Small camera for travel
Feb 13, 2018 09:39:09 #
jhandsfield wrote:
Take a look at the Panasonic LX-100. Very much like the Leica D-Lux but with different firmware, and half the price. Small enough to fit in a pocket and has Leica glass.
Agree
Feb 14, 2018 05:55:30 #
Feb 14, 2018 06:08:17 #
I use a Panasonic Lumix TZ70, it's the third one of this series I have owned, the latest model is the TZ100. The TZ70 is a superb little travel camera and produces excellent images.
Here is an informative article comparing the latest 3 cameras in the TZ series (in the US the model numbers are slightly different.
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/roundup/cameracomparison-roundup/panasonic-tz100-vs-panasonic-tz80-vs-panasonic-tz70-travel-compacts-comparison-65678
I do have a traditional camera as well, an Olympus EM10 with a few lenses which I use most of the time but, I have used the Panasonic only on a couple of shoots, and am happy to do so from time to time such as a trip like yours to Italy.
Here is an informative article comparing the latest 3 cameras in the TZ series (in the US the model numbers are slightly different.
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/roundup/cameracomparison-roundup/panasonic-tz100-vs-panasonic-tz80-vs-panasonic-tz70-travel-compacts-comparison-65678
I do have a traditional camera as well, an Olympus EM10 with a few lenses which I use most of the time but, I have used the Panasonic only on a couple of shoots, and am happy to do so from time to time such as a trip like yours to Italy.
Feb 14, 2018 06:31:17 #
Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV. I like a camera with a view finder. I have had the RX100 and it does a great job, but no view finder. At 72 I tend to shake a little and without a view finder it is hard to keep steady and tripods are not always possible, especially for street photography. Good luck.
Feb 14, 2018 06:38:29 #
Feb 14, 2018 07:18:14 #
I too just came back from Morocco (coincidence?). I have 2 Sony bridge cameras, RX10 4 and RX100 4. This was the first time I took the RX 10 4 since it is a new camera in the marketplace. The telephoto is fantastic. But is it much bigger than the RX100 4. I am very pleased with both bridge cameras. The RX 100 4 is much less obvious and almost as good as the RX 10. I chose the bridge cameras because I don’t want to carry around lenses on a tour.
Feb 14, 2018 07:28:23 #
Feb 14, 2018 07:36:39 #
Being fairly new at this craft - can someone please explain what is meant by the term bridge camera?
Feb 14, 2018 07:46:27 #
Rick0747 wrote:
By the way, both RX 10 4 and RX 100 4 have viewfinders.
I had no idea, thanks for letting us know.
Feb 14, 2018 07:47:18 #
PhotosByCat wrote:
Being fairly new at this craft - can someone please explain what is meant by the term bridge camera?
A bridge camera Bridges the gap between a small point & shoot camera and a larger DSLR.
They usually have a larger optical zoom range like you can get for a DSLR but not interchangeable lenses.
Someone’s review of the “Best” bridge cameras HERE.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 tops this list despite a shorter zoom range.
Personally, I love my Fuji X-E2 for travel, but the LX-100 was looking really good.
The Fuji is not really pocketable, but I use a Nikon D810 kit for work, so the Fuji is a walk in the park.
Feb 14, 2018 07:50:41 #
tkopec wrote:
Hi! I typically shoot with a Nikon DSLR (currently D5600), but am going to Italy in May and want something smaller and more discreet for street photography. I have seen some wonderful photos with the Sony RX100 v and wondered if anyone had any experience with them?
My choice.
KK
Feb 14, 2018 07:51:38 #
Feb 14, 2018 07:59:02 #
PhotosByCat wrote:
Thank you.
Assuming that was for me, use the “Quote Reply” option as I have done, so we know which post you are addressing.
Cheers!
Feb 14, 2018 08:06:58 #
I think that is a matter of opinion. After selling my Nikon FF gear I have travelled extensively by car, bus, train, plane and boat with my Fuji XT-2 and three of its small, sharp lenses.
rjaywallace wrote:
The Fujifilm X-T2 is, at the moment, Fuji’s flagship camera, but it is too large and bulky for travel use.
Feb 14, 2018 08:40:06 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
Another vote for the Sony RX100. I have the RX100m3. Excellent quality. If buying today, I'd go for the RX100m5 with better specs. A comparison is at: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/sony-rx100-iii-vs-rx100-iv-vs-rx100-v-specs-compared.
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