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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Nikon Coolpix P1100 Pros: Exaggerated zoom; very good build quality; remarkable overall lens brightness; vivid and bright colors; Superior quality EVF; improved connectivity compared to the P1000; screen adjustable in all directions, also suitable for VLOG. Cons: Non-existent, tiny and incapacious battery; non-touch screen; somewhat plasticky materials, a circumstance made necessary for the purpose of containing weight; very high price despite being a niche product of indisputable quality; Important dimensions, but even here we are talking about the dimensions that on average a full frame with a supertelephoto mounted on it carries with it. Sensor of only 16MP, not improved compared to the P1000, which however has a rather old project behind it now. Opinion: I allow myself to express only one opinion on the spot, since I have just bought it and I have not yet learned how to use it 100%. I finally have it! I've been studying the Nikon P1000 and P950 for years, undecided about which one to get, but above all about the fact that it was worth it, even considering the prices that are anything but popular, not even on second-hand, and technical characteristics that suffer a bit from time. The sensor is 16 MP and has remained unchanged from the previous model. From the first tests, I must admit that I was surprised: they may be "only" 16 MP, but they are well exploited, especially in the face of the monstrously unparalleled zoom. A sign of good optimization. In the video field, the 16 MP sensor offers a better performance than photography. On the P1100 I noticed a general speeding up in processing images and, indeed, I don't find great differences in the fluidity of use compared to my Sony ZV-E10, a decidedly more recent model. The EVF viewfinder is huge and more than enough quality. It allows you to see even the most distant details clearly, even with the zoom pushed to 3000 mm. This extreme focal length is the main feature of this camera. It's so powerful that it's hard to describe in words. Living on a hill, therefore in a raised position with respect to the city (about 4-5 km away as the crow flies), I can clearly see the market stalls, people walking on the sidewalks and even recognize the models of cars on the street. In short, the P1100 is a real cross between a camera and a telescope. The brightness at 3000 mm is f/8, a respectable value, comparable to that of the Canon 1200 mm (which I will talk about later), which, however, in addition to costing as much as a car, is also a fixed lens. In short, the Nikkor lens mounted on this "little monster" is a real gem and is the main reason for the high cost of the camera body. Certainly, the absolute quality of the photos and videos produced with the P1100 or P950 is not comparable to that of other more refined bridges, such as the Sony RX10 Mark IV, technologically more advanced but with a focal range five times lower. At close focal lengths the autofocus behaves very well, while over 1500 mm it loses a bit of precision and struggles to recognize subjects. Among the various modes offered by the camera, I noticed that the "Birdwatching" mode guarantees the best autofocus at the most extreme focal lengths. I was not negatively impressed by the weight either: my ZV-E10, with the Tamron 17-70 mounted, has a very comparable weight. The colors are beautiful and vivid. The videos are in 4K (25/30p), but for a better performance I already need my Sony ZV-E10 with its inseparable 17-70. Ultimately, it is a "toy", but it allows you to do things that would otherwise only be possible with equipment worth several thousand euros. For example, a Canon 1200mm costs around £25,000, plus you could add a 1.4X teleconverter over APSC - which on Canon has a 1.6 crop - to get an equivalent focal length of around 2700mm (1,200 * 1.4 * 1.6). The P1100, on the other hand, allows you to have fun with "just" 1.229 euros, less than the cost of a top-of-the-range smartphone of the latest generation. sent on March 17, 2025 |
 | Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Pros: color rendition in my opinion adorable; reasonable compactness, considering the focal range; sharpness not from fixed lens, but still satisfactory; stabilization; useful in everything: from landscape, to birdlife, through portraiture and - in the video field - it also allows you to make vlogs thanks to 18mm; Lock button to prevent zoom movements. Cons: high price even on second-hand cars; Dark lens already at 18mm and the situation gets worse going up in focal length. Opinion: Nothing, I fell in love with Tamron lenses. It was a sudden love, I had never had one and I bought two, practically at the same time: = the 18-300, the subject of this opinion, which I bought used from RCE foto Torino (a shop that will see me very often, for the quality of the products and the advice offered) giving in exchange two lenses