Another “Which Camera to Take” Question/Survey
Sep 22, 2019 22:00:45 #
I know, there have been a ton of these questions asked, but I’ll toss mine in anyway and solicit your opinions.
We leave for Boston on Oct. 3 for a cruise up the East Coast, Canada, and down the St. Lawrence River, terminating in Montreal. I am undecided between taking my Canon G16 with its 28-140mm (35mm eq.) lens, or my Sony A6300 and 18-135 zoom lens. For those of you out there that are veteran cruise folks, what would you recommend? Oh, and I’ve pretty much ruled out taking the Nikon P900. Suggestions?
We leave for Boston on Oct. 3 for a cruise up the East Coast, Canada, and down the St. Lawrence River, terminating in Montreal. I am undecided between taking my Canon G16 with its 28-140mm (35mm eq.) lens, or my Sony A6300 and 18-135 zoom lens. For those of you out there that are veteran cruise folks, what would you recommend? Oh, and I’ve pretty much ruled out taking the Nikon P900. Suggestions?
Sep 22, 2019 22:18:30 #
Bonnie Halsell
Loc: Ocala, Florida USA
I would take the Sony for its 18-135 lens. If you will be shooting indoors on the ship you will appreciate the extra mms. Why are you not taking the P900? Never know what you will capture on shore from you balcony or deck and it is not a heavy piece of equipment. Have a great time on your cruise and happy snapping!
Sep 22, 2019 22:18:46 #
Make your own choice. Then live with the advantages and limitations of your choice. That is how we learn.
Sep 22, 2019 22:18:54 #
Sep 22, 2019 22:22:36 #
Ched49 wrote:
I would take the A6300, it's smaller with more resolution and more zoom
and, you can use the great Sony in camera Clear Image Zoom, Sweep Pano and others !.
Sep 22, 2019 22:23:02 #
Sep 22, 2019 22:28:32 #
CaptainC wrote:
Make your own choice. Then live with the advantages and limitations of your choice. That is how we learn.
I think the gentleman asked for help because he is not a frequent cruse ship occupant and maybe not familiar with the places he will see and therefore what equipment would be best suited.
"live with the advantages and limitations" is how we learn, but for a trip that may not be repeated, getting some suggestion would be very helpful.
To the OP, I've not done that trip either, so I have no valuable advise...and I am a little bit sorry to fill up your reading time with this, but I think the Captian's response should be...(multiple choice answers, probably none of them very nice)
Sep 22, 2019 22:30:43 #
Know you are asking about specific equipment but I am a firm believer UHH members can't intelligently answer these type of questions. I always believe on travels of these type one should take the equipment HE or SHE is most comfortable with operating quickly for where you think you will take the most important photos. With travel my passion over 50 years I seldom take my most complicated camera(s) nor even most expensive lens, etc. simply because I would miss too many opportunities - some come lightning fast. I travel light to catch the photos because seldom do you get a second chance on trips like one does with landscapes, portraits, etc. My 2 cents.
Sep 22, 2019 22:39:19 #
asymptotic_maybe wrote:
I think the gentleman asked for help because he is... (show quote)
Well, I'm going on a trip to a place I've never been (probably never will be able to again), and know what I'm going to take, even though I don't know exactly what to expect. I know my equipment's capabilities.
Sep 22, 2019 22:49:21 #
Longshadow wrote:
Well, I'm going on a trip to a place I've never been (probably never will be able to again), and know what I'm going to take, even though I don't know exactly what to expect. I know my equipment's capabilities.
My point...the OP asked for help. You aren't, which is great. For for the OP, telling him to basically " take your chances and (maybe) learn" seems a bit harsh...
Sorry, I didn't mean to pick a fight, but sometimes it seems to me like why even answer if that's all you have to offer.
Sep 22, 2019 22:50:37 #
I have not been on a trip such as this, so I’m a little unfamiliar with what might be the best choice. The problem is, while whatever camera I decide to take may or may not work out as well as I’d like, there is little likelihood that I’ll be doing this again to be able capitalize on what my first experience was. It’s a bit of a conundrum. I’m familiar with all three of my cameras and I know their limitations. The G16 and the A6300 with the 18-135 lens have basically the same reach, the difference being that the Canon has a smaller sensor. The P900 is a chunk, and while traveling I don’t want to be slinging that around while going through security at the airport. The goal is to hand carry as little as possible, outside of my CPAP machine, so I’m leaning toward the G16. What the heck, I can take them all and just lug my camera backpack, but I don’t want to do this. Essentially, I’m a travel neophyte, I guess.
Sep 22, 2019 23:18:26 #
Wingpilot,
I've been on about a dozen cruises. My most "productive" cameras have been a Sony RX100 and a Panasonic LX100. They are small, so they are more adaptable to photo opportunities. On my most recent cruise I concentrated on using an Olympus TG-5 with a tiny sensor. I'm happy with the results. My larger camera is a M4/3 and I've used it on trips with a 28-280 (equivalent) lens. It is not large by camera standards, but is less convenient in travel situations due to the increased bulk and more of a need to protect it.
I vote for the smallest camera you have.
I've been on about a dozen cruises. My most "productive" cameras have been a Sony RX100 and a Panasonic LX100. They are small, so they are more adaptable to photo opportunities. On my most recent cruise I concentrated on using an Olympus TG-5 with a tiny sensor. I'm happy with the results. My larger camera is a M4/3 and I've used it on trips with a 28-280 (equivalent) lens. It is not large by camera standards, but is less convenient in travel situations due to the increased bulk and more of a need to protect it.
I vote for the smallest camera you have.
Sep 22, 2019 23:40:22 #
bsprague wrote:
Wingpilot, br br I've been on about a dozen cruis... (show quote)
Much appreciated, as I’m leaning that way more and more.
Sep 23, 2019 05:51:46 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I know, there have been a ton of these questions a... (show quote)
It’s a lovely cruise that we did a couple of years ago, and at that time of year, it’s likely you will get a chance to see some great foliage colors. As to which camera, I recently returned from a trip to Iceland where I vowed to travel real light. With some trepidation, I left all my heavier gear at home and took only a compact Sony RX100 VI. I have no regrets. Image quality was spectacular for street photography, landscapes, portraits and even low light indoor. Most surprising was sharpness and clarity when shooting from a moving van. If you have a quality camera, go as compact and as lightweight as you can.
Sep 23, 2019 06:24:24 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I know, there have been a ton of these questions a... (show quote)
I was at a fundraiser on Saturday night and one couple had just returned from this same cruise. They were very impressed and really enjoyed themselves. Sorry cameras never came up.
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