Having A Camera with You Daily
Apr 22, 2014 10:43:24 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I doubt that its the smallest nor lightest, but the Hero Pro series are small and light and produce reasonable pics.
Apr 22, 2014 10:57:46 #
I keep an old Kodak C663, 6.1 MP with a viewfinder, in my "man purse" nearby at all times. Takes very nice shots and, though I bought it new way back when, can be found for around $35 on Amazon or EBay.
Apr 22, 2014 10:58:16 #
thanks. I thought Hero was essentially a video camera. my Panasonic takes video which I almost never do.
Apr 22, 2014 11:01:22 #
leej wrote:
this maybe changing the subject, but what is the smallest, lightest camera with an optical viewfinder? digital, of course
Canon sl1 is probably high on the list. My old Olympus e620 was smaller, I think.
Apr 22, 2014 11:05:53 #
I have had 4 Kodak digitals. all 4 broke down, 3 to the point of DNR. I handle my cameras gently. they all took excellent pictures when they worked
Apr 22, 2014 11:10:30 #
leej wrote:
I have had 4 Kodak digitals. all 4 broke down, 3 to the point of DNR. I handle my cameras gently. they all took excellent pictures
Got two that are over 8 years old, working great. With Kodak, older is better. On the other hand had two Canon point and shoots lose their VF zoom mechanisms. And I am a Canon DSLR shooter.
Apr 22, 2014 11:23:29 #
Racmanaz wrote:
Unfortunately in an open parking lot. Can easily get over 150F on a summer day.Where exactly do you park your truck?? ;)
Apr 22, 2014 11:32:02 #
jd7000 wrote:
iPhone 5 and it wil take good pictures, if I do my part. Problem is I sometimes like to make large prints and they just don't hold up all the time, and no, I'm not a pixel peeper. 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.
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It's a route I'd be willing to take, if I had the available funds. 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.
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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.
Apr 22, 2014 11:32:18 #
Apr 22, 2014 11:39:43 #
DavidPine wrote:
Guess I'll give it a try that way. Have several great bags and I do crack the rear window on my Sport Trac unless it's gonna rain. My worrying about excessive temps is just one of the curses of the engineer :) Which means, I'll probably, obsessively, run a couple tests with different bags and a dial thermometer :) 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.
Thanks for the input and suggestions.
Apr 22, 2014 11:41:12 #
1stJedi wrote:
I'm working on learning how to spell retirement, so far without success :(An easier solution would be "Quit goin' to work"
Apr 22, 2014 11:45:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Logic that cannot be refuted. Thanks.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.
Apr 22, 2014 11:52:46 #
Kuzano wrote:
Actually it was my pop up...flash.Is that a smart phone in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
Apr 22, 2014 11:53:11 #
I had an old Sony Cybershot, just gave it to my grandson to play with fit in your pocket we used to carry on bicycle rides
Apr 22, 2014 11:56:53 #
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.
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.
I love my Coolpix P7100. Although it won't fit in a shirt pocket, I found a pouch so I can wear it on my belt. I think it's fine for low light, just not damn near slap dark as my D5100 is. :)
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