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I'd like a lighter weight zoom camera than my SX60 HS (includes photos)

Started Jun 21, 2019 | Discussions thread
Dave
Dave Veteran Member • Posts: 6,230
Re: I'd like a lighter weight zoom camera than my SX60 HS (includes photos)

I moved to an 80D a couple of years ago (love it!) but still shoot with my SX40 HS occasionally.  The other night, for instance, when I attempted some shots of Saturn.  None of my results were clear, and in retrospect I wonder whether I should have deactivated its stability control.  My SLR lenses detect when they are on a tripod, so forgetting to turn off their IS usually isn't a problem.  And yes, the 80D is a veritable sumo wrestler compared with the SX40 HS.  I accept the trade-off.

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Canon EOS 80D Canon EF 135mm F2L USM Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM +10 more
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