New camera help

[CigarGuy]

I'm thinking of getting into some casual photography. What do you camera pros think of the Nikon P510. Thanks for your thoughts!

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Nikon - Coolpix P510 16.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Model: 26329

SKU: 4860983

•42x optical zoom/2x digital zoom

•3" vari-angle TFT-LCD monitor with an antireflection coating

•1080p HD video

•Built-in GPS

Customer Reviews: 4.8 of 5 (90 reviews

[eyeguy 54]

I checked one out at the store the other day. I think if I was to get another non DSLR I'd get the Canon powershot SX50IS. Seams a bit more solid, 50 power optical zoom, not as many pixel but should be fine. Both are nice. I have had 4 of the SX cameras and loved them all. I have a Nikon D5000 now that I am learning and still have the SX30IS Canon. If you g o o g l e P510 vs SX50IS a nice review site comes up to help you decide.

[CigarGuy]

Thanks. The comparison between the two seems to favor the Nikon. Both get really good ratings. I want to buy one tomorrow and would appreciate any other thoughts you folks might have.

[eyeguy 54]

The comparrison did but when I got my hands on them I preffered the Canon. I like the better battery life big time. Bigger zoom and more shots per second would have me paying a bit extra.

[CigarGuy]

Thanks Eyeguy2 for you thought's! Over 250 views and you were the only one kind enough to respond! BTW, I bought the Nikon, sorry, but had a spending limit I had to stick to! Now, let the learning begin!

[eyeguy 54]

:>) I bet yer gonna love it. Have fun! And post pics. On a side note if you can afford it a fun editting program is elements by photoshop. I have elements 6 on 1 machine and elements 8 on my laptop. Now I spose I will have to go get elements 10. lol