Click said:That's a very nice shot, Dylan.
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Click said:That's a very nice shot, Dylan.
NancyP said:The other thing that could be useful about the 1" superzoom camera is that it is less conspicuous and more controllable than a conventional interchangeable camera/lens combo for combination tourism and birding in less-developed countries, where a Canon Rebel and Tamron 150-600 might be the equivalent of a year's earnings for some of the citizens. I knew of a mission doctor who went birding in his spare time, used a 1" superzoom, good results (for small images - which is what he wanted - slide show).
Jack Douglas said:NancyP said:The other thing that could be useful about the 1" superzoom camera is that it is less conspicuous and more controllable than a conventional interchangeable camera/lens combo for combination tourism and birding in less-developed countries, where a Canon Rebel and Tamron 150-600 might be the equivalent of a year's earnings for some of the citizens. I knew of a mission doctor who went birding in his spare time, used a 1" superzoom, good results (for small images - which is what he wanted - slide show).
I think it's absolutely wonderful that the choices exist giving even those with modest incomes the opportunity to shoot quality photos. As in most things in life there is poor - don't buy, good - does the job well, and better/best - does the job somewhat better than good for a lot more money but often not really worth the bucks unless they are easy to come by.
I have slight regrets about my progression but overall I'm thrilled with my switch to Canon and especially the 400 DO II but it is heavy and it meant I would forgo having half the wardrobe that others have, no fancy cars, etc., etc. My biggest gain has been better IQ in high ISO shots.
There are good causes to support, which I do, and all that but this is the one perk I'm giving myself when time still allows. It doesn't phase me when young to middle aged folk bemoan the costs of gear cause I've been through all that all my life, skimping to get by.
The best thing is freedom to buy and enjoy what suits you best! Times are changing and smaller is getting better. So, I'm happy for you Dylan but this is a Canon forum presumably showcasing Canon gear so I'm not sure what you hope to hear.
Jack
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AlanF said:Jack
I went on a hike today with my 5DIV + 400mm DO II + 1.4xTC slung over both shoulders with my $10 Chinese knockoff of a Blackrapid double strap. Despite my being an overweight, unfit 74-year old I had no trouble walking and shooting hand held, and I am going to take it for birding in Tenerife next week. But, I am currently weighing up (no pun intended) light gear for a bird safari in Tanzania next November where it might not be possible to take my Canon gear because of weight limitations in small planes. A key facet of these trips is dawn and dusk photography where an f/4 1" sensor just won't cut it, unfortunately, as the Sony does look excellent for decent light photography. My wife will take the M5 + Tamron 100-400mm which is light combo and will be fine for static shots. For BIF I am toying with either an Olympus OM-D EM-1 II +300/4 or the new Panasonic DC-G9 with the new 200/2.8, but they are very expensive. And I worry about the future of MFT as the bodies of these pro models are close to APS-C in size. If only Canon would up with a very high resolution APS-C and light shorter primes.