that had now made their good part of the journey in my company; = and the 17-70, which I found on offer on Ollo Store (impeccable service) to also have a versatile lens but a little brighter, but eventually I will talk about it separately because I have not yet tested it properly. On the 18-300 I had read right and wrong at the same time. Almost all the evil referred to the Fuji world, to tell the truth, while on Sony I seemed to have understood that the lens behaved decently well. I was also torn because I was also aiming for the Tamron 70-300, a full frame lens that costs much less than the 18-300 and is not stabilized and I had courted a lot of the Sony 70-350, stabilized and certainly offering the best quality among the three lenses. I could have combined Tamron 17-70 and Sony 70-350, maybe it would have been the best combination (and I still dream about the Sony at night, but sooner or later I'll get one). The fact is that I was intrigued by this "monster" capable of starting from 18mm and even reaching up to 300mm. Guys, what can I say, except that it brought back the joy of experimenting with photographs (after a long time dedicated only to video). I can capture shots that would otherwise be impossible, it's really a wonderful tool. Sharpness, then, a separate chapter: I consider it generally good, more or less at all focal lengths. Maybe it loses something from 200mm upwards, but I don't have enough skills to confirm it. For what little I have been able to test, on short focal lengths it loses hands down against its "brother" 17-70, both for sharpness and bokeh, but on the other hand it allows you to photograph what the pigeon is chewing on the light pole a hundred meters away, which for me at the moment is appreciable. However, it represents a leap forward, in any case, compared to the 70-300 also from Tamron, of similar build quality, which, however, has a shorter focal range, is not stabilized and does not have the switch to block the lengthening of the lens at inopportune moments. Clearly, the 70-350 goes even further and certainly gets there better, but it also costs more on the price when new. I use it on a ZV E10 for the moment, but on the A6700 it performs even better (I had it on test for a few days). I would recommend it. sent on March 07, 2024 |
 | Sony A6700 Pros: Very compact, really tiny; exceptional build quality; exceptional autofocus; good hybrid machine; new Sony menus. Cons: I wouldn't get it at full price, also because it doesn't cost much less than an A7C II and doesn't give much more than a ZV E10; internal stabilization still not very incisive; built-in single-capsule microphone; lack of motorized zoom lever; Opinion: This is a first contact amateur opinion, in practice I make considerations as a consumer. Not really technical. I state that I own a ZV E10, I mainly make videos and I was interested in getting the 6700 as a replacement. No particular reason, I just had the monkey to have the latest Sony APSC in the field, to be able to better enjoy a couple of new lenses I bought. My approach to this camera body took place in two steps: the first directly in the shop, where I found a used one. It was a fleeting contact, because the option I was given was to immediately give in the ZV E10. The price was also affordable, taking into account the trade-in but, not being completely convinced, mainly because of the many reviews seen and read on the net, almost all of which were sponsored, I resisted the temptation, but I still asked to be able to try it for a few minutes. So I made an effort to pay attention to a few things right away. First of all, after turning it on, I inserted my SD card and started a test video to test the overheating that is so much talked about. I confirm: the camera body is already warm after a few seconds. Not boiling, but too hot to be on recording for less than a minute. Then I notice the position of the hot-shoe, which is decidedly less practical than on the ZV E10. I also study the EVF a little (whose absence is one of the main reasons why the ZV E10 fits me), but here we reach the absurd. The viewfinder is so awkward and small that even I, who am quite small, cannot put my eye in it to look. Especially seeing the masterpiece they managed to do on the A7 CII, Sony's designers could have made a little effort here too. Compactness is therefore good, but it is little in the face of the fact that vital accessories (EVFs) are unusable. Apart from that, I can't reject a camera like that in a few seconds. I left it in the shop to think about it. I sense that there are many functions to take advantage of, so I ordered it online to see if - keeping it a few more days - I can change my mind. I notice another annoying detail: the sad built-in microphone with a single capsule, whose audio performance is still sufficient. Another annoying detail: I don't think it has a motorized zoom lever. It is true that motorized zooms are now few, but taking into account that it is