Nikon P510 is it worthy?
GraphyFotoz
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Well after several years of Canon cameras I'm thinking of trying a Nikon.
I can't afford a DSLR and I don't wanna really spend over $400 due to other expenses I have.
Like the next best thing to a DSLR so I'm really considering a Nikon Coolpix P510.
It seems to get some pretty good reviews at various popular review sites.
It seems to have plenty of features.....powerful zoom and good image stabilization.
The sample photo's I have seen were better than the Fuji HS20 I'm currently using.
Wondering what you Guys think? :dunno
I can't afford a DSLR and I don't wanna really spend over $400 due to other expenses I have.
Like the next best thing to a DSLR so I'm really considering a Nikon Coolpix P510.
It seems to get some pretty good reviews at various popular review sites.
It seems to have plenty of features.....powerful zoom and good image stabilization.
The sample photo's I have seen were better than the Fuji HS20 I'm currently using.
Wondering what you Guys think? :dunno
Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
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http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-coolpix-p510/6
... then you should be pretty happy.
Specifically, this camera looks to be good in good light, but it will struggle indoors and at night outdoors.
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Or this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon+coolpix+p7700&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ta
Both are nice capable cameras.
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The P7700 is moving to the top of my list.
I'm re-evaluating my shooting preferences and being more realistic.
So far every Super Zoom bridge Camera I have had hasn't cut the grade.
Always soft.....slow to focus and just plain can't come close to a DSLR zoom.
While it's nice to have a zoom.....whats the sense if it's slow and hunts to focus?
Seems all Camera makers have this quirk....doing nature shots just pure frustration.
The P7700 has a fast f2.0 - 4.0 28-200mm high end glass lens and that's important to me.
Opens up several opportunities for landscape and macro photography I do the most.
Seems to be a tad more versatile and better photo quality than the Canon G15.
Maybe it's just me but it seems that Canon has been dropping the ball on the mid priced cameras lately.
For the few extra bux I think the P7700 is the Camera to pursue at this point.
Wish I could go back to a DSLR but it's just not financially practical for me anymore.
Economy sux and with fool proof cameras...selling my work now is about impossible.
At one time my sales would cover any camera upgrades and lenses.
People can make their own art now with lil effort (Cept Weddings) so it's tuff.
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Bigger sensor, fast AF, and interchangeable lenses.
Size and carryability.....fast lens...quality glass.
Reticulating view finder that can be any angle and reversed for storage.
Hot shoe and remote fire flash for future strobe flash.
Place for remote cable for tripod shooting.
FULL manual capability and old school dials for +/- exposure.
Built like a tank for extra durability hacking around the woods.
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Yeah I saw that.
But the lenses are slow at f3.8-f5.6
No hot shoe and very limited modes
P7700 28mm (f2.0) 200mm (f4.0)
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Yes, but two points:
1. The larger sensor of the V1 should allow you to shoot at higher ISO.
2. Interchangable lenses!
3. Does too have a hotshoe!
4. Apparently a $45 price drop since I posted last. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823592-REG/Nikon_27512_Nikon_1_V1_Mirrorless.html
At any rate, good luck with whatever you decide!
Size and don't like to carry all that anymore.
Biggest thing is.....the lens addiction.....been there done that.
One is never happy with lens selection.....always want something better.
I don't have or want the temptation to spend that kinda money.
I'd want a quality DSLR not a beginner rebel or the like.
I can't afford a 5D or something I'd really like at $1000+ for just a body.
After some research thanx to Ziggy and the Captain....
Rugged.....fast....portable and versatile.....P7700 fits that bill for me.
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Same camera as a Leica D-LUX 5....B&H has it for $250 new (DMC-LX5)
Came REALLY close but it just didn't quite have the pic quality of the 7700.
Found a place to compare noise and such side by side.
Pic quality and versatile settings won me over.
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You might consider keeping the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR just for its long-telephoto capabilities in good light, if that's important to you.
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Exactly what I had in mind.
The HS20 is only worth $200 2nd hand so keeping it makes better sense.
You ever find the perfect camera Pocket....Prosumer....DSLR everyone will want it!
There has never been a "perfect" camera and probably never be one.
I found the P7700 with the least flaws in it's class according to the pro reviews.
It'll be here today can't wait to play with it!
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