Pocket camera with fast FPS
Sep 18, 2017 09:27:27 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Maybe FPS is a bit misleading for a subject, but I need advise on a pocket camera that can shoot rapidly, like snap-snap-snap, no waiting for the camera to get ready for the next shot. My wife uses a Nikon AW120 and likes the size for her hands but it's a bit slow between shots and if she moves without holding a bit, the pic is blurred. I've done Google searches but not sure if the specs that I see would match what she needs. She needs something that can be fired off like a DSLR. Doesn't have to be the snazziest, just quick. Thanks in advance for your help.
Sep 18, 2017 09:37:07 #
gvarner wrote:
Maybe FPS is a bit misleading for a subject, but I... (show quote)
consider
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 Digital Camera
it takes 10 pictures in a second.
great zoom
around $450 from B&H photo with usa warranty
Sep 18, 2017 10:00:33 #
Nikon 1 j5 for around $500.00 can shoot burst modes of up to 60 fps...that's crazy fast. It'a a mirrorless camera, but your probably looking for a fixed lens pocket camera.
Sep 18, 2017 10:21:27 #
I agree, the Panasonic Lumix ZS60 or 70 is a good choice. Not particularly simple, but fits your requirements. For simplicity, just keep it in the "iA" mode, and it's point and shoot.
Sep 18, 2017 10:36:30 #
For overall dependability I have had bad luck with Panasonic products in general. Suggest looking at some Sony models, the HX80 for example.
Sep 18, 2017 10:41:15 #
If you budget will allow ($1700) the latest Sony RX10 mIV will shoot 24 fps with AF and AE for up to 249 JPEGS (119 RAW).
24-600mm equivalent zoom, combines 315 phase-detection AF points and contrast-detection AF.
24-600mm equivalent zoom, combines 315 phase-detection AF points and contrast-detection AF.
Sep 18, 2017 12:07:59 #
My DW shoots a lot of high shutter speed shots because she photographs the countryside through the windows of our RV at 65 mph. After going through a couple cameras she has been grinning a lot about her Panasonic ZS100 ( https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1211983-REG/panasonic_dmc_zs100_digital_camera.html ). Besides the high shutter speed and larger sensor advantages, it is very quick to turn on as well as quick to "snap-snap-snap".
Like Wingpilot's advice, iA works very well.
Unlike jimpitt, our experience with Panasonic cameras has been very good. Between my DW, son and I the count is at 8 or 9 over the last half dozen years. Current offers on Panasonic cameras include a 3 year warranty.
Like Wingpilot's advice, iA works very well.
Unlike jimpitt, our experience with Panasonic cameras has been very good. Between my DW, son and I the count is at 8 or 9 over the last half dozen years. Current offers on Panasonic cameras include a 3 year warranty.
Sep 18, 2017 12:12:09 #
gvarner wrote:
...and if she moves without holding a bit, the pic is blurred.
This problem is due to using too slow a shutter speed, which will happen with any camera including the mighty DSLR! To overcome this issue, one needs to put the camera (any camera) in a mode for fast shots. I can think of 2 ways:
1) Shutter Speed Preferred - use auto ISO and a fast speed (1/200, 1/500) etc, the camera will choose aperture and ISO
2) If no such choice, use sports mode.
Sep 19, 2017 06:25:51 #
gvarner wrote:
Maybe FPS is a bit misleading for a subject, but I... (show quote)
It sounds like what you're looking for is a camera with minimal shutter lag. Comparing different cameras on comparison sites should help you find one with minimal lag.
Below is a link to a massive DPReview site listing cameras of 2017. Clicking on any model in the price range will give you details about it. I'm also including links to camera comparison sites.
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-compact-camera-2013-34-reviewed-963985
Comparison sites
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Sep 19, 2017 11:24:11 #
James Slick
Loc: Pittsburgh,PA
jimpitt wrote:
For overall dependability I have had bad luck with Panasonic products in general. Suggest looking at some Sony models, the HX80 for example.
Wow, I've never had a problem with Panasonic products that I have used (since the 1970s) including a now "ancient" VDR-D230 DVD based camcorder I bought for it's fairly impressive (especially for 11 years ago!) optical zoom. I actually used it last week, Ironically it has with it some 3" Sony DVD-RW's equally old and still working too. I say both brands are a fine choice!
Sep 19, 2017 11:47:13 #
Panasonic got out of the business of TV, stereo, and other electronics because competing brands were superior. I drew a conclusion to their photo products which probably was not totally fair. I'll add however that my Leica "shirtpocket" body (C-Lux) was made in the Panasonic factory and I do not think it is very good quality; not up to Leica standards but the lens is terrific. Leica has dropped that agreement and now manufacture their own bodies. Also, I had a Panasonic Video 8 movie camera several years ago and it was junk; I replaced with a Eumig.
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