I'm looking for a camera for bird photography. But SLRs are out of my range. So seek to buy a point-and-shoot camera with higher optical zoom (30x or more). My budget is approx.15000.
Please suggest.
I've primarily chosen Sony Cybershot h300 (35x zoom, 16 MP). Please share your views.
Thanks in advance.
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Do some research on how good or bad those high power zoom lenses are before making your decision. You may find that those high power zooms are as much of a detriment as an asset. At the very least, plan on carrying around a tripod if you plan on using it fully zoomed in.
Anonymous
Hey!
I have this camera;
It's a canon camera called the POWERSHOT SX500 IS, it's amazing!
Some of it's features are;
~a 16mp camera;
~a 30x zoom;
~a 24mm lens;
~and a HD video camera built in...:)
This camera is a great starter camera and I couldn't recommend it enough! It works great for indoor and outdoor shots; and the quality is really crystal clear.
A photo is included underneath~back and front:)
Hope I helped!xoxo
retiredPhil
I think you should also consider these.
Super Zooms
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0241211347/buyers-guide-compact-digital-cameras/5
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS - $250
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_sx510_hs
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 - $550
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_hs50exr/
Nikon Coolpix P520 - $350
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26397/COOLPIX-P520.html
Pentax X5 - $185
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/x-5/
Photofox
Buy a Canon Powershot. Look them up on Amazon.
Not sure what currency your "15000" is so cannot comment further!
thankyoumaskedman
As seen here
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_Cyber-shot_HX300/outdoor_resolution.shtml
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_PowerShot_SX510_HS/outdoor_resolution.shtml
beyond 12 MP cramming more megapixels into a tiny 1/2.3" sensor does not increase detail, it magnifies blurs and increases noise and noise reduction artifact.