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Mar 1, 2013 15:54:33   #
cameranut64 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC
 
Janet Bradshaw wrote:
Thanks. What's the price comparison between these two?


The SL1000 is $400 and the X-S1 is $650 at Amazon. I looked quick and the X-S1 seems to have the main features of the SL1000. I know for the price there has to be more to it than I saw.

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Mar 1, 2013 16:23:29   #
jgdean Loc: NC, USA
 
Beautiful pics! My point is in this day and age of Lightroom, NIX Sharpen, etc., why would anyone want to lug heavy lenses anymore?
I know I'll get criticised by the Old School crowd...
But isn't it possible that DSLRs could go the way of the brick phone? Just sayin'...

FYI I just got the Canon SX50 HS... and love it....

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Mar 2, 2013 06:04:13   #
Crwiwy Loc: Devon UK
 
charles brown wrote:
Just posted a response to someone asking about zoom lenses and also read a thread on a previous discussion of this issue. Got me to thinking, manufacturers seem to be coming out with bridge cameras that have amazingly long telephoto capability and with features found in DSLRs. Are they any good at the longest focal length? If not, are they close to producing bridge cameras that are? And why would they be willing to produce cameras that would/could cut into the sales of telephoto lenses and maybe even entry to mid level DSLRs. These companies aren't stupid so I wonder what their long term strategy really is as to the existence of the DSLR.
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Hi
I use both an Olympus bridge camera and a Canon DSLR and find both have a place. I like the quality and view finder of the Canon but the Olympus with its 1200mm equivalent focal length can reach places the Canon cannot without very expensive and heavy extra lens and tripod. I have caught many shots with the Olympus that I would have missed with the Canon and the purists would say the quality is not as good - but so what, I have a good picture that I would otherwise have missed.

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Mar 3, 2013 23:53:38   #
Aussiegirl Loc: Queensland, Australia
 
Fujifilm X-S1 digital camera | Fujifilm Canada
www.fujifilm.ca/products/...cameras/x/fujifilm_x_s1/index.ht...
Built in Japan to exact standards, the Fujifilm X-S1 represents a new breed of long zoom bridge cameras, with a high quality look and feel with metal dials, ...

As above, a pro photographer reccomended this to me yesterday. He did a test-trip across Australia with one & found it excellent for those looking for a bridge camera

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Mar 4, 2013 09:53:39   #
Janet Bradshaw
 
I am a bit confused because they have now come out with SL1000 and the HS50. Aren't these both bridges?

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Mar 4, 2013 10:10:32   #
cameranut64 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC
 
Janet Bradshaw wrote:
I am a bit confused because they have now come out with SL1000 and the HS50. Aren't these both bridges?


Yes they are both bridge cameras, here is a link to a comparison of the two: http://www.digicamdb.com/compare/fujifilm_finepix-hs50-exr-vs-fujifilm_finepix-sl1000/

I am planning on selling my Canon 40D equiptment and getting the SL1000 if I can completely make up my mind.

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Mar 4, 2013 10:29:02   #
haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska
 
cameranut64 wrote:
Janet Bradshaw wrote:
I am a bit confused because they have now come out with SL1000 and the HS50. Aren't these both bridges?


Yes they are both bridge cameras, here is a link to a comparison of the two: http://www.digicamdb.com/compare/fujifilm_finepix-hs50-exr-vs-fujifilm_finepix-sl1000/

I am planning on selling my Canon 40D equiptment and getting the SL1000 if I can completely make up my mind.


Both of these cameras have fairly small sensors. The SL1000 is slightly smaller than the HS50 but the SL1000 has a BSI CMOS sensor. I would give the sensor advantage to the SL1000.

I personally would keep the 40D and if possible, buy the SL1000. After using the SL1000 a while you may decide it is exactly what you want or you may consider staying with the 40D. It all comes down to what you need/want in a camera.

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Mar 4, 2013 12:29:58   #
cameranut64 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC
 
haroldross wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:
Janet Bradshaw wrote:
I am a bit confused because they have now come out with SL1000 and the HS50. Aren't these both bridges?


Yes they are both bridge cameras, here is a link to a comparison of the two: http://www.digicamdb.com/compare/fujifilm_finepix-hs50-exr-vs-fujifilm_finepix-sl1000/

I am planning on selling my Canon 40D equiptment and getting the SL1000 if I can completely make up my mind.


Both of these cameras have fairly small sensors. The SL1000 is slightly smaller than the HS50 but the SL1000 has a BSI CMOS sensor. I would give the sensor advantage to the SL1000.

I personally would keep the 40D and if possible, buy the SL1000. After using the SL1000 a while you may decide it is exactly what you want or you may consider staying with the 40D. It all comes down to what you need/want in a camera.
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Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equiptment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

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Mar 4, 2013 14:07:56   #
architect Loc: Chattanooga
 
cameranut64 wrote:

Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equipment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

I am 71 and have used bridge cameras (Kodak Z981 and Nikon P80) and I currently use a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 VR lens, plus a super wide angle. You are right about the ability of bridge cameras to take excellent photos with a bridge camera, and they are more flexible with the long built in lenses.

