Kavi Ugl Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Hello members, I was wondering if anybody works with a bridge camera?. I would like to upgrade and what I have noticed as I've read various reviews is that some photographers have actually moved from a DSLR "down" to a bridge camera because it saves lugging all the lenses and equipment around but still gives great images. Can anyone recommend a good bridge camera?. The Canon Powershot SX40 seems to be quite highly rated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 one of my friends has recently purchased a Fujifilm Finepix HS28 EXR bridge camera after asking for advice from the camera centre, she said that they were really helpful and its a really good camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooter Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 The powershot SX40 and the Fuji HS28EXR should be good. I have tried the fuji and know others who use it with really good results, but, I would probably go for the Canon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lone Wolf Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I bought and still use the Canon Powershot S3 (an older model Canon bridge camera). It's an excellent camera and very easy to use when you just want point and shoot, but also very versatile when you want to try your hand at something a bit more advanced. No doubt the later Canon models are even better. Do a google search for best bridge camera. Pay attention to the optics quality across the full lens and build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thanks for your replies, yes, I have to say the Canon SX40 seems to come out on top in most of the reviews I've read. This is what I need, something I can point and shoot but still get good, sharp pictures but which can also achieve this when zoomed in. I really would like something that can capture excellent sharp photos. It would mostly be ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyBKing Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I have a Fuji Finepix 2995 and although some reviews are a bit mixed, have been pleased with it. One particular feature which is worth bearing in mind is that it has a viewfinder in addition to rear screen which is really useful in difficult lighting conditions. First rate taste in proposed subject matter tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks for the help. The more internet digging I do, the more I find and I have now discovered some great Christmas/New Year deals for entry level DSLRs!. This has opened my subject a little more and I'm now wondering about an entry level DSLR because it would seem that as good as bridge cameras are, a DSLR takes image quality to the next level. As mentioned, image quality is very important to me and my preference is for sharp, vibrant colours(good contrast?) so I'm wondering which make of camera gives better results in relation to this?. Is it really like splitting hairs or are there some marked differences between the different makes?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lone Wolf Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Never really looked into entry level DSLRs, but any DSLR, even an entry level one would offer better image quality than a high end bridge camera. It's all to do with the image sensor. They'd certainly give more versatility, but wide angle and telephoto attachments are available for Canon bridge cameras for around £100, although quality does deteriorate using them. It's obviously your choice and you know what you need the camera for, but try not to be blinded by features offered. DSLRs allow lens changes, but can you afford them as good quailty ones can easily cost £500 or more and you may need different lenses as the standard lenses offer very little focal length versaltility (depends on the pictures you want to take). You also have the issue about carrying all the equipment around. I have an old 35mm SLR and all the various lenses and kit, I tended to use it less and less as carrying the kit around became too much and I ended up missing more shots than I got even though the shots I did get were better. As said it depends what you want the camera for. Have a quick read of the llinks, it may help (or not! ) http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/507500/best-entry-level-dslrs-2012-our-top-four-entry-level-dslrs-of-the-year.html http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g294206-i9216-k5260333-Good_Bridge_digital_camera_vs_entry_level_DSLR_for_safari-Kenya.html http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/dslrs/129293/10/fujifilm-x-s1-review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted December 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Cheers Lone Wolf, yes, I had read about the bigger sensors in the DSLR and that the smaller sensors in bridge cameras can be a problem for them. So much to read and review!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldellin Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 You mention you are interested in taking photos of ships Kavi ( at a distance ? ) so if you do go for a DSLR you will inevitably end up looking for a big lens up to 400 or 500mm with optical stabilizer which yes for say a Sigma 120 - 400mm from the Camera Centre will currently set you back about £760 plus of course the camera ! A camera own brand lens will be considerably more.Best of luck on whatever you decide on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Cheers, I dunna think I'm into it enought to merit the big gun stuff but it would be nice to get something that "can do the job". Hmmm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tirvaluk Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Have a Fujifilm Finepix S2980, some great software built in, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooter Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have an SLR with a 100-400mm lens which is expensive and unless you are really into photography can't really be justified. I have had a shot of the fuji as I mentioned earlier and also a compact Lumix with a really good zoom, which gave very good results at distance. A compact is probably all you need if you just want to point and shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Yeh, I have a Panasonic compact and it's a great peerie camera and gives great photos but I want something that can give me even better and sharper photos. I've seen what DSLRs can do and the picture quality is amazing, even for basic photographs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lone Wolf Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Kavi Ugl. Get yourself a DSLR. Listening to you, you sound like you'd be dissapointed with anything less. So indulge yourself and enjoy it. Better to spend £700 on something you really want than £400 on something that'll 'just do' Keep the Panasonic one though as you'll be able to carry that everywhere you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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