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CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:08 am

Hi all

Hoping to purchase a new camera this week, does anyone have any experience with this camera?

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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by David Thompson » Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:27 am

Sorry no experience of this particular camera and I can't see it on their current model list ?
I was sent this link by Pen Pusher which you might find of use ; http://cameradecision.com/ .
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Sun Jun 10, 2018 7:01 pm

hello blackcat1, just to put it bluntly, there are better cameras out there. I dont want to put you off but it may be better looking at something more like the Nikon b700, or the Panasonic fz300.
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 8:34 pm

Thanks guys, I'm going to go for a Panasonic Lumix like my last one, was just wondering about the Canon as it was £180 in Argos!!! I thought bargain if it's any good lol.
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Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:18 am

Good!, what camera was your last one?
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by PR9 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:14 am

You could check out Panasonic M4/3 cameras. Should be able to get a nice set up for similar price if you don't mind 2nd hand.
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:17 am

Last camera was a Panasonic Lumix which I liked using.

Sony Cybershot or Panasonic Lumix FZ82, anybody with experience of these?

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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:06 am

When you say sony cybershot, which one do you mean? there are a few different models.
As to the fz82, its a great little camera.
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:14 am

Cybershot DSCH-400.

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Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:26 am

Here is a comparison between the two.
http://cameradecision.com/compare/Sony- ... x-DMC-FZ80
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:30 am

I think you would be better of getting the Panasonic fz82. it will save you a lot of time because it would mean that you wouldn't have to learn how to use the sony system. what PR9 said was good. i decided to go m4/3 over dslr. you will gr much better image quality with the m4/3 over the fz82. i currently own the panaosnic G7 with a 100-300mm lens (wich is actully 200-600mm due to the 2x crop factor)
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:36 am

Many thanks
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by TREBAX_RAVEN » Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:58 pm

Thats fine. Hope my advice was useful.Good luck with your new camera.
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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Chrisj468 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:16 pm

Hi Blackcat
Re: Cybershot DSCH-400.
I have had one for about a year. Possibly biggest mistake regarding camera choice I ever made, definitely would avoid now. While reasonable for static shots I have found it pretty awful for moving aircraft. The speed is so slow - over 1sec per frame; make continuous shooting of moving target pretty much impossible. Focusing can be hit and miss (he said politely) I have tried all the various modes and focusing zone options and more often than not end up with out of focus shots. Having completely missed the puma/chinook at the QBF I switched to my little pocket canon sureshot for the rest of fly past. Even when shooting static images; especially long-range or zoomed to the high end and against bright backgrounds it can take 2 or 3 attempts before the camera actually acquires a focus and even then it often looks a little soft. Images can be a little noisy as well.

If you search the web you will find people with similar 'gripes' but you'll also find lots of 5* reviews. Just relying my experience for your consideration, you're milage may vary.

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Re: CANON powershot SX-430

Post by Blackcat1 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:19 pm

Hi there

Yes also seen good/bad reviews. Thank you.
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