"Charles" <charlesschuler@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "RsH" <rsh@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>I am looking for a camera for use from a cruise ****p's balcony to
>> catch whales, and to take photos as we come into and go out of ****ts
>> both for a cruise to Mexico's west coast and to Alaska. As well I want
>> to use the camera for other things, but a larger optical zoom factor
>> is a must. So the following seem to be the cameras I am considering...
>> Which is the best choice?
>
> It's not the best choice, but it's your choice. The cameras have mostly
> matured and converged in performance and features; thus the brand issue
is
> more emotional and personal than technical. You have a nice list and
have
> done your spadework; now:
>
> Go handle them. Go handle them. Go handle them. I can almost
guarantee
> that you won't like some of them in your hands.
>
> I teach photography and hate recommending cameras because it often comes
> back and bites me in the arse. Camera feel and control ergonomics are
> rather personal issues.
>
> Also, when possible, download the user manuals and see if they are
> readable.
>
The above is some very good advice.
Finding exactly what you (the OP) want may not be exactly what you
think. Some of those shoots you would like to get will require some
professional level and expensive equipment. Frankly many professionals
would rent equipment for some of that work. However there are a number of
very good cameras that should do well with much of what you want. Overall
I
believe you are heading in the right direction.
Good Luck and have a great trip.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia 's Muire duit
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