Finding a Good Compact Camera
Apr 22, 2019 10:34:58 #
Take a good look again, Jerry,
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
Apr 22, 2019 10:41:59 #
Take a good look again, Jerry,
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
Apr 22, 2019 10:49:09 #
Take a good look again, Jerry,
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
Apr 22, 2019 10:49:10 #
Take a good look again, Jerry,
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
for your specs I think Canon SX line will be your best bet?
PowerShot SX60 - 16 megapixels, zoom from 21mm (very hard to find another zoom lens this wide) to "INFINITY" (actually over 1300mm if you dare to go that far?)
The price is under $500.
However, if you want to improve that further, you can try to follow my little venture I took some time ago and order Canon PowerShot SX50 HS from Japan through Amazon.
It is an older model, but many phtographers including me, love it.
There is nothing you would hate on this compact camera.
To support of what I just said, you can take a look at Lillian Stokes and Tony Britton photography, on the Internet.
The SX50 has also 21mm - to infinity zoom, electronic viewfinder, swivelling screen, RAW, plus a great selftimer feature. Small 1/2.3 - 12 megapixel sensor.
Have an exciting "fishing" adventure, Jerry!
Apr 22, 2019 12:09:56 #
davyboy
Loc: Anoka Mn.
jerryc41 wrote:
First, let me say that I am not looking for a comp... (show quote)
That’s kinda funny 6 years ago I stumbled into Costco to buy my first digital camera and was steered to Panasonic by a nerdy guy who new an awfull lot. He said Panasonic was the least returned camera they had. I bought one and back then consumer report supported that claim. Anyway I’m on my 6th Panasonic and have never had a failure on any of them. They are well equipped and take real pretty photos, Oops I mean snapshots, oops again I mean PICS!🧐
Apr 22, 2019 14:15:35 #
Dwiggy
Loc: Dunedin, FL
Can't agree more on the Canon SX line. Also, I have had a Canon G12 (older but reliable) as a point and shoot compact with a viewfinder. Great little camera but the SX replaces it and appropriately so. Go with the SX line.
Apr 22, 2019 14:38:46 #
I have had a Canon SX50 HS for years. While having only a 1/2.3" 12 mp sensor, if there is enough light it does very well. In fact, I got an awesome shot of the solar eclipse with it.
More recently (about a year ago) I got a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. I have had found no defects or failures with it. So far I like it very much.
While I haven't used one, the Sony DSC-HX400V meets your specs, though it can't make RAW files.
More recently (about a year ago) I got a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. I have had found no defects or failures with it. So far I like it very much.
While I haven't used one, the Sony DSC-HX400V meets your specs, though it can't make RAW files.
Apr 22, 2019 15:58:24 #
Re: Jerryc41 (Compact Cameras) I own and recommend the panasonic Lumix FZ300. It has a good viewfinder, shoots raw and jpegs and has a splendid lens with a continous f2.8 aperture. The maximum reach of the lens is 600mm (35mm equivalent). It weighs a little over one pound. It produces good images. It has all the bells and whistles that a non pro photographer could want. The price new is $400 (possibly less). Regards. Davidb1879.
Apr 22, 2019 17:40:39 #
" I was looking for three things: compact, viewfinder, wide zoom range. "
https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-hx90v
https://www.sony.com/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-hx90v
Apr 22, 2019 19:47:00 #
What is the reliability factor for a camera and what is the most common part of a camera that might fail on someone? Haven't done much research on that topic. Maybe I'm not understanding the question...are we talking about mirrorless, point & shoot, bridge cameras? A bridge camera is anything but a compact. In my opinion, the ultimate compact would be like a Fuji X100 or any fixed lens camera.
Apr 22, 2019 22:05:07 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Not sure what other criteria, but my favorite compact camera is my Nikon P7800 - 1" sensor, nice zoom AND an EVF to use when the LCD is inconvenient. The option is my main reason to go away from my LCD only compact. Used P7800 cameras on ebay for as low as $200.
Apr 22, 2019 23:05:07 #
OleMe
Loc: Montgomery Co., MD
Jerry,
I have a Nikon Coolpix P7800. It is small enough to fit into a jacket or large shirt pocket. Nice zoom range and I picked it over other cameras because it does have the essential view finder. This is my travel camera. It's been reliable and easy to use; bought it as a refurb from nikon.com. Not sure what would be comparable in today's lineup.
Pics from a trip to frace and Switzerland appear here:
https://bronord.com/pics/fsa/
All but a few taken with the Nikon (a few images came from the web, etc.) Many were taken from train windows in sub-optimal conditions.
Goodluck in your search.
/Roger
I have a Nikon Coolpix P7800. It is small enough to fit into a jacket or large shirt pocket. Nice zoom range and I picked it over other cameras because it does have the essential view finder. This is my travel camera. It's been reliable and easy to use; bought it as a refurb from nikon.com. Not sure what would be comparable in today's lineup.
Pics from a trip to frace and Switzerland appear here:
https://bronord.com/pics/fsa/
All but a few taken with the Nikon (a few images came from the web, etc.) Many were taken from train windows in sub-optimal conditions.
Goodluck in your search.
/Roger
Apr 23, 2019 02:19:59 #
Paul J. Svetlik wrote:
Take a good look again, Jerry, br br for your spe... (show quote)
Which is preferable - big zoom range or the best IQ (clarity) - you can't have both in any one lens!
Apr 23, 2019 13:12:18 #
Delderby wrote:
Which is preferable - big zoom range or the best IQ (clarity) - you can't have both in any one lens!
That depends on what you do with the photos. I've never printed larger than 8 X 10 so the 24-1200 mm (35 equiv) on my SX50 HS was more than good enough. Then again, it has only a 1/2.3" 12 MP sensor. I don't try to crop as severely as I can with my 24 MP 80D.
Apr 24, 2019 19:50:06 #
repleo wrote:
Thanks Jerry.
I lucked out - got a new, unopened LF-1 for $225. Good deal. My RX100iii may be going on the auction block.
I lucked out - got a new, unopened LF-1 for $225. Good deal. My RX100iii may be going on the auction block.
My Panasonic LF-1 arrived today. I fell in love with it all over again. I forgot to mention that in addition to having a viewfinder, 28-200 mm zoom and easy pocketable size, it has an f2.0 Zeiss lens, macro setting, full manual control (a little clumsy but doable) WiFi connectivity and shoots RAW.
I will be bringing it with me to Spain next month as a backup to my A7Rii. I suspect I will end up using my
LF-1 more than my FF set-up.
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