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Originally Posted by Amethyst
So I've been researching things and it seems like there are three good options:
1) Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
2) Nikon Coolpix P900
3) Canon Power Shot SX60HS
The Panasonic has great reviews, but the least zoom. It's also the most expensive.
An acquaintance has a Canon Power Shot 50 that she is not willing to loan me for the trip, but is willing to let me try out to see if I like it.
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600mm is plenty long. I'd be surprised if you need anything further for your trip or feel like you were missing out. I also think "how do you hold a camera steady at 1000mm?" Even with stabilization I've found it's somewhat of a challenge at 600mm if it isn't a bright day. The big advantage I see with the Panasonic is the apeture. F2.8 through the entire zoom length is a huge (yuuge?) feature and one I wish Panasonic had stuck with in their newer cameras and one I wish more companies got on board with. The Canon starts at 3.4 and Nikon 2.8 but both start closing things down as you zoom. It likely wouldn't be an issue in sunlight but cloudy days, low light, and for moving animals being able to shoot at a faster speed is helpful.