 1"
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 ($1,098.00) 24 to 200mm (35mm Equivalent)
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 ($697.99) 24 to 360mm (35mm Equivalent)


Thanks...I'm leaning towards the RX100
I am renting an RX10 IV for my Africa trip for its longer lens

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Aug 14, 2019 10:02:15   #
timbuktutraveler
 
Silverman wrote:
I think, if you go to "B&H Photo", they provide a option to pick maybe 3-4 model choices and they will create a list showing all your choices and the many aspects of each model + Price. Very helpful.


Thanks..I will eventually buy the camera from B & H.
I can walk there from my home in 30 minutes!

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Aug 14, 2019 10:03:05   #
timbuktutraveler
 
rangel28 wrote:
I was very lucky to pick up a Panasonic FZ1000 during the Amazon Prime Day sale for a great price (real inexpensive) and have been impressed. Although it's not small enough to fit in your pocket (and it's been around for about five years) it does have a 1" sensor and produces good results. I love the electronic view finder and have found that the focusing system works pretty well. It also shoots RAW.


Many thanks..I will consider the FZ1000

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Aug 14, 2019 10:04:28   #
timbuktutraveler
 
photoman43 wrote:
There are very few with a 25x zoom and a one inch sensor. Check out the Sony CyberShot RX 10 IV.

Check out DP Review--Buying Guide for enthusiast long zoom cameras.

If you can accept a smaller sensor, check out the Nikon Coolpix P900 (Jpeg only) and coolpix P 1000 (RAW or Jpeg) . And many others too.

Joe


Thanks Joe, Am renting an RX10 IV for my Africa trip

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Aug 14, 2019 10:05:42   #
timbuktutraveler
 
rjaywallace wrote:
I think there’s a bridge in Brooklyn we can recommend...
Seriously, log onto your computer, Google “best bridge cameras”, read the constantly changing output as to what cameras are available, use a spreadsheet app (or 3x5 cards) to create a list, compare features, think about what cameras have features that work best for you, your style of photography and your typical subject matter. Then pick one. If you ask twenty UHH members, you will get twenty well-intentioned, knowledgeable answers and end up doing the same thing. It’s a personal choice.
I think there’s a bridge in Brooklyn we can recomm... (show quote)


Thanks..I think I'll walk over and first check out the Brooklyn Bridge

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Aug 14, 2019 10:07:08   #
timbuktutraveler
 
mizzee wrote:
Size may also be an issue for you. Does it have to fit in your pocket?


Size is somewhat of an issue, The RX100 will I believe fit in my Jacket pocket...Thank you

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Aug 14, 2019 10:09:09   #
timbuktutraveler
 
MikeMck wrote:
For my money, the best bridge camera made is the Sony RX10 Model IV. Not cheap, $1,700, but worth every dollar!


I'm renting an RX10 IV for my Africa trip,
but do not need such a large lens and camera generally for my shooting.
THank you!

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Aug 14, 2019 10:10:00   #
timbuktutraveler
 
cutefix wrote:
I had the canon g3x bridge camera with 25x zoom ,with ND filter, weather sealed unit which is smaller than the Sony Rx10v. It had simpler menu system than the RX10 series.


THank you

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Aug 14, 2019 10:10:36   #
timbuktutraveler
 
xt2 wrote:
So right-on!!!! There is a plethora of informative sources of up-to-date reviews of cameras on line. Why one would seek personal opinions of those who are already “wedded” to a system is beyond me... Enjoy the research, it can be fun and then head to the camera store of choice to get familiar with a few hands-on experiences.

Cheers!


THanks!

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Aug 14, 2019 10:12:10   #
timbuktutraveler
 
nikonbug wrote:
I just pre-orded the Sony RX100 m7 at B&H. Should ship Friday.


I plan to pre order it right after returning from Vacation in Africa where I'm renting the RX10 IV for it 600mm lens

Thanks

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Aug 14, 2019 10:14:07   #
timbuktutraveler
 
Keen wrote:
There is no such thing as an all around always best for everything anything.....camera, or flash, or anything else. What is best in one regard will be less than best in another regard. The camera with the best sensor will be less than best size, and weight, wise. The camera which is best size, and weight wise will have a less than best lens selection, or sensor quality, or whatever. Bridge cameras are already a compromise, so you may as well be ready to make some other compromises as well. If you did find the all around always best for everything item today, it would be surpassed by a better item 3 months from now. My girlfriend likes her Nikon Coolpix B700 bridge camera. It was considered 'tops' by some when she bought it. A month later, Nikon brought out what she considers the better Coolpix P900.....which has since been eclipsed by the Coolpix P1000. Decide which features mean the most to you, and then decide what you can afford to spend to get them. Then decide which features you could do without in order to save some money. THEN get online, and check out Canon, Fuji, Nikon, etc, websites, and see which items give you the most of those features you want. Then shop for those model cameras at Adorama, BH photo Video, etc, and see which gives you your chosen model(s) at the best price. Some bridge cameras may allow you to shoot Panorama images....which you may love, or hate, or have no interest in. Other cameras will not have Panorama capability. How are we supposed to know which features you are willing / unwilling to pay for? I can't recommend a bridge camera, because I don't like them. I told you what my gf likes, and what she wishes she had instead of what she has. Beyond that, I can only encourage you to do your own research. Good luck.
There is no such thing as an all around always bes... (show quote)


Many thanks for your long and thoughtful reply.
I appreciate the time you took on this.

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Aug 14, 2019 10:14:43   #
timbuktutraveler
 
dpullum wrote:
While some UHH people love Bridge Cameras because they can be carried in your pants to fool the ladies... [into thinking you have a DSLR] well other than that I can not understand why one would choose a bridge over a Compact Superzoom.

Ice cream classically was vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry... three... Compact 1" sensor Superzooms come in three flavors all of which have their virtues... Sony, Panasonic, and Canon.

Having a camera with you 24/7 provides you with the shoot from the hip capturing the of the moment photo. Also, these cameras have modern complex modes available such as multi-focus, 4k video frame capture, and of course all the typical DSLR tricks.
While some UHH people love Bridge Cameras because ... (show quote)


Thank you

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Aug 14, 2019 14:13:53   #
PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA
 
timbuktutraveler wrote:
Thanks...I'm leaning towards the RX100
I am renting an RX10 IV for my Africa trip for its longer lens


Enjoy!

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