sold in kit (also) with the 16-50mm, which is a power zoom lens, I find it bizarre to say the least. The only reason why I could consider keeping it and not making the return is the possibility of installing the LUTs directly in the room, but I have to think about it, I don't know if it's enough. Perhaps, for a purely photographic use, the above is completely irrelevant, but in the video field it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. The autofocus is prodigious, a leap forward from every point of view. Even compared to the ZV E10, which was already a notch above the segment average. Finally, color science makes it possible to obtain the restitution of colors that are not obtained with previous generation APSCs. For a flagship and for the asking price, the single SD slot is not a good thing. Half a word I spend on the stabilization in the room, which in my opinion is "6 minus minus". In fact, it is necessary to distinguish between stabilization useful for photos and that useful for videos. Here we have a stabilization that is useful for photos, but it is also sold as useful for videos. Handheld shots taken with its internal stabilization system are only good when done from a standstill. The IBIS systems on the A7C II and on the ZV E1 are completely different (the ZV E10 doesn't have it at all, except in an electronic and somewhat fake version). sent on February 27, 2024 |
 | Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Pros: lens designed primarily for video; it doesn't stretch when zooming in; good photographic performance also at 105mm; Constant F4, which at the same time is a weakness; general versatility; power zoom; among the best AF of all the lenses I've had; overall video performance. Cons: lackluster photographic performance at all focal lengths, except at 105mm; not great sharpness; Constant F4 (good and bad, as it's a good value from 50mm upwards, but it's a bit poor between 18 and 50). Opinion: I always state that I am not a professional, so the technical aspect is overshadowed in favor of my direct experience. I bought this lens and kept it for a couple of months. I mainly do video and I used this lens on the ZV-E10. It was a painful purchase, because I had wanted to buy this lens for a century, but the conflicting opinions had always held me back. I found it second-hand at RCE foto in Turin (if you happen to be, it's a spectacular shop with incredible guys working there) and I took it, not without doubts. After a bit of testing, I can say that the constant aperture at F4 is a virtue, but at the same time a flaw. I agree with what Diego said before me. At longer focal lengths it's a good thing not to get to 6.3, but at 18mm you have the feeling of being far behind the competition. It is true that it is an old lens, but perhaps it was already a wasted opportunity for Sony which, in fact, without ever having proposed an update, is now blowing the APSC zoom market by the competition of Sigma and Tamron, which have put on the market decidedly more valid products (I'm talking about the Sigma 18-50 and the Tamron 17-70 which, On the other hand, they have a much shorter focal range and are not power zooms). Also take into account the price. I paid just over 300 euros and in my opinion at that price it was a bargain, but on Amazon at the time of the review it is 469 euros. It is true that there is no other power zoom with this focal range, but for the quality qualities that the lens has, its full price is too high. You'll probably pay for the metal construction, the stabilization and the "G" mark. On the photo side, except for the focal length of 105 mm which is really pleasant, to the other focal lengths it is a little more than a decent lens and in particular at 50 mm it is almost unusable if you do not close the aperture a lot (but even closing it is not that I surprised myself positively). On the other hand, I break a spear in favor of the autofocus, which is impeccable even in low light conditions. I wanted to sell it for two reasons: the balance on the gimbal is successful, but the lens is still heavy and the balance is also affected which is not always well managed by the stabilizer motors. The second reason is that I wanted a longer focal range, so I opted for the Tamron 18-300. sent on February 25, 2024 |
 | Sony ZV-E10 Pros: Lightness, compactness, price, quality of the sensor, 4k video quality, flip-up screen for self-portrait and self-shooting, excellent autofocus, showcase mode (product presentation), Sony color profiles and unbeatable quality/price ratio. Cons: In relation to the price, none but, if we really want, I would like to point out: absence of stabilization; lack of stabilization; Lack of stabilization. I think I have forgotten the fact that there is a lack of stabilisation; switching between the various modes by means of a button and not by means of a dial; absence of EVF. Opinion: sent on January 15, 2024 |
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