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New to sx530hs .... disappointed

Started Jan 31, 2021 | Discussions thread
jshen808
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Re: New to sx530hs .... disappointed

Sandancer72 wrote:

Thanks for the link . Yes this camera seems very basic from the Pentax slr I used to have and I miss having a view finder so I might upgrade soon the sx70 or have a look at some of the larger sensor bridge cameras . I appreciate your time sharing thanks

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No worries!

If go with say 1" sensor superzooms, the best is going to be a limit of 600mm.

Your posted bird picture was taken using around 1000mm, so 600mm won't do.

Depending on your camera hand-holding ability, can choose small or medium.

For a smaller camera, the Canon SX70 (21-1360mm) "new" is a good choice.

If can go medium size, the Nikon P900 (24-2000mm) "used" is a good choice.

The Panasonic FZ300/330 (25-600mm f/2.8 & 12mp sensor) is a fine choice too.

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(1) SX70 vs P900

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(2) SX70 vs FZ300/330 (FZ330 is the European model)

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There is another camera for you to consider,

it's the Panasonic FZ80/82 (20-1220mm) camera.

(The FZ82 is the European model)

The FZ80/82 is often not recommended,

because it can be a difficult camera to master.

Can go over to the Panasonic forum,

look for the "FZ80 experiences" threads,

and take a look at the pictures posted there.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/1033

Also can take a look at the FZ80/82 videos below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GrahamHoughton12/search?query=80

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFoIf_3ex-YLTm0kTaWkvd6HTen5ooN1K&pbjreload=10

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(3) SX70 vs FZ80/82 (FZ82 is the European model)

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Cheers!

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