What is a good travel point and shoot camera with viewfinder, RAW files, and great zoom?

Courtney B
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Portrait business owner with 6 lenses & 4 cameras, B.S., & fine art macro shooter! Adorama gear helps me capture it!

 

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Shopper conversation with Courtney B on June 28, 2016

Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at point and shoot cameras?
Did you have questions about any in particular?
Or need some help finding the right one?
Hi Looking for the best point and shoot camera with viewfinder, raw and great zoom. Any suggestions?
Courtney B
Ok, sure!
Let me bring up some options for you!
Do you have a budget that you need to stick to?
thanks!
under 700
Courtney B
Ok!
Let me take a look!
Still narrowing down the results
The Nikon P900 is my first suggestion
It has a really powerful 83x zoom
And excellent image quality
The Panasonic FZ300 is another great option
It only has 24x zoom which is still great, just not quite as much compared to that Nikon :-)
we will be in Alaska with it
Courtney B
Ok, that's great!
I will have my pro gear but want something for landscapes, quick wildlife shots, and airplane ride
Courtney B
The Sony HX400 is another great option with 50x zoom
Ok!
These are all excellent choices for something like that
those all look like great choices. decisions decisions. Any smaller cameras? We have a canon sx60
Courtney B
None of the smaller options are going to have this much zoom or a viewfinder
The Panasonic ZS60 would be your best option for that http://www.adorama.com/IPCDMC...
Which does actually have 30x zoom
Would that be enough zoom?
It also has a viewfinder
ok. what replaced the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS50K 30X ? I can live without superzoom, just want the best image quality and stabilization
Courtney B
That would be the Panasonic ZS60 that I just sent a link to above :-)
it had a pop up viewfinder I think
oh ok, sorry so many :-)
Courtney B
No problem! :-)
does it shoot raw? Im trying to look at specs
Courtney B
Yes, it does
oh boy... what do you recommend
Courtney B
If you want something compact, I'd definitely go with the ZS60
great image quality? Im picky, lol
Courtney B
It does! It's going to be similar to your ZS50, but a slight step up
ok, great!!! You have been so helpful! I need it by Friday to GA, any problem? I just ordered a tripod earlier today, coming wednesday
Courtney B
The camera is in stock and would ship out tomorrow
With the free expedited 1-3 day shipping, it would arrive by Friday at the latest
ok, thanks so much Courtney!
Well I noticed the Nikon was refurbished. What do they cost new?
Courtney B
The price on the brand new camera is $596.95
wow and you get a bundle of stuff!
Courtney B
Yes! :-)
boy that sweetens the pot.
Courtney B
Absolutely!
sometimes though Ive noticed if not all items of a bundle are in stock, it slows the whole order down. I need that camera by friday
Courtney B
Ok!
All of the items within this bundle are currently in stock