Photos Taken with Bridge Camera
Photos Taken with Bridge Camera through the RV window. This photo surprised me as it turned out pretty well for taking it inside of a moving vehicle. I looked out my window and this beautiful lake was right there. Sometimes this little camera surprises me on how well it can work.
Here is the link for last weeks post about camping at Plymouth Montana, the bike trail and tunnel. Plymouth Washington Bike Trail and Tunnel
I have two cameras that I use for my photography. One of them is this Lumix FZ 1000 bridge camera. The phrase “bridge camera” has been in use at least since the 1980s, and continues to be used with digital cameras. The term was originally used to refer to film cameras which “bridged the gap” between point-and-shoot cameras and SLRs.
It is basically a camera that has a zoom lens built right in. This is the camera I use the most when out for a hike or when traveling. The bad thing about these cameras, they have a small sensor inside. Which means that each pixel is smaller and can capture less light, resulting in poor high-ISO/low-light performance.
But for something quick and easy it works just fine and for the most part the photos are pretty clear when there is enough sun light. This camera is already outdated and there are new bridge cameras on the market that I may be trading in for some day.
For example, this photo was taken on a cloudy day with this camera. Settings are 1/2500 sec shutter speed, ISO 500, f8, 146mm lens. It is not a sharp photo at all, but not bad for a cloudy day with this Panasonic camera.
This photo below is better, there is a little more sunshine. Camera settings are; f4.5, 1/4000 ss, ISO 125. More of the details are visible in this photo of the birds feathers. Post processing will help to sharpen the photo just a bit. This bridge camera has 20 megapixels, with 1 ” sensor.
The difference is clear when changing to a full frame camera that has a bigger sensor on it. My Nikon is a FX-format full-frame CMOS image sensor with 45.7 megapixels. Technology is quite something when it comes to cameras these days.
Sony actually has a camera that has 61 megapixels, but it does coast a mere $4000 dollars. 🙂
Photos Taken with Bridge Camera
22 Replies to “Photos Taken with Bridge Camera”
A mere $4,000.00 – I’d be afraid to use it for that price. I actually take more photos with the digital compact than the DSLR as it’s easier to take along, nothing to carry with you, especially in the heat.
And how clear do photos really need to be. Those expensive cameras are almost making the photos to clear. 🙂
Yes, too perfect. I really like my digital compact. If we don’t get too much snow tonight, it will be my go-to camera for the Park tomorrow. I have to assume the paths are either unplowed or sloppy, so bad enough to try to walk without toting along camera gear/bag.
so you should have two of those cameras, Right? 🤣😎🙃
Ha ha, 😅, love how you think.
Wonderful photos, all of them… I am totally camera Illiterate lol… 🙂 I admire your work and yes.. The camera lens, and the eye behind it.. Makes all the difference..
Enjoying your travels.. <3
Thank you so much Sue, I appreciate that. Yes the cameras now a days can be a bit daunting, mine still has features on it I have never used or needed yet. 🙂
I admire you Sandra.. and wouldn’t know where to start.. I have a small little digital Canon Camera, with a zoom in an out lens… But mostly my phone does all the work…
Thank you Sue, you know I think what ever camera one has, including phone cameras, if they are out using the camera, they are having fun and making memories. The phone cameras are actually quite good now a days, the photos they take are quite impressive.
Thank you, I love to capture images among my own walks.. 🙂 <3
Interesting information, Sandra. I am going to look into buying a Lumix. It seems to be a favorite.
Yes it is a great camera and there are a couple new versions of it out now that I have looked at incase this one falls apart. I do like the brand.
💙💙💙🙏😊
Thank you very much Francine 🙂
Beautiful images! Even those trough the window 👍
Thank you very much 🙂
I love my FZ1000. Great camera that avoids having to carry all those lenses that I used to do with film SLR. Of course it has its limitations. Then again, smartphone cameras are getting scarily good these days. It must be a nightmare for camera manufacturers to work out what they can make money with.
Yes, that is why I take it with the majority of the time. Not having to take all the lenses with. It is a pretty good camera. The newer cell phone cameras are really good aren’t they. The photos come out much better then my Lumix, but I will always use my camera instead of a phone. I feel I have more control over all the settings. 😊
Yes the Lumix is a great little camera, especially with its Leica lens and efficient zoom. I had one for several years and loved it when travelling, but it got stolen from my console of the car one day. I moved to a Canon SLR next to catch the whales breaching and then for birding. You have captured lovely images Sandra. I use a full sensor Mirrorless now, but I find it has problems, and still like my old SLR with L series lens but my camera started malfunctioning as I wore out the shutter mechanism.
Mirrorless seem to be taking over for sure. They say DSLR are not being made anymore. I don’t know much about them. I sure like my Nikon though. I have had my Lumix for many years now. 😊
I had a similar Lumix Sandra, for some years, and yes it took wonderful pics before it got stolen. I then moved to SLR mainly to catch whales breaching, and later birds.