Hey Scoot

[mrklean]

What kind of camera have you been using on your hunts to take pictures?

[Scoot]

I use a Panasonic FZ series camera.  I believe I have the FZ70 now.  They come out with a new one every year and I don't bother keeping up.  I recommended one to a friend about five years ago and she still loves her "old" camera.  These cameras have some pros and cons- they're pretty big and bulky for a backpack hunt, but they're a whole lot smaller and lighter than a DSLR with multiple lenses.  However, a good point and shoot would be nice sometimes just for the weight/space savings.  However, you'll miss the zoom with one for sure.  Also, the bridge cameras, like the FZ70, have an electronic shutter- that means they don't make the really loud "click" when you take a pic.  For pictures inside of 40 yards when there's little wind- a DSLR is the equivalent of a banging on a gong!  I've been really happy with my two different Panasonic FZ bridge cameras.   

[mrklean]

What kind of zoom is on those?

[DonBo]

I have a similar camera, it has a 12X zoom.

 

[Scoot]

I don't remember what the FZ70 has for a zoom, but I believe it's much higher than DonBo's camera.  They seem to go up in zoom ability with each version and I was thinking 12X was many, many versions ago. 

[SmellEsox]

60X stabilized optical zoom.  Whatever that means.  LOL.