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Any suggestions on a digital camera with 24x ish zoom that is under $350. I want it to take video as well. I will mainly be taking pictures of my kids doing sports and also take to the woods of to take photos of live and dead animals. I've seen and read positive reviews of a Panasonic LUMIX FZ200

I'm not looking to be a world renowned photographer, just take pics to have pictures of those memories for my kids and family.

I have a small LUMIX that has been great......


Any advice would be great!

Thanks,

d500lnn

Good afternoon
The best bet would be the Canon Powershot SX720
Here are the features:
20.3MP 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
DIGIC 6 Image Processor
40x Zoom Lens, 24-960mm (35mm Equiv.)
3.0" 922k-Dot LCD Monitor
Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
ISO 3200, Up to 5.9 fps Shooting
Zoom Framing Assist
Story Highlights and Creative Shot Mode

It has their latest processor. Great low light images and the 40x zoom in a small camera is terrific

We can do the camera for you for $329.99

Call me with any questions

Joel
516-217-1000

24X zoom compromizes the lens. Unless you just don't care about image quality. 3-4X is more like it. Also look for a larger sensor.

Suggest you also think about one that is waterproof or at least "weatherproof".....I got real sick real quick of buying a new digital camera every time it rained. It's no 24x zoom, but the Olympus TG-4 is working for me. That much zoom, as stated above, compromises the lens ability to take good pictures...unless you plan on spending a lot more.

my kid just gave me one of those yesterday......

First impressions?

And hang some landscape pics with your new gear.

Potential image quality will generally be limited by sensor size. Here is a graph with which you can compare the various sensors; the smallest theoretically having the lowest potential image quality and low light capability.

I like some things about it, others not. I reckon I'm too used to my old sx260. I'll get it dialed in sometime. My main bitch is they put the video button where the on/off button was on my other one. Everytime I try to shut the fugger off, I take a video.....grin

Lawdy, I only took 34 pics with it so far. Not much of a test...

looking at the ranch gate from my deck, no zoom


at 40x optical zoom


at 160x digital zoom. (the gate is just over 800 yds from my deck)


a macro shot of todays arrowhead


couple antelope pics at 40x

I would be unhappy with the image quality.

If I was worried about image quality, I wouldn't be using a fugging pocket-sized point-and-shoot. If it don't fit in a shirt pocket or in my boot, I don't have room for it....

Another vote for Canon Powershot..

Im using an old model 3000..no complaints.

Gotta like that Powershot gr8fuldoug offered.
Like usual, so many guys don't listen and start recommending the perfectionist products. For a camera you can stick in your pocket and get to almost 1000mm and take hd video....who would have dreamed it a few years ago.
Had this same discussion last year with my brother who was going on a big Mediterranean cruise and wanted a great camera but not a dslr. He chose this same camera or an earlier version and loved it.
I have DSLR's, a Powershot SX50, SX30 and an older Lumix with HD video that fits in the pocket. I just got a Canon D20 that is supposed to be waterproof.
Huntsman, you are making a great choice to get an in the pocket camera that goes in the field rather than sit in camp or in the truck.
Camera discussions remind me of spotting scope discussions. It doesn't matter how good it is if you won't carry it in the field.

Check out the photos on this page that were taken with the Nikon AW 110 and the Olympus Tough waterproof pocket cameras.
http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/f...tch-camera-suggestions-3.html#post880079

Thanks for all the info and opinions. I'll figure it out and give Doug a jingle. They're good people at cameralandny.....