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Upgrading from SX40

Started Feb 12, 2017 | Discussions thread
edgar33 New Member • Posts: 5
Re: Upgrading from SX40

No experience with bridge/ultra zoom cameras, but thinking of getting one for my daughter (and partly for me too).  My daughter likes taking pics of animals, so interested in having that extra reach in a smaller camera.  Thinking of getting one of the following:  P600, SX50, Panasonic FZ70, or one of the other Nikon jpeg only cams.  Just wondering how much latitude there is in processing the raw files of these smaller sensor cameras.  When I moved over to micro 4/3 from full frame, I noticed a significant decrease in what I could do with the raw files.  If there's a similar decrease from m43 to a 2.3" sensor, wondering how important having raw capability really is.  Any experience/input out there from raw shooters would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, I shoot all raw now, mostly in order to optimize exposure (push shadows/highlights) and reduce noise.

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