Sony RX100 M6. Really compact, (it fits in your pocket) and superb images. While it's not a superzoom, ( only 10x), it's portability and capabilities more than compensate.
Big money price difference . RJM
Stanj wrote:
My wife and daughter are trekking off to Africa in September for a safari. Unfortunately, I don't know any of the details.
Obviously, she wants to take photos, but would be completely lost with my D850, and changing lens probably isn't in the cards.
I've been looking at some of the bridge camera "superzooms", but I have no idea what would be important to a novice photographer.
Do any of y'all have any ideas or recommendations on where to start? When I look at all the "Best of" lists on the Internet, it seems that they all end up with different camera recommendations.
Most of the posts I found here on bridge cameras were several years old.
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As others have suggested, the Sony RX10 IV is an amazing camera. It will take a while to learn the menu system. I bought one last July for a river cruise in August. I have not been disappointed.
Mark
digit-up wrote:
Big money price difference . RJM
One of many criteria to consider.
Chrisfarr wrote:
Sony RX100 M6. Really compact, (it fits in your pocket) and superb images. While it's not a superzoom, ( only 10x), it's portability and capabilities more than compensate.
Clearly a GREAT choice and Mirrorless also I believe.......worth a peek & see !
"Novice" for that complexity of shooting is not a good place to start. First chore is managing the camera, whatever it is.
The Nikon B700 is easy to use, and has a 1,400mm equivalent long end for those distant shots. It has been discontinued, but Tristate and Amazon still have some for around $450. Just because the B700, and Canon SX60 (also an excellent super zoom bridge camera for around $450) came out awhile ago, does not mean they are by any means obsolete.
Whatever you decide, be sure to hold one before you commit. The P1000 is a monster.
gvarner wrote:
"Novice" for that complexity of shooting is not a good place to start. First chore is managing the camera, whatever it is.
It doesn't matter how complex the camera is. It can work just like a simple point and shoot. Once you learn that you can grow into.
Look at the number of people here who buy what can be a very complex camera and shoot in manual mode.
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Wives and daughters often think differently. In my case, the bulk of a Sony RX10 IV would put them off. How do I know that? I picked out a "surprise" gift "bridge" camera for my wife. She has used it a couple times.
When she picked out a camera it had to have plenty of "zoom" but needed to be compact enough to be convenient for all the experiences related to travel. It could not dominate the space in her bag/purse or ever be in the way. A man sized camera is wrong.
She picked out a Panasonic ZS-100. She takes fabulous pictures. The newer ZS-200 version has a lens that goes to a 35mm equivalent of 360mm.
I have a Kodak Pixpro AX651 in very good condition. Google it 65X, that I would sell for $250.00 plus shipping with a case. Email me if your interested. rmh777@gmail.com.
I have a Kodak Pixpro AZ651 with a 65X zoom in perfect condition that I would sell for $250.00 plus shipping. email me if your interested. rmh777@gmail.com
Good pocket camera with reasonable reach and good quality pics for beginners just wanting to take pictures.
Nikon Coolpix A1000
Lumix DC-ZS70
Thanks so much for the many responses. It seems a lot of you like the Sony RX10 IV. I'm less concerned about the price than I am about its usability for them. Neither has done much besides iPhone photos.
I think the next step is to take her to actually get her hands on these cameras to see how she feels about the size and weight.
Thanks again for your time!
Stanj wrote:
Thanks so much for the many responses. It seems a lot of you like the Sony RX10 IV. I'm less concerned about the price than I am about its usability for them. Neither has done much besides iPhone photos.
I think the next step is to take her to actually get her hands on these cameras to see how she feels about the size and weight.
Thanks again for your time!
That will be the Ultimate & Best Test before you leap into the moneypit....hahaa. Your inquiry sure brought about a multitude of responses today.
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