Help deciding on a smaller camera for every day use
Jul 28, 2013 10:25:40 #
Hi all..I love my dslr but find that I cannot just pop into my bag and go. I seem to use my cell phone camera quite often...which isn't terrible but not the best. I am looking for a great smaller camera that has manual controls and can take excellent shots. I have been told that the canon powershot g1x is supposed to be fantastic but a bit pricey. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks!
Jul 28, 2013 10:30:57 #
If you want a smaller camera, the Nikon 7700 shoots raw and has many features of a full fledged DSLR. It's a bit big for a point and shoot, but will fit in an average sized purse.
Jul 28, 2013 10:50:13 #
Not bad are the bridge cameras. Should fit most ladies bags.
Sony SX50, Nikon P520, Even a Panasonic.
Sarge69
Sony SX50, Nikon P520, Even a Panasonic.
Sarge69
Jul 28, 2013 10:54:44 #
I like my new Nikon Coolpix P520 - has a really great zoom.
Jul 28, 2013 11:31:42 #
Thanks! I think I am leaning toward the p7700...seems like it does what I am looking for. Funny...my first camera that started my love for photography was a bridge camera nikon series. It broke on me before the warranty was up at costco and when I went to replace it I decided to trade up to a dslr! I loved that bridge camera but I am thinking a little bit smaller would be good. Thanks!
Jul 28, 2013 11:34:20 #
Panasonic LX7. A little smaller is the Panasonic ZS30. Very small, and fits your description, is the Sony RX100 and, the brand new version, RX100M2.
I have the RX100 instead of a DSLR. If I lost it or it broke I would buy a new one in a heartbeat.
My wife has an LX7, loves it and normally takes better pictures than I do. Skills count more than cameras.
I have the RX100 instead of a DSLR. If I lost it or it broke I would buy a new one in a heartbeat.
My wife has an LX7, loves it and normally takes better pictures than I do. Skills count more than cameras.
Jul 28, 2013 12:38:16 #
Get a better cell phone, check the new Lumia 1020, it has a camera that is better than many of those compact cameras. Seriously!!
Jul 28, 2013 13:00:20 #
I bought a Samsung NX20 20mp CSC it takes very nice pictures not as good as my D700 but has interchangeable lenses & weighs just 3/4 of a pound . I have posted a number of photos from this camera, some just yesterday. Also list price was 1200.00 got it for $550.00 New Inbox.
Jul 28, 2013 15:09:02 #
Hmm..reasearching and narrowing it down to nikon 7700, rx100 and lx7. Lx7 is a better price point but rx100 got phenominal reviews and has a really big sensor. Not sure which way to go. .
Jul 28, 2013 15:57:32 #
Thank you for all of your suggestions. My cell phone is the samsung galaxy s3 which really is a good camera but does not have as many creative functions.
Jul 28, 2013 18:36:32 #
Probably best to stick with the S3 and get a couple of apps for it. You know it will always be with you
Jul 28, 2013 19:31:41 #
alissaspieces wrote:
How big are the prints you make and how much cropping do you do?....Not sure which way to go. .
Jul 28, 2013 21:31:41 #
Right now I don't print bigger then 8x10..however if I shoot something I really like I would consider making a larger print.
The s3 is great but I trally want something inbetween that and my dslr with more zoom.
The s3 is great but I trally want something inbetween that and my dslr with more zoom.
Jul 29, 2013 06:06:38 #
The Fuji X10 is maybe too large but if you can get it to fit your bag or pocket, it'll deliver the best JPEGs of any small camera.
Jul 29, 2013 06:11:28 #
Lx7 is an awesome camera...especially for the price. I use one for my work. The f/1.4 lens is SO nice.
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