Having A Camera with You Daily (Page 2): The second most useful feature on it.

smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama

dljen wrote:

...and even plays your favorite music :)

The second most useful feature on it.

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

DavidPine wrote:

I keep either my D800 or D7100 in my truck and I carry my RX-100 on my person. I also keep a tripod, monopod and camera bag in my truck. I don't leave my home without my gear.

Where exactly do you park your truck?? ;)

smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama

Capture48 wrote:

Since you are a Nikon guy, I carry a NIkon Coolpix P7100. Its a point and shoot that can shoot in RAW. 12MP I think, but it also allows me to control aperture and shutter manually. Its a few years old now, so they probably have a newer model.

I also have a D800, and aD7000 as a backup camera, but sometimes just don't feel like taking them on short outings. The P7100 works in those situations. I would never carry it into a low light place however.

Thanks for the suggestion. Low light is definitely a possibility.

smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama

Erik_H wrote:

I have an old D50 that I keep in my vehicle at all times, along with a tripod and cleaning kit.

No temperature concerns or problems?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

smith934 wrote:

Currently I have three Nikon bodies, see my signature line, and want to have a camera with me every day. Way too much trouble to take it into the office along with all the other EDC stuff. Also depending on the weather, too hot or cold, depending on the season, to leave it in the car.

Suggestions?

You want a small camera that takes good quality photos, right? Do you have a cell phone? Some have very good cameras, rivaling the point and shoot cameras. Another option is a u-4/3 camera. Much smaller and lighter than Nikon FX or DX and good lenses are available. Or a SuperZoom camera. All will take good photos at a fraction of the mass/volume of the DSLR.

I too carry a camera. It's a real hassle carrying a DSLR but now and then you get a shot that makes it worthwhile. You also learn a lot about your lens.

u-r/3 vs DX Format

Happened too be carrying my camera saw this.

Racmanaz Loc: Sunny Tucson!

http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS50EXR-Digital-Camera/dp/B00ATM1MGA

amehta Loc: Boston

smith934 wrote:

Currently I have three Nikon bodies, see my signature line, and want to have a camera with me every day. Way too much trouble to take it into the office along with all the other EDC stuff. Also depending on the weather, too hot or cold, depending on the season, to leave it in the car.

Suggestions?

The Sony RX-100 seems to be the D800's "kid brother". :-)

Gobuster Loc: South Florida

smith934 wrote:

Currently I have three Nikon bodies, see my signature line, and want to have a camera with me every day. Way too much trouble to take it into the office along with all the other EDC stuff. Also depending on the weather, too hot or cold, depending on the season, to leave it in the car.

Suggestions?

I always carry my Sony RX100, either in my pocket or in the car (it's hot in Florida!). It never fails to take great pictures. Here is an example straight from the camera in "Superior Auto" mode. I just pointed and shot.

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DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I have a great bag and I keep it on the floorboard out of the sun. I crack the window a little (rear window on a Tundra) and my windows are tinted heavily. Sometimes I add a blanket over the bag just for extra protection. It may get to 90 degrees at the most.

smith934 wrote:

Thanks David. That's what I want to do, but I worry about temp extremes, particularly summer temps, damaging the body and possibly lens. What's your solution for that? Do You depend on the camera bag to provide temp protection?

1stJedi Loc: Southern Orange County

An easier solution would be "Quit goin' to work"

crimesc324 Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

smith934 wrote:

Currently I have three Nikon bodies, see my signature line, and want to have a camera with me every day. Way too much trouble to take it into the office along with all the other EDC stuff. Also depending on the weather, too hot or cold, depending on the season, to leave it in the car.

Suggestions?

I have an Olympus p/s with a belt carrier. it is no bigger than a cellphone but takes much better pictures.

Patw28 Loc: PORT JERVIS, NY

Capture48 wrote:

Since you are a Nikon guy, I carry a NIkon Coolpix P7100. Its a point and shoot that can shoot in RAW. 12MP I think, but it also allows me to control aperture and shutter manually. Its a few years old now, so they probably have a newer model.

I also have a D800, and aD7000 as a backup camera, but sometimes just don't feel like taking them on short outings. The P7100 works in those situations. I would never carry it into a low light place however.

Be careful of the P7100 upgrades. The p7700 dropped the view finder. The P7800 put an EVF back on but dropped the flash CLS.

other than these caveats, either the P7100 or P7800 make an ideal travel surrogate for any Nikon DSLR. I had an electrical outlet (always ON) installed in my trunk so I can keep the P7800 there full time with a spare battery and accessories.

Stash Loc: South Central Massachusetts

I have a Nikon Cool Pix which I keep in a case on my belt for those times that I said "Gee, I wish I had my camera with me".

BobSgt Loc: Oceanside, CA

I bought a Df for just that purpose. But any small camera would do such as a D610. What makes for the best everyday solution is the lens, I have an older 35-70 f2.6 that is much smaller than the current 35-70 f2.8 it also has a handy macro function. The Df does well in low light so I rarely need a flash. No compromise on IQ I usually have other gear with me in the trunk, but that is my walk around every day gear.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

smith934 wrote:

Currently I have three Nikon bodies, see my signature line, and want to have a camera with me every day. Way too much trouble to take it into the office along with all the other EDC stuff. Also depending on the weather, too hot or cold, depending on the season, to leave it in the car.

Suggestions?

There are hundreds of good P&S cameras you can carry in your pocket, or in a little case on my belt. Getting a good image is better than missing a great image.