Posts for: tomad
Oct 1, 2017 08:46:41 #
3 Ps for wildlife photography:
Patience! I have stalked a single animal for 8 hours to get the shot. I have sat still in the bushes being eaten by mosquitoes while not moving to get the shot. I have sat with my camera to my eye for 20 minutes fighting cramps in my hands and arms to get the shot...
Preparation! Put yourself in a location with a good probability of getting the shot you want. Plan for the best lighting, i.e., sunrise, sunset, shooting direction, desired background, etc. Make sure you have the right lens to get the shot you want and know the distance you must be from the subject to get the shot with that lens. Know your equipment, how to use it and it's limitations.
Practice! Shoot a lot. Shoot animals daily in your yard; squirrels, birds, anything that moves and study your photos for what you did right and wrong.
Patience! I have stalked a single animal for 8 hours to get the shot. I have sat still in the bushes being eaten by mosquitoes while not moving to get the shot. I have sat with my camera to my eye for 20 minutes fighting cramps in my hands and arms to get the shot...
Preparation! Put yourself in a location with a good probability of getting the shot you want. Plan for the best lighting, i.e., sunrise, sunset, shooting direction, desired background, etc. Make sure you have the right lens to get the shot you want and know the distance you must be from the subject to get the shot with that lens. Know your equipment, how to use it and it's limitations.
Practice! Shoot a lot. Shoot animals daily in your yard; squirrels, birds, anything that moves and study your photos for what you did right and wrong.
Sep 29, 2017 17:45:18 #
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Lumix ZS70 except for maybe if you need to take photos in low light conditions.
Sep 28, 2017 08:46:24 #
I have the older model Panasonic Lumix ZS40. I do carry it with me most of the time in case I see something worth snapping. It may be a bit big and heavy for a shirt pocket. I can fit it in a (loose) pants front pocket or a cargo pocket. It's ok for snapshots in good light and when a longer zoom is needed. The low light performance is not very good. Unless the long zoom is important to you I'd go with the Sony RX100. That bigger sensor makes a huge difference in image quality, especially in low light. Also the Sony is lighter and smaller for your shirt pocket although a little heavier on your wallet pocket.
Sep 27, 2017 09:19:04 #
pkr wrote:
I would like to know people's thoughts on whether to upgrade from Model III to Model IV. Is the faster speed worth the upgrade cost?
It depends on the types of shots you normally do. I shoot a lot of burst frames of action, like birds flying, so both the speed and the improved focus appeals to me (I've pre-ordered one). If those two things are not important for the kind of shooting you do then there is probably no need for you to upgrade.
Sep 27, 2017 08:38:58 #
raypep wrote:
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I own two of the cameras recommended by others here, the original Sony RX10 and the Panasonic ZS100. Both have 1 inch sensors and both take very good photos. The Sony is a little bit better in quality and controls IMO, but it is almost as big as a DSLR with a small lens. The ZS100 is almost pocketable, i.e., will fit in a jacket or cargo pocket and has 50 mm (35mm equiv) more reach; 250mm vs 200mm on the RX10. It also has a touch screen while the original Sony RX10 does not. They both shoot raw and have most of the control of a DSLR. Either would be a good choice.
Sep 23, 2017 10:47:59 #
When my camera is out of the bag I use a wrist strap with a safety tether. I really hate neck straps.
Sep 23, 2017 09:35:29 #
I use an Ape Case small messenger style bag. It uses a cross body strap that goes from one shoulder across your body to the other side. A neck strap hurt my neck and a normal shoulder strap slips off my shoulder so to use it I constantly have to hold the strap or keep a shoulder hunched up tight. A messenger bag solves all the problems. They come in different sizes so you can carry a little or a lot.
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Sep 23, 2017 09:26:25 #
Sep 19, 2017 08:48:06 #
I have the older model Panasonic ZS50 (comparable to the zs70) and it's ok for when you need a longer zoom in good light, but I also own the Panasonic ZS100 which has a less zoom and a bit higher price, but it gets much better results, especially low light and night shots. With the bigger (1") sensor and more controls it's a true bridge camera. It's a great camera for a vacation like you're going on.
Sep 16, 2017 08:55:02 #
Unless you really need that long zoom I would suggest you buy an "enthusiast" bridge camera. They have bigger sensors and better photo quality than the small sensor cameras like the P900. Here's a roundup of the best ones currently out there. I own two of them and am very happy with the results I get.
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
If you specifically need longer zoom (still not as long as the P900), here's the list of larger sensor all in one cameras for that:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-enthusiast-long-zoom-cameras
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If you specifically need longer zoom (still not as long as the P900), here's the list of larger sensor all in one cameras for that:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-enthusiast-long-zoom-cameras
Sep 12, 2017 08:55:36 #
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Aug 28, 2017 06:46:41 #
If he wants one that takes good quality photos the Panasonic bridge camera, Lumix ZS100, comes close to what he is asking for. It will fit in a cargo pants pocket or a jacket pocket, has a decent zoom (250mm), and eye viewfinder. It also does RAW and has most of the controls of a pro camera. It has a 1" sensor and great glass for really good photos, even in low light.
Aug 27, 2017 09:06:32 #
I have the RX10 I and it produces JPEGs (on the highest quality setting) that are fine for 16x20 prints. I have a couple hanging on the wall now.
Aug 2, 2017 12:20:47 #
I too have the original Sony RX10 and love it. It is my daily use camera as well as my top travel choice. The only time I use something else is if I want it to fit into a pocket or if I need more zoom (the III version takes care of that).
Jul 29, 2017 15:10:13 #
photodad34 wrote:
I have taken many photos of hummingbirds with the G3 X and cropped them to where the bird fills the whole picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. At a shutter speed of 1/1,200 second the wing motion has been arrested quite well.
I took this one this morning with my Sony RX10:
