huntinsonovagun Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'm looking for a camera, but can't figure out exactly what I want. Ideally, this is what I'd like to have, but forgive my 'simplified' explanation. I'm trying to figure out if there is a camera like this on the market. So here's what would be my "ideal" camera- if I could "freeze" what I see through my binoculars. Something with a high zoom capability and high quality, sharp manual focus. I don't particularly want to learn all there is about dslr's, but would love to have the ability to blur foreground and background. I have an older long zoom camera that I'd consider a "bridge" camera. The problem I've found there is the manual focus has a lot to be desired, unless lighting is perfect. Is there anything like what m describing other than an slr? (I guess you could call it a point and shoot camera with an slr-style manual focus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 So I want a new camera... The camcorders take pics now and their zoom is unmatched for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I should add, I'm at a point where photo quality trumps zoom capabilities. I suppose there is the possibility that the newer point and shoot cameras have better manual focus controls. Here's an issue I ran into that somewhat describes why I'm looking for a camera as described- this past November I had a decent buck come in that I didn't want to shoot, but started trying to get some pictures. Problem was, my camera kept focusing on the brush in front of the deer. I truly appreciate the camcorder suggestion, as I had not considered that, but will look in to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I have the predecessor to this camera (the HX100) and it is AWESOME !!! Use as either a P&S or use manual focus and settings. Sony Cybershot Camera | Cyber-shot Digital Camera HX200V | DSC-HX200V/B | Sony USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks strut. Did some looking around on that cam and also saw that ohiobucks got the same cam and you're right, it does take great photos! anyone else have any other opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.