tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post2193858130448040566..comments2024-03-28T11:44:41.580-07:00Comments on John Gordon/Listening to Birds: Nikon P900 Review: Some More ThoughtsJohn Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-80246217239321951472023-02-07T11:44:39.478-08:002023-02-07T11:44:39.478-08:00looking for John Gordon's email to ask for rec...looking for John Gordon's email to ask for recommendations for bird touring companies going to Norfolk and around thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-68427301069604180782018-01-12T17:01:44.461-08:002018-01-12T17:01:44.461-08:00Appreciate seeing the types of shots I might typic...Appreciate seeing the types of shots I might typically take using a camera like the P900. Currently use a Panasonic FZ200 when on long hikes. A fast lens is it's big plus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-79234294157840580532018-01-07T11:31:12.738-08:002018-01-07T11:31:12.738-08:00Thanks for the post, it's very useful to see t...Thanks for the post, it's very useful to see the results when a superzoom is used to take the types of pics I usually take. Sometimes I tire of lugging the 150-600 zoom around. Especially since I'm not trying to earn a living with the pics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-78790297352842866552017-05-11T23:17:01.680-07:002017-05-11T23:17:01.680-07:00Thank you so much. I confused with bridge camera. ...Thank you so much. I confused with bridge camera. I have Canon 1200D with 55-250mm lens. I cant invest more on lenses. Your post clear my all doubts and give new hope. After rainy season first I buy this gear. Once again thanks a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806151551545083091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-35480654152615286352017-01-06T12:46:20.637-08:002017-01-06T12:46:20.637-08:00Hi Greg,
I totally agree. It can be a frustrating ...Hi Greg,<br />I totally agree. It can be a frustrating camera at times but overall it still has a place in my camera bag alongside my DSLR.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-49014069287246544762017-01-03T20:47:40.410-08:002017-01-03T20:47:40.410-08:00Thanks for your fine pics and info,John. For me th...Thanks for your fine pics and info,John. For me the P900 is the perfect birding camera when out and about, either handheld or (better) on a monopod. The great pulling power of the zoom enables close study of intimate details as well as basic bird ID. I agree that there are limits to its capabilities, but the P900 is still an amazing piece of kit.<br />Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-49727203842524843272016-12-07T20:02:18.190-08:002016-12-07T20:02:18.190-08:00Everyone is telling me hat a bridge camera isn'...Everyone is telling me hat a bridge camera isn't any good for birding, the shots above are throwing doubt on that Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957932060687305598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-36465979339626283242016-06-02T20:26:51.037-07:002016-06-02T20:26:51.037-07:00The bookeh is because I am using a very long lens,...The bookeh is because I am using a very long lens, it is part of the effect when you use a telephoto lens. The P900 is a very long lens (2000mm) at longest so when you focus on a bird or flower or person the background will be out of focus every time. I hope that helps.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-12584447775810538732016-05-27T06:19:55.285-07:002016-05-27T06:19:55.285-07:00How do you create such nice bokeh in the pictures?...How do you create such nice bokeh in the pictures?!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430513044713194194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-30914662285692995182015-12-26T05:29:32.133-08:002015-12-26T05:29:32.133-08:00what i can say about like this review really amazi...what i can say about like this review really amazing and thank you so much for share with us like this reviewSandrahttp://arganoilhome.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-16984601753330935782015-05-02T05:44:18.995-07:002015-05-02T05:44:18.995-07:00Thank you so much for your reviews on the P900. I...Thank you so much for your reviews on the P900. I am definitely having this camera shortly, especially after seeing the results you achieved handheld. Thank you also for some wonderful photos. From Jill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-5778269551352995822015-04-18T20:54:03.627-07:002015-04-18T20:54:03.627-07:00Thanks Tony,
I am still enjoying the camera. You&#...Thanks Tony,<br />I am still enjoying the camera. You'll need to buy a second battery and as front filter to protect the huge piece of front lens glass. I am looking for a hood too. I think Nikon have a winner depending on what you are used to. I wrote the review with birders in mind especially those who have never really photographed before. <br />Thanks for your interest.<br />Where do you bird?John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-70576935973627788172015-04-18T20:43:38.062-07:002015-04-18T20:43:38.062-07:00I am not familiar with the Sony but the P900 does ...I am not familiar with the Sony but the P900 does like any camera have its quirks. The autofocus is not the fastest and in the birdwatching mode the buffer is painfully slow and sometimes the bird is long gone. But as you have seen it does a great job most of the time. It isn't an action camera by any means so I am anxious to use the video and see how that works, especially for birds. <br />I just like to make my life easier so that is why I will have it around my waist whenever I go off on a trek just for for magical moment when that rare vagrant is way out in the bay or at the top of a tree.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-4189711903257792112015-04-18T08:21:06.067-07:002015-04-18T08:21:06.067-07:00Excellent photos. I have the Sony HX300 and it'...Excellent photos. I have the Sony HX300 and it's fun to use for bird photography. It is slower to autofocus than a dslr but can produce exceptional captures with a bit of tweaking.. I am tempted to get the P900 just for the longer zoom alone. Seems like a worth while investment for nature photography.Quetzalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766088621373417219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-59034296470932565382015-04-16T20:04:22.501-07:002015-04-16T20:04:22.501-07:00Great review John, I ran into a guy who has one on...Great review John, I ran into a guy who has one on load and he was showing me some of the video he took with it and WOW! One of the closest loggerhead pictures I've seen, 2000mm is crazy! This review was a pleasure to read. Thanks for sharing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767563405439229770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-66360557917013194932015-04-14T20:19:32.781-07:002015-04-14T20:19:32.781-07:00Glad you liked it. I am really surprised by the qu...Glad you liked it. I am really surprised by the quality of some of the shots and for $700 I think a lot of birders will enjoy this camera. John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-84876014741229746862015-04-13T16:16:51.924-07:002015-04-13T16:16:51.924-07:00Gorgeous shot of the loggerhead shrike and very in...Gorgeous shot of the loggerhead shrike and very interesting post and review.Melissa Haftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762480704325333762noreply@blogger.com