Bridge Cameras
Oct 14, 2014 09:27:28 #
j.collins wrote:
Panasonic Lumix FZ200! I really don't think it should be counted as a "bridge" camera.
Why not?
Oct 14, 2014 09:50:36 #
j.collins wrote:
Panasonic Lumix FZ200! I really don't think it should be counted as a "bridge" camera.
The FZ200 fits in the same category as the Canon SX40/SX50/SX60, the Nikon P510/P600, and the similar Sony, Olympus & Fuji cameras!! It definitely fits the TRUE definition of a "Bridge" camera...
Oct 14, 2014 10:38:41 #
Oct 14, 2014 10:42:03 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a #... (show quote)
SX60 hands down unless you need to save $200 then the SX50, 50X @ 12 megapixels, no wifi. The SX60, 16 megapixels, zooms to 65X while the FZ200, 12 megapixels, is 24X. I don't feel that the f/2.8 lens on the FZ200 fills the gap. The Nikon p600, with wifi, a good one at 60X, doesn't shoot Raw or it would be a contender too. You might want to reconsider the wifi since you can remotely control your camera with your phone or tablet as the camera sits on a tripod up to 150' from you, handy for sneaky wildlife shots at the watering hole.
Oct 14, 2014 12:05:56 #
Phylinpagosa wrote:
I am a new member who lives in Colorado. For a #... (show quote)
If you used a Canon camera before why would you change? I got the SX50 right before I left for Africa. As the setting are mostly the same as my Rebel t4i I had no trouble learning to use that camera. Boy did I ever get some great close up photos compared to my traveling mates. Not a one of them had the zoom range that I did. If I was you I would stay with the camera brand that I have used before. Here is one of my photos from my trip.
Oct 14, 2014 12:27:10 #
Thank you for your recommendation...yes, it does make sense for me to stay with a Canon. Nice lion shot!---Phyl
Oct 14, 2014 12:31:29 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I returned a P600 and a DSCHX400v. I'm waiting for B&H to re-open on the 16th. so I can order a Canon SX-60 HS.
Phylinpagosa wrote:
Thank you for your recommendation...yes, it does make sense for me to stay with a Canon. Nice lion shot!---Phyl
Oct 14, 2014 12:44:19 #
Oct 14, 2014 12:59:40 #
Valley Gran
Loc: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Thought I'd toss in my 2¢ worth... suggest you go to the website www.dpreview.com. There you can search by camera type/search by features/ compare cameras that look interesting to you. For anyone else who doesn't know that website, have a look.
That said, I still love my Canon SX-40. (One day I'll probably upgrade.)
That said, I still love my Canon SX-40. (One day I'll probably upgrade.)
Oct 14, 2014 15:49:26 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
preview doesn't have a "review' on the SX-60HS save and except for a description of the camera. I haven't found a review worthwhile regarding the SX-60HS.
Valley Gran wrote:
Thought I'd toss in my 2¢ worth... suggest you go to the website www.dpreview.com. There you can search by camera type/search by features/ compare cameras that look interesting to you. For anyone else who doesn't know that website, have a look.
That said, I still love my Canon SX-40. (One day I'll probably upgrade.)
That said, I still love my Canon SX-40. (One day I'll probably upgrade.)
Oct 14, 2014 17:02:06 #
ozmerelda
Loc: Osprey, FL
Phylinpagosa wrote:
Thanks. I see that the Canon SX 60 won't be out until later this month tho---Phyl
It's out.
I got mine on Oct 4th from Amazon via Beach Camera. I ordered it on SEPT 30.
OZ
Oct 14, 2014 17:14:14 #
ozmerelda
Loc: Osprey, FL
DavidPine wrote:
preview doesn't have a "review' on the SX-60HS save and except for a description of the camera. I haven't found a review worthwhile regarding the SX-60HS.
Just an FYI:
There is no plug in from Adobe for the raw photos for the SX60.
Oct 14, 2014 17:17:17 #
ozmerelda wrote:
Just an FYI:
There is no plug in from Adobe for the raw photos for the SX60.
There is no plug in from Adobe for the raw photos for the SX60.
So if you buy it now, you're "bleeding edge".
You're the ones that will be writing the first reviews, etc.
I'm confident that the plug-ins will be there, but the hardware may arrive before the software.
Oct 14, 2014 17:24:09 #
azphotobug
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
usnpilot wrote:
I have the Panasonic LUMIX FZ200 and love it. 2.8 Leica lens throughout the zoom and all the other items you want for about $400. It got great reviews and I love Leica glass.
I have to agree about the Panasonic FZ200. I have it for about 2 years and use for everything including low light images such as concert photography and sports photography. The magnification is 24X (600mm equiv.) optical magnification but it has much if not all the features you mentioned plus HD video. It has a great electronic view finder (very crisp) plus an articulating LCD panel.
The SX50 and 60 only surpasses, in my opinion, in magnification.
Oct 14, 2014 19:59:23 #
The new SX 60 is out here at the stores here in L.A., target are putting them on the shelves, & the A-List camera stores here in the L.A. area have them out also! :thumbup:
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