Compact Camera Advice
Aug 2, 2015 10:12:05 #
I had a Canon S120 and gave it to my daughter. It fit in a jacket pocket and I took it with me when I didn't want to carry my Nikons (now I've lightened up with the Olympus 5 Mark II). I would like to replace it with a camera that has at least as good image quality if not better and I'm looking for suggestions. I would like to be able to make enlargements of 12 x 18 and still put the camera in my jacket pocket. A viewfinder is not necessary (but RAW is). I'm willing to spend up to $1000 but obviously if I don't have to I can always use the extra money on the 75 mm Olympus lens I "need". Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Aug 2, 2015 10:22:24 #
You might want to read the thread I posted earlier this year:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-293397-1.html
And by the way, I am VERY happy with the Fuji, though its costs a bit more than the $1K you mentioned
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-293397-1.html
And by the way, I am VERY happy with the Fuji, though its costs a bit more than the $1K you mentioned
Aug 2, 2015 10:28:59 #
You'll get lots of useful input on this question. I like the Sony RX100 II, It shoots RAW, has no viewfinder and fits in your pocket.
Aug 2, 2015 10:57:06 #
Aug 2, 2015 11:34:46 #
Rx100iv or use your lenses with a gm5. The 12-32, 20mm, 17mm, or 45mm are all nice and compact and will work with your em5ii
Aug 2, 2015 11:50:58 #
With compact cameras you get your choice of a larger sensor and a shorter zoom or a smaller sensor and a longer zoom. The Sony RX100 III or IV have a 1 inch sensor and a lens that goes to only around 70mm. The Nikon P7800 has a 1/1.7 inch sensor and a lens that goes to 200mm. I suggest picking between the two.
Aug 2, 2015 12:34:10 #
The long zoom is not necessary. Wider on the short end is better for my street work then longer. Thanks for your suggestions.
Aug 2, 2015 12:39:43 #
streetshot wrote:
The long zoom is not necessary. Wider on the short end is better for my street work then longer. Thanks for your suggestions.
Then consider one of the RX100 series or the Panasonic LX100. If they are too expensive (I think they are overpriced) consider the Panasonic LX7.
Aug 3, 2015 06:08:29 #
Aug 3, 2015 07:47:05 #
hj
Loc: Florida
I second the recommendation of Panasonic Lumix LX7with the leica lens. Quality image at a reasonable price.
MarkD wrote:
Then consider one of the RX100 series or the Panasonic LX100. If they are too expensive (I think they are overpriced) consider the Panasonic LX7.
Aug 3, 2015 07:54:04 #
tradio wrote:
You'll get lots of useful input on this question. I like the Sony RX100 II, It shoots RAW, has no viewfinder and fits in your pocket.
The III has a pop-up viewfinder.
Aug 3, 2015 08:18:08 #
jackpi
Loc: Southwest Ohio
jerryc41 wrote:
The III has a pop-up viewfinder.
I love my RX100iii. It fits in my pocket, but has all of the controls you find on larger cameras. The image quality is fantastic at ISO 800 and below. The RX100iv has enhanced video capability, but the image quality is not improved over the RX100iii.
Aug 3, 2015 08:43:49 #
Aug 3, 2015 08:47:22 #
jackpi wrote:
I love my RX100iii. It fits in my pocket, but has all of the controls you find on larger cameras. The image quality is fantastic at ISO 800 and below. The RX100iv has enhanced video capability, but the image quality is not improved over the RX100iii.
I have no intention of getting the IV - not enough improvement, and the price is too high. I don't see the justification for the substantial increase. Canon and Nikon seem to maintain the same prices as models evolve.
Aug 3, 2015 09:17:06 #
tradio wrote:
You'll get lots of useful input on this question. I like the Sony RX100 II, It shoots RAW, has no viewfinder and fits in your pocket.
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