Yet another camera question.. I know there is a term for the type of camera I'm looking for which is probably why I couldn't search for it on this forum. :) I'm looking for a camera...

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

I know there is a term for the type of camera I'm looking for which is probably why I couldn't search for it on this forum. :) I'm looking for a camera for my sister (I shoot Canon). She doesn't need a DLSR, but, I'm looking for something that is a little more than a point and shoot. Attached lense with some manual features. Looking under $400.
Any thoughts?

Karl P Loc: Leigh NW UK

Dgratzinger wrote:

I know there is a term for the type of camera I'm looking for which is probably why I couldn't search for it on this forum. :) I'm looking for a camera for my sister (I shoot Canon). She doesn't need a DLSR, but, I'm looking for something that is a little more than a point and shoot. Attached lense with some manual features. Looking under $400.
Any thoughts?

I think the term you want is Bridge Camera

There are several bridge cameras about that are great and also go from about 35 - 120mm
These also have a great macro system that after beats the dslr for detail and ease of use.

Canon/Sony/Olympus all make a version and in UK terms start at around £100 upto about £350 ish

Happy shopping

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

YES!!! That's it, Bridge! Thanks CarlP.

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

Dgratzinger wrote:

YES!!! That's it, Bridge! Thanks CarlP.

Sorry, that's Karl P.

cherylpeters Loc: Kentucky

Check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ200, it is awesome and good reviews.

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

cherylpeters wrote:

Check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ200, it is awesome and good reviews.

Thanks Cheryl... will do..

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dgratzinger wrote:

I know there is a term for the type of camera I'm looking for which is probably why I couldn't search for it on this forum. :) I'm looking for a camera for my sister (I shoot Canon). She doesn't need a DLSR, but, I'm looking for something that is a little more than a point and shoot. Attached lense with some manual features. Looking under $400.
Any thoughts?

Take a look here.

http://www.digitalversus.com/digital-camera/buyer-s-guide-best-bridge-cameras-a1343.html

And here.

http://bestbridgecameras.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-bridge-camera-articles.html

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Dgratzinger wrote:

cherylpeters wrote:

Check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ200, it is awesome and good reviews.

Thanks Cheryl... will do..

If you can swing it - Canon SX50. Thinking about trading in all my nikon DSLR stuff for one.

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

Thanks all.. I found this website:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-ultra-zoom-bridge-digital-cameras-16928

All that you've all mentioned are here :)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Dgratzinger wrote:

Thanks all.. I found this website:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-ultra-zoom-bridge-digital-cameras-16928

All that you've all mentioned are here :)

Just because the reviewer ranks them in a particular order, don't be too quick to make a decision. Read his article and see what's more important to you. You couldn't go wrong buying any one of them.

Dgratzinger Loc: Pennsylvania

jerryc41 wrote:

Dgratzinger wrote:

Thanks all.. I found this website:

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-ultra-zoom-bridge-digital-cameras-16928

All that you've all mentioned are here :)

Just because the reviewer ranks them in a particular order, don't be too quick to make a decision. Read his article and see what's more important to you. You couldn't go wrong buying any one of them.

Thanks Jerry, I was going to go check them out before buying and see what I like best...

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Excellent bridge camera is the Canon SX50 currently being sold at $399 many places, or if you can find the SX40 still in stock somewhere at $329 or less. SX50 has 25-1200mm lens, the SX40 is 25-840mm. SX50 includes ability to add a remote and save RAW right out of the box. Either one would be a very good choice for anyone not wanting to change lenses all the time. Has many choices for making adjustments, including Manual or Full Auto and everything in between.

Nikon P510 doesn't have a Hot Shoe but the Canon and Lumix do.

allan catt Loc: gillingham,kent,uk

cherylpeters wrote:

Check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ200, it is awesome and good reviews.

Yup i go along with that

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I am thinking of trading in my Canon T1 and G 10 for either a SX50, G15 or G1X, The last two are smaller than the SX50 but loses reach. Frankly, I am tired of hauling around all the stuff involved with a DSLR. I gave my Leica to my son he likes to do street photography. Me, I'm down to just shooting the family functions. Have you given consideration to the above cameras and come to any conclusions.

Wahawk wrote:

Excellent bridge camera is the Canon SX50 currentl... (show quote)

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I am thinking of trading in my Canon T1 and G 10 for either a SX50, G15 or G1X, The last two are smaller than the SX50 but loses reach. Frankly, I am tired of hauling around all the stuff involved with a DSLR. I gave my Leica to my son he likes to do street photography. Me, I'm down to just shooting the family functions. Have you given consideration to the above cameras and come to any conclusions.

Wahawk wrote:

Excellent bridge camera is the Canon SX50 currentl... (show quote)