Didn't look like that! I know... the little hook at the center of a tripod is great for hanging something on there to weigh it down. Travel tripod didn't have it and I didn't have anything else. Bummer is right.
OK, thanks for your quick replies!
At the beach, I had my camera on a tripod and the wind knocked it over. It landed on the back side (lens never touched the sand and I had a UV filter on.) But now there are four black specks when I look through the viewfinder. Camera performs fine, but the specks show up. I am scared to try to mess with this myself. But the nearest camera store to me is 75 miles away. Should I just suck it up and drive to the camera store to have it looked at? Thanks.
Robin, before you sell your nifty little Canon -- I also own this camera and actually really like it. True, it is noisier than my Nikon DSLR -- but for its price, extreme light weight, and sheer convenience of having so much reach so easily it cannot be beat. I use it almost exclusively for birds. But I know its limitations and would never submit a photo from it to a stock company because I know it is noisier. I try to shoot at a low ISO (you did), try not to sharpen much, and do targeted de-noising in LR using the brush.
Thank you both! Great info helped a lot!
I am taking an airplane trip with two cameras (a Nikon D5500 and a Canon Powershot SX60)-- each camera will have a battery installed -- and I want to take three more batteries and their two different chargers. What is the best way to transport these? I know the spares have to go in carry-on, but what other details do I need to know? Thank you.
I absolutely love my 18-140. Not too conspicuous and pretty lightweight.
I have been. If you like birding, it's nice. We went when they had a bird banding event and it was worth it. It's a nice little hike, but as long as you're near the Smokies, there are a million other nice little hikes that lead to waterfalls and views.
I JUST bought one and have enjoyed it. There IS a learning curve, me coming from a Nikon DSLR. I use it with the 100-300 (Vario) and use it for sports and birding. I had originally purchased the SONY RX 10iii and sent it back -- the Lumix is MUCH better. It is harder to learn, and I'm still learning, but am getting it. It crops just fine. (I'd post an image, but don't know how on this forum -- someone feel free to inform me!)
Want to thank everyone for their help! Seriously considering the Panasonic Lumix G8 or 85 with their 100-400 lens. Upping my budget!
Hi James, just thought I'd tell you how much I enjoyed all your Tennessee pictures I saw on Flickr. Yeah, I returned what I thought was the perfect camera for me. I was so so disappointed. I am upping my budget and probably going micro four thirds. Wish me luck!
Will certainly check those both out. Thank you.
Love the idea of renting. Like your financial philosophy ... Definitely will consider what you said. But being able to carry the thing around with me is very important, so IDK. Thank you.
Yes, I thought of that. I would have to use a tripod. I am an teeny, tiny woman and just don't think I'd be able to carry a heavy lens for long. But with birding, you often have to hike.
Thanks for replying!