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Rob Monaghan
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Well guys my camera died, I had a Nikon coolpix and it worked fine but I’m wondering if there’s a better camera for bird watching/ photographing?
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Dom Barker
Sorry to hear that Rob, John White knows all about the cameras, I'm sure he can help
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- February 14, 2021
Rob Monaghan
Thank you I appreciate any recommendations I’m a novice obviously and just started getting interested in bird watching when we moved to a mountain top last year.
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- February 14, 2021
Dom Barker
Me too! I have a Canon SX70 and am quite happy with it. It’s got lots of zoom and is easy to use. It’s a bit slow to focus but that’s ok
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- February 14, 2021
Rob Monaghan
That was my issue with the Nikon sometimes it took forever to focus
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- February 14, 2021
Suzy Buttress
I'm sorry to hear about your Coolpix, Rob. I had an FZ82 (maybe the same model as you) but the zoom froze on me. I now have a Nikon P950, which has an amazing zoom. I am still learning how to control it properly! :)
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- February 14, 2021
Rob Monaghan
I do like those Nikons my issue was the battery door broke, and now it won’t close and if you force it closed then the connections must be worn and it won’t turn on.
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- February 14, 2021
Barry Farquharson
Depends on your priorities and budget really. A DSLR will focus faster and give better quality photos than a bridge camera but will add weight (and likely cost also) when a long lens is factored in. It should be possible to pick up a second-hand Nikon/Canon/Sony DSLR & lens that will deliver very go...View More
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- February 14, 2021
Rob Monaghan
Thanks Barry I’ll have to price those out and see what I can find I appreciate the comment.
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- February 14, 2021
Rob Monaghan
Work sent me a Kodak Pixpro works fine for work not the greatest for bird watching
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