Doug Kerr
Well-known member
Nikon has moved onto our radar with the announcement of their Coolpix P7800, since it (unlike its predecessor, the P7700) includes an eyepiece viewfinder (of the EVF variety), a requirement here.
The machine has essentially the same size sensor as the Canon PowerShot G16: about 9.3 mm (diagonal).
Compared to the G16, it affords a narrower field of view at the "telephoto" end (ff35 equivalent focal length: 200 mm, vs. 140 mm for the G16).
Concerns have been expressed that its predecessor was "slow" in many respects; it is not yet known whether, for example, the P7800 has a faster processor than the P7700, which could be a factor in such matters.
We will be watching for further information as it becomes available.
The price is at par with the G16.
Best regards,
Doug
The machine has essentially the same size sensor as the Canon PowerShot G16: about 9.3 mm (diagonal).
That's 10/17 inch in "Vidicon bottle diameter" notation.
Compared to the G16, it affords a narrower field of view at the "telephoto" end (ff35 equivalent focal length: 200 mm, vs. 140 mm for the G16).
Concerns have been expressed that its predecessor was "slow" in many respects; it is not yet known whether, for example, the P7800 has a faster processor than the P7700, which could be a factor in such matters.
We will be watching for further information as it becomes available.
The price is at par with the G16.
Best regards,
Doug