tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post4230123246829727561..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: A Camera DecisionGraham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-12839236862250668892013-10-27T16:16:59.435+00:002013-10-27T16:16:59.435+00:00I've had a lot of bridge cameras Liz: each one...I've had a lot of bridge cameras Liz: each one an improvement on the next as lenses and anti-shake software improve. The last two were Sony and I was well pleased with them too.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-91425139850618643802013-10-27T16:15:15.358+00:002013-10-27T16:15:15.358+00:00I'll tell him Adrian although his lenses all l...I'll tell him Adrian although his lenses all looked as though they had enough Canon hardware to have autofocus as a minimum. Yes a bridge camera is basically a disposable camera. Wiithin two years it will be obsolete and any repair needed (I've only ever needed one repair and that was some years ago when i dropped my Olympus and knackered the lens mechanism) will be uneconomic. The first and second ones I bought (12 and 10 years ago respectively) still work though. Apsrt from the Olympus I have always passed my camera on when I've upgraded. I could have bought and EOS5 and still been in pocket. But I'd never have had the portability, convenience nor versatility of the bridge cameras.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-66379356696968514592013-10-27T15:45:10.727+00:002013-10-27T15:45:10.727+00:00Well done on your new camera and a great choice of...Well done on your new camera and a great choice of brand, not that I'm biased or anything!! ;) I absolutely love my Canon 7D.... It is quite heavy though. I think you've scored yourself a wonderful bridge camera... I might look into that for my hubby to upgrade from his little point & shoot!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85348116934707752202013-10-24T11:10:40.274+01:002013-10-24T11:10:40.274+01:00These images are more than acceptable.
It's n...These images are more than acceptable. <br />It's not just convenience or durability. A Rangefinder would be perfect but the lenses alone cost several times the price of a bridge camera. If Gaz is interested the split image focus screen for canon is great to use with manual focus lenses.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-55998198174314300042013-10-23T09:49:34.120+01:002013-10-23T09:49:34.120+01:00Yes Mersad quality is important I agree. To be fr...Yes Mersad quality is important I agree. To be frank as I don't want to enlarge my images greatly I think the quality is quite adequate for my needs. That doesn't mean to say that when I stop travelling so much I might well get a good DSLR. I think, though, that a bridge camera would always be the camera that would be within reach for those surprise opportunities. A DSLR is just not versatile enough.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-54850986168299239762013-10-23T09:44:36.809+01:002013-10-23T09:44:36.809+01:00Andrea I have an old Pentax and long lens but I...Andrea I have an old Pentax and long lens but I'm too occupied with other things to invest the time and effort needed and I couldn't go back to the darkroom. I shall continue with my images of real life but you are inspiring me to be a little more adventurous and try and break the rules sometimes and be creative. In the meantime I shall take pleasure from your <a href="http://boxesbellows.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Boxes and Bellows</a>. Thanks for the coffee and the chat. I, too, thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll be back next May!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-65239263443875753022013-10-23T09:39:02.098+01:002013-10-23T09:39:02.098+01:00It's simple Katherine. It allows one to travel...It's simple Katherine. It allows one to travel between two places: The village of Point and Shoot and the city of DSLR.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-28372398190554371292013-10-23T09:36:05.130+01:002013-10-23T09:36:05.130+01:00It is, as, of course, you know Frances, a question...It is, as, of course, you know Frances, a question of what interests one sufficiently for one to take the time and invest the effort. Writing interests you. Cameras don't interest you sufficiently: if they did you'd master them. The difference is one can learn to use a camera but to write like you do is an art not a science. (Thank heaven i'm not back at Uni when the last sentence would have been followed by the word 'discuss'.) Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-60207881474261771732013-10-22T21:10:18.248+01:002013-10-22T21:10:18.248+01:00The 7D is a great camera. I think quality is impor...The 7D is a great camera. I think quality is important to, even if it's "just" for your blog. :) I think that's more of a reason to get it. But i guess this is the enabler talking out of me :DMersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-36331358095081790332013-10-22T20:53:01.407+01:002013-10-22T20:53:01.407+01:00Oh that's the camera you were talking about. A...Oh that's the camera you were talking about. And you could have got an old slr with a long lens for 2/6d!