Yes it is lacking a few features, notably, lack of external flash
ability. Lack of manual focus is definitely a minus. also, trying to
shoot hand held at max zoom would call for a very steady hand.
It will be interesting to watch future developments though. Don't
think I will be ditching my DSLR for one just yet.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 02/02/2012, at 3:56 PM, Michael Hunter wrote:
Thanks for keeping us uptodate on the latest electronic wonders Carl.
The new Nikons look absolutely fabulous EXCEPT that they don't have
manual focus, which means that, unless they have an absolutely
pinpoint, fast, autofocus capability, trying to focus on a bird in the
bush results in autofocussing on twigs and leaves in the foreground,
particularly at high zoom, the bird itself being out of focus.
I have a Panasonic compact with a zoom equivalent of about 500mm,
good, but with a very cumbersome manual focus mechanism, only worth
trying if the bird or beast behind branches sits still while you
fiddle. ( It also packed up in the humidity of rainforest, but came
good after drying out in front of the campfire, so check on
waterproofing or appropriate waterproof cases if you want to go there.)
Cheers
Michael
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