a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
As I've mentioned before, the P900 is my wife's camera and she is the true "birder" albeit not a skilled photographer. She is also severely arthritic and can only use the full-size rear screen, can't use the VF. She only shoots hand-held and never has learned to brace herself. Almost all of these were shot from inside the car. She still has the 600 as the backup camera. These "challenges" are background so you can appreciate the potential of the tool.
I've collected 26 of her best work from this year's trip to near Apopka and most of the shots were there, some at "Joe Overstreet" and perhaps a couple at other nearby places. All of these are as-shot. They are JPG's to begin with and I have not gotten up the will to edit them.
While I would not use that camera, myself, it often surpasses anything that my cameras can do. This is almost always because of size and distance. Size matters. I assume anyone reading this is already familiar with the spectacular specifications of the camera.
Although the admin may relocate this, I'd argue these shots belong here. See for yourself what that camera can do. For anyone planning to travel I suggest some serious consideration for it and at it's price point I think it's the best there is. Just my view, of course. Miro: still waiting?
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a6k wrote:
As I've mentioned before, the P900 is my wife's camera and she is the true "birder" albeit not a skilled photographer. She is also severely arthritic and can only use the full-size rear screen, can't use the VF. She only shoots hand-held and never has learned to brace herself. Almost all of these were shot from inside the car. She still has the 600 as the backup camera. These "challenges" are background so you can appreciate the potential of the tool.
I've collected 26 of her best work from this year's trip to near Apopka and most of the shots were there, some at "Joe Overstreet" and perhaps a couple at other nearby places. All of these are as-shot. They are JPG's to begin with and I have not gotten up the will to edit them.
While I would not use that camera, myself, it often surpasses anything that my cameras can do. This is almost always because of size and distance. Size matters. I assume anyone reading this is already familiar with the spectacular specifications of the camera.
Although the admin may relocate this, I'd argue these shots belong here. See for yourself what that camera can do. For anyone planning to travel I suggest some serious consideration for it and at it's price point I think it's the best there is. Just my view, of course. Miro: still waiting?
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Aq7tTGb0Z-9d7GiUec75bCf-5b5WAs I've mentioned before, the P900 is my wife's ca... (
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Great pictures, enjoyed, thanks.
Pretty good on the whole. Must had a quick trigger finger to get the eagle (?) crapping!!!. I enjoyed them - tell her to keep on shoting
alf85
Loc: Northumberland, UK.
Hi a6k, i to have the P900, it is a great all round camera, i take a lot of moon photos and have had great results. If you look at my topics you will see what i mean. can not wait for the P1000 to come on the market. Regards, Alfie.
Her pictures are very good, tell her to keep shooting.
Your wife is a great photographer.
Very nice images. Something to think about when I want to travel light. Thanks for the post.
Jack
a6k wrote:
Although the admin may relocate this, I'd argue these shots belong here. See for yourself what that camera can do. For anyone planning to travel I suggest some serious consideration for it and at it's price point I think it's the best there is. Just my view, of course. Miro: still waiting?
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Aq7tTGb0Z-9d7GiUec75bCf-5b5WIMO, she has done a beautiful job. I had the P150, (loved it), P600 (loved it), and now have the P900 (love it), but wish I had kept the P600 as well, because the weight was so much lighter. I also have the Sony a6000 and the Sony a 6000, but my P9 goes with me everywhere I go!
a6k wrote:
While I would not use that camera, myself, it often surpasses anything that my cameras can do.
Why do you say you would not use that camera?
Let's hope the successor to the Nikon P900 is capable of shooting in RAW. Nikon can do it, but will they?
EdR
Loc: Gig Harbor, WA
Really nice shots. She seems to have a good eye.
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
JD750 wrote:
Why do you say you would not use that camera?
Any camera but especially the lower range of prices is a set of design compromises. The P900 is a design point on the edge of the envelope (aviator speak). It's the right set of choices for what my wife wants (incredible reach) and needs (reasonable photo quality, good IS, good AF, etc.).
My optimal camera has to be better ergonomics, able to shoot raw, higher IQ, able to do BIF's, better in lower light and so on. I'm more a photographer and second a birder; for her, reverse that.
If I could easily manage the weight and size I would have even more but for me, the a6500 and the RX10m4 are where my requirements end up. When I rented an a7R2 and the Sony 70-400 lens I got the pictures that I liked best and everything else that I've used is lower on the IQ scale. For ergonomics and reflexes you can't beat the RX10m4.
I don't mean to come off as a snob. My praise of the P900 is genuine. But it's not designed for me.
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