Stepping down from DSLR to Point & Shoot
Jan 4, 2012 10:18:46 #
I have chosen to go back to point & shoot where I can carry a camera with me all the time for those un-expected photo ops. Please evaluate this photo which I shot at about 25 feet at ground level with about 10x optical using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.
Jan 4, 2012 10:29:13 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
There is absolutly NOTHING wrong with P&S cameras... My problem is out in bright sunlight, I cannot see whats being taken, and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't waste the money on SLR's...
Jan 4, 2012 10:33:58 #
wow, & here I am wanting to get a DSLR, lol. I carry around a very heavy point & shoot as is, so my purchase won't be much heavier. I like your picture ;)
Jan 4, 2012 21:35:27 #
Old Tom wrote:
I have chosen to go back to point & shoot where I can carry a camera with me all the time for those un-expected photo ops. Please evaluate this photo which I shot at about 25 feet at ground level with about 10x optical using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.
So, you carry your point and shoot but don't give up on DSLR.
Jan 4, 2012 21:40:38 #
I carry my Nikon D-90 with24-70 with me all the time. The only bad thing is it will not fit in my pocket.
Jan 4, 2012 22:09:06 #
The Shot I missed
I had told myself that I would keep our point and shoot with us at all times, and, of course, we started out for East Texas to go to a favorite restaurant about 75 miles away without it. We ended up on a side road, and up ahead I saw a buzzard in the road. As he flew up to light upon the sign at the entrance to a ranch, he joined three of his buddies. What a shot that would have been....4 buzzards on the entrance to a Texas ranch.
I had told myself that I would keep our point and shoot with us at all times, and, of course, we started out for East Texas to go to a favorite restaurant about 75 miles away without it. We ended up on a side road, and up ahead I saw a buzzard in the road. As he flew up to light upon the sign at the entrance to a ranch, he joined three of his buddies. What a shot that would have been....4 buzzards on the entrance to a Texas ranch.
Jan 4, 2012 22:11:12 #
donrent wrote:
There is absolutly NOTHING wrong with P&S cameras... My problem is out in bright sunlight, I cannot see whats being taken, and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't waste the money on SLR's...
For the majority of ordinary photo ops, a point and shoot will do just as well as a DSLR. It's only when you get to the extraordinary photos that the Point an Shoot is outclassed. Doing postwork on both, I see very little difference between the two of the same subject shot under the same conditions. I don't know why the manufacturers decided that the viewfinder was no longer necessary on the sub-compact models because no matter what improvements that have been made in the last couple of years, the LCD screen is still useless in bright sun. I have a Canon SD1100 a few years old and one of the last to include one. It's as small as necessary to fit in a pocketbook or pocket so the size consideration is not valid as far as I'm concerned.
Jan 5, 2012 06:24:09 #
Same reasons I sold my Canon D1000 Rebel and bought a G12. It does have a view finder. Just wish it was an active one. Plus, able to get to it and operate with just the left hand if need be.
Jan 5, 2012 08:06:49 #
Between SLR and DSLR I used different P&S, lately a little Sony W35 that I have taken 10000 photos with all over Vietnam. Many produced large prints 120cm x 60cm etc and a lot of 50x40cm. It would be hard to tell which camera was used. The Sony w35 does have a viewfinder same as a dslr that I never had an urge to use.
I do love that Canon 60D but will eventually complement it with something a lot smaller to travel with.
In the mean time I have no problem with anyones opinion here.
I do love that Canon 60D but will eventually complement it with something a lot smaller to travel with.
In the mean time I have no problem with anyones opinion here.
donrent wrote:
There is absolutly NOTHING wrong with P&S cameras... My problem is out in bright sunlight, I cannot see whats being taken, and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't waste the money on SLR's...
Jan 5, 2012 08:59:37 #
vince730
Loc: Murrells Inlet, S.C.
I just found a P&S by Canon, the A1200 that is a new model WITH a viewfinder that cures the sun problem. Got it from B&H on sale for $78.00. Great for newbies or those looking for light wt. cameraa that goes in a shirt pocket with no problem. going to give it a try today since it only came in the mail yesterday. Will post shots from it asap. I sent back a Canon SX40HS, which was a good unit, but still too big to carry every day.
Jan 5, 2012 09:22:42 #
Love my Canon S5is. Thought several times of going back to an SLR and then I remember the mirror issues.
You didn't miss anything by not having your SLR on this shot. As for me, I would have wanted a 500mm lens to shoot him. Can't do that on my S5. :roll:
You didn't miss anything by not having your SLR on this shot. As for me, I would have wanted a 500mm lens to shoot him. Can't do that on my S5. :roll:
Jan 5, 2012 09:29:19 #
I purchased a ps for the same reason as you. Kept it one week and sold it. When I go out to do any photography I want as much of my gear as possible.
The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys.
In the game of life....he who has the most stuff wins. (I'm in the lead)
The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys.
In the game of life....he who has the most stuff wins. (I'm in the lead)
Jan 5, 2012 09:34:59 #
donrent wrote:
There is absolutly NOTHING wrong with P&S cameras... My problem is out in bright sunlight, I cannot see whats being taken, and if it wasn't for that, I wouldn't waste the money on SLR's...
I like the gator, the water seems to be a bit on the dark side, but the gator is wonderful which was the whole point of the photo.
I have a Cannon Powershot SX120 IS (P&S) which does not have a view finder and recently bought a hood for the display screen, it is a metal frame and has 2 side "wings" that fold in and down to protect the screen when not in use. It is fixed to the camera with sticky adhesive - I paid $10 for it at a local camera shop and am quite please with the result. It does inhibit the viewing a little bit, but with what I've gained in being able to see the screen on bright sunny days, I'm happy.
Jan 5, 2012 10:20:16 #
I agree with you all on the sun glare problem on the point and shoot casmeras. My solution is to take my sun glasses off first, then cup my left hand and place it over the 3 in view finder. I close my hand such that the index finger and thumb touch. I make sure I have all the picture framed by backing off a little on the zoom. Try this technique and see if it helps with your camera.
Jan 5, 2012 10:41:28 #
Old Tom wrote:
I have chosen to go back to point & shoot where I can carry a camera with me all the time for those un-expected photo ops. Please evaluate this photo which I shot at about 25 feet at ground level with about 10x optical using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25.
My wife doesn't always want to be seen with someone that has a camera draped around his neck - so I always have my Pentax P&S with me - ya know, to keep the family harmony - LOL
Nice pic of the gator - thanks for sharing!
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