Camera recommendation please: I am looking for opinions on different 'shirt pocket ' or a little larger 'super zooms' or compact lens system cameras. I fly every day for work and want...

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

I am looking for opinions on different 'shirt pocket ' or a little larger 'super zooms' or compact lens system cameras.

I fly every day for work and want something to slip in the flight bag. The Leica M9 is the dream..but that is all it will ever be. Just bought the EOS 5DIII and a rack of L series lenses, so no more big spends!!
I do sometimes take the 5DII , but can't carry it and lenses in the cockpit.

So here is what I want:

Small compact..

RAW images

Full manual control
AV
Tv
Bulb
Tripod fitting
Remote (both wired and wireless nice). ( so I can use Intervalometer)

Fixed 'built in zoom' or Lens system.
Canon EOS M mirror-less would be too big.

Living on a small island ( Jersey) I have one store I can look in and they have a small range of cameras to look at.

Online research can play a part but just not as useful as searching in shop.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Neilp wrote:

I am looking for opinions on different 'shirt pock... (show quote)

Neil - Sony RX100 or Panasonic LX7 - but do try to get one in your hands first. Sorry - no hands-on experience, but I believe they're close to your list of criteria.

I flew the "island hopper" from Guernsey to Jersey once - sat in the "co-pilot's seat" - loved it ! I think I missed my vocation !

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Well, something small & compact (shirt pocket) would be a Lumix SZ-7 or similar, but doesn't meet much of your other requirements.

Canon SX50 would meet all qualifications except 'shirt pocket'

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

Was it the Yellow aircraft of the Blue ones? Blue is BlueIslands, yellow is the competition 'Aurigny'

I used to fly for BlueIslands..I now do the Jersey Air Ambulance

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Neilp wrote:

I am looking for opinions on different 'shirt pock... (show quote)

Fuji SX100S :) C'mon...live my dream.

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

Both the Sony and the Lumix look the part, but neither have remote options..shame..ticks all the other boxes.

Can only find the Fuji SX100 IS, which seems a bit basic for my needs.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Neilp wrote:

Both the Sony and the Lumix look the part, but neither have remote options..shame..ticks all the other boxes.

Can only find the Fuji SX100 IS, which seems a bit basic for my needs.

Whoops...it was the Fuji X100S that I was referring to and that seems to be right up your alley.

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/fujifilm-x100s

This is what Zach Arias had to say about it's predecessor:

Quote:

Let me get this out of the way The Fuji x100 is t... (show quote)

http://zackarias.com/for-photographers/gear-gadgets/fuji-x100-review/

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

just about to start reading..but first look ..I like it..could mistake it for the Leica if yo squint ;)

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Have at look at the Fuji range of cameras, they make some excellent pocket cameras with high specs.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Neilp wrote:

Both the Sony and the Lumix look the part, but neither have remote options..shame..ticks all the other boxes.

Can only find the Fuji SX100 IS, which seems a bit basic for my needs.

You may have to compromise Neil - only other I can think of is the new Fuji X20 - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x20/ - also look on facebook for Photo Madd - he's a Fuji enthusiast. Have a read of this - http://www.photomadd.com/review/lens-fujinon-18-55mm-f2-8-4-r/

It was "Aurigny" that I flew on. Real flying !

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Leicaflex wrote:

Have at look at the Fuji range of cameras, they make some excellent pocket cameras with high specs.

Neil - Fuji X-E1 + 18-55 zoom - last week end, the Dambusters Memorial Ceremony.

Lightning at Thorpe Camp

New 617 Squadron memorial

RAF service medals

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

craggycrossers wrote:

You may have to compromise Neil - only other I can think of is the new Fuji X20 - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x20/ - also look on facebook for Photo Madd - he's a Fuji enthusiast. Have a read of this - http://www.photomadd.com/review/lens-fujinon-18-55mm-f2-8-4-r/
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It was "Aurigny" that I flew on. Real flying !

If it had been BlueIslands, it could have been me you flew with. I used to fly those Trislanders

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

craggycrossers wrote:

You may have to compromise Neil - only other I can think of is the new Fuji X20 - http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x20/ - also look on facebook for Photo Madd - he's a Fuji enthusiast. Have a read of this - http://www.photomadd.com/review/lens-fujinon-18-55mm-f2-8-4-r/
P
It was "Aurigny" that I flew on. Real flying !

If it had been BlueIslands, it could have been me you flew with. I used to fly those Trislanders

Neilp Loc: Jersey, C.I.

patrickwilson86 wrote:

Before you make the plunge, read some reviews and take suggestions from the forum. Don't aim too low when choosing a camera.

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Thats not something I am likely to do ;)
It would be the Leica M9 if I could

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I have a friend ( a pro) who shoots with several Canon pro DSLR cameras. He also has the Fuji SX100is. He loves it! He does mostly photojournalsim. It has a fixed 35mm (equivalent) f/ 2lens, and he says the high ISO performance rivals his Canons. When I first saw it, I thought it was a Leica. Feels great in the hand too.