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The ultimate bird photographer question faux - pas?

To: Paul Taylor <>
Subject: The ultimate bird photographer question faux - pas?
From: "Donald G. Kimball" <>
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:36:08 +0000
Thanks Paul

I am leaning towards a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 at the moment.

Some great recommendations.

Much appreciated!

Don K

On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 1:23 AM, Paul Taylor <> wrote:

> We have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200, which features a (Leica)
> 25-600mm f2.8 lens (35mm equiv.)
>
> It wouldn't replace a DSLR with equivalent lenses (the RAW images
> expose the dirty secrets) - but it's much, much more convenient.
>
> Try a "bridging camera" first; if you can't live with the compromises
> (e.g. electronic view finder), step up to a DSLR.
>
> On 11/02/2018 9:07 AM, Gary Davidson via Birding-Aus wrote:
>
>> I'm a little surprised that no one has mentioned the Nikon Coolpix
>> series. I have a DSLR but wife uses a Nikon Coolpix 510 (they have since
>> produced a 610 and most recently a 910). I am amazed at the pictures she
>> gets with that camera. It's worth a look if you're in the market for such a
>> camera.Gary
>>
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