Which camera to take?
Aug 25, 2020 17:14:25 #
craneman wrote:
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.
Well, unless you're taking a tripod also, I, myself, would go with the quality- 300mm might be decent for distance, and as for the 70mm end, you can always stitch panos. - Once in a lifetime trip?
Aug 25, 2020 18:53:11 #
What about the effect of vibration on the camera? Have you found that to be an issue in the past? Some bikes are very smooth, while others will make your hands numb after awhile (not naming any names...)
Aug 25, 2020 19:10:43 #
Longshadow, yes it is a once in a lifetime because I'm too old to do it twice. 68 when we go. I will surely take some kind of tripod.
Aug 25, 2020 19:15:17 #
TriX, I don't know how vibration will affect the camera for over 7000 miles. I do know that I can ride 750 miles in a day with no ill effects. I will definitely pad the camera.
Aug 25, 2020 21:33:55 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Go for picture quality. Picture quality will last forever, while inconvenience will be soon forgotten.
You are talking slightly lower quality verses maybe not getting the shot at all. Missing the shot will last forever while slightly lower picture quality will not even be noticed.
The photos are not for the Smithsonian they are personal travel pics. (Now if they are for the Smithsonian he should take his entire kit and drive a car to carry all of it.)
Traveling on a motorcycle space is a premium and the camera has to be packed safeLy and also quickly accessible. If your fussing around digging out a big camera and lens and unwrapping it your losing time and you might miss the shot. And the P1000 has a wide zoom range you need multiple lenses to even get 1/2 of that with a DSLR.
Aug 25, 2020 22:56:23 #
cahale
Loc: San Angelo, TX
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.
I think you answered your own question. If you want photographs, take the D7500. If you want "memories" take the other thing.
Aug 26, 2020 02:17:44 #
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!
I don’t shoot Nikon. So my experience is somewhat limited. The P1000 looks light but if it isn’t giving good quality photos you may wish to leave it home. I prefer quality when showing others what I photographed. You may wish to carry a short zoom lens or even a prime with a short focal length.
I really think you answered your own question, though.
HAVE A SAFE TRIP!
Happy Shooting!
Aug 26, 2020 04:27:15 #
I think it depends on what your photographic intentions are. If you simply need a camera to take quick snapshots documenting your journey to upload to social media, the Nikon P1000 will do just fine. However, if you plan to take serious images to generate prints for display, then maybe consider the D7500 with multiple lenses. But then you should as well bring various accessories with you, such as tripod/monopod, flash unit, various filters, and whatever else - items you may possibly need for serious photography, if that is your plan. Obviously, this will result in more stuff that takes up space.
Aug 26, 2020 06:13:59 #
I have a P900 that is capable of excellent photos and the zoom is fantastic so that would be my choice. And don’t forget you will have your cell phone - if it’s not up to date, then definitely upgrade. The idea that you can’t do serious photography without a truck full of gear is absurd. Google “prize winning iPhone photos” before you believe the nonsense that the camera is more important than the person behind the lens.
Aug 26, 2020 06:17:22 #
For the trip you intend, I think you would do better to purchase a good used camera more suited to travel. As you are a biker, it would make sense to trade your P1000 for a Panasonic travel camera. Google Panasonic Cameras and after browsing, go to MPB.com and see what sort of a trade you could do. The difference in IQ would be well worth it. 
Aug 26, 2020 06:23:01 #
I can tell you from experience, the 70-300 is not wide enough nor long enough for what you will encounter in Alaska. I’m not familiar with the P1000 so I don’t know how inferior the IQ is compared to the D7500, but the zoom capabilities would certainly be tremendously beneficial. Someone on this thread mentioned acquiring a Tamron 18-400, which I would very much endorse as it will cover probably 90% of your needs, but even that will be too short at times. Good luck with whatever you decide and have an awesome trip.
Aug 26, 2020 06:41:51 #
david vt
Loc: Vermont
rook2c4 wrote:
I think it depends on what your photographic inten... (show quote)
I think rook2c4 has it about right. The P1000, at 16MP, should be no slouch, unless you are planning on large prints or displays. On midsize/small prints or social media, it will likely do fine. Looking at the specs though (I don’t own one), you may not be really saving much room.
I do agree that the 70mm end, especially on a crop, might be limiting, so you might want a small wide zoom or just a wide lens. And then, if you are now talking about a body and 2 lens, the P1000 might look better.
Aug 26, 2020 06:42:18 #
Because you are on a bike you will be compromising. I would have thought a travel camera was a definite.
No harm done in looking at a Panasonic TZ100 (ZS100) 20mpx, with Leica lens. 25-250 and 4K video. There is a DP review.
MPB UK have an excellent used for £279 sterling.
No harm done in looking at a Panasonic TZ100 (ZS100) 20mpx, with Leica lens. 25-250 and 4K video. There is a DP review.
MPB UK have an excellent used for £279 sterling.
Aug 26, 2020 07:16:55 #
Take the 7500 w/ the 70-300 lens. 1000 gives you a wider angle of view an a longer zoom, however it is quite bulky and the lens does not separate from the body. A set of Kenko tele-extenders and a smaller lens for a wider angle and you weight will still be less than the 1000 and the individual parts will be easier to pack than the bulky 1000.
Aug 26, 2020 07:22:43 #
JeffL
Loc: New Jersey
Flying Three wrote:
Maybe you just need some new luggage so you can take both!! Try https://wolfmanluggage.com/
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