Looking for a bridge camera.

[AstroTurf]

Basically I would like a camera that has reasonable low light, macro, preferably 4k and a mic input.

So I have been hunting for a bridge camera at first thinking I may get away with a cheapie but unless I go no name brand, no chance.

Found a Nikon D500 on takealot for R3200, but 1080p only and no manual control and no mic input, Canon SX420, about the same.

Thought ok, guess I'll get an entry level dslr, no 4k, no mic, pretty much as useful as the above.

Eventually I found this Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 4K at R8k.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 4K Digital Zoom Camera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 4K Digital Zoom Camera pairs an expansive 60x zoom lens with high-resolution stills and 4K video shooting functionality.

www.camerawarehouse.co.za

Fits all the bills right? No freaking mic input.

will be mainly using it for family and for filming/photographing insects.


Anyway, if you got this far, do you have a suggestion for me on what bridge or entry level device to buy?

I'm pretty sure they exclude the mic input from cheaper cameras to force pros to only go pro (end of tinfoil hat moment ).

 

[DapperDanMan]

Get the 5D on credit?

 

[NeonNinja]

Get a mirrorless like the M50 and get the Viltrox adapter. I'm rocking this combination.

 

[AstroTurf]

Was looking at this.

Canon PowerShot SX70.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Bridge Camera with 65x Zoom

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Bridge Camera is a mighty, 65x zoom all-in-one combining DSLR with versatile, cutting-edge features.

www.outdoorphoto.co.za

 

[AstroTurf]

and got it.

 

[Barbarian Conan]

Oh no! I'm too late to warn you.
You've made a huge mistake!

Just kidding, I had the much older brother, the Canon S2 IS (2005, 5MP) and I loved that camera. It is so versatile.
Since you specifically mentioned macro and insects, this is what I did with the S2:


When I later upgraded to the 450D (2008 12MP) and got a 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens though:



The DSLR route will cost quite a bit more though.

 

[Luke7777]

Any thoughts on the Nikon CoolPix P950/P1000 ?

 

[Barbarian Conan]

Any thoughts on the Nikon CoolPix P950/P1000 ?

I can't comment on those specific models, but something to keep in mind is that Nikon is much more expensive in SA than Canon.

Canon cameras are the same price or cheaper in SA than they are in the US, whereas Nikon is significantly more expensive in SA than in the US, so you can typically get a higher tier Canon for the same price as a lower tier Nikon.

 

[PPLdude]

Was looking at this.

Canon PowerShot SX70.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Bridge Camera with 65x Zoom

The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Digital Bridge Camera is a mighty, 65x zoom all-in-one combining DSLR with versatile, cutting-edge features.

www.outdoorphoto.co.za

Why that over something like this?

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera with 15-45mm Lens (Black)

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a compact mirrorless camera that features a large 24.1MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor capable of shooting 4K video. The sensor in the EOS M50 II is paired with Canons DIGIC 8 image processor to provide features such as Dual Pixel CMOS AF (up to FHD); up to 143 AF points...

www.ormsdirect.co.za

p.s I don't own a camera but I might be looking at getting one. It's just so confusing

 

[RonSwanson]

Any thoughts on the Nikon CoolPix P950/P1000 ?

It's huge. Very huge.

 

[RonSwanson]

and got it.

Congratulations!
I have been eyeing one myself, but haven't pulled the trigger yet because Sony seems to be far superiour in terms of speed and accuracy of its autofocus, yet it's price point is unacceptable. I need to locate a well-looked after 2nd hand model though.

 

[Luke7777]

I can't comment on those specific models, but something to keep in mind is that Nikon is much more expensive in SA than Canon.

Canon cameras are the same price or cheaper in SA than they are in the US, whereas Nikon is significantly more expensive in SA than in the US, so you can typically get a higher tier Canon for the same price as a lower tier Nikon.

It's huge. Very huge.

Thanks. Wife decided to splurge on a Sony RX10

 

[neoprema]

 

[RonSwanson]

Thanks. Wife decided to splurge on a Sony RX10

Mark II, III or IV? New or seconds?

 

[Luke7777]

Mark II, III or IV? New or seconds?

New, Mark IV

 

[RonSwanson]

New, Mark IV

Nice, congratulations! I see that ORMS has it on special.

 

[Luke7777]

Nice, congratulations! I see that ORMS has it on special.

Ja, it was R2000 more when she bought it Still a good price then as well. But they shipped overnight so she had it in time for our trip to the KNP