Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
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Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
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Further to the debate on the Canon SX50; what of the other makes?
The Fugifilm S1 was mention and ‘Pjjvdm’ was very happy with it.
Then there is Nikon as well as Sony – Sony looks very good.
Also what of the video abilities; can any of these cameras replace the need for a video camera?
Most of the cameras have a lot of additional features that probably push up the price, but are seldom used.
I think ultra zoom of 50+ is becoming more of a selling gimmick. If you want this kind of zoom then you need to go the SLR route with larger sensors and lens diameters; also be prepared to pay ‘BIG’ prices .
I would like to know what happens to all the older model cameras?
Further to the debate on the Canon SX50; what of the other makes?
The Fugifilm S1 was mention and ‘Pjjvdm’ was very happy with it.
Then there is Nikon as well as Sony – Sony looks very good.
Also what of the video abilities; can any of these cameras replace the need for a video camera?
Most of the cameras have a lot of additional features that probably push up the price, but are seldom used.
I think ultra zoom of 50+ is becoming more of a selling gimmick. If you want this kind of zoom then you need to go the SLR route with larger sensors and lens diameters; also be prepared to pay ‘BIG’ prices .
I would like to know what happens to all the older model cameras?
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
I beg to differ here. I enjoy the 65x zoom immensely on the SX60. The same lens on a SLR would cost me well over R100K. And it's not a gimmick. The image stabalizer they built into the unit is awesome and you can take handheld stills at full zoom. Here is one I took last week during the almost full moon..Harold wrote:Bridge cameras:
Further to the debate on the Canon SX50; what of the other makes?
The Fugifilm S1 was mention and ‘Pjjvdm’ was very happy with it.
Then there is Nikon as well as Sony – Sony looks very good.
Also what of the video abilities; can any of these cameras replace the need for a video camera?
Most of the cameras have a lot of additional features that probably push up the price, but are seldom used.
I think ultra zoom of 50+ is becoming more of a selling gimmick. If you want this kind of zoom then you need to go the SLR route with larger sensors and lens diameters; also be prepared to pay ‘BIG’ prices .
I would like to know what happens to all the older model cameras?
Note that I have slightly modified it in Photoshop (contrast, sharpened slightly etc.)
It's much easier to carry around one of these units than lugging along a bag with all kinds of lenses to get the same effect with a DSLR camera.
You can also take proper video with the camera at 1080P (up to 60fps). It also has a nifty feature where you can take 240fps video and a lower resolution. The only drawback with the camera vs a video camera is that it records a maximum of 29m 59s segments. Other than that it takes better quality footage than my Sony handycam and you can also use the full zoom range while recording without the mics picking up the sound of the zoom lens motor
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
Cassie that is actually remarkable.
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
Cassie, don't beg - it doesn't suit you!
Very nice shot and amazing what these 'utility' cameras can do these days!
Very nice shot and amazing what these 'utility' cameras can do these days!
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
True, but I have found these cameras to have its limits as well, still sometimes wish I had a DSLR with a proper lenseCasKru wrote: It's much easier to carry around one of these units than lugging along a bag with all kinds of lenses to get the same effect with a DSLR camera.
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
True... I wish I could afford die DSLR's with all their equipment an superior quality but for the price (paid R5500 for mine) you really get an awesome piece of kitOetie wrote:True, but I have found these cameras to have its limits as well, still sometimes wish I had a DSLR with a proper lenseCasKru wrote: It's much easier to carry around one of these units than lugging along a bag with all kinds of lenses to get the same effect with a DSLR camera.
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
Hi Cassie
ek het geweet jy is met die maan gepla
ek het geweet jy is met die maan gepla
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mcw wrote:Hi Cassie
ek het geweet jy is met die maan gepla
dink die maan het my begin pla net nadat die windmeul my geklap het
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So pas my order ingesit vir die SX60 - kani wagi !!
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Jy gaan lekker speelWarrior wrote:So pas my order ingesit vir die SX60 - kani wagi !!
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Re: Cameras - more on the debate around the SX50
Lekker my mum has the 50 in addition to her 5D and array of L's.great cam for walkabout!