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SP-100ee another selection of samples ( 9 images)

Started Apr 19, 2014 | Discussions thread
OP KEV1N Regular Member • Posts: 443
Re: These are the best I have seen but

phazelag wrote:

phazelag wrote:

Greynerd wrote:

We are going back a few years when the FZ200 would be classed as a superzoom. The rather conservative focal length on the camera which you can get into your pocket now is bound to give good results given the size of the camera. The modern superzoom given the large zoom factor is possibly not going to match the FZ200 at similar focal lengths but then it carries on when the FZ200 is struggling for reach. Are you saying you can crop a FZ200 to match a SP100 at full zoom otherwise it is not really relevant is it?

phazelag wrote:

You did great with this camera. I love the idea of this with the reticle site. But when I am comparing this camera to my FZ200 images I am not blown away. Your images actually improved my thoughts about what is possible with this camera, but it is my impression the Sensor is too packed and the lens is a bit soft compared to the FZ200 which for me is the gold standard in super zooms.

http://www.scottzinda.com/Point-and-Shoot-Cameras/FZ200/

I see what your saying and get your point, but to me it is very relevent. I have no desire to be taking photos at 1000-1200mm if they are going soft and blurry. So I stick to 600 where the images are sharp and if I really need the extra reach and want to carry more weight and size I will ad my Nikon Teleconverter. But I will contend I will get more keepers of birds and critters at 600 with the FZ200 versus the SP100 at 1200. Especially in lower light. Animals move and you need shutter speeds to keep up. But I would sacrifice lens speed for sharpness but the SP100 is not sharp in my opinion.

Nothing wrong with wanting to shoot with the SP100 its good for the price and if your not hung up on super sharp images it is a great option. But I have been spoiled by the FZ200. So its all compromises and what you like.

Hi

I have the FZ200 (well my wife uses it) and it is a great camera. I compare the two side by side and I agree with you that the FZ200 is a better camera for most situations. But side by side I'm getting lots of bird mug shots that the FZ just cannot get even when cropped, even when the oly resorts to using higher ISO. Having said that I've not tried adding an extra lens to the FZ.

Kev

Yes that makes sense. Believe me I want more reach too! I just want to make sure the images are worth getting. But just like the OP managed to do better than the samples in the reviews I think much is possible with any of these. The best I have seen from a longer zoom like this has been the SX50 and the Sony HX300v. But I have not used any myself except for brief moments.

So I have considered getting this Olympus and seeing if I can get images I like from it.
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Thanks (I'm the OP)

The camera very often resorts to using the higher ISO, even in good light (like this shot below) usually making softer images.

Kev

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