Going to visit Galapagos in October. Looking to buy compact camera with view finder and decent zoom. What would be an adequate zoom range. Anyone have a camera with these requirements they want to sell? Thanks for any help with this.
MadMikeOne
Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City
THM wrote:
Going to visit Galapagos in October. Looking to buy compact camera with view finder and decent zoom. What would be an adequate zoom range. Anyone have a camera with these requirements they want to sell? Thanks for any help with this.
Consider the Sony RX10 iv. It’s a very capable bridge camera.
Thanks for the info. I will check it out.
Lumix, excellent zoom, great in my it well light areas. I use mine at concerts and carry it in my pocket and don't purchase front row seats. There is a new Lumix out.
ZS60 has the viewfinder which is an older model but I love it better than my Sony. There is one Lumix (new model) that has a view finder.
Good luck
You may want to contact KEH if you don't find what you are looking for. I have had great luck with them over years, both quality and price.
Wish I were going with you
Consider Sony RX100 vi. Great little does-the-jobber.
I was in the Galapagos last May. You DO NOT need telephoto anything. You are warned to stay at least 6 feet away from the fauna. They do not see you as a threat. Since the geology is equally as interesting as the animals, wide angle is useful. Examples attached.
If you, or anyone reading this is interested, I have an Olympus Tough TG-5 to sell. I bought it last October for snorkeling and used it just that one week.
Do you know which model series you are referring to? It seems all their cameras are Lumix.
When I saw the title in the Classifieds section I thought the poster was selling the Galapgos Islands.
Shouldn't this post be in the Photography Discussion or the Chit-Chat section? Maybe Admin will move it. Or not.
How much are you asking for the underwater camera?
We recently returned from Galapagos, and I took a Sony a6000 for land shots and a TG-5 for underwater. If you will be snorkeling in clear water and you are lucky enough to see a swimming penguin, turtle, seal or sea lion, you will be glad to have the TG-5. If not (I wasn't), the fish are very colorful. On land I mostly used a 16-70, but wished I had brought a telephoto for a few shots of distant birds. I've posted some pics on my Shutterfly page if you're interested. Some of the underwater shots were in clear water and some in cloudy -- no guarantees, depending on where you snorkel and the weather. It's a great trip -- enjoy!
THM wrote:
Going to visit Galapagos in October. Looking to buy compact camera with view finder and decent zoom. What would be an adequate zoom range. Anyone have a camera with these requirements they want to sell? Thanks for any help with this.
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I'd get and use a Nikon P1000
Lumix DMC-ZS60 or the newer version but these can be purchased as reconditioned or used.
very good long zoom, viewfinder, fits in my front pocket.
I use mine for concerts and have taken a number of concert photos.
Good luck, enjoy your trip
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