Camera Choice.

replied on 09/02/2019 06:33

Posted on 09/02/2019 06:33

I bought a Drone recently, which really brought home that my aging DSLR really needs updating to something of a greater spec.

I have a Canon 350d, bought new many many years ago. It has served my need's well.

We walk, ramble, hike, call it what you will, the camera is literally chucked in the rucksack, brought out to record our walks then wallop back in again.

I'm an early riser and have been filling my time whilst waiting for Michelle to wake by reading about cameras all week, and to be honest, I'm confused, even more so now!

I definitely want image stabilisation of some sort, a zoom capability for those not too far away objects of interest.

My budget is £1000, which I know when talking lenses isn't much, is there a Canon plus a lense out there that would suit?

Too many models, I'm lost!

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replied on 24/02/2019 07:45

Posted on 24/02/2019 07:45

Tripod Moon

On a tripod, bluetooth telephoto/picture control.

260x digital zoom!!!!

Well I'm impressed.

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Oneputt replied on 24/02/2019 09:58

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Posted on 24/02/2019 09:58

Looks good W&M, I have a monopole which I find works well. I got an attachment to it so can clamp it to the shelf in the hides. Good luck with your purchases.

Just about 100% sure I will get the Sony RX 10 4, it’s nearly perfect focussing on moving objects is very impressive,I need all the help I can get with that aspect of photography

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ABM replied on 24/02/2019 12:12

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Posted on 24/02/2019 12:12

Blimey, Oneputt, I've just browsed thro Jessops advert for the Sony -- think I'll need some headache pills now not to mention a couple of Hi-Tech dictionaries / thesaurus Sounds super technical to me . Wish you much luck & some classy subjects for you to work on !!

Green-eyes, Crewe

ABM replied on 24/02/2019 12:15

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Posted on 24/02/2019 12:15

Should not really have said "luck" in that context, but you'll know what I mean . Suppose I should have said Enjoyment or Pleasure

Oneputt replied on 24/02/2019 15:32

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Posted on 24/02/2019 15:32

Your right ABM a lot to learn, apparently the menus are more complex than on my Panasonic but I think the benefits should outweigh the tech complexity. I won’t be buying from Jessops, it will be a grey import.

Tinwheeler replied on 24/02/2019 15:35

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Posted on 24/02/2019 15:35

If it’s anything like my RX100, One, it becomes pretty self explanatory as you plough through it.

replied on 24/02/2019 17:50

Posted on 24/02/2019 09:58 by Oneputt

Looks good W&M, I have a monopole which I find works well. I got an attachment to it so can clamp it to the shelf in the hides. Good luck with your purchases.

Just about 100% sure I will get the Sony RX 10 4, it’s nearly perfect focussing on moving objects is very impressive,I need all the help I can get with that aspect of photography

Posted on 24/02/2019 17:50

I found it incredibly difficult in making the final decision.

I've used the SX70 today in the field, and certainly a bridge type was the correct choice, and of this size in a hip worn holster, so much easier to use than the SLR, and as a result, on our walk today I've been able to take more photos than I normally would.

Whether the Canon is the best for my use, the jury is still out.

I found the auto focus point is taking some getting used to, one picture was blurred beyond use, but it could still be me not using it correctly.

I'm not the one to give advice on this, all I can add is research, I found YouTube a valuable tool for this.

replied on 24/02/2019 18:06

Posted on 24/02/2019 18:06

So these are point and shoot, a mix of focus tracking and then the other? still figuring that out!

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Cornersteady replied on 24/02/2019 21:26

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Posted on 24/02/2019 18:06 by

So these are point and shoot, a mix of focus tracking and then the other? still figuring that out!

Posted on 24/02/2019 21:26

why are you using 'focus tracking' for stationary objects?

Brilliant pics!

ABM replied on 24/02/2019 23:05

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Posted on 24/02/2019 15:32 by Oneputt

Your right ABM a lot to learn, apparently the menus are more complex than on my Panasonic but I think the benefits should outweigh the tech complexity. I won’t be buying from Jessops, it will be a grey import.

Posted on 24/02/2019 23:05

I was not suggesting / promoting Jessops, OP -- Its just that their advert for the camera had a link to the Sony camera's full spec. I knew Jessops were good for something

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