My 75 Years young aunt is looking for a camera and has asked for my advise. She wants something with reach for backyard birding. She will also be using it for landscapes and snapshots of family gatherings.
Raw capabilities probably not key as I suspect the only PP she would do is cropping. I think something in the $250 - $300 price range would be doable.
She has a bad back so needs something smallish and lightweight that could use a sling to carry across her chest. I know many folks here love the Canon SX50. Anything else out there that we should consider for her?
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
Saleavitt10 wrote:
My 75 Years young aunt is looking for a camera and has asked for my advise. She wants something with reach for backyard birding. She will also be using it for landscapes and snapshots of family gatherings.
Raw capabilities probably not key as I suspect the only PP she would do is cropping. I think something in the $250 - $300 price range would be doable.
She has a bad back so needs something smallish and lightweight that could use a sling to carry across her chest. I know many folks here love the Canon SX50. Anything else out there that we should consider for her?
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
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SX50 would not be my choice for quality photos. A good point and shoot would probably be a better choice.
I have the sx50 and really enjoy photographing the birds in my backyard. The zoom makes it possible to get those far away, high in the trees shots. I am also a senior and find I get the best shots when I use my monopod with this camera. It helps eliminate camera shake when the camera is zoomed out. Good luck.
SX50 did not make it in the top 11 list. Capturing color with an SX50 is horrible.
The SX50 is closer to $400, I think. It's also hard to hold steady for long zooming.
However, I don't think there are any camera with digital viewfinders that are in the $200 - $300 range and I'd sure hate to battle an LCD screen in bright sun + not having a viewfinder requires holding the camera awkwardly (for those not used to it).
She should hold the camera and see whether the fit is comfortable. I was surprised at different the Nikon P510 felt from the Canon SX50 when right hand hangs onto the grip areas.
Thanks for the responses. I am going to try to get her to a store where she can actually handle some.
I have a friend who shoot the Panasonic Lumix and gets outstanding results. It has a Leica lens which may help. Look up her images in Carol Snow Milne Photography on fb.
SteveR wrote:
I have a friend who shoot the Panasonic Lumix and gets outstanding results. It has a Leica lens which may help. Look up her images in Carol Snow Milne Photography on fb.
Thanks SteveR, we'll check it out.
I have a Nikon P510 that I use daily. It is a pretty good camera and I get good results. It isn't heavy and it does have a viewfinder in addition to the LCD screen. Once you get the hang of it is easy to use and switch between different shooting modes. I like the grip and it is easy to hang on to and shoot if you have arthritis. Outdoor pictures, quick moving birds, and close up pictures come out well with a little tweaking of the internal settings. Indoor pictures are a little grainy for my taste, but I have no idea what I am doing so, someone who does may be able to get better results.
Take a good look at the Lumix range I have a pas a fz48 bridge,my wife has a pas. all excellent cameras
Thanks Firtree and Allan Catt. I will check them out. Appreciate the suggestions.
Linda From Maine wrote:
The SX50 is closer to $400, I think. It's also hard to hold steady for long zooming.
However, I don't think there are any camera with digital viewfinders that are in the $200 - $300 range and I'd sure hate to battle an LCD screen in bright sun + not having a viewfinder requires holding the camera awkwardly (for those not used to it).
She should hold the camera and see whether the fit is comfortable. I was surprised at different the Nikon P510 felt from the Canon SX50 when right hand hangs onto the grip areas.
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Fuji FinePix SL1000 50X and Digital Viewfinder.... Nice reviews and in some cases Better than Canon... $284.00 at AMAZON on 5/4..... better buy it, it fluctuates from a low of 249 to this one today....
Mike
venturer9 wrote:
Fuji FinePix SL1000 50X and Digital Viewfinder.... Nice reviews and in some cases Better than Canon... $284.00 at AMAZON on 5/4..... better buy it, it fluctuates from a low of 249 to this one today....
Mike
Thanks, we'll put that on the list to look at.
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