Bridge Cameras

[graham goodwin]

Is there a bridge camera on the market that can take reasonable football action photos under non-league floodlights?

Someone has suggested the Sony Cyber-shot RX 10 might be good enough. There's an updated version called the RX 10 11 out now - might that be better?

Someone else says try the Canon Power Shot G3 X.

 

[Photodiva]

Hi. I don't own a bridge camera, but I've heard that a Fuji X-pro is a good camera, and has interchangeable lenses. https://www.calphoto.co.uk/product/...nly/331-777A?gclid=CMWCnPjkqscCFa-WtAodoTEHRw

 

[DemiLion]

Is there a bridge camera on the market that can take reasonable football action photos under non-league floodlights?

In a word, No.

Realistically you might get a couple of shots in the hotspots, but other than that....

 

[Lardyc7]

I tried using a bridge camera as a bit of an experiment a few years ago. The shutter lag was prohibitive to say the least. I got rid of it.

 

[Photodiva]

I think it depends on what sort of non-league shots you are after. Action is going to be a real challenge. However, have a look at http://wearesophoto.com/interview-paul-paxford/
He uses a 7D and an olympus OMD for non-action. Action is not the be-all and end-all.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/camera...1775!&ef_id=U-9E8wAAAR8fRREX:20150816095725:s

 

[DemiLion]

Those aren't exactly bridge cameras though, are they?

 

[graham goodwin]

Thanks so far - So a decent bridge simply will not be good enough, so what about a Canon EOS 7D Mark 11. (I realise it hasn't got wi-fi)

And if that's okay, what lens should one purchase with it? I'm told that an EF 70-200 F/2.8l would be fine but it's a bit over budget.

 

[daralough]

I wouldn't go bridge for any low light situation. Get a used DSLR with a decent focus system

 

[Photodiva]

Probably the minimum for good non-league photography is a good DSLR. I think a 7D might do it, I don't have one though. I think a lot do, though. If you just want to do daytime games, a F/4 lens might be OK and a bit cheaper, but because non-league lights are so poor, it won't be a lot of use in the dark. I wonder why you need wifi? If its to upload stuff direct to the internet, I'd strongly recommend doing some post-processing before hand.

 

[KIPAX]

Is it a specific non league ground.. maybe someone who knows the ground and the lighting could give better advice...

You would absoloutly need as a minimum the 70-200 2.8 ... probably pick up a sigma lens at a reasonable price.. whatever you get it must be 1.8 through the zoom range