Bill-
I also think you are getting good advice. Back in my younger days I
did a lot of film photography, but have switched to digital. I have
two cameras, one that I use for a knock around, pocket camera, and the
other is a SLR I use when I want good pictures. Neither are new any
more, but still do a good job.
My pocket camera is an old Cannon A530; it only gets 5.0 mega pixels
but that is plenty good enough for sending shots via email.
My other camera is an old Nikon D40, with a 0.28mm zoom that ranges
from F18 to F53. This lens was made in Thailand and came with the
camera. I also have some better Nikon lens that I bought separately,
and can use, including a 100mm micro. This camera can use all the old
Nikon lens on manual operation.
Once you get used to a SLR, it is very difficult to do any serious
photography with a regular viewfinder, and/or a viewer on the back of
the camera. With a SLR, you see what you get.
But please don't misinterpret what I said. I am not trying to push
Nikon or Cannon. I bought the Nikon since I had used this brand since
I bought my first Nikon lens in Japan during the Korean War, in 1950.
To be frank, I think Cannon is a better buy for the money. But it is
best to try out the camera in a store if you are not familiar with the
product.
Neal
On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:55 AM, Richard Meadows wrote:
I agree with folk's responses so far. And, Murphy's is a good place
to compare, if unscientifically.
One thing I have found on my Nikon is that you have to use the
screen. How I miss SLR viewfinder, even if a screen. Something
about growing up in photography with a 35MM camera and through the
lens focus and framing. I had/have an old Kodak digital that had BOTH
and I rarely if ever used the LCD on the back of the camera. My SSU
has it now and she likes that. Something to look at and think about
when you start comparing.
There is NOTHING like fondling a product before purchasing. Especially
cameras and such. Doesn't mean you have to purchase it at the place
du fondle as you can always go online and get it. But, there is the
have it here and now thing about purchasing locally.
My Nikon does a great job. I shoot tonnes of photos with it at events
and I am very happy. Not a point and shoot but not a big DSLR either.
A couple of things to remember. Make sure it doesn't take a brand
specific memory card. Make sure you can put as big a card in it as
you want. Ask if you can put your memory card in it and shoot some
photos to see what they are like at home. Shoot the box first so you
know what took the photos. I have done that a couple times.
Richard Meadows
Social Media Management
Customer Service Solutions
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Louisville Kentucky
On Aug 24, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Bill Rising <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi all,
I'm in the market for a new camera. While I really like my Nikon
Coolpix 2700, it is getting a bit old for a piece of electronic
equipment (~7 years for me, bought used, so it is probably closer to
9 years old). The newer cameras do quite a bit more.
I don't need a low-end point-and-shoot, because I have a phone.
I don't want something as bulky as a DSLR.
So...are there any recommendations out there? From my small amount
of research, it looks like the Panasonic FZ150 would be my choice,
but I'd like to hear what some of you aficionados have to say.
Thanks for any tips,
Bill
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