High-end bridge cameras: Sony RX10, Panasonic FZ1000 etc

Hi , I just brought a Panasonic FZ1000 , not used it yet , seems most upgraded to the longer lens Sony here . Anyway I am looking for a small camera bag for it to go in . The Lowepro Mini I have is perfect , but my other bridge camera is in that . Any suggestions please ?
 
Lepus said:
Hi , I just brought a Panasonic FZ1000 , not used it yet , seems most upgraded to the longer lens Sony here . Anyway I am looking for a small camera bag for it to go in . The Lowepro Mini I have is perfect , but my other bridge camera is in that . Any suggestions please ?
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Sounds like the lowepro mini is perfect so maybe that is your answer. I just use an ancient cheapo bag for mine.
 
These five pictures are of one male and one female, taken yesterday just down the road from where I live (farmland area). They were feeding very close to one another for a good while. 'Sun was shining, virtually no wind, no bother whatsoever, everyone was happy and co-existing peacefully. Then he attacked the female out of nowhere. As she flew out of the area another female flew in and he attacked her as well. Then he jumped in the bath and as he was getting a wash two male intruders flew in and the picture of him looking wet is him realising what was going on. He came out swinging and attacked them. Upon establishing the rules and other Wheatear vacating the area, he went and sat in the corner in peace and quiet. Nikon P950.

Wheatear (female) by Paul Young, on Flickr

Wheatear (female) by Paul Young, on Flickr

Wheatear (male) by Paul Young, on Flickr

Wheatear (male) by Paul Young, on Flickr

Wheatear (male) by Paul Young, on Flickr
 
Out the bedroom window to one of our feeders - you can see where the bloody squirrel's attacked the bottom of it.

The squirrel has also chewed through the cable for the lights and then the cable ties - eventually managing to get the whole feeder on the ground.

Great Tit by KLiC, on Flickr

Great tit by KLiC, on Flickr

Squirrel on the hunt by KLiC, on Flickr

Squirrel on the hunt by KLiC, on Flickr
 
Some from this weekend.

The path down to Branksome Beach, Bournemouth
Sony RX10M4

DSC03127-2 by Kell, on Flickr

DSC03129 by Kell, on Flickr

DSC03193 by Kell, on Flickr

DSC03132 by Kell, on Flickr

DSC03168 by Kell, on Flickr

My friends all go 'cold water dipping' and every time I'm there with them, 'Richard' is there. He must be in his 80s. Cycles there, runs along the beach, goes for a good 10 minute cold water swim, does a few push ups, then cycles off again. Fair play to him.

DSC03144 by Kell, on Flickr
 
I’d appreciate some advice/views from anyone who uses a Sony RX10iv.

My main photographic interests are landscapes and to a lesser extent wildlife.

On a recent visit to NW Scotland I chatted to a bloke and was impressed by the photos of a number of birds, particularly black throated divers, taken at a distance with his RX10iv, though I only saw them on his phone.

I have also seen the wildlife shots on here with the same camera which are excellent and read the very positive online reviews.

Although landscape will always be my main interest I’d like to have more reach(longest lens I have is a 55-300mm zoom) so, I’m thinking of changing my present system and moving to a RX10iv.

One review of the RX10iv said those mainly interested in landscape might prefer something different so I’d be grateful for any comments about the RX10iv in general and landscape photography in particular.

If you have moved from a DSLR to the RX10iv how did you find it? Was having everything in one camera/lens rather than a camera body and multiple bodies all positive?


Thanks

Dave
 
Hi Dave.

As usual 'it depends' is the answer - if 24mm is wide enough for you and you're not a pixel peeper I would expect you'll be happy with an RX10iv for general photography and landscapes etc. It's not going to match a full frame camera with dedicated wide angle lens but hopefully you'd know that in advance! The corners are not super sharp at 24mm but they're not terrible either, and lack of shallow dof and noise (usual small sensor issues) are not typically a problem for landscapes.

Here are a few samples (just holiday snaps really but will give an idea). Happy to help with any other questions :)


Shieldaig by Mike Smith, on Flickr


The Torridon Estate by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Eilean Donan by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Beinn Eighe from Loch Coulin by Mike Smith, on Flickr


The Forth Bridge by Mike Smith, on Flickr


Bamburgh Castle by Mike Smith, on Flickr
 
Tringa said:
I’d appreciate some advice/views from anyone who uses a Sony RX10iv.

My main photographic interests are landscapes and to a lesser extent wildlife.

On a recent visit to NW Scotland I chatted to a bloke and was impressed by the photos of a number of birds, particularly black throated divers, taken at a distance with his RX10iv, though I only saw them on his phone.

I have also seen the wildlife shots on here with the same camera which are excellent and read the very positive online reviews.

Although landscape will always be my main interest I’d like to have more reach(longest lens I have is a 55-300mm zoom) so, I’m thinking of changing my present system and moving to a RX10iv.

One review of the RX10iv said those mainly interested in landscape might prefer something different so I’d be grateful for any comments about the RX10iv in general and landscape photography in particular.

If you have moved from a DSLR to the RX10iv how did you find it? Was having everything in one camera/lens rather than a camera body and multiple bodies all positive?


Thanks

Dave
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I agree with Mike, it is the best do it all camera in a single package, if you really want to specialise there are better options but for me the RX10 iv is perfect, well almost.:D
 
Thank you Mike(good to see your shots of somewhere I know well) and Alby.

I have an APSC DSLR which is about 11/12 years old and while the age doesn't mean it necessarily does a poor job, I appreciate things move on very quickly. Although the RX10iv isn't cheap it looks an attractive package.

Thanks both.

Dave
 
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