crazyfingers
Well-known member
Hi,
I am looking to replace my Nikon Coolpix P100 with something better for birding and other wildlife photography in the super-zoom range.
I do not want an SLR. I can't spend the money and I need something very portable for both closeups and long zoom. My photography is generally targets of opportunity, from my kids to the hawk way over there, while doing all different outdoor activity such as hiking, biking, canoeing with the kids.
I've become dissatisfied with the Nikon for two reason.
First, it has very difficult time focusing at long zoom. For example I get this way too often. The spot focus was right on the breast but still....
Second, I'd like image quality to be at least as good as my pocket camera, currently the Canon Powershot 890IS. As it is, as much as I try, for regular non-zoom or slight zoom shots, the Pocket camera is superior.
I've been seriously researching the Canon Powershot SX30IS. It has been out for a while. Can anyone comment on how well it lock a focus at long zoom?
Other options? Nikon has the P500 coming out soon. I don't really want to go with less zoom than the Nikon's 26x....
Very hard to decide. I just know that I'm not happy with the Nikon P100 and can spent about $500 on this present to me.
I am looking to replace my Nikon Coolpix P100 with something better for birding and other wildlife photography in the super-zoom range.
I do not want an SLR. I can't spend the money and I need something very portable for both closeups and long zoom. My photography is generally targets of opportunity, from my kids to the hawk way over there, while doing all different outdoor activity such as hiking, biking, canoeing with the kids.
I've become dissatisfied with the Nikon for two reason.
First, it has very difficult time focusing at long zoom. For example I get this way too often. The spot focus was right on the breast but still....
Second, I'd like image quality to be at least as good as my pocket camera, currently the Canon Powershot 890IS. As it is, as much as I try, for regular non-zoom or slight zoom shots, the Pocket camera is superior.
I've been seriously researching the Canon Powershot SX30IS. It has been out for a while. Can anyone comment on how well it lock a focus at long zoom?
Other options? Nikon has the P500 coming out soon. I don't really want to go with less zoom than the Nikon's 26x....
Very hard to decide. I just know that I'm not happy with the Nikon P100 and can spent about $500 on this present to me.