New Bridge Camera
Discussion
As well as a Canon Ixus compact camera, I have a Canon EOS SLR about 10 yrs old , the camera has an 8 megapixel sensor , I am feeling time for a change , the autofocus on the SLR appears to be getting unreliable as a few shots are out of focus, also due to ever weakening sight I find the use of a view finder tedious ,also the resolution is now not as good as even my mobile phone .
In consideration is a bridge camera , price limit around £150 , dedicated battery , not AA batteries .
Good optical zoom , as high quality as possible sensor .
Having these parameters’ the camera almost chooses its self , Canon SX 410 or 530
Amozon feedback is inconclusive on both of the cameras , but having had various Canon Ixus cameras , I quite like the brand .
Thoughts ?
In consideration is a bridge camera , price limit around £150 , dedicated battery , not AA batteries .
Good optical zoom , as high quality as possible sensor .
Having these parameters’ the camera almost chooses its self , Canon SX 410 or 530
Amozon feedback is inconclusive on both of the cameras , but having had various Canon Ixus cameras , I quite like the brand .
Thoughts ?
Can people please place commas, question marks and full stops immediately after the last letter of the previous word, please? That original post was horrible to read.
Anyway. I'd be trying out any bridge camera before buying. Is the autofocus as fast and accurate as that on a DSLR? Even an old one? Is the image quality good enough for you? Probably, but you need to decide for yourself. And for me, almost as importantly, can you cope with what will probably be a very menu-driven camera? Changes to settings can be painful to apply using these cameras. They end up getting left in P.
Used DSLR?
Anyway. I'd be trying out any bridge camera before buying. Is the autofocus as fast and accurate as that on a DSLR? Even an old one? Is the image quality good enough for you? Probably, but you need to decide for yourself. And for me, almost as importantly, can you cope with what will probably be a very menu-driven camera? Changes to settings can be painful to apply using these cameras. They end up getting left in P.
Used DSLR?
I've had a Sony RX100 but that has sadly died now (my own fault), The quality of the photos is excellent. On the flipside my mum has just bought be a Nikon Coolpix bridge camera- Whilst there are annoying limitations like taking AA batteries, the photo quality is still pretty good and the zoom is excellent, a real added bonus. Not a million miles off your price point either.
Tony1963 said:
Can people please place commas, question marks and full stops immediately after the last letter of the previous word, please? That original post was horrible to read.
Anyway. I'd be trying out any bridge camera before buying. Is the autofocus as fast and accurate as that on a DSLR? Even an old one? Is the image quality good enough for you? Probably, but you need to decide for yourself. And for me, almost as importantly, can you cope with what will probably be a very menu-driven camera? Changes to settings can be painful to apply using these cameras. They end up getting left in P.
Used DSLR?
I did'nt come here for a written grammar lesson Anyway. I'd be trying out any bridge camera before buying. Is the autofocus as fast and accurate as that on a DSLR? Even an old one? Is the image quality good enough for you? Probably, but you need to decide for yourself. And for me, almost as importantly, can you cope with what will probably be a very menu-driven camera? Changes to settings can be painful to apply using these cameras. They end up getting left in P.
Used DSLR?
I came for opinions from users of bridge cameras.
The SLR I have is menu driven as well as being user control , expert photographer I am not, so simple is good.
With all the programs my SLR has , generally , I put it on auto. It is just the auto focus is at best hit and miss , also I have to change lenses to get good zoom .
carreauchompeur said:
I've had a Sony RX100 but that has sadly died now (my own fault), The quality of the photos is excellent. On the flipside my mum has just bought be a Nikon Coolpix bridge camera- Whilst there are annoying limitations like taking AA batteries, the photo quality is still pretty good and the zoom is excellent, a real added bonus. Not a million miles off your price point either.
Thanks , THAT is the sort of reply I was hoping for 
MX51ROD said:
carreauchompeur said:
I've had a Sony RX100 but that has sadly died now (my own fault), The quality of the photos is excellent. On the flipside my mum has just bought be a Nikon Coolpix bridge camera- Whilst there are annoying limitations like taking AA batteries, the photo quality is still pretty good and the zoom is excellent, a real added bonus. Not a million miles off your price point either.
Thanks , THAT is the sort of reply I was hoping for 
Coolpix L840. I can't recommend wholeheartedly as the AA battery thing is annoying. Also doesn't seem to orient portrait photos automatically or shoot in 16:9. But it's a good indicator that you can do good things with them... Looks a lovely bit of kit too in purple
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