I need a bridge camera
Jul 16, 2012 11:05:03 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
Just to add my voice to this request, i too bought about a month ago the FUJIFILM FINEPIX HS30EXR and for portablity and good photo,s and movie in full 1080 HD STEREO sound, it,s hard to beat at the price,shopping around even at this early stage, can save you a hundred pounds off the RRP.
Graham
Graham
That recommendation impresses me.I was leaning toward the HS30EXR.
Jul 16, 2012 11:17:30 #
i glad it does, but please do read the reviews,of which there are many online and if it,s short comings are NOT anything YOU would be concerned about,then buy, it has a lovely feel to it like an SLR but lighter and for a lens which is a jack of all trades is good, i took this photo usung the 30 X Optical lens and the intelligent digtal making it 60 x of the moon in exr, the effect is quite someething i think,hand held too ! and then theres raw !! thats another story.
Graham
PS PHOTO WONT ATTACH I PUT IT ON GALLERY.
Graham
PS PHOTO WONT ATTACH I PUT IT ON GALLERY.
Jul 16, 2012 12:11:32 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
i glad it does, but please do read the reviews,of ... (show quote)
Do I need a lens hood for the camera. I know I should order two batteries. The filters are apparently 48 mm, right? I will order a step up ring to 58 if I can get one?
Jul 16, 2012 12:14:55 #
re hood, maybe to prevent glare on lens,but be aware i did see the hood apear on some photo,s taken at extreme wide angle, 24mm end,so best to remove it when using that wide angle,otherwise the hood is a great looking and functional extra.
Jul 16, 2012 12:16:27 #
PS Fuji supply it with the camera,so you dont need to buy a hood. Graham
Jul 16, 2012 12:21:32 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
PS Fuji supply it with the camera,so you dont need to buy a hood. Graham
Where did you buy the camera and how much should I pay?
Jul 16, 2012 13:01:11 #
The bridge cameras have great zoom capabilities but they have limited f-stops. I can really relate to wanting to carry less the older I get. I'm not 80 but find that I need my tripod more and more the older I get. Soon I will probably need to shrink my equipment as well. You're not going to have the same options with a bridge camera as you do a DSLR but if your just working on a personal collection of images I think you will be happy. If you are a pro, I think not so much.
Jul 16, 2012 13:02:39 #
i dont think my answer would help you as i,m UK and your USA, plus in general ( but this works in your favour) Prices stateside are uusally cheaper than what we have to pay here,if i take an average price for this camera here,EG £360 this converts approx to $540 at present exchange rate,
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
Jul 16, 2012 13:03:57 #
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dimondon wrote:
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I love my Nikon Cool Pix P7000, but I know there are newer ones out there now. It is easy to use and takes great images.
Jul 16, 2012 13:05:05 #
I have to say my brother in law just bought Nikon coolpix P510 and it has 42 X zoom and is a nice camera. Graham
Jul 16, 2012 13:16:35 #
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
i dont think my answer would help you as i,m UK and your USA, plus in general ( but this works in your favour) Prices stateside are uusally cheaper than what we have to pay here,if i take an average price for this camera here,EG £360 this converts approx to $540 at present exchange rate,
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
Thank you very much anyway.
Jul 16, 2012 13:21:33 #
dimondon wrote:
Thank you very much anyway.
siamesecatmanuk wrote:
i dont think my answer would help you as i,m UK and your USA, plus in general ( but this works in your favour) Prices stateside are uusally cheaper than what we have to pay here,if i take an average price for this camera here,EG £360 this converts approx to $540 at present exchange rate,
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
so i,d guess $500-$600 is the range for a reasonable buy price. Graham
Thank you very much anyway.
Jul 16, 2012 13:32:38 #
I am now 75 and have some shake issues so I am darn glad these Bridge cameras have #1- IS and #2 - decent Zoom #3- far better results than lots of DSLR people claim.
Here is an example of a comparison shot with my older FZ18
#1 hand held at north side of Highland Lake 8,600 ft in the Sierras
#2 the background of upper left corner - hand held - highest IS setting- 1/400 - F5.6 - iso 100 - 330mm (35 mm equivalent)
Here is an example of a comparison shot with my older FZ18
#1 hand held at north side of Highland Lake 8,600 ft in the Sierras
#2 the background of upper left corner - hand held - highest IS setting- 1/400 - F5.6 - iso 100 - 330mm (35 mm equivalent)
Jul 16, 2012 13:34:27 #
Harvey wrote:
I am now 75 and have some shake issues so I am darn glad these Bridge cameras have #1- IS and #2 - decent Zoom #3- far better results than lots of DSLR people claim.
Here is an example of a comparison shot with my older FZ18
#1 hand held at north side of Highland Lake 8,600 ft in the Sierras
#2 the background of upper left corner - hand held - highest IS setting- 1/400 - F5.6 - iso 100 - 330mm (35 mm equivalent)
Here is an example of a comparison shot with my older FZ18
#1 hand held at north side of Highland Lake 8,600 ft in the Sierras
#2 the background of upper left corner - hand held - highest IS setting- 1/400 - F5.6 - iso 100 - 330mm (35 mm equivalent)
That is impressive. What is the model camera?
Jul 16, 2012 13:48:17 #
I have NOT been able to get my moon photo to upload,it was taken using the full optical zoom of 720mm and 2 x digital intelligent zoom on the Fuji HS30EXR total zoom 1440mm ,just wish i could load it for you to see for yourself !
Graham
Graham
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