<br />Thanks for the company today. Enjoyed it. Look forward to more smashing images :-)Andrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-59317316371598943092013-10-22T20:09:13.410+01:002013-10-22T20:09:13.410+01:00Wow, lovely. And I don't even know what a ...Wow, lovely. And I don't even know what a 'bridge' camera is. I should google it but must get dressed and mow the lawns before it rains.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-2833469120677919952013-10-22T18:00:30.929+01:002013-10-22T18:00:30.929+01:00Your memory is better than mine as I had to look a...Your memory is better than mine as I had to look at the camera to remember the model number! It really does seem a strange feature to drop. I must admit though that I am missing the option of a camera trigger for doing macro work so maybe you've made the right decision.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-19443186473829350902013-10-22T17:35:03.729+01:002013-10-22T17:35:03.729+01:00Oh, GB - you put me to shame. I can't even fig...Oh, GB - you put me to shame. I can't even figure out my small digital camera, and would love to be able to take photos like yours. Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-70405607543800833262013-10-22T15:34:53.777+01:002013-10-22T15:34:53.777+01:00Mark I seem to recall you got the HX200. That'...Mark I seem to recall you got the HX200. That's now become the HX300 (50X magnification). They've dropped the GPS. I had hoped to use my Sony separate GPS unit (GPS CS3) with the Canon but it doesn't seem to be compatible which is unfortunate. I may simply go mad and take a location picture with the HX100 when I feel I need to in a strange place. When I'm in the car I'll usually have both cameras anyway. I should add that a remote radio shutter release is available on the Canon which was another factor in my decision.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3182657163583385012013-10-22T15:29:20.292+01:002013-10-22T15:29:20.292+01:00Robyn a professional photo-journalist friend who c...Robyn a professional photo-journalist friend who carted his cameras around had such insurance but, if I recall what he told me correctly, it was out of price range for the average tourist. Immediately after 9/11 one had no choice because all luggage of every sort had to go in the hold. Luggage that size has to go in the hold to and from Stornoway as well. For the time being I'm well satisfied with a bridge camera. However much the heart yearns the head rules!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-34784589217015281962013-10-22T15:24:00.807+01:002013-10-22T15:24:00.807+01:00I'd like to think so Virginia. Time will tell...I'd like to think so Virginia. Time will tell.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43250462345534670822013-10-22T15:22:59.152+01:002013-10-22T15:22:59.152+01:00I hope so Monica. So far I'm pleased. 6 mont...I hope so Monica. So far I'm pleased. 6 months in NZ will be the real test.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-42063408701751256242013-10-22T14:15:06.149+01:002013-10-22T14:15:06.149+01:00Weird that Sony aren't doing GPS on the camera...Weird that Sony aren't doing GPS on the cameras you looked at. It's only a few months since I bought a new Sony camera and one of the reasons I bought it was the GPS.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418527698793489162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-21339738226971764222013-10-22T12:44:30.616+01:002013-10-22T12:44:30.616+01:00Your Robin shot in particular is stunning - consid...Your Robin shot in particular is stunning - considering that was through glass as well, just gorgeous! I'm currently shooting with a Canon 40D, which I love, but as you say it's the lenses which cause the weight problems. I wouldn't even consider putting camera gear in the hold of an aircraft - not for a moment, although should people need to specialist photographic insurance will cover it so long as your bag meets their requirements etc. Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-69349608553080552322013-10-22T11:33:16.767+01:002013-10-22T11:33:16.767+01:00Congrats on your new camera!!!
I'm sure we'...Congrats on your new camera!!!<br />I'm sure we're all in for a treat of more glorious pictures as you continue to photoblog.<br />I believe too that Adrian will approve your choice.<br />Like Monica I love a small camera, and thank goodness mine fits quite neatly into my pocket.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-41409491148818521492013-10-22T09:44:27.361+01:002013-10-22T09:44:27.361+01:00Seems to me like you made a good choice. (Says she...Seems to me like you made a good choice. (Says she who wants her camera to fit into her pocket. Mine weighs about 430g.)DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.com