However, what you may miss is speed of operation, the ability to shoot at high ISOs and the inferior quality of the electronic viewfinders versus the DSLR pentaprism viewfinder.

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Mar 4, 2013 15:13:35   #
charles brown Loc: Tennesse
 
architect wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:

Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equipment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

I am 71 and have used bridge cameras (Kodak Z981 and Nikon P80) and I currently use a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 VR lens, plus a super wide angle. You are right about the ability of bridge cameras to take excellent photos with a bridge camera, and they are more flexible with the long built in lenses.

However, what you may miss is speed of operation, the ability to shoot at high ISOs and the inferior quality of the electronic viewfinders versus the DSLR pentaprism viewfinder.
quote=cameranut64 br Thank you for the info, I w... (show quote)


Good points. I too am 71 and use a DSLR but am leaning towards getting a bridge camera instead. Something tells me that in a short period of time many of the shortcomings will be resolved and the bridge will become the new entry level for SLR photography. I can see the day when all DSLRs are FF and the the DX sensor is incorporated into the bridge cameras.

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Mar 4, 2013 18:36:47   #
cameranut64 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC
 
architect wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:

Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equipment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

I am 71 and have used bridge cameras (Kodak Z981 and Nikon P80) and I currently use a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 VR lens, plus a super wide angle. You are right about the ability of bridge cameras to take excellent photos with a bridge camera, and they are more flexible with the long built in lenses.

However, what you may miss is speed of operation, the ability to shoot at high ISOs and the inferior quality of the electronic viewfinders versus the DSLR pentaprism viewfinder.
quote=cameranut64 br Thank you for the info, I w... (show quote)


Thank you for the information, I am sure I will find some drawbacks but I never shot over 800 ISO anyway and I have to handle one of the SL1000 to check out the viewfinder. I have been mulling this over for a couple months and have pretty much decided to give the SL1000 a try when it actually get to the US markets.

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Mar 4, 2013 19:10:50   #
kit_kit Loc: NYC
 
cameranut64 wrote:
architect wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:

Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equipment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

I am 71 and have used bridge cameras (Kodak Z981 and Nikon P80) and I currently use a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 VR lens, plus a super wide angle. You are right about the ability of bridge cameras to take excellent photos with a bridge camera, and they are more flexible with the long built in lenses.

However, what you may miss is speed of operation, the ability to shoot at high ISOs and the inferior quality of the electronic viewfinders versus the DSLR pentaprism viewfinder.
quote=cameranut64 br Thank you for the info, I w... (show quote)


Thank you for the information, I am sure I will find some drawbacks but I never shot over 800 ISO anyway and I have to handle one of the SL1000 to check out the viewfinder. I have been mulling this over for a couple months and have pretty much decided to give the SL1000 a try when it actually get to the US markets.
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Do you know if it's compatible with a remote shutter release?

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Mar 4, 2013 19:40:37   #
architect Loc: Chattanooga
 
kit_kit wrote:
Do you know if it's compatible with a remote shutter release?

Since bridge cameras do not have a mirror lift up to "shock" the camera, a very gentle hand on the camera, especially if mounted on a sturdy tripod, should cause no noticeable degradation of the image. In any case, the camera does provide for a 2 or 10 second delay after pressing the shutter, which is in effect the same thing except for the ability to precisely time the release.

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Mar 4, 2013 19:45:04   #
cameranut64 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC
 
kit_kit wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:
architect wrote:
cameranut64 wrote:

Thank you for the info, I will be 70 this year and it is getting harder to carry the heavy equipment around plus I couldn't afford to upgrade to a newer SLR. I have seen photographs taken with bridge cameras and frankly I was amazed at the sharpness and quality.
The SL1000 has a lot of features that I would like, including HDR, Sweep Pano and the slow motion video.

I am 71 and have used bridge cameras (Kodak Z981 and Nikon P80) and I currently use a Nikon D90 with the 18-200 VR lens, plus a super wide angle. You are right about the ability of bridge cameras to take excellent photos with a bridge camera, and they are more flexible with the long built in lenses.

However, what you may miss is speed of operation, the ability to shoot at high ISOs and the inferior quality of the electronic viewfinders versus the DSLR pentaprism viewfinder.
quote=cameranut64 br Thank you for the info, I w... (show quote)


Thank you for the information, I am sure I will find some drawbacks but I never shot over 800 ISO anyway and I have to handle one of the SL1000 to check out the viewfinder. I have been mulling this over for a couple months and have pretty much decided to give the SL1000 a try when it actually get to the US markets.
quote=architect quote=cameranut64 br Thank you ... (show quote)


Do you know if it's compatible with a remote shutter release?
quote=cameranut64 quote=architect quote=cameran... (show quote)


I have been wondering the same thing, I haven't read anything about being able to use a remote release and also if there is an adapter to use filters.

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Mar 4, 2013 19:55:46   #
architect Loc: Chattanooga
 
cameranut64 wrote:

I have been wondering the same thing, I haven't read anything about being able to use a remote release and also if there is an adapter to use filters.

Good question. Filters, especially polarizing, neutral density and graduated neutral density filters are great tools to improve images in camera. Another advantage, cost wise, of bridge cameras, is that if they do have threading for filters, it will be a smaller size, and cheaper than what is required for a DSLR.

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