Canon S95 or Nikon P300 (1 Viewer)

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Astrotomicus

Member

• Nov 5, 2011

• #1

I've read so many reviews and comments on both that I am exhausted. What's the general consensus here? I'm looking to get one or the other.

Thanks,

Tom

 

Bigshent

Biddulph Birder

• Nov 5, 2011

• #2

Im interested in these 2 as well. I seem to be favouring p300 up to now but could change

 

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lmans66

Out Birding....

Supporter

• Nov 5, 2011

• #3

I have the S90.... Essentially same camera as S95 w/o video. Great camera , excellent photos. The nikon choice equal. Deciding factor to me was I have been a Canon person for awhile so I already knew the general navigation of camera and how to use. So if you know a canon or nikon... Get one you are familiar with.

If not , select one that has best 'ease of use' navigation wise and ergonomic wise. That is a personal choice. They are both excellent digiscoping cameras and if others start splitting hairs, don't worry... They are both effective.

 

RJM

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

• Nov 5, 2011

• #4

Depends on the scope and your method attachment. Certainly the P300 is the path of least resistance on a Nikon scope using the dedicated FSB-8 adapter. But I think in terms of overall IQ the Canon S95 is the better choice, especially on any other brand of scope.

 

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Astrotomicus

Member

• Nov 6, 2011

• #5

Thanks, guys. I am using a Celestron Regal 80 ( traded in the Regal 65 for more light). And yes, IQ is my major concern, and I am leaning toward the S95, especially with it's larger sensor and complete manual control. Having dealt with mostly DSLR cameras and even P&S ( A590- SX110) with manual, I think I'll be headed in that direction. I did like what I read about the P300's high resolution screen and 1080 video, but I also like to shoot in RAW. Am I answering my own question at this point? Sounds like it.:-O

Tom

 

RJM

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

• Nov 6, 2011

• #6

FYI, RAW mode on a P&S tends to disable/impair performance many of a camera's most useful digiscoping features. Usually not enough dynamic range to recapture to make it useful for anything but tuning noise reduction.

Frankly given the S95's relatively high cost, I think an older Oly E-PL1s or E-PL2 along with an eyepiece with long 20mm+ eyerelief (Vixen 17mm LVW?) would be a better solution for you.

 

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Astrotomicus

Member

• Nov 6, 2011

• #7

Thanks, RJM, but I have a DSLR ( Canon Rebel XT- 2 actually), with an array of lenses, and I don't know if I want to start another glass garden.:-O

Thank you for that news on RAW and DS- that makes alot of sense.

And, of course, I woke up this morning as undecided over this as much as I thought I was convinced by last night to get the S95. This morning I'm thinking P300... :-O

Tom

 

Jason Bugay Reyes

Well-known member

• Nov 8, 2011

• #8

Tom,

I have created a group at Flick www.flickr.com/groups/nikondigiscoping and some of the members are using P300 if u want to see the results.