Keep DSLR or go back to superzoom/bridge camera?

dirk1843 wrote:

Probably a questions I should have asked before buying Rebel T6 kit and selling Sony DSCHX200V.

I really liked the Sony.

PROs: I had gotten used to all the menu in and outs. Could make the proper adjustments with very little fore thought. It could really reach out with it's zoom lens.

CONs: What I was looking for was better manual focus for use where AF was not up to par, a live view finder for use in difficult lighting situations, ability to shoot RAW, lens mount accessories, and get away from the awful lens cap setup on the 200V.

My life with the Canon so far.

PROs: I get the things I wanted....RAW, live VF, much better manual focus, a wealth of accessories, good form factor for my hands.

CONs: I have not gotten the hang of the menus of this camera yet. I find myself thinking of what I need to adjust and where to find it.

Over time you will be used to the UI.

Still somewhat attached to the massive zoom from the Sony. I have a 75-300mm lens which is still less than half of the reach of the Sony. My images so far seem grainy and out of focus. I admit I had the same problem with the Sony until I got the hang of it, but didn't expect it to be this bad starting off.

With DSLR you have to spend a lot if you want long reach. Those long zoom lenses are expensive. 75-300mm is not for serious shooting. A 70-300mm would be much better and not too expensive especially you buy a refurbished one from Canon store.

Perhaps I am not cut out for DSLR and should cut my losses and try to move back to the superzoom world or am I just expecting too much too fast and need to stick with the learning curve the change of style and brand naturally brings?

If you don't want to spend the time, the energy and expense for good lenses, a good bridge camera is a sound alternative.

Thanks for any advice!