Bridge camera with DSLR Image Quality
Jul 22, 2014 13:16:43 #
Dbl00buk wrote:
Interesting input, when other responses made a hell of a lot more sense.
This guy (the one Dbl00bk was addressing) never learned how to communicate socially. Most of his inputs are snarky. He fancies himself as god's gift to photography and thinks that licenses him to behave like a jerk. Probably flunked out of kindergarten.
Jul 22, 2014 13:18:58 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
An EXCELLENT bridge is the aforementioned Sony RX 10. Another is the Lumix FZ200, with a constant f2.8 max aperture throughout the zoom range (up to 600mm), and has an excellent viewfinder! The FZ 1000 pumps out 4K video, but the max aperture falls to f4 (still impressive); and since it is a brand new model, it costs more, and doesn't have a viewfinder. The choices are excellent, and the Canon G1X Mkii is also worth a look, but for an all-in-one alternative, and especially for the image quality vs price ratio, the Lumix FZ200 gets my vote.
Good luck, and please tell us what you decide on!
Good luck, and please tell us what you decide on!
Jul 22, 2014 13:46:34 #
Dbl00buk wrote:
I'm in the hunt for a bridge camera to pick-up and... (show quote)
I've had a Canon G15 for a couple years. It is a good camera. There are only two weaknesses IMHO. The lens is not as good as a$1200 lens for my D7000 ;-) and the smaller sensor, while adequate for casual shooting (And I even won a contest with it) just can't give you the detail for large prints even with Perfect Resize.
The D3300 is an inexpensive, light weight and very versatile camera. Look at kenrockwell.com for Rockwell's review. He's quite taken with it. I've followed Rockwell's advice for years and benefited from it. The one time I didn't, I bought the Nikon P7100 against his recommendation. Threw my money away.
Jul 22, 2014 14:51:58 #
Dbl00buk wrote:
I'm in the hunt for a bridge camera to pick-up and... (show quote)
Whatever you decide on...and they are all great...get one that shoots RAW...a decided advantage. also look for a remote link...at long zoom...you are going to want that feature
Jul 22, 2014 16:52:16 #
I am a Realtor who has owned the G1X II for a couple of months. I selected it because it has a wide angle and a tilting LCD. Sometimes I have to shoot under tree limbs or shoot down on kitchen counter tops. Having the ability to shoot way over my head or down around my knees is important. Very few cameras have a wide angle, image stabilization, and a tilting/articulating LCD. Of the few that do, the G1X II has a much larger sensor than any other. I am no expert; perhaps lens quality or some other attribute mitigates the advantage of the large sensor but given these variables, the camera has no competitors.
Jul 22, 2014 16:57:34 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
MtnMan wrote:
This guy (the one Dbl00bk was addressing) never learned how to communicate socially. Most of his inputs are snarky. He fancies himself as god's gift to photography and thinks that licenses him to behave like a jerk. Probably flunked out of kindergarten.
Even if everything you said were true, I would rather be all of those, than the racist that you are MtnMan.
Jul 22, 2014 17:02:07 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You eat too much fried food man... Not good.
Life ain't worth livin' if you can't eat plenty of awesome fried food!!
Jul 22, 2014 17:07:46 #
lighthouse wrote:
Maybe the others gave you the type of answer you wanted, and I gave you the type of answer that will help you improve your photography.
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Jul 22, 2014 17:13:34 #
Papa Joe wrote:
Hi Dook, I agree with you on the qualities of the SX-50. As for 'large' enlargements, I have a 36" x 21" shot I took with my SX-50 hanging on the wall that is exceptionally sharp. Never went larger than that, so not sure of the IQ but am very happy with a three foot enlargement. Excellent camera!
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Jul 22, 2014 17:14:50 #
Dlevon wrote:
Great answer DOOK! I use my SX 50 on the same basis, and have the last year found it to be my main use camera. Some folks are hypercritical on their images, or can be so critical as to never like anything. I for one like almost anything. It's a final image and how it affects you, that matters! And that can usually be made by any camera.
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Jul 22, 2014 17:19:06 #
I really like my Nokia Lumina phone for this. It has 41 megapixels and takes great snapshots and artistic shots as well. There are several apps for this phone that apply to photos. It is a Windows phone, but I really like this too.
Very easy to use and always works well.
All of the pictures in this album were taken with this phone:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/barbara_brundage/sets/72157645025949660/
Very easy to use and always works well.
All of the pictures in this album were taken with this phone:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/barbara_brundage/sets/72157645025949660/
Jul 22, 2014 17:20:51 #
lighthouse wrote:
Even if everything you said were true, I would rather be all of those, than the racist that you are MtnMan.
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Jul 22, 2014 17:51:46 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
Wahawk wrote:
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The fact that so many of your posts here consist wholly of little emoticons signifies how much effort you put into the quality of your answers here Wahawk.
Jul 22, 2014 17:53:07 #
Dbl00buk wrote:
I'm in the hunt for a bridge camera to pick-up and... (show quote)
I recently purchased the G1X M II. The sensor is almost twice the size of the other compacts and something like 20% smaller than the APS-c sensors. Lens is f/2.0 at 24mm and f/3.9 at 120mm. I spent the extra for the optional veiwfinder. This camera has most of the operational features of a DSLR, takes great quality pictures and is easy to carry. I love my 6D, but sometimes it's just too big to carry. The G1X M II gives me just what I wanted in a bridge camera. It's pricey, but, like you, I didn't want to sacrifice too much picture quality just for convenience.
Jul 22, 2014 17:56:06 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
lighthouse wrote:
The fact that so many of your posts here consist wholly of little emoticons signifies how much effort you put into the quality of your answers here Wahawk.
It's also my sentiment, :thumbdown: this... when a thread gets hi-jacked like this one has been.
What does your battle with the others have anything to do with the OP's topic? Let's contribute something with less vitriol.
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