Bridge Camera for my wife
Jul 1, 2019 10:17:47 #
Many great options to choose from. The Sony RX10 series is very nice but takes some time to get familiar with it. The Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 is equal to the Sony IMHO and much more intuitive and easier to use. Also, the Lumix is at least 1/2 the price. Usually $500-600 for the Lumix and $1,300-1600 for the Sony. You can compare these and others at dpreview.com or at B&H or Adorama. There are some cameras with extreme zoom capabilities but if photos are hand held, etc. your wife may be more comfortable with a zoom of 800 or less if most shots are to be taken with minor settings adjustments or in auto.
Jul 1, 2019 10:37:52 #
Look at the Olympus OM 10 Mark III. Easy to use and several fun features. Light weight as well. Look for a used or refurbished one.
Jul 1, 2019 10:53:45 #
Another vote for the Sony RX10M3 or M4...Superb lens and sensor = Superb image quality.
Jul 1, 2019 11:18:53 #
Look at a Panasonic FZ 1000 It has a 1inch Sensor like the Sony mentioned above but is a lot less money
Jul 1, 2019 11:50:58 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Bill_de wrote:
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.
---
Look at the number of people here who buy what can be a very complex camera and shoot in manual mode.
---
I was thinking more about the complexity of all the possible compositions she will face. That in itself is pretty daunting for a novice.
Jul 1, 2019 12:15:04 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
"Bridge Camera for my wife"
When I first read your headline, I thought you were proposing a trade.
When I first read your headline, I thought you were proposing a trade.
Jul 1, 2019 12:25:32 #
Stanj wrote:
My wife and daughter are trekking off to Africa in... (show quote)
I just got the LUMIX Fz1000 for $599 on Amazon. Very pleased. Great zoom.
Jul 1, 2019 12:26:30 #
amfoto1 wrote:
"Bridge Camera for my wife"
When I first read your headline, I thought you were proposing a trade.
When I first read your headline, I thought you were proposing a trade.
What size sensor does the wife have? Might be a fair trade!!
Mark
Jul 1, 2019 12:27:30 #
gvarner wrote:
I was thinking more about the complexity of all the possible compositions she will face. That in itself is pretty daunting for a novice.
She will struggle with that, for sure.
Jul 1, 2019 12:28:45 #
markngolf wrote:
What size sensor does the wife have? Might be a fair trade!!
Mark
Mark
There are times where I might say "let's talk." :-)
Jul 1, 2019 12:59:12 #
I recommend the Canon PowerShot SX-70 for only $549.99. A few years ago we went to Australia and I wanted my wife to have a decent camera. She won a first place ribbon in a photo contest with this camera. I talked her through the settings and she rapidly learned what she was doing and why. She has now progressed to a DSLR. That SX-70 has a great zoom and will get close and long telephoto shots without having to change lenses.
Jul 1, 2019 13:11:14 #
Stanj wrote:
My wife and daughter are trekking off to Africa in... (show quote)
I gave my girlfriend a Canon SX 50 for her birthday a many years ago and she really likes it and still uses it today! It has pretty good image quality!
Jul 1, 2019 14:03:37 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
Another vote for the RX-10, any version! You will find yourself being amazed as you teach your wife to use a camera that will give her professional results, even on "Auto". Then, when the trip is over, you will find yourself leaving the heavy equipment at home and taking the RX-10. Version iii and iv are the ones with 600mm reach. The earlier two versions are 24-200mm. The Zeiss lens matched with the 1" sensor produces superior results! I have the original, and I have rid myself of Full Frame bodies due to them not exceeding the RX-10 in quality of image!
Jul 1, 2019 14:11:22 #
peterg wrote:
I'd prefer the Nikon COOLPIX P1000 over the P900.
Google to compare. Example: https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P1000
Google to compare. Example: https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P900-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P1000
Look at my ad in Ugly Hedgehog for a very lightly used P1000 + many extras for $875 including shipping to the lower 48. This is a great camera for her intended trip.
Colin Carnegie
Jul 1, 2019 14:11:42 #
Here is just another thing to consider: since you're a Nikon user, you may be able to help your wife learn a Nikon system more easily than if she chose a different brand. If you are familiar with the other brands, then it wouldn't be a problem. Just my 2 cents worth.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.