Buyer's remorse...
Oct 6, 2018 06:31:32 #
Without getting into anything technical, here is what it is .... You have a very large lens and the weight of the camera is quite light. These two factors play large part in how steady the camera will be with you hand holding it and they are both working against you. Your choices are to use a tripod at or near the really long end / don't go to the really long end / sell the camera. The choice is purely yours, not ours.
Oct 6, 2018 07:21:52 #
Laszlo wrote:
Hi everyone, I could use a fresh perspective on my... (show quote)
I did exactly the same thing. I realized that after 1 day a 73 year old man has no business trying to use a 3000mm telephoto lens. I packed it back up and returned it to B&H.
Oct 6, 2018 07:52:03 #
Laszlo wrote:
... Unless I use a tripod (which I hate) there is noticeable camera shake as you can imagine. I'm trying to decide if I should be patient and learn to like it or cut my losses and take the hit. The thing costs $1000 but I'll take $900 at this point. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
As OTHERS have said ...
YOU will probably need to USE A TRIPOD when using the longer end of the Zoom.
Oct 6, 2018 08:02:33 #
This camera relies heavily on VR, and one must assume the its the latest version and highly tuned and calibrated to that one lens. It is possible that your sample is not up to par. If you bought it at a camera store and they have another, perhaps they will allow comparision shots to determine.
I have seen some incredible shots using this camera, shots far beyond what seem possible using "conventional telephoto wisdom".
What one man can shoot, another can shoot.
I have seen some incredible shots using this camera, shots far beyond what seem possible using "conventional telephoto wisdom".
What one man can shoot, another can shoot.
Oct 6, 2018 08:18:14 #
Put your camera on a tripod and shoot a (good) picture of the moon. Then...you will begin to love that camera!
Oct 6, 2018 08:19:55 #
Oct 6, 2018 08:25:28 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
If you can return it. If you want excellent photos then learn to use a tripod. Every photographer worth their dirt uses a tripod when they can. It's just smart photography.
Laszlo wrote:
Hi everyone, I could use a fresh perspective on my... (show quote)
Oct 6, 2018 08:33:49 #
chashans wrote:
Put your camera on a tripod and shoot a (good) picture of the moon. Then...you will begin to love that camera!
A most enjoyable collection of photos.
Superb moon shots!
Oct 6, 2018 08:42:10 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Laszlo wrote:
Hi everyone, I could use a fresh perspective on my... (show quote)
You have a certain time period allowed for returns. Check the back of your receipt for return policy. The Nikon P900 came out in 2015. It was the longest focal range of any Bridge camera at the time it was released. The Canon SX60 has a focal range to 1365mm. There have been some on this forum claiming they could hand hold the P900, which has a 2000mm focal range. Some have said they needed a tripod. Since the P1000 has a +1000mm focal range over the the P900, I would recommend a tripod. And you don't need to get a very expensive one either. The sensor on the P1000 is tiny. Perhaps a 1/2.3" size?
Oct 6, 2018 08:44:30 #
Oct 6, 2018 08:48:16 #
47greyfox wrote:
Yeah, agree with JimBart, push for a return? Have you owned it more than a month? Does the warranty transfer to the second owner? Good luck!
If that is your wife's image of the meadow lark then maybe we should all take lessons from her :)
Oct 6, 2018 08:49:07 #
Thinking about the Sony RX 10 IV for the wife. Does all the negative about the P1000 pertain to the Sony?
Oct 6, 2018 08:50:29 #
Laszlo wrote:
Hi everyone, I could use a fresh perspective on my... (show quote)
Are you having a problem with the camera only partly extended- say 2000 mm? If not then maybe it's still of value to you.
Oct 6, 2018 08:53:28 #
Oct 6, 2018 09:28:48 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
sabrejet wrote:
Thinking about the Sony RX 10 IV for the wife. Does all the negative about the P1000 pertain to the Sony?
No it doesn’t. The Sony sensor is about 4 times bigger and the excellent Zeiss lens only goes to 600mm equivalent optical zoom. I've hand held it at 1200mm (eq) using Sony's excellent Clear Image Zoom and achieved good results.
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