Trading in DSLR kit for Bridge Camera

[mattyn1]

I have a Nikon D90 and 5 lenses - 10-24mm, 18-105mm, 35mm, 70-300mm, 85mm but I just don't use it, especially not after the wet winter we have had. We have a significant holiday this summer and I just don't fancy lugging the kit (it is heavy!!) around with me, so to supplement my Insta 360 X3 and my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I am thinking of trading in the DSLR kit for a bridge camera:

Something like the

Canon SX70-HS or
Lumix FZ-330 or for a bit more money
Lumix FZ1000 II (second hand just in budget)

From what Wex says and what YouTube says any will be a decent buy - but I have a feeling they are all at least a couple years old - so am I missing anything and are those shortlisted a decent trio to choose from? What else should I consider for no more than £700?

what about 2nd hand mirrorless - something like

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-a6000-digital-c...
and
https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-e-18-200mm-f3-5...

TIA.

Edited by mattyn1 on Monday 19th February 18:30

[mattyn1]

Whoozit said:

First question is, what types of photos do you take That'll help us help you

I knew I had forgotten something! Landscapes mainly….. with a bit of portrait and wildlife and some candid holiday snaps…. Some low light and sunrise/sunset.

Edited by mattyn1 on Monday 19th February 19:38

[mattyn1]

DibblyDobbler said:

I'm a big fan of the Sony RX10 (you could afford a Mark 3 I think on your budget) - tons of samples on this thread on Talk Photography https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/high-end...

I think I saw one for £699 on one of the camera sites. Not keen on eBay as it happens.

[mattyn1]

Really interesting stuff so thank you and pleasing I was sort of on the right lines. I am not sure succinct nuances between the models will affect me that much so need to get to handle them I think!

One thing we do want to produce after holiday is one of those coffee table photo books of our trip….. I can’t see that being bigger than A4 so does that have a bearing on your advice for choice?

(Probably should have mentioned that but the last post triggered my ailing memory!!)

[mattyn1]

GetCarter said:

No. Almost all cameras these days will produce files that are big enough to print into a book.

To give you an idea. To print 10" x 8" at 300 dpi (recommended), you need an image 3000 pixels by 2400.

As an example, My Canon compact produces a resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels.

[mattyn1]

All seemingly consistent stuff so thank you. Am leaning to RX10 III based on the responses….. will get to handle them over the weekend hopefully.

Am I miles off with my mirrorless suggestion?

[mattyn1]

Sincerest thanks to all those that took the time to reply and advise.

I have a short list - in order of pref:

1 - Used RX10 III
2 - Used FZ1000 II
3 - New Canon SH70

I am pausing for a moment as I don't feel fully informed as yet.......Am intrigued about the MFT as never heard of it before.

If you had £800 to spend, what would you buy (body and 1 x lens) or one of the above?

[mattyn1]

I was about to purchase the RX10 III (a used one) but between me deciding, finishing top the meeting and going to WEX, the used one had gone. The one there now looks battered and cannot bring myself to get that. What do you think?

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/sony-cyber-shot-rx10...

So do I wait to see what else comes in, or go for something else?

I nearly went for a Rx10 IV based on the chat here - the used one for a smidge over £1k is tempting..... (now sold FFS) or do I go new and go for this

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/panasonic-lumix-dmc-... or

https://www.wexphotovideo.com/canon-powershot-sx70...

Am thinking the RX10 IV ............... she is gonna kill me!!!!!

Edited by mattyn1 on Tuesday 27th February 18:13

[mattyn1]

DibblyDobbler said:

If it helps I upgraded from RX10iii to RX10iv and there is really very little difference unless you are doing birds in flight tracking autofocus type stuff - if you just use basic autofocus on static subjects you'd struggle to tell the difference

Thanks. I know what I want now!

[mattyn1]

andburg said:

There are other suppliers

https://www.harrisoncameras.co.uk/used/used-compac...

There are but my voucher is with Wex so sort of tied.

One will come along. Fate and all that!

[mattyn1]

DibblyDobbler said:

Got this yesterday with the RX10iv (RX10iii result would have been near identical) - if interested click through to Flickr and zoom in to see the sharpness, also I think the bokeh is half decent (which is rare but shows it can be done!)


Robin with bokeh by Mike Smith, on Flickr

All your pics shown here Dibbly are quite special, hence why I am thinking of just getting the RV10 IV. Budgets are there to be broken aren't they.

But stupidly and because of my reticence, I saw some reviews on this last night and in a spectacular thread twist:

Fujifilm X-T3 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-x-t3/sk... or

Fujifilm X-T30 II - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-x-t30-i...

with

Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-xc-15-4... or

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-xf-18-5...

with this:

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/fujifilm-xc-50-2... or an equivalent Tamron long zoom (18-300) lens.

My thinking - the body is so much smaller, the reviews are terrific, and might trigger a more positive use of the equipment in the longer term. And they look cool too.

This whole process is more confusing than I anticipated. I looked back at some older posts and it seems I have been considering this for quite a period!!

I think I am going to the Fujifilm as I don't think I will regret not having that huge zoom.

Or will I? Arghhhh!!

[mattyn1]

Derek Smith said:

Saw a chap with a bridge/large compact attached to his belt. It was quick release, although, apparently, a bit fiddly to replace. He was under the impression it looked a bit cool.

hmmmmm - you didn't happen to clock the make of such a QR attachment? Be cool if it were a holster of some sort!!

[mattyn1]

I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread in giving their advice - truly been invaluable. But thought it prudent to mention I have just made the purchase. All done, and I am extremely excited.

[mattyn1]

New toy arrived!

X-T3 with 16-80mm and 50-230mm

Well happy!!

[mattyn1]

I just made a slight mistake ….. there was two 9+ silver models available, I obviously clicked the one without the flash! The other one had one included and has now also sold.