Nikon Nikon P7800 with 920k dot EVF

i have liked the images from the 7700 but it was lack of viewfinder that put me off


I'll give it a year or so for prices to drop
 
Now that's what I'm talking about. Not only is the viewfinder back but it's better than the original, tunnel-like, optical VF.

So, what would we rather have? This new Nikon P7800 or the much-more-compact Panasonic LF1 with lower-res EVF and slower lens (with the same reach) at the long end?
 
Very nearly ticks all of the checkboxes that I need:

flip-twist
external mic input
(hopefully) decent video
image stabilization

Just need to see if 28mm is wide enough for my application (in car video)
 
I also like that the rear LCD is not only an RGBW display but also includes white pixels (like Sony's RX100) to boost performance in bright light and/or reduce power drain.


Just need to see if 28mm is wide enough for my application (in car video)

I don't know if the P7800 has a multi-aspect sensor. Probably not. But it would be worth checking to see if the 16:9 aspect ratio gains you anything on this particular camera.
 
Now that's what I'm talking about. Not only is the viewfinder back but it's better than the original, tunnel-like, optical VF.

So, what would we rather have? This new Nikon P7800 or the much-more-compact Panasonic LF1 with lower-res EVF and slower lens (with the same reach) at the long end?

I think as a sole camera, I'd take the P7800. As a complement to a large-sensor camera, I'm not sure... although I am still inclined to the P7800.

I wish there'd be more competition to the LX7, with its uber-fast lens and 24mm WA.
 
Very nearly ticks all of the checkboxes that I need:

flip-twist
external mic input
(hopefully) decent video
image stabilization

Just need to see if 28mm is wide enough for my application (in car video)

John, if you ever decide you want to experiment with the P7800 and wide-angle, I have the Panasonic LWA52 wide-angle adapter I can lend you to play around with.
 
Nice to see an EVF. But leave it to Nikon to integrate the EVF in a less than attractive manner like the V1 and V2! Looking forward to see if the IQ will best the Canon G15/16.
 
John, if you ever decide you want to experiment with the P7800 and wide-angle, I have the Panasonic LWA52 wide-angle adapter I can lend you to play around with.

Thanks for the offer Chris. The P7800 is definitely a want, not a need, so I'm going to resist temptation as long as I can.

Save money for the Mac Pro...
Save money for the Mac Pro...
 
Nice to see an EVF. But leave it to Nikon to integrate the EVF in a less than attractive manner like the V1 and V2! Looking forward to see if the IQ will best the Canon G15/16.

I reckon they done an excellent job to get an EVF in there with minimal disruption to the camera outline:
ZNikon-P7800-MFR-3Q.jpg
 
Now that's what I'm talking about. Not only is the viewfinder back but it's better than the original, tunnel-like, optical VF.

So, what would we rather have? This new Nikon P7800 or the much-more-compact Panasonic LF1 with lower-res EVF and slower lens (with the same reach) at the long end?

I'm not into pocketable that much so the P7800 would do me nicely. Now, Canon needs to pull its head out from where the sun don't shine and do something like a G2X with a high res EVF. THEN, I'll buy one.
 
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