Which camera to take?
Aug 25, 2020 14:58:43 #
I am riding my motorcycle from Utah to Alaska next June. I am limited on room, and can't decide which camera to take. I have Nikon D7500 with 70 to 300 zoom and a Nikon P1000 with tremendous amounts of zoom, but not the picture quality. How about some pro help here.
Aug 25, 2020 15:02:14 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
On my motorcycle size and weight matter most. P1000 for sure.
The P1000 will be much better in Denali.
The P1000 will be much better in Denali.
Aug 25, 2020 15:02:25 #
What's more important to you, weight/space or picture quality?
Aug 25, 2020 15:03:23 #
craneman wrote:
I am riding my motorcycle from Utah to Alaska next June. I am limited on room, and can't decide which camera to take. I have Nikon D7500 with 70 to 300 zoom and a Nikon P1000 with tremendous amounts of zoom, but not the picture quality. How about some pro help here.
Have a great trip. To capture the memories take your Nikon D7500 with 70 to 300. Great camera and zoom range quality. Have fun and stay safe.
Aug 25, 2020 15:04:54 #
A totally non-pro response. You answered your own question. The P1000 makes inferior photos.
Aug 25, 2020 15:16:46 #
You might consider adding a short zoom, about 18-50, for some of the amazing landscape you'll be riding through. It doesn't weigh much and won't take up very much room.
Aug 25, 2020 15:38:57 #
Aug 25, 2020 15:42:41 #
craneman wrote:
I am riding my motorcycle from Utah to Alaska next June. I am limited on room, and can't decide which camera to take. I have Nikon D7500 with 70 to 300 zoom and a Nikon P1000 with tremendous amounts of zoom, but not the picture quality. How about some pro help here.
On the motorcycle? Take the Nikon P1000. I used to Ride to MotoGP in Monterey every year. I have many great photos of MotoGP racing using my Nikon P. Some of those I simply could not get with a DSLR.
Aug 25, 2020 15:53:47 #
Go for picture quality. Picture quality will last forever, while inconvenience will be soon forgotten.
Aug 25, 2020 16:00:32 #
Flying Three
Loc: Berthoud, CO
Maybe you just need some new luggage so you can take both!! Try https://wolfmanluggage.com/
Aug 25, 2020 16:02:25 #
That camera and lens combo is essentially a 105-450 setup. I think that severely limits you. Take the P1000 for the wide angle opportunities. How important is picture quality if you can't compose the shot at all. Just my opinion.
Aug 25, 2020 16:31:47 #
The D7500, and if you have access to a Nikkor 18-140 zoom, that is a great combination. Another good choice would be the Tamron 18-400. That should give you great wide angle coverage, and the 400mm end should be about all the zoom you’d need, being it would effectively be the equivalent of 600mm with the crop sensor.
Aug 25, 2020 16:37:30 #
Longshadow, both cameras take up about the same amount of space. I believe my choice should have been between picture quality and the ability to zoom into animals, etc.
Aug 25, 2020 16:47:24 #
Having ridden a motorcycle cross country several times, whenever I wanted to take a picture I had to get off the bike and get my camera out of my luggage. As you’re going to have to do the same, no matter what camera you take, I would definitely take the D7500 for picture quality. You are going to see some fantastic scenery and will want to capture it in the best possible quality.
What I’m saying is just make room for the D7500.
What I’m saying is just make room for the D7500.
Aug 25, 2020 16:47:33 #
I want to thank everyone for their comments and help. I am still confused but it is up to me to choose the right camera. I have until June to change my mind 20 